MARCH 23, 2026 — What began as a routine presence patrol quickly became a real-world test of mission readiness, adaptability, and joint partnership for Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia currently serving in the nation’s capital. The coordinated response between the National Guard and law enforcement led to discovering a missing juvenile. “You’re … [Read more...]
Luke Days 2026 Showcases Heritage Through Airpower
MARCH 23, 2026 – Hundreds of thousands of visitors filled Luke Air Force Base during Luke Days 2026, where aerial demonstrations, historic aircraft and interactive exhibits brought the pillars of community, innovation and heritage to life for an estimated 200,000 attendees over the two-day event. “What our community saw at Luke Days wasn’t just an airshow—it was a firsthand … [Read more...]
Future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. Arrives In Norfolk
MARCH 23, 2026 – The newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124), arrived at its homeport, Naval Station Norfolk, on March 20. The arrival precedes the warship’s commissioning ceremony, which is scheduled for April 11, 2026. The warship’s namesake, retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Harvey Curtiss "Barney" Barnum Jr., a … [Read more...]
Air Refuelers Among Most Critical Assets
MARCH 23, 2026 - Aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus, both mid-air refuelers, play a major role in helping the U.S. Transportation Command extend the reach of the joint force worldwide. "[Operation] Midnight Hammer showed just how much it actually takes to move the joint force at speed," said Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, Transcom commander, … [Read more...]
U.S. Delivers ‘Devastating Combat Power’ to Iran
MARCH 23, 2026 - To date, U.S. forces are dominating the air and sea and have hit thousands of Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury, said Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson in the War Department's Weekly Sitrep video. "We will continue to deliver devastating combat power," Wilson added. At a press conference last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the … [Read more...]