FEBRUARY 16, 2026 - The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a Partnership Day at Al Udeid Air Base, Feb. 11. The event showcased interoperability and appreciation for host nation partners, bringing together Qatari military members, families, U.S. Embassy Doha representatives, joint U.S. service members and coalition forces. “This is our chance to open the gates, show off … [Read more...]
Air Force Laser-Focused on Aircrew Eye Protection
FEBRUARY 14, 2026 - Airmen at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are helping solve a growing problem among American pilots and aircrews worldwide. The Federal Aviation Administration says laser strikes on aircraft have increased by almost 48% since 2020, with more than 10,000 incidents reported in 2025 alone. Pointing a laser at an aircraft became a federal crime in 2012 and … [Read more...]
PCU John F. Kennedy Completes Sea Trials
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - Program Executive Office Aircraft Carriers (PEO CVN) announced the successful completion of Builder’s Sea Trials (BST) for the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII, in Newport News, Virginia, Feb. 4. Completion of Builder’s Trials marks a significant shipbuilding milestone for the future John F. … [Read more...]
Optimizing the Warfighter
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 – The Navy’s first and only Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program is officially open for business onboard Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). Capt. Brian Bungay, commanding officer, marked the milestone during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Harbor Side Fitness Center on Feb. 2, 2026. The HPO program is a comprehensive, performance-based initiative … [Read more...]
DoW, USDA Team Up on National Security
FEBRUARY 13, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, cementing the relationship between the two agencies under the National Farm Security Action Plan, and explaining how they will collaborate when agriculture and national defense intersect. "We're going to promote agricultural and economic … [Read more...]