JANUARY 29, 2026 - Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory are developing the next generation of solid-fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion, addressing one of the field’s most persistent challenges: understanding and predicting what happens inside an operating combustor. NRL scientists have figured out how to “see inside” one of the most extreme engines ever built, turning … [Read more...]
Air Force Holds Workshop to Tackle Housing Crunch
JANUARY 29, 2026 - As a first step toward solving the critical housing shortage at Edwards AFB, the 412th Civil Engineer Group hosted a “Housing Sprint” workshop with representatives from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Installation and Environment, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force Civil Engineer Center and Mayroad private … [Read more...]
Traveling Through Time On the Iditarod Trail
JANUARY 29, 2026 - Beyond the contiguous United States, in the farthest northern reaches of the country, exists the 49th state, Alaska — the Last Frontier. Its expanse of 586,000 square miles of land is home to many species of unique wildlife and features some of the most extreme and diverse natural phenomena. Weaving through the valleys and mountains is a trail over 2,000 … [Read more...]
Air Force Trains with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
JANUARY 29, 2026 - Members of the 374th Airlift Wing integrated with U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26 in Hokkaido, Jan. 22. Exercise North Wind 26 is a joint and bilateral arctic field training exercise designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities and enhance … [Read more...]
Repair Depot Key to Army Aircraft Maintenance
JANUARY 29, 2026 - At the Connecticut National Guard's 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, workers refurbish and maintain the Army's fleet of rotary-wing aircraft. This unique job can save the War Department millions of dollars a year. Unlike field units that are trained and equipped to conduct basic maintenance on their aircraft, the repair depot is capable of … [Read more...]