JANUARY 8, 2026 - The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented an innovative method using nitrogen gas to test the integrity of vehicle air conditioning systems within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Penov, 379th ELRS vehicle maintenance section noncommissioned officer in charge, introduced the … [Read more...]
Guard Completes Equipment Movement in Africa
JANUARY 8, 2026 – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, completed an equipment movement while on federal active duty supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA, Dec. 3, 2025. The engineers conducted an air movement of a Caterpillar D6K … [Read more...]
Orbital Warfare: The Perseverance Standard
JANUARY 8, 2026 - In stoicism, a philosophy centered on self-control and resilience, it is often taught that whatever stands in your way becomes the way, and that challenge can stimulate both individual and collective growth. According to the Combat Forces Command’s Year of the Company Grade Officer campaign, perseverance is defined by giving the team 100% each and every … [Read more...]
Hegseth to Travel to Los Angeles, California
JANUARY 8, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will depart for Los Angeles, CA, to visit defense industry leaders. The Secretary will also do a troop touch and administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is continuing the nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, a call to action to revitalize America's manufacturing might and re-energize … [Read more...]
75th Anniversary of the Korean War
JANUARY 8, 2026 - 75 years ago, January 1951 started with UNC forces defending Seoul against communist attacks before pulling south of the Han River to avoid encirclement and established defensive lines that ran just north of Pyeongtaek. In the process, UNC lost contact with the communists leading to confusion and concern for surprise attacks. In mid-January, Eighth Army … [Read more...]