FEBRUARY 17, 2026 - The Pentagon's newest chief information officer, Kirsten Davies, gathered her department's senior leaders and staff together at the War Department's Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, Feb. 10, where she laid out a vision for her office that focuses strongly on supporting America's warfighters. "Our mission is to support the National Defense Strategy … … [Read more...]
DoW Partners with DoE in Historic Nuclear Energy Initiative
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 - The Department of War (DoW) and the Department of Energy (DoE) are partnering to mark a historic milestone in advancing America's nuclear energy landscape and strengthening national security. This groundbreaking collaboration with Valar Atomics is directly aligned with President Trump's Executive Order to reshape and modernize America's nuclear energy … [Read more...]
Al Udeid Air Base Hosts Partnership Day
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...]