JULY 2, 2026 – Members of the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, U.S. Department of War civilian and contractor personnel, and Spanish local nationals observed the United States of America’s landmark 250th birthday, known as Independence Day or the Fourth of July, with a ceremonial flag raising outside of the installation’s headquarters building onboard U.S. Naval … [Read more...]
Freedom 250: Vigilance Beyond the Gate
JULY 2, 2026 - Let’s cut the noise. This July 4, as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom, remember that our combat readiness doesn't stop at the base gate. Freedom isn't free, and our nation's defense rests on each one of you being ready for the fight. We can't afford to lose a single Airman or Guardian to a preventable mistake, especially during a time of … [Read more...]
Vietnam Vet Receives His Purple Heart
JULY 2, 2026 - For 19-year-old Spc. 4 Raymond Williams, 1969 was shaping up to be a year to forget, before it even began. On Dec. 31, 1968, New Year’s Eve, the young infantryman was being loaded onto a helicopter and medevac’d out of the jungle with wounds that would take more than half a century to heal. A year earlier, almost to the day, Williams had walked into a … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Supports Venezuela Earthquake Response
JULY 2, 2026 - U.S. service members are on the ground in Venezuela, delivering assistance where it is needed most following two devastating earthquakes June 24. The amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale remains berthed at La Guaira Port, serving as a critical communications and distribution hub and a vital medical support platform. U.S. forces have delivered … [Read more...]
Air Force Participates in Chilean-Hosted Exercise
JULY 1, 2026 - Aircraft, crews and support personnel from across the Americas converged at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, for the kickoff of Exercise Resolute Sentinel - Salitre 2026, June 28. This year marks the fifth iteration of the multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Chilean Air Force. The two-week exercise reinforces a hemispherewide effort to … [Read more...]