JANUARY 22, 2026 - To commemorate America’s 250th birthday at the 2026 Super Bowl, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy are conducting a joint flyover during Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Feb. 8, 2026. The formation, featuring two Air Force B-1 Lancers, from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, and two F-15C Eagles, from Fresno Air National … [Read more...]
‘Legacy Gold’ Rings Link West Point Grads
JANUARY 22, 2026 - As one of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point's most personal traditions, the ring melt allows current cadets to "grip hands" with previous generations of graduates during a solemn, emotionally charged occasion that affirms the ideals of duty, honor and country through the symbolism of the class ring. The West Point Association of Graduates hosted the … [Read more...]
Child Development Center Reopens at Ramstein
JANUARY 21, 2026 — The Ramstein Child and Youth Programs hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 20 here to celebrate the opening of the infant care facility rooms, with an additional room as part of an expansion to increase care availability for the Kaiserslautern Military Community. The reopening follows six months of coordination, planning and teamwork across the … [Read more...]
Guard Shortens Officer Candidate School
JANUARY 21, 2026 – The Washington National Guard is cutting the timeline for commissioning officers through its Officer Candidate School, or OCS, by four months while maintaining the exact training-hour requirements and adhering to the same standards as in the traditional 18-month-long course. Qualified individuals who would like to commission through the Washington state … [Read more...]
First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives
JANUARY 21, 2026 – The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland. Over the next two years, approximately 20 FINAF pilots will undergo extensive training, with the program expected to conclude by February 2028. "We are incredibly excited to … [Read more...]