JANUARY 20, 2026 — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned to Cape Canaveral on Friday after a 33-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting operations Pacific Viper and Southern Spear. During the patrol, Vigilant escorted a motor tanker, which was seized by a U.S. Coast Guard tactical boarding team with support from the Department of War, for operating as a … [Read more...]
How the SEALs Became the Navy’s Most Elite Force
JANUARY 20, 2026 - For decades, the Navy SEALs have been among the most recognized names of the U.S. military's elite warfighters. This month marks 64 years since the establishment of this storied force, which traces its roots back to the amphibious scouts, raiders and demolition units of World War II. The SEALs — an acronym for sea, air and land — are the Navy's most … [Read more...]
U.S. and Polish Forces Conduct Modern Military Operations
JANUARY 20, 2026 - Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, conducted an armored live-fire exercise and technology demonstrations during Operation Winter Falcon 26 at the Drawsko Combat Training Center in Oleszno, Poland, Jan. 13. The event demonstrated how modern military operations rely on integrating multiple systems, … [Read more...]
Governor Welcomes Home Oregon Guardsmen
JANUARY 20, 2026 – On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Military Department leadership greeted approximately 100 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning to the Portland International Airport (PDX). Soldiers were arriving back home from Ft Bliss, Texas, concluding their mission as part of Task Force Rose Shield. “On behalf of all Oregonians, we thank you, … [Read more...]
Walking the Mission with Task Force Swampfox
JANUARY 20, 2026 — Rain hangs in the air as the city settles into a Friday-night rhythm. Streetlights cast a soft sheen on wet pavement near the Navy Yard, and the Metro breathes commuters in and out like clockwork. In the middle of it all, Army Lt. Col. Brunson DePass moves at a steady pace, checking in on Soldiers the way he believes leaders should—up close, unannounced, and … [Read more...]