JUNE 26, 2026 — A heavy-lift drone climbed into 25 mph gusts above the high desert June 22, carrying a live Bangalore torpedo toward a wire obstacle. For combat engineers, breaching that kind of obstacle is one of the most dangerous missions on the battlefield. Army doctrine accounts for that risk with a 50 percent casualty planning factor for a deliberate breach. This … [Read more...]
Air Force Modernizing Arctic Military Installations
JUNE 26, 2026 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier toured Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base from June 22 to 24 to identify opportunities for construction and modernization at arctic military installations. His first-hand experience of key missions across the state is critical for his advocacy of projects totaling nearly $11 billion in the … [Read more...]
Families of Vietnam War Missing Gather to Share Stories
JUNE 26, 2026 - The bedrock of the warrior ethos is that Americans never leave behind a fallen comrade, said Anthony Tata, undersecretary of war for personnel and readiness. Tata spoke today in Arlington, Virginia, to members of families who lost loved ones during the Vietnam War. The event was sponsored by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. "The Vietnam War may have … [Read more...]
Army Announces New Space Operations Branch
JUNE 26, 2026 — The Army established its new Space Operations Branch on June 12, marking a historic milestone in its continuous transformation to meet the challenges of modern, multidomain warfare. The new branch consolidates the career paths of the Army’s space professionals, uniting Functional Area 40A Space Operations Officers and the newly created 40D enlisted Tactical … [Read more...]
Domestic Guard Missions Improve Troop Readiness
JUNE 26, 2026 - During a media roundtable discussion with multiple news outlets yesterday, a senior National Guard leader said that domestic missions like the one currently taking place in Washington, D.C., are helping build troop readiness rather than detracting from it. At present, there are approximately 4,700 guardsmen from 19 states who are part of the D.C. Safe and … [Read more...]