FEBRUARY 11, 2026 - T-minus 3, 2, 1 … We have liftoff! The ground rumbled as the engines roared to life. Smoke and flames erupted out of the bottom as it began to lift into the sky, ascending higher until it was finally out of sight. There are some kids who see a rocket take off and begin to dream of becoming astronauts; there are some kids who make that dream come true. Lt. … [Read more...]
Program Showcases Air Force Excellence Ahead of Olympics
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - As the world prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, the Department of the Air Force is spotlighting the DAF Air Force World Class Athlete Program, a unique initiative that develops elite competitors while strengthening military readiness, recruiting and leadership development. Two Air Force service members assigned to DAF WCAP are set to compete … [Read more...]
Navy Dress White Overblouse Now Available
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Female Sailors can now purchase the new optional Service Dress White long-sleeved overblouse for wear with the Service Dress Blue uniform. This is the second uniform item to be designed using size modernization tools. This optional uniform item is now available for purchase at NEX Norfolk and NEX Arlington, Virginia, and NEX San Diego Uniform Shops as well … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Great Lakes Ice-Breaking Operations
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 — The Coast Guard is updating its ice-breaking operations in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, on Lake Erie due to the water depths in the Grand River, Feb. 9, 2026. This update comes as a result of the shoaling and subsequent reduced water depths in the Grand River, which will impact ice-breaking capabilities for the current winter season. Due to these conditions … [Read more...]
Drones Transforming EOD at Hurlburt Field
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - Across a stretch of open terrain at Hurlburt Field, Florida, two 1st Special Operations Wing Airmen began a race between machines. One guided a ground robot toward a simulated casualty, its treads working across dirt and grass. The other launched a small unmanned aerial system, or drone, which reached the site within seconds. From above, the drone’s camera … [Read more...]