FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Navy Lt. Carlton Barmore Hutchins was a skilled aviator who did his best to save his crew during one of the worst naval air disasters before World War II. He kept his damaged plane in the air long enough for a few crewmates to parachute out. Hutchins went down with his aircraft, but his bravery and selflessness earned him the Medal of Honor. Hutchins was … [Read more...]
Airmen Install New Airfield Instrument Landing System
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Airmen assigned to the Air Forces Central Deployed Regional Maintenance Center worked several weeks to support the commissioning and flight inspection of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s airfield instrument landing systems in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 29, 2026. The project focused on ensuring the airfield’s instrument landing … [Read more...]
Modern Gear Management Personalized for You
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – A Soldier’s strength is built on more than courage and rigorous training – it’s also in the gear worn on their bodies, stowed in their rucksacks and carried into conflict. Diligent equipment management has always been a cornerstone of readiness. As the nature of warfare rapidly evolves, the U.S. Army is launching a powerful tool that will transform how … [Read more...]
Army Acquires Advanced Kinetic Counter-Drone System
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 — The Joint Interagency Task Force 401, JIATF-401, announced it has awarded a $5.2 million agreement to Perennial Autonomy for the Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system to provide U.S. forces with a low-cost, low-collateral kinetic interceptor to defeat illicit drones at home and abroad. The agreement was awarded January 30, 2026, with deliveries scheduled to … [Read more...]
Marines Establish Refueling Point in Indo-Pacific
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 traveled to Tinian, one of the Northern Mariana Islands, to establish and operate a forward arming and refueling point during an aviation training relocation program aimed at developing expeditionary aviation capabilities and ensuring security throughout the … [Read more...]