JANUARY 16, 2026 - A U.S. Navy MH-60 knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 safely evacuated and transferred an ill mariner from the 459-foot U.S.-flagged cable-laying ship Decisive on Tuesday, thanks to the coordinated efforts of HSC-25 and the watch at U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam. JRSC Guam watchstanders received the medical … [Read more...]
Army Leaders Chart Path to Transform OIB
JANUARY 16, 2026 - Army Materiel Command brought together leaders from the Organic Industrial Base and the broader sustainment and acquisition communities Jan. 13–15 to ensure the OIB remains viable and ready to meet the demands of future conflict. “We are at a pivotal moment for the Army's OIB,” said Lt. Gen. Gavin Lawrence, AMC deputy commanding general, during opening … [Read more...]
Hegseth Hosts Japanese Counterpart
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi stand for the playing of the U.S. and Japanese national anthems prior to a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JANUARY 16, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Shinjirō Koizumi, Japan's … [Read more...]
Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group Now in Indo-Pacific
JANUARY 15, 2026 — The Tripoli Expeditionary Strike Group, composed of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), is conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Releases Force Design 2028 Update
JANUARY 15, 2026 — The United States Coast Guard today released the Force Design 2028 Initial Update, detailing the reforms implemented since January 2025 and the significant, measurable impacts these changes have delivered for the American people. The update underscores how Force Design 2028 has strengthened the Service’s operational effectiveness, improved workforce … [Read more...]