FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division honored members of their unit who were killed in World War II during a Feb. 2 wreath‑laying ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery. The Fort Drum‑based troops joined NATO partners and local officials to mark the 81st anniversary of the battles of Riva Ridge and Monte Belvedere, key operations in the Italian … [Read more...]
USS Dewey Departs Japan Following Port Visit
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) departed Kushiro, Feb. 1, following a successful multi-day port visit that strengthened the enduring alliance between the United States and Japan. The visit provided the ship's nearly 300 Sailors with an invaluable opportunity to engage with the people of Kushiro and experience the city's … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Gets New HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — The Coast Guard is completing final delivery activities this week for its 18th fully missionized HC-130J long range surveillance aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. The aircraft will support the transition of Air Station Sacramento, California, from C-27J aircraft to HC-130Js. Three Coast Guard air … [Read more...]
John F. Kennedy Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 – Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) and her crew departed HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) and steamed to sea for the first time for Builder’s Sea Trials, Jan. 28, 2026. After eight days of at-sea systems, equipment and operational testing by the Sailors working alongside industry and government partners, the ship returned to NNS, Feb. 4, … [Read more...]
Resources for 2026 Winter Olympics
FEBRUARY 5, 2026 - Want to know more about U.S. Army Soldiers competing in the Winter Olympics? Click this link to read about them. Follow the Army coverage at DVIDS (Milan2026) Learn more about Soldiers competing at U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program website Watch the Games onlineService members and Veterans can stream NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the Milano … [Read more...]