MARCH 10, 2026 - The U.S. Navy will bring more than 70 Sailors to Hawai‘i for Hawai‘i Navy Week, March 9-15, as part of the Navy Week outreach program. The Navy will partner with the communities of Honolulu and Hilo to engage residents through a weeklong series of performances, educational events, and community service projects. Hawai‘i has played a central role in the U.S. … [Read more...]
Yuma Testing New 30-mm Round
MARCH 10, 2026 - Yuma Test Center at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground recently tested a new 30-mm Aviation Proximity Explosive (APEX) round primarily developed for firing from the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Test Officer Walter McCormick who led the test explains that the APEX is designed to integrate with the existing M230 auto gun that’s under the Apache. The APEX is similar … [Read more...]
DoW Announces Death of Soldier
MARCH 10, 2026 – The Department of War announced the death of a U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died March 8 of his wounds received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. He was seriously injured at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops at Prince Sultan … [Read more...]
Teaming Up for Patient Safety
MARCH 10, 2026 - Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone’s job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8–14. This year’s theme is “Teaming Up for Patient Safety.” The theme shows how teamwork helps keep … [Read more...]
Army Approves First New Hand Grenade Since 1968
MARCH 10, 2026 – The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR). Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of … [Read more...]