JANUARY 14, 2026 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 176th Wing medically evacuated an individual in Southcentral Alaska, Jan. 12. In response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a MEDEVAC mission for an individual experiencing a cardiac emergency. Due to weather conditions, the absence of … [Read more...]
Soldier’s Idea Makes Military Vehicles Safer
JANUARY 14, 2026 — Three teams of Connecticut National Guard service members presented ideas on how to improve their organization to a panel of judges on Jan. 10 during the 2026 Innovation Challenge at the Officers’ Club of the Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory. “We want to highlight the ingenuity and innovative ideas of Army and Air [service members],” said Maj. … [Read more...]
Air Force Holds T-7A Arrival Ceremony
JANUARY 14, 2026 - Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9 for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training. The ceremony marks the delivery from The Boeing Company to Air Education and Training Command. The 99th Flying Training … [Read more...]
DoW Expanding Production of Solid Rocket Motors
JANUARY 13, 2026 - The Department of War (DoW), working in partnership with L3Harris Technologies, today announced the signing of a letter of intent outlining agreed-upon investment terms pivotal to expanding the production capacity of U.S. solid rocket motors. The announcement marks the first direct-to-supplier partnership of this kind, with the DoW committing to a $1 billion … [Read more...]
Task Force Purchases Counter Drone Systems
JANUARY 13, 2026 - Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced Jan. 11 its first acquisition under the Replicator 2 initiative, awarding a contract for two advanced DroneHunter F700 systems, which are expected to be delivered by April. This acquisition provides the task force with enhanced capabilities to counter the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems. It … [Read more...]