AUGUST 4, 2026 – The Puerto Rico National Guard has distributed more than 505,000 gallons of water as of July 31 in support of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority under Mission Clear Source, an ongoing mission assisting communities across the island. The milestone comes as Puerto Rico faces worsening drought conditions and water-rationing measures in affected … [Read more...]
Air Force Establishes Space Alliance with Texas
AUGUST 4, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force and the state of Texas partnered in a landmark collaborative agreement to accelerate the integration of commercial technologies into national security space architecture, July 30, 2026. As a result of this collaboration, the Air Force Research Laboratory established a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Texas Space … [Read more...]
The Road to Work the Road
AUGUST 4, 2026 – New Military Police personnel have arrived at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Benelux, but before they can patrol the installation, they must complete rigorous qualification training. These newly arrived MPs participated in the Law Enforcement Certification Course July 27–31, 2026, at Chièvres Air Base (CAB), Belgium. Before they can officially work the road, they … [Read more...]
USS Virginia Returns Home from Deployment
AUGUST 4, 2026 – The first-in-class nuclear-powered fast-attack submarine USS Virginia (SSN 774), under the command of Cmdr. Jeremy Wheelis, returned to Naval Submarine Base New London Monday, Aug. 3, completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. Capt. Thomas Flaherty, commander of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 4, under which Virginia … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Saves 13 Lives on Great Lakes
AUGUST 4, 2026 — Coast Guard Great Lakes District crews responded to 23 search and rescue cases, assisting 24 people and saving 13 lives throughout the Great Lakes region over the weekend. Notable cases from the weekend include: Coast Guard Station Marblehead: Crewmembers medevaced a 38-year-old man experiencing a medical emergency on South Bass Island, Ohio, and safely … [Read more...]