SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 — Two hundred and eleven New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen tackled the rugged trails of the Hudson Highlands Aug. 28 to earn the Royal Danish Air Force March ribbon. The event, hosted by the 53rd Troop Command, required participants to carry a 23-pound pack on a 20-kilometer (12.4-mile) course. The march was sanctioned by the Royal Danish Air … [Read more...]
U.S. Arrives at Egypt International Airshow
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 – The 2026 Egypt International Airshow will officially launch at El Alamein, Sept. 8, 2026, bringing together global aviation and highlighting the enduring defense partnership between Egypt and the United States. As the host nation showcases its premier aerospace capabilities, U.S. military aircraft and personnel are participating alongside their Egyptian … [Read more...]
Maritime Exercise Kicks Off in Tunisa
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - Exercise Phoenix Express, a premier multinational maritime exercise facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa and led by U.S. 6th Fleet, began its 21st iteration at La Goulette Naval Base in Tunisia, Sept. 7. Hosted by the Tunisian Navy, this 12-day exercise brings together North African, European and U.S. maritime forces as part of a global network of … [Read more...]
Hawaii Guard Continues Lala’s Recovery
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 — The Hawaii National Guard (HING) remains actively positioned across the state, balancing recovery operations from Tropical Cyclone Lala with urgent preparation efforts for Hurricane Lowell, the third tropical system to threaten the Hawaiian Islands within a month. As of Sept. 7, 194 HING personnel are on state active duty to support statewide response and … [Read more...]
GPS-Free Test Flight Marks Critical Advance
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - The Defense Innovation Unit's latest quantum sensing milestone shows aircraft can safely and accurately navigate vast stretches of ocean without relying on the same GPS that millions of civilians use to move through traffic. The groundbreaking flight test was a success for MagNav, DIU's magnetic navigation program, and is a critical advancement for the … [Read more...]