JANUARY 28, 2026 - A story, years in the making, came to an end for the city of Oak Harbor when a CH-47 Chinook air crew from the Washington Army National Guard air lifted a World War II-era PBY-5a bomber from downtown Oak Harbor to the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum on January 21, 2025. “This event marks a proud and memorable milestone not only for the PNW Naval Air … [Read more...]
Comedian Brings Laughs to Troops In Japan
JANUARY 28, 2026 – Gabriel Iglesias, one of the most popular stand-up comedians of the last 20 years, headlined a free show here Jan. 18, bringing an evening of laughs to a crowd of more than 300 Soldiers. Iglesias, known to fans as “Fluffy,” was in Asia for a series of United Service Organizations-supported performances at U.S. military installations in Japan as part of his … [Read more...]
Marines Develop First 3D Printed Drone
JANUARY 28, 2026 – Amidst the Department of War’s “Drone Dominance” intent to acquire 300,000 one-way attack drones by calendar year 2028, 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D printed drone. The drone, titled HANX, is a holistically adaptable approved platform that can be tailored to the needs of the … [Read more...]
Admiral Paparo Visits with Cambodian Defense Officials
JANUARY 28, 2026 - Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command visited ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20), Jan. 26, 2026. Admiral Paparo hosted the Cambodian Minister of National Defence, General Tea Seiha, and Royal Cambodia Armed Forces Chief of Defense, General Vong Pisen, aboard Cincinnati for discussions on the U.S.-Cambodian defense relationship and other … [Read more...]
Sailors Complete Critical Repairs at Sea
JANUARY 27, 2026 – Sailors aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) recently completed a series of critical engineering repairs while deployed, demonstrating the growing self-sufficiency and technical expertise of the Littoral Combat Ship force. While operating in the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations, Wichita Sailors repaired key ship systems, … [Read more...]