APRIL 15, 2026 — Three illegal aliens were rescued from the Rio Grande on April 1 after a vehicle pursuit tied to a suspected human smuggling operation ended in a crash. Multiple illegal aliens entered the river, and one illegal alien was presumed to have drowned. The incident began when a Texas state trooper initiated a pursuit near Laredo of a vehicle suspected of … [Read more...]
MILITARY STAR Card Offers Uniform Line of Credit
APRIL 15, 2026 - Beginning April 23, 2026, active duty and reserve Sailors who have a MILITARY STAR® Card will automatically receive a $1,000 military uniform line of credit on their account. This line of credit is determined by eligibility in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), not a credit score. The line of credit offers zero-percent financing for … [Read more...]
How Drones are Changing the Way Soldiers Fight
APRIL 15, 2026 – In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers. To increase readiness on an evolving battlefield, Mel Pilapil, an instructor with the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct Cargo UAS Shipboard Testing
APRIL 15, 2026 - The Marine Corps recently conducted shipboard testing with the TRV-150C Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System (TRUAS) aboard a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock (LPD), marking a significant milestone in advancing ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship resupply solutions for Combat Logistics Battalions (CLBs). The Portfolio Acquisition Executive for … [Read more...]
Guard Honors America’s 250th Birthday by Enlisting 250 Recruits
APRIL 15, 2026 — To celebrate America's 250th birthday this year, the Arkansas National Guard enlisted 250 recruits during a ceremony at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock, Arkansas, April 11. "This ceremony recognizes America's 250th birthday in Arkansas while honoring the military service that helped secure our independence," said Army Brig. … [Read more...]