FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - The Nevada Air National Guard began operating at the southernmost portion of the planet last year and continued its high-paced operations tempo flying C-130 Hercules aircraft over fires in North America. Over the past two years, at least one member of the Nevada Air National Guard has set foot on all seven continents — an uncommon distinction that … [Read more...]
This Week in the DOW
JANUARY 31, 2026 - This week, over 5,500 National Guard members mobilized across 16 states and Washington to deliver critical aid and restore safety to people stricken by Winter Storm Fern that dropped snow and ice from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic to the South, Jan. 24-25. Across the country, guard members have been rescuing hundreds of stranded motorists on icy roads, … [Read more...]
A Marine Officer’s Battle to Commission
JANUARY 30, 2026 - The dream of leading Marines is universal among officer candidates, but the privilege is earned through a grueling process that tests them both physically and mentally. Over the course of Officer Candidate School, candidates will run countless miles, lead one another in billets, and pass extensive academic exams on U.S. Marine Corps history, ethics, and … [Read more...]
2025 Secretary of War Maintenance Awards Winners
JANUARY 30, 2026 - The Department of War announced the winners of the 2025 Secretary of War Maintenance Awards last week at the department's annual Maintenance Awards Banquet, January 22. The awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in weapon systems and military equipment maintenance. The Rear Admiral Grace M. Hopper Award for Software Maintenance … [Read more...]
1976 Bicentennial Celebrations Featured the Military
JANUARY 30, 2026 - Once every 50 years, the United States holds milestone Independence Day celebrations. This year marks the nation's 250th birthday and fifth semicentennial celebration. The bicentennial was celebrated nationwide, July 4, 1976. It was celebrated only a year after the last U.S. troops left South Vietnam during the fall of Saigon, April 30, 1975. President … [Read more...]