MARCH 5, 2026 - A specialized team of cyber defenders is pioneering a proactive approach to cybersecurity, using advanced technology and full-scale training exercises to protect the 412th Test Wing's critical digital infrastructure. The Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Defensive Cyber Operations Response Element, known as REDCORE, is moving beyond traditional … [Read more...]
USS Cincinnati Returns to Homeport in San Diego
MARCH 5, 2026 – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) arrived at its San Diego homeport following eight months of sustained operations at sea, March 4. Cincinnati conducted several multilateral exercises and port visits in the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations throughout the Indo-Pacific, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, … [Read more...]
Marine Named U.S. Missile Defender of the Year
MARCH 5, 2026 – Sgt. Ryan Wass, a sensor platoon maintenance chief with air control battery, 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, was recognized as the U.S. Missile Defender of the Year for the Marine Corps during the 16th Annual Missile Defender of the Year Award Ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, Jan. 16, 2026. The U.S. Missile Defender of the Year … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Caine Say U.S. Making Decisive Progress in Iran
MARCH 5, 2026 - During the War Department's second press conference since the U.S. and Israel's launch of Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime Feb. 28, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, yesterday said America is making decisive offensive progress in the conflict. "I stand before you today with one … [Read more...]
Japan, U.S. Forces Conduct Fleet Synthetic Training
MARCH 4, 2026 – Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. forces conducted Fleet Synthetic Training Joint (FST-J) 26-71 at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and command centers across the region Feb. 23-27, 2026. FST-J 71, the maritime component of the Japan-U.S. Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (Defensive) Exercise, provided computer-generated training to commands … [Read more...]