JULY 30, 2026 — As the aerospace, austere and military medicine sectors continue to grow, so, too, do their workforce needs. The Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine is building one of the nation’s premier programs to help fill that gap and prepare Aggie leaders for meaningful work in extreme environments in space and on Earth. The newly combined … [Read more...]
Guard Trains with New Hoist Rescue System
JULY 30, 2026 — Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 189th General Support Aviation Battalion, recently completed instructor certification on the VITA Rescue System, a new hoist rescue capability that enhances stability during helicopter rescue operations and improves patient recovery in challenging environments. The two-day training brought together … [Read more...]
DIA Auditorium Renamed for Intelligence Pioneer
JULY 30, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met recently with intelligence community professionals at Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, to thank them for their work and to honor one of the earliest members of the intelligence community, Army Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton. Within the headquarters, the agency renamed Clapper … [Read more...]
Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course Ramps Up Drone Training
JULY 30, 2026 - The Unmanned Advanced Lethality Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, is pushing forward with a series of updates aimed at strengthening tactical proficiency and meeting student expectations, said Army Staff Sgt. Mario Rostran, the course's noncommissioned officer in charge, and Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Gatta, the course manager. Rostran said the … [Read more...]
General Demands Speed on Air Force Programs
JULY 30, 2026 - Gen. Dale White traveled to Dayton to deliver a message of speed in acquisition. His keynote address was part of Life Cycle Industry Days at the Dayton, Ohio Convention Center. LCID is presented by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Facing hundreds of defense acquisition experts, White issued a challenge to abandon the status quo and reframe … [Read more...]