APRIL 14, 2026 - U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft — marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration. The mission, conducted en route to Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio 2026, … [Read more...]
Hegseth, Indonesian Counterpart Announce Defense Partnership
APRIL 14, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Indonesian counterpart — Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin — to the Pentagon yesterday, where the two men announced the establishment of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership between the two countries. The partnership will serve as a framework to advance bilateral defense cooperation between the U.S. and … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Spanish-American War Heroes
APRIL 13, 2026 - Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle of Tayabacoa, Cuba, a special operation effort to land supplies and reinforcements, which resulted in four Buffalo Soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor. The battle took place June 30, 1898, when 30 Cuban freedom fighters and U.S. soldiers … [Read more...]
U.S. Starts Clearing Mines in Strait of Hormuz
APRIL 13, 2026 — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations. USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG 121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transited the Strait of Hormuz and operated in the Arabian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait … [Read more...]
Marines Offload Equipment in Mindanao
APRIL 13, 2026 - A Marine Corps technical assistance and advisory team deployed in March from Jacksonville, Florida, in support of a first-of-its-kind maritime prepositioning force offload in the Indo-Pacific region. During offload preparation aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay (T-AKR 302), the team assisted Marines in enclosed cargo holds, climbing over chained vehicles … [Read more...]