JANUARY 29, 2026 - At the Connecticut National Guard's 1109th Aviation Classification and Repair Depot, workers refurbish and maintain the Army's fleet of rotary-wing aircraft. This unique job can save the War Department millions of dollars a year. Unlike field units that are trained and equipped to conduct basic maintenance on their aircraft, the repair depot is capable of … [Read more...]
Artemis II Space Mission Has Yuma Connections
JANUARY 28, 2026 - NASA announced the first crewed mission of the Artemis II will fly around the moon after an opportune launch window sometime between early February and the end of April. The mission will culminate in the deployment of the Orion space capsule's parachutes, which were rigorously evaluated at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, through multiple … [Read more...]
NSA Naples Puts Half a Million in Fitness Upgrades
JANUARY 28, 2026 — The U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, is revolutionizing its approach to health and wellness with a significant investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities. With over $422,000 spent in fiscal year 2025 and an additional $120,000 projected for fiscal year 2026, the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program is rolling out extensive … [Read more...]
Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Lethality
JANUARY 28, 2026 - F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman Air Force Base and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base have started week-long joint training missions designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the Air Force’s ability to execute complex, forward-deployed combat operations. The training brings together Airmen from multiple specialties to … [Read more...]
Under Secretary Visits with Airmen, Allies
Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier speaks with Airmen from the 15th Wing during an all-call at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2026. Lohmeier’s visit is focused on engaging with Airmen and Guardians executing the mission across the Indo-Pacific, while also understanding the region’s operational challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. … [Read more...]