FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — More than eight months into an extended deployment, the Sailors of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) continue to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and sustained morale while serving far from home. Gerald R. Ford departed Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025. Since that time, the ship and Carrier Strike Group 12 have continued to operate at a high state … [Read more...]
President Trump to Award Medal of Honor
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — On March 2, 2026, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army Soldiers: Master Sergeant Roderick (Roddie) W. Edmonds, U.S. Army (posthumous), Staff Sergeant Michael H. Ollis, U.S. Army (posthumous), and Command Sergeant Major Terry P. Richardson, U.S. Army (Retired). Master Sergeant Roderick (Roddie) W. Edmonds, U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Reform Means a Focus on Warfighter Success
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - The War Department aims to modernize how acquisition — the buying of weapons and other materiel from manufacturers — is done to ensure American warfighters get the best tools, at the right price, and as quickly as possible. In November 2025, for instance, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a reorganization of the existing program executive offices … [Read more...]
DoW Continues Supporting Scouting America
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced that the War Department will conditionally continue to provide support to Scouting America — formerly the Boy Scouts of America — following the youth organization's commitment to pull all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from its program. During a video released on social media today, Hegseth said … [Read more...]
HoloLens Enables Remote Cargo Inspection
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - A joint inspection is an important part of preparing cargo for transport on military aircraft. Nearly every day, there are aerial porters in the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, spread across multiple areas of responsibility, who inspect pallets of equipment and supplies to confirm proper packaging, weight, balance and preparation, ensuring the cargo can … [Read more...]