JANUARY 23, 2026 – Alaska Air National Guard members assigned to the 176th Wing rescued an injured snowmachiner Jan. 21 in Southcentral Alaska. The injured snowmachiner used a cellular phone to contact the Alaska State Troopers, who then requested support from the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, which opened a rescue mission. The Alaska Air National Guard accepted the … [Read more...]
Marines, Sailors Honor Legacy in Vietnam
From January 9–11, 2026, U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a battlefield visit to the site of Operation Swift, a pivotal engagement of the Vietnam War, to honor the legacy of those who fought there and to reflect on the enduring bonds between past and present generations of service members. During the Vietnam War, Marine … [Read more...]
Air Force Uses Robotic Exoskeleton to Assist Airmen
JANUARY 23, 2026 - With a cinematic start that quickly turns into operational reality, multi-capable Airmen assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing are playing a critical role in testing next-generation exoskeleton technology designed to enhance mission effectiveness. The Roam Robotics Forge exoskeleton is a wearable system being evaluated as a U.S. Air Force solution … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Atlantic Ocean Rower
JANUARY 23, 2026 — Coast Guard Sector San Juan Command Center watchstanders and the crew of the Horten Liberian-flagged tanker ship rescued a capsized rower in the Atlantic Ocean east of Puerto Rico, Wednesday night. Rescued is Benoit Bourguet, 47, a Belgium citizen, after his single-man rowing vessel, City of Liverpool, was reportedly struck by two rogue waves and capsized … [Read more...]
Navy Increases Readiness with Annual Force Protection Exercise
JANUARY 23, 2026 - From January 26 to February 6, 2026, Navy installations across the continental United States will participate in the annual Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain (CS-SC26) exercise. Conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), this two-week exercise is a cornerstone of the Navy's commitment to generating a … [Read more...]