JULY 20, 2026 - Minnesota and Croatia celebrated the 30th anniversary of their partnership through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program during Exercise Combat Power 26, near Slunj Croatia, June 29, 2026. “This partnership is best measured not only in years, exercises or official milestones, but in people,” said Nicole McGraw, U.S. ambassador to Croatia. “It … [Read more...]
First Guardians Join Space Force Part-Time
JULY 20, 2026 - The U.S. Space Force achieved a historic milestone in military talent management modernization July 15 with the initial transfer of 18 space-experienced Air Force Reservists into Space Force part-time work roles, making them the service’s first-ever Guardians serving on non-sustained duty. The landmark effort is part of the broader Personnel Management Act … [Read more...]
DoW Identifies Army Casualties in Jordan
JULY 20, 2026 - The Department of War announced the death of two active-duty Soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii was killed in action on July 18, 2026, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, was killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack on July 17, 2026, at Muwaffaq Salti … [Read more...]
DoW Invests $7.1M in Space Solar Cell Coverglass
JULY 19, 2026 - The Department of War announced a July 7, 2026, investment of $7.1 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funds to Martin Materials Solutions LLC (Martin Materials Solutions). The investment will establish and scale domestic supply of space solar cell coverglass manufacturing in Twinsburg, Ohio. Used on every satellite, solar cell coverglass … [Read more...]
500 JROTC Cadets Build Leadership Skills
JULY 17, 2026 — Over 500 Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) cadets from high schools across the region gathered this summer at Fort A.P. Hill for an intensive leadership camp designed to challenge, inspire, and prepare the next generation of leaders. Throughout the week, cadets participated in a variety of physically and mentally demanding activities that … [Read more...]