JANUARY 20, 2026 – On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Military Department leadership greeted approximately 100 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning to the Portland International Airport (PDX). Soldiers were arriving back home from Ft Bliss, Texas, concluding their mission as part of Task Force Rose Shield. “On behalf of all Oregonians, we thank you, … [Read more...]
Walking the Mission with Task Force Swampfox
JANUARY 20, 2026 — Rain hangs in the air as the city settles into a Friday-night rhythm. Streetlights cast a soft sheen on wet pavement near the Navy Yard, and the Metro breathes commuters in and out like clockwork. In the middle of it all, Army Lt. Col. Brunson DePass moves at a steady pace, checking in on Soldiers the way he believes leaders should—up close, unannounced, and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Boaters from Sinking Vessel
JANUARY 20, 2026 — A Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew and Air Station Atlantic City MH-65 Dolphin aircrew rescued three mariners after their 74-foot boat began to sink approximately 4 nautical miles northeast of Shark River Inlet, Saturday. The Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet boat crew transported the mariners to awaiting emergency services … [Read more...]
Army Recruiter Recognized for Social Media Strategy
JANUARY 20, 2026 - An Army recruiter is earning national recognition for combining modern social media strategy with a deeply personal approach to mentoring future soldiers. Army Staff Sgt. Victoria Ortiz's method emphasizes authentic online engagement and direct advocacy for her applicants, a formula that builds trust with both recruits and their families. For her … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Yntema
JANUARY 19, 2026 - Army Sgt. Gordon Douglas Yntema, a Green Beret, fought until his last breath to make sure the Vietnamese troops with whom he served could withdraw in the face of a firefight they couldn't win. His selflessness and dedication to the cause earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor. Yntema was born June 26, 1945, in Bethesda, Maryland, to Dwight and Cynthia … [Read more...]