FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - Many Medal of Honor recipients come from humble beginnings, but perhaps none more so than Army Staff Sgt. Clifford Chester Sims, who spent much of his early life with nowhere to call home. Sims grew into a humble and thoughtful man, so when an explosive device threatened his fellow soldiers in Vietnam, he didn't hesitate to give his life to save … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues Hiker Lost for 5 Days
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a stranded hiker Friday morning in the Illinois River Valley near Greenwall Rapids, Oregon, following a multi-day search alongside the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. A MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend supported the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team … [Read more...]
U.S. Submarine Repaired with AUKUS Support
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - Last November, on the edge of the Indian Ocean, just beyond mainland Australia and across the Garden Island Causeway to HMAS Stirling, a U.S. Virginia-class submarine quietly completed the first submarine maintenance period without the support of a U.S. submarine tender—a specialized vessel that provides mobile repair and supply services. What appeared to … [Read more...]
Building a Stronger Recruiting Force
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — For the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG) recruiting and retention team, continuous improvement begins with understanding the people behind the recruiting mission. The NCANG recruiting and retention team participated in an in-person performance assessment and team development session facilitated by the Brooks Group, a sales training and … [Read more...]
Marine Awarded Korea’s Highest Honor
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - In a ceremony reflecting the strength of the ROK–U.S. alliance, a senior U.S. Marine enlisted leader received one of the Republic of Korea government’s highest honors for his sustained contributions to combined readiness and cooperation on the Korean Peninsula. Sgt. Maj. Ismael G. Bamba, command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Marine Corps Forces Korea, … [Read more...]