APRIL 28, 2026 – 1st Lt. Kenton Colvin, 22nd Maintenance Group executive officer, completed the Boston Marathon on April 20, alongside more than 30,000 runners in the annual 26.2-mile race. The Boston Marathon was established in 1897 and is currently the world’s oldest annual marathon. It’s held in Massachusetts on Patriots’ Day, or the third Monday of April, with over … [Read more...]
Marines Extend Strike Range with New Tech
APRIL 28, 2026 - In a pivotal step for infantry modernization, the Marine Corps has successfully completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) and the early capability release of the Organic Precision Fires-Light (OPF-L) system. Managed by the Program Manager for Ground Weapons Systems (PM GWS) at Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps (PAE MC), the … [Read more...]
Army Employs AI to Sharpen Combat Edge
APRIL 28, 2026 – The 1st Armored Division staff explores new ways to increase productivity and operational readiness by integrating artificial intelligence into its daily workflow, transforming how the Army’s premier armored force prepares for modern warfare. From personnel management to battlefield logistics, staff sections across the division leverage AI tools to automate … [Read more...]
Navy Prints First 3D Metal Part
APRIL 28, 2026 - Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) is marking a new era of aircraft sustainment with the delivery of its first flight-certified metal additive manufactured parts to the fleet, significantly improving aircraft downtime and flight line readiness. A recent collaboration with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Additive Manufacturing Team and Fleet Support … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Shields
APRIL 27, 2026 - Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Marvin G. Shields has the distinction of being the only Seabee to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor. He was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Port Townsend, Washington, and joined the Navy Jan. 8, 1962. He wanted to be a Seabee, construction mechanic, as he was good with his hands and liked the outdoors, having worked for a gold mining … [Read more...]