JUNE 16, 2026 - As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, destructive weather exercises are underway across Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River. Conducted annually, the exercises test emergency response procedures and enhance preparedness efforts to ensure installation personnel remain ready to respond to potential hurricanes and … [Read more...]
Army Marksmanship Unit Marks 70 Years of Precision
JUNE 16, 2026 - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit was officially established Feb. 16, 1956 — an event that would shape the trajectory of American marksmanship for generations. Seventy years later, the unit stands as the Army's premier authority on marksmanship training, small-arms expertise and competitive excellence. Its legacy is defined not only by medals and records, but … [Read more...]
Army Birthplace Honored with Historic Marker
JUNE 16, 2026 – State and city officials, senior military leaders, and civilian partners helped the U.S. Army celebrate its 251st birthday June 14 with the unveiling of the service’s birthplace historic marker here. This new marker, located near the intersection of Chestnut and South 6th Streets, recognizes Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, which was … [Read more...]
Hegseth Welcomes Ecuadorian President
JUNE 16, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to the Pentagon yesterday to discuss the bonds of defense-based cooperation between their respective countries. At the outset of the meeting's public portion, Hegseth thanked Noboa for being a founding member of the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition, more commonly called Shield of the … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Gandara
JUNE 15, 2026 - Army Pvt. Joe Gandara was a paratrooper who fought in France during World War II. Little is known about him other than that he was the son of Mexican immigrants. However, his bravery and selflessness earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor — nearly 70 years after he sacrificed himself to save his battle buddies. Gandara was born to Jose Melendez and Ramona … [Read more...]