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...]
Guard Supports Law Enforcement During Mardi Gras
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – Louisiana National Guard Soldiers supported federal, state and local law enforcement partners during peak Mardi Gras operations in the French Quarter, assisting with crowd management, emergency response and public safety efforts within the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone. More than 350 Guardsmen have been activated since January in support of … [Read more...]
How the U.S. Trains Its Strongest Warriors
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – Snow and mud cover the ground as military transport and attack vehicles idle nearby, their metal plates coated in slush from hours of movement through rough terrain. Soldiers move between them, checking equipment, adjusting gear, and scanning the tree line where training scenarios unfold before them. For thousands of U.S. personnel coming to Hohenfels, … [Read more...]
Apache Helicopters Delivered to Australia
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 - The Security Assistance Command has completed a foreign military sales case to deliver two out of 29 AH-64E Apache helicopters to partner country Australia. These attack helicopters will provide Australia with a significant component in the Australian Army’s transformation into a force optimized for coastal maneuvers and long-range strikes. Australia … [Read more...]
Army Announces Winners of Drone Competition
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 — The U.S. Army announced the winners of the inaugural Best Drone Warfighter Competition, a three‑day event held on Feb. 17-19 that brought together elite drone operators from across the active duty, reserve and National Guard components. The competition was hosted by the Army Aviation Center of Excellence and the Maneuver Center of Excellence, in … [Read more...]