APRIL 13, 2026 - Many heroic actions took place during the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. One such action was the Battle of Tayabacoa, Cuba, a special operation effort to land supplies and reinforcements, which resulted in four Buffalo Soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor. The battle took place June 30, 1898, when 30 Cuban freedom fighters and U.S. soldiers … [Read more...]
U.S. Starts Clearing Mines in Strait of Hormuz
APRIL 13, 2026 — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations. USS Frank E. Peterson (DDG 121) and USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transited the Strait of Hormuz and operated in the Arabian Gulf as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait … [Read more...]
Marines Offload Equipment in Mindanao
APRIL 13, 2026 - A Marine Corps technical assistance and advisory team deployed in March from Jacksonville, Florida, in support of a first-of-its-kind maritime prepositioning force offload in the Indo-Pacific region. During offload preparation aboard the USNS Sgt. William W. Seay (T-AKR 302), the team assisted Marines in enclosed cargo holds, climbing over chained vehicles … [Read more...]
The Army’s First Campus-Style Dining Venue
APRIL 13, 2026 — The Army is continuing to improve how it feeds its Soldiers through the roll-out of the Campus-Style Dining Venue (CSDV) pilot, an essential change for military readiness.Building on lessons from the first CSDV opening in February, the Army and Compass Group, the contractor selected to operate the first five venues, are shaping a modern dining model designed … [Read more...]
Shaping Tomorrow’s Air Force Leaders
APRIL 13, 2026 - Leadership from Moody Air Force Base partnered with Air Force ROTC Detachment 172 at Valdosta State University to host an Enlisted Leadership Symposium April 9, 2026, focused on strengthening the officer–enlisted relationship and developing future leaders. The symposium, themed “Building Better Leaders: The Enlisted Edge,” brought together cadets, senior … [Read more...]