MARCH 10, 2026 – The Department of War announced the death of a U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, died March 8 of his wounds received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. He was seriously injured at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops at Prince Sultan … [Read more...]
Teaming Up for Patient Safety
MARCH 10, 2026 - Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Clear communication and teamwork help stop mistakes. Patient safety is everyone’s job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place March 8–14. This year’s theme is “Teaming Up for Patient Safety.” The theme shows how teamwork helps keep … [Read more...]
Army Approves First New Hand Grenade Since 1968
MARCH 10, 2026 – The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR). Developed by the Capabilities Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, the M111 OHG will replace the obsolete body and fuze of … [Read more...]
Soldier Returns to Service After Vaccine Mandate Discharge
MARCH 10, 2026 - "It was just a lot of frustration and a little bit of anger towards the military," said Army Spc. Hunter Wade, an indirect fire infantryman assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, recalling sitting in his commander's office in 2022. The married soldier, from Greensboro, North Carolina, knew what would happen next. "The [administrative separation] process … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Jacobs
MARCH 9, 2026 - Army Col. Jack Howard Jacobs was just a first lieutenant when he saved more than a dozen lives during an intense firefight in the swamplands of Vietnam. His actions during that incident and throughout his deployment made him one of the most decorated soldiers of the war, including the nation's highest medal for valor. Jacobs was born Aug. 2, 1945, in … [Read more...]