APRIL 6, 2026 - From the historic runways of a World War II island to the austere outback of Australia, a specialized unit of the Colorado Air National Guard has been quietly setting the stage for U.S. defensive posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Members of the 240th Civil Engineer Flight, or CEF, a unit dually assigned to the 140th Wing and U.S. Pacific Air Forces, … [Read more...]
Camp Humphrey Simulates a Blackout
APRIL 6, 2026 — The hum of generators filled the air as Camp Humphreys plunged key facilities into darkness, April 1. It wasn’t an emergency or an April Fools’ Day prank, but a carefully choreographed drill designed to test the installation’s ability to maintain operations during a loss of electricity. The eight-hour Black Start Exercise was no small feat. Power was … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Rescues 5 People Near Aleutian Islands
APRIL 6, 2026 – The Coast Guard rescued five people Thursday from a fishing vessel taking on water near Umnak Island, Alaska. No injuries were reported. The fishing vessel remains aground on the northern shoreline of Umnak Island. At approximately 4:45 a.m. Thursday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard Arctic District Command Center in Juneau received a call from the crew … [Read more...]
Professional Development Center Readies Military Members
APRIL 6, 2026 – The Professional Development Center is a crucial part in shaping the next generation of service members. Here on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the PDC team makes it their duty to support and inspire all those who walk through their doors. Made up of three dedicated individuals, the PDC strives for excellence in all they do. From the First-Term Enlisted … [Read more...]
Guard Gets New Infantry Squad Vehicles
APRIL 6, 2026 - Guardsmen from the Tennessee National Guard’s 278th Cavalry Regiment became the state’s first licensed drivers on the new Infantry Squad Vehicle during training held at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, March 31-April 2. Select Soldiers, from across the state, completed the ISV Operator New Equipment Training, hosted by the 101st Airborne Division, and are now ready … [Read more...]