JANUARY 8, 2026 - Space Training and Readiness Command concluded its largest iteration of Space Flag, Dec. 19, 2025, challenging Guardians as well as joint partners in a contested environment designed to mirror real-world conflict. The 22nd iteration began Dec. 1 and saw over 400 “Blue” players and nearly 300 Exercise Control Group members across several distributed … [Read more...]
Soldiers Conduct “Mustangs” Challenge Event
JANUARY 8, 2026 – Soldiers assigned to the 2-382nd Logistic Support Battalion, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, conducted their 11-lane “Mustangs Challenge” event, December 14, 2025, at Fort Hood, Texas to enhance individual and collective readiness levels. Soldiers faced training objectives to include night driving training, obstacle course, convoy operations, land … [Read more...]
Airmen Use Nitrogen Gas to Test HVAC Systems
JANUARY 8, 2026 - The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented an innovative method using nitrogen gas to test the integrity of vehicle air conditioning systems within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Penov, 379th ELRS vehicle maintenance section noncommissioned officer in charge, introduced the … [Read more...]
Guard Completes Equipment Movement in Africa
JANUARY 8, 2026 – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Powhatan-based 180th Engineer Support Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, completed an equipment movement while on federal active duty supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA, Dec. 3, 2025. The engineers conducted an air movement of a Caterpillar D6K … [Read more...]
Orbital Warfare: The Perseverance Standard
JANUARY 8, 2026 - In stoicism, a philosophy centered on self-control and resilience, it is often taught that whatever stands in your way becomes the way, and that challenge can stimulate both individual and collective growth. According to the Combat Forces Command’s Year of the Company Grade Officer campaign, perseverance is defined by giving the team 100% each and every … [Read more...]