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Mount Olive High School rocketeers blast off to great season thanks to Picatinny donation
FLANDERS, N.J. — A grant from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center’s Picatinny STEM program has helped propel the Mount Olive High School Air Force JROTC Rocketry program to its best season ever.
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Eye on Innovation: NNSY Digital Transformation Division and IT Department Launches New Tablet Implementation Initiative
Norfolk Naval Shipyard’s (NNSY) Digital Transformation Division (Code 100TO.4), alongside the Information Technology Division (Code 109), recently launched a new tablet implementation initiative at America’s Shipyard, readily bringing mobile…
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
USS Harry S. Truman launches Green Ribbon Program to strengthen Sailor support network
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) launched its Green Ribbon Program, July 1, a Sailor-led peer support network designed to strengthen mental health resilience, increase early intervention and ensure Sailors know where to turn when they need help.
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Truman Sailors Focus on Safety During Command Motorcycle Ride
Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) participated in a command motorcycle ride July 2, 2026, designed to reinforce safe riding habits, strengthen peer mentorship and build camaraderie among the ship’s motorcycle…
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
USS George Washington Sailors Receive Special Pre-Screening of “Young Washington”
Sailors gathered in the hangar bay aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway to view a pre-screening of the movie “Young Washington”.
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Talking Shop: Celebrating NNSY’s Paint Shop (Shop 71)
It is the final touch on a masterpiece of naval engineering. It’s the haze gray armor that protects a warship from the relentless sea and the vibrant, precise markings on a flight deck that guide $100 million dollar aircraft to a safe landing.…
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Donna Native Recognized as Airwing Warfighter of the Week aboard USS George Washington
PHILIPPINE SEA — Donna, Texas native Airman Alma Gutierrez was recognized as Airwing Warfighter of the Week aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), July 1, 2026.…
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- North America, United States
Montana Air National Guard completes Combat Readiness Inspection during "Operation War Hog Breakout"
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Airmen assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard, concluded Operation War Hog Breakout, a four-day Combat Readiness Inspection that evaluated the wing's ability to execute mission-essential tasks in a…
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Behind the Curtain
75th USARIC Contract Support Team enables OSJ 26 support and sustainment to the largest U.S. Army Reserve exercise in history While more than 12,000 service members trained across multiple states, including Louisiana and Mississippi, during…
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Coast Guard cutter crew returns to Honolulu after joint operations across Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, prepares to participate in RIMPAC 2026
HONOLULU — The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) returned to their Honolulu home port June 20 after sailing more than 20,000 nautical miles during a 73-day patrol in the Caribbean.
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet: Aircrew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. Fifth Fleet: "On July 1 at 3:30 a.m. ET, the aircrew of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea.…
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- Middle East
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- Oct 27, 8:10 PM UTC
Surgery on the High Seas
The life of a Sailor is one of a traveler, with longs days at sea there are a multitude of obstacles and endless possibilities that face each and every member of the crew. At sea, life doesn’t take a pause.…
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Overcoming adversity to deliver care: Kodiak Arctic Care 2026 provides vital healthcare to remote Alaskan communities
Over 140 service members from across the Army National Guard, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Active Duty and Reserve, Air Force Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) partnered with the Kodiak Area Native Association…
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Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing concludes operations supporting NATO exercise Ramstein Flag
Airmen with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing concluded operations in Denmark June 19 in support of Ramstein Flag 2026, a large-scale NATO defense exercise spanning Europe with troops from 18 nations.
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- Europe, Denmark
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
CSC2 ‘Breaks Out’ at Historic Army Hackathon, Operation Jailbreak
On June 6 at Fort Carson, Colo., Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Support to Command and Control (CSC2) - the Army’s program of record for integrating CBRN defense components into command-and-control capabilities - broke out of jail.
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
USS Harry S. Truman Hosts Wellness Fair to Connect Sailors, Families With Resources
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) hosted a command wellness fair for sailors and their families June 26 at Vista Point.
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- Middle East, Iran
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Role-Based Certification Pilot Evolves Security Workforce
The Center for Security Excellence (CDSE) launched the Role-Based Certifications (RBC) program, evolving the Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) initiative.…
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Latvian president, U.S. ambassador visit American Soldiers at Lielvārde Air Base
LIELVĀRDE AIR BASE, Latvia — Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and U.S. Ambassador to Latvia Melissa Argyros visited U.S. Army Soldiers of the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, on June 26 to celebrate the 250th U.S.…
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- Europe, Ukraine
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
U.S., Japanese forces conduct Pacific Atlas 26-1
Maritime forces from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) conducted Pacific Atlas 26-1 off the coast of Japan, June 15-19.…
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- Indo-Pacific, Japan
Expeditionary Strike Group 7 Holds Change of Command
Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 welcomed its newest leader during a change of command ceremony aboard Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) while anchored off Singapore, June 15.
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- Indo-Pacific, Singapore
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Army National Guard Unit Partners with Navy Helicopter Squadron for Joint Training
A Guam National Guard unit deployed under Task Force Talon, 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, partnered with the Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 for joint medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and Air Assault tactical training at the…
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- Indo-Pacific, Guam
Fort McCoy History Center preserves Operation Allies Welcome legacy with new exhibit
One of the most significant missions in Fort McCoy’s modern history is now permanently preserved for visitors with the addition of a new Operation Allies Welcome exhibit at the Fort McCoy History Center.
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
USPACOM Commander Visits Guam and CNMI to Reinforce Regional Partnerships and Readiness
YIGO, Guam — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, concluded a visit to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, June 28-30.…
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- Indo-Pacific, Guam
NBG to Celebrate Independence Day with Festival, Fireworks
Naval Base Guam (June 30, 2026) - Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Guam Freedom Rocks festival is scheduled for July 4 at Sumay Cove Marina on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG).
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- Indo-Pacific, Guam
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
U.S. Pacific Fleet advances fleet resilience; conducts training to strengthen readiness and test emerging capabilities
HONOLULU — U.S. Pacific Fleet conducted training and testing exercises April 20-May 15, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean aboard decommissioned Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and in port onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam…
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Sinking Exercise Demonstrates Capabilities of Joint Force
U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, successfully carried out a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026, targeting the decommissioned amphibious transport dock USS Juneau off the coast of Guam.
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- Indo-Pacific, Guam
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- Nov 1, 4:04 AM UTC
PACIFIC MARINES DEMONSTRATE "TWO MEFs ABREAST" STRATEGY THROUGH SIMULTANEOUS EXERCISES RESOLUTE DRAGON 26 AND KAMANDAG 10
U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC) is executing two major combined exercises across the First Island Chain this month, highlighting the utility of its "Two MEFs Abreast" strategy through the simultaneous conduct of Exercise Resolute…
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- Indo-Pacific, Japan
USS South Dakota (SSN 790) Holds Change of Command Ceremony
GROTON, Conn. — Cmdr. Dan Goodwin relieved Cmdr. Burnes Brown as commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota (SSN 790) during a traditional ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London, June 30.
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- Europe, Ukraine
Puerto Rico National Guard Serves as Strategic Bridge for Humanitarian Response in Venezuela
The deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Venezuela following recent earthquakes highlights the strategic role of the Puerto Rico National Guard in the region.
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- South America, Venezuela
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
Army transformation team gets early look at new Multi-Domain formation
Two exercises in June, Pacific Fury and Valiant Shield, in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations has allowed the U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command and two assessment teams from the U.S.…
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- Indo-Pacific, Guam
New Marine Corps Uniform App
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANITCO, Va. — U.S. Marine Corps Education Command has launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App, a free mobile application that provides Marines with convenient, on-the-go access to uniform and grooming guidance, June 29,…
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- Middle East, Iran
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- Nov 1, 12:38 AM UTC
8th Theater Sustainment Command Modernizes Sustainment Transformation Across the Pacific
8th Theater Sustainment Command leaders discussed how the Army is transforming sustainment across the Pacific during their Army Current Operation Engagement Tour (ACOET), highlighting initiatives that enable the Joint Force through forward…
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- Africa, Somalia
Guardians of the Deep: An inside look at the elite Coast Guard unit tasked with protecting ballistic missile submarines
The Olympic Peninsula is home to one of the most unique ecosystems in the world. Noteworthy for its extreme elevation changes - the landscape spanning coastline to the snow-capped Olympic Mountains - it is home to the largest temperate rainforest in…
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- North America, United States
AFRICOM, Angola kick off the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD)
U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), in conjunction with the Angolan Armed Forces, officially opened the 2026 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) June 30, 2026.…
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- Africa, Angola
Shattering Bottlenecks: NAVSUP WSS Partners with DLA and NAVSEA on Submarine Advanced Manufacturing
Navsup WSS is leading a collaborative effort to expand the use of 3D-printed metallic parts across the Navy’s undersea fleet, successfully slashing lead times and overcoming critical supply chain bottlenecks to help sustain the fleet while meeting…
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USSTRATCOM commander tours Dyess AFB, highlights global strike readiness
U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base June 23-24, 2026, gaining firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver critical long-range strike capabilities for…
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Guiding the Mission: The Air Traffic Controllers Behind Army Aviation at GTA
U.S. Army Sgt. Ashton Schübel and Spc. Adrian China sit inside the air traffic control tower at Grafenwoehr Army Airfield, monitoring the steady flow of rotary-wing aircraft operating in and out of the Grafenwoehr Training Area.…
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- Indo-Pacific, China
Romanian Defense Ministry Destroys Explosive Drone Fragment in Tulcea County
TULCEA COUNTY, ROMANIA — Romanian Ministry of Defense specialists destroyed an explosive charge from drone fragments through controlled detonation in Luncavița commune on June 30.
The Ministry received notification on June 29 after a local resident reported fragments near Rachelu village via the 112 Emergency Service.
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- 45.1006, 22.2389 (Luncavița)
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- Oct 27, 9:41 AM UTC
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