MARCH 15, 2026 - The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Ala.; Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Wash.; and Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Ky., were assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Military Leave Program
MARCH 14, 2026 - The Department of the Air Force released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, on Feb. 26. The revision incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.The updated instruction aligns with DoDI 1327.06, Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures, … [Read more...]
Iran’s Defense Industrial Base Nearing Complete Destruction
MARCH 13, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told reporters today that, in addition to the extensive damage the U.S. and Israeli militaries have been inflicting upon the Iranian terrorist regime's active combat forces, the country's defense industrial base is now nearing complete destruction as well. "Soon and very soon, all of Iran's defense companies will be destroyed," … [Read more...]
Navy Exchange Opens First Micro Market
The Navy Exchange Service Command opened its first expeditionary Micro Market at the Keflavik Air Base, home of the Icelandic Coast Guard, in Keflavik, Iceland, on March 10, 2026. The Micro Market provides grab and go snacks, beverages and frozen meal options for U.S. military and NATO forces in the area. The Navy Exchange Service Command opened its first expeditionary Micro … [Read more...]
Marines Defeat Low-Altitude Threats
MARCH 13, 2026 - Throughout 2025, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic helped deliver the drone-defeating Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) to the Marine Corps, shepherding a critical breakthrough in air defense technology that significantly improves warfighter survivability and lethality. The MADIS system, which is mounted on two Joint Light Tactical … [Read more...]