JUNE 2, 2026 — Soldiers, engineers and defense industry partners recently came together for the Army’s truly historic, first “Right to Integrate” sprint at Fort Carson. This intensive, ongoing effort aims to break down barriers between military systems and speed up the delivery of more integrated combat capability to units in the field. Called “Operation Jailbreak,” the … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Prepares for 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
JUNE 2, 2026 — The Coast Guard Southeast District reminds mariners and residents of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to prepare for the 2026 hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric … [Read more...]
Navy Accepts Delivery of USS Patrick Gallagher
JUNE 2, 2026 - The U.S Navy accepted delivery of future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG 127), the final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer, from Bath Iron Works, May 28. The delivery, which marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy, was accelerated by more than two months, due to exceptional builder’s sea trials. The trials executed hull, … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Gets ‘A’ Grade for Patient Care
JUNE 2, 2026 - The Defense Health Agency announced May 6 that Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earned a Leapfrog "A" hospital safety grade for spring 2026. Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization, evaluates hospitals nationwide on safety and prevention measures, including those concerning errors, injuries and infections. It assigns participating … [Read more...]
Army Meets FY26 Recruiting Goals Early
JUNE 2, 2026 — The U.S. Army has met its fiscal year 2026 recruiting goals for active duty, signing contracts with more than 61,500 future Soldiers – four months before the end of the fiscal year. This achievement is testament the continued efforts by U.S. Army Recruiting Division Recruiters to attract the best and brightest to join America’s most lethal fighting … [Read more...]