MAY 12, 2026 - Aviation crews assigned to the 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, Washington Army National Guard, partnered with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue to conduct water bucket training near Puyallup, Washington, May 7, preparing for the state's wildfire season. Throughout the exercise, firefighters and aviation crews rehearsed aerial wildfire response operations, … [Read more...]
Soldiers Claim Top Honor at Best Redleg Competition
MAY 12, 2026 — Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, earned top honors during the U.S. Army’s Best Redleg Competition at Fort Sill, May 4-8, 2026. Representing the division against artillery units from across the Army, the Arctic Angels secured first place in both the M777 Howitzer section and fire direction … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Responds to Fire on Gas Platform
MAY 12, 2026 – Coast Guard and agency partners responded to a fire onboard a non-operational natural gas platform offshore Santa Barbara, Monday. Responders and platform personnel reported that the fire was extinguished at 11:40 a.m. At 6:30 a.m. a fire occurred aboard platform Habitat when platform personnel were conducting decommissioning operations for the … [Read more...]
Navy Releases 2027 Shipbuilding Plan
MAY 12, 2026 – The Department of the Navy today released its Fiscal Year 2027 Shipbuilding Plan, outlining the Administration’s long-term strategy to expand fleet capacity, strengthen the maritime industrial base, and deliver a more capable, ready, and lethal naval force. “The United States is at a strategic inflection point, and rebuilding American maritime dominance … [Read more...]
Army, Philippine Allies Test Advanced Warfare Capabilities
MAY 12, 2026 — U.S. Army Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division and their counterparts from the Armed Forces of the Philippines conducted an operational demonstration of advanced command and control systems during Exercise Balikatan 2026, which took place from May 3-5, 2026. This effort showcased new data-centric capabilities designed to enhance interoperability, increase … [Read more...]