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WHITTIER, Alaska (Oct. 3, 2026) — The U.S. Navy placed its newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), into active commission today during a formal ceremony in Whittier, Alaska.
Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:28:12 GMT
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) arrived in Phuket for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 4, 2026.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:09:00 GMT
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) departed Limassol, Cyprus, after a scheduled port visit Oct. 03, 2026.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:03:00 GMT
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 1, 2026.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:50:00 GMT
YOKOSUKA, Japan — Ticonderoga class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka today for a permanent homeport change to San Diego.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:30:00 GMT
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — The U.S. Navy-led humanitarian and disaster preparedness mission Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) concluded its final mission stop in Tacloban City and the surrounding Palo municipality in Leyte, Philippines, with a wreath-laying ceremony at MacArthur Leyte Landing Memorial National Park, Sept. 28, 2026.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:59:00 GMT
NORFOLK, Va. — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Naval Station Norfolk Sept. 30 for Newport News Shipbuilding, beginning the next major phase of the ship’s Refueling and Complex Overhaul.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:55:00 GMT
Military aircraft flew more than 750 sorties at Gray Flag 2026, which ended Sept. 25, to expose integration problems before fleet aviators meet them on deployment.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:16:00 GMT
NORFOLK, Va. — Senior flag officers and operational commanders from the U.S. Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) concluded the 2026 U.S.–Canada Maritime Staff Talks (MST) at U.S. Fleet Forces Command headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 30, 2026.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:00 GMT
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), commemorated
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:14:00 GMT
Following initial pilot testing at Edwards Air Force Base, the train-the-trainer initiative establishes an organic capability to field and instruct small unmanned aircraft system operations command-wide.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The DAF PAE C3BM is hosting a month-long digital hiring event from Oct. 5 through Nov. 5. The hiring effort seeks civilian professionals across multiple critical disciplines to advance the DAF Battle Network and modernize defense-wide command and control capabilities.
Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:15:00 GMT
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct. 3, where he addressed roughly 3,500 members of the school's cadet wing ahead of the annual Air Force vs. Naval Academy collegiate football game.
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:57:00 GMT
The announcement took place virtually during the graduation of the inaugural Project MAMBA course at Tyndall Air Force Base’s Silver Flag training site.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT
These targeted childcare relief programs assist families during high-stress periods, relocations, and educational pursuits.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:40:00 GMT
The visit provided an opportunity for Lohmeier to meet with command leaders and subject matter experts, who offered insights on current and future missions, challenges and opportunities.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMT
The Air Force Recruiting Service closed out fiscal year 2026 having met its recruiting goals, enlisting 31,950 U.S. Air Force Airmen and 730 U.S. Space Force Guardians.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:19:00 GMT
The milestone links live flying operations with synchronized synthetic battlespace environments in real time; modernizing undergraduate pilot training and preparing aircrews for fifth- and sixth-generation combat operations.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:10:00 GMT
Program negotiators successfully navigated inflation and earlier production disruptions to maintain the full 22-aircraft buy before the fiscal year-end deadline.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:42:00 GMT
The U.S. Air Force is advancing point defense as a core function of air and space power, strengthening its ability to protect the Airmen, aircraft, infrastructure and other critical assets required to generate combat airpower.
Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:01:54 GMT
Airmen and Guardians must take action to update their RAC in the Virtual Military Personnel Flight and certify their Record of Emergency Data is accurate.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:03:00 GMT
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:02:00 GMT
The aircraft will undergo Air Combat Command-led operational experimentation to evaluate uncrewed systems and refine operational employment alongside crewed combat aircraft.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:41:00 GMT
Administered by the AFPC and AFCS, the initiative connects active-duty spouses undergoing a permanent change of station with direct hiring opportunities.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT
The multi-day training event operationalized Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 concepts across cross-functional disciplines, including field medicine, combat search and rescue, and command and control.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:19:00 GMT
AFSOC announced its small cruise missile, the AGM-190A Havoc Spear, has been evaluated in a test configuration and successfully meets requirements to become an available weapons system for broader real-world use across a variety of special operations and conventional aircraft.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT
As the Department of the Air Force works to build a more connected and resilient Battle Network, military and industry leaders focused on one central challenge: how to move capability to the warfighter faster.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:21:00 GMT
More than 9,000 runners participated in the 30th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, showcasing physical stamina and mental toughness.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:14:00 GMT
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT
Marines assigned to Blount Island Command earned two of three honor graduate spots in their Drill Instructor School class and brought leadership lessons back to Florida.
Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:31:00 GMT
Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) exceeded its Fiscal Year 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, leading a historic, department-wide rebound in military enlistments.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) exceeded its Fiscal Year 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, leading a historic, department-wide rebound in military enlistments.
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:35:00 GMT
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma celebrated the completion of a new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters building Sept. 25, 2026, as part of the Commandant’s Barracks 2030 Initiative.
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Marine Corps Base Hawaii and naval facilities leadership gathered in front of the new kennel facility to celebrate its grand opening on MCBH, Sept. 23, 2026.
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:54:00 GMT
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii — Sept. 14-17, 2026, service members from Marine Wing Support Squadron 174, Marine Aircraft Group 24 trained with the Army’s 130th Engineer Brigade and the Air Force’s 647th Civil Engineer Squadron to sharpen the joint force's ability to rapidly repair damaged airfields. This joint training strengthened interoperability and readiness, enhancing the U.S. military's ability to operate in austere environments.
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:07:00 GMT
In the vast, unpredictable Indo-Pacific, islands dot the expanse of the sea for miles. Close enough
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:33:17 GMT
PAE Munitions marked the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program Sept. 17
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:45:21 GMT
During a live-fire exercise in support of Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 in coordination with
Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:34:54 GMT
A routine detection and monitoring mission along the southern border transitioned into a life-saving
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:06:00 GMT
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