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From Right to left U..S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Jason Gillette, 104th Fighter Wing Communications Squadron, Technical Sgt. Brett Pitoniak, 104th Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron, retired Chief MSgt. John DeVecchi, 104th Fighter Wing, Master Sgt. Shane Morin, 104th Fighter Wing Maintenance Squadron, and Major Scott "Boom" McGowen Stand for a photo, 104th Fighter Wing Air National Guard base, Westfield, MA, February 13, 2026. DeVecchi started the original 104th Fighter Wing Hockey team in 1976 when they were part of the Pioneer Valley League Over 25 team and were called the Minutemen. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Melanie J. Casineau)

Founding 104th Hockey Player Makes Return Visit to Team

February 20, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) load the Joint Precision Airdrop System at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Feb. 12, 2026. JPADS is a self-steering, GPS and vision-guided airdrop platform consisting of a canopy and an autonomous guidance unit capable of landing within 100 meters of its target.

1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Parachute Riggers make history on Joint Base Lewis-McChord

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U.S. Army Col. Frank Tantillo, commander of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont National Guard, and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Campagne, command sergeant major of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), unfurl the brigade colors during a Joint Multinational Training Group–Ukraine transfer of authority ceremony at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 18, 2026.

86th IBCT (MTN) assumes command of Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine

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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Travis Holt and his son, Spc. Trevor Holt, a father and son duo, serve together in Task Force Aviation in support of Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, Oct. 15, 2025. The KFOR NATO-led peacekeeping mission is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all people in Kosovo. (U.S. Army National Guard by Staff Sgt. Alyssa Lisenbe)

From Kentucky to Kosovo: The Holts’ Father and Son Support KFOR MEDEVAC Team

February 20, 2026 — 0 Comments

Lt. Gen. Michael McCurry, commanding general, Futures and Concepts Command, and Command Sergeant Major William Justice, command sergeant major, Futures and Concepts Command, unfurl the colors at the Futures and Concepts Command activation ceremony. (U.S. Army Photo by Jean Wines.)

U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Command activated under T2COM

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Equipment Operator 1st Class Devon Maher, U.S. Navy Seabee Diver assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), conduct ice diving operations during a bilateral ice diving exchange with Estonian Rescue Board and Estonian Navy divers at Rummu Quarry Lake, Feb. 10, 2026. The annual exercise enhances cold-weather diving proficiency and maritime readiness in the Baltic Sea region. UCT 1, CDD/B, currently deployed under 22nd Naval Construction Regiment (22 NCR), is a specially trained and equipped unit within Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces that specializes in diving, light salvage, underwater construction, and military engineering operations in austere environments.

U.S. Navy, Estonian Partners Conduct Ice Diving Training to Enhance Baltic Maritime Readiness

February 19, 2026 — 0 Comments

Tactical vehicles travel in formation during an operation conducted by the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment during Combined Resolve 26-05 in Hohenfels, Germany on Feb. 18, 2026. 7th Army Training Command provides a unique environment in Europe to develop leaders and formations who are prepared for large-scale combat operations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Melanie Tolen)

U.S. and Allied Forced Are Put To The Test During Combined Resolve 26-05

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Firefighters from the 167th Airlift Wing were the first on scene at a Berkeley County garage fire on Feb. 7, 2026 preventing flames from spreading into the home’s main living area.

167th Airlift Wing Firefighters first on scene at Berkely County structure fire

February 19, 2026 — 0 Comments

An F/A-18 conducts testing with the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. The SDB II variant includes an advanced tri-mode seeker, allowing it to engage dynamic targets in adverse conditions. (U.S. Navy photo)

Navy declares initial operational capability for SDB II on Super Hornet

February 19, 2026 — 0 Comments