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In early 2021, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge crews working on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) unexpectedly lifted a cannon from the riverbed during dredging operations. Another scoop, and two more followed. Dredging was stopped and all together, 21 cannon were brought up from the riverbed after almost 250 years.

Revolutionary War cannon found during Savannah Harbor Expansion Project have a new home

July 5, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Coast Guard crews in Guam apply sandbags to prepare for Typhoon Bavi (09W) on July 2, 2026, now forecast to rapidly intensify as it tracks toward the Marianas. The team continues to secure the base, haul out and trailer the small boats at the station, and prepare cutters to get underway ahead of the storm.

Coast Guard News, Rescue & Domestic Operations

U.S. Coast Guard prepares for Typhoon Bavi, urges Marianas residents to act now

July 4, 2026 — 0 Comments

Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Douglas Murphy and his wife, Helen Murphy, hold momentos of Murphy’s late father in front of the Manzano Mountains at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 26, 2026. Douglas and Helen came to Kirtland to visit the Manzano Mountains, where his father, U.S. Army LTC Paul T. Murphy, died on a flight that crashed Sept. 14, 1977. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Maurice Casilla)

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Decades After Tragedy, Navy Veteran Honors Father at Kirtland Crash Site

July 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

An RQ-28A small unmanned aircraft system flies during a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) Master Trainer pilot course at Volunteer Training Site-Tullahoma, Tenn., June 23, 2026.

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Tennessee hosts first unmanned aircraft master trainer course

July 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

DPAA Agency Seal

Army News, Soldier Stories

82 Years Later: WWII Kassel Mission Gunner Finally Comes Home

July 2, 2026 — 0 Comments

A look at an exhibit highlighting Operation Allies Welcome is shown June 26, 2026, at the Fort McCoy History Center at Fort McCoy, Wis.

Army News, Soldier Stories

Fort McCoy History Center preserves Operation Allies Welcome legacy with new exhibit

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

Senior Airman Christian Yokotake and fellow Airmen of the Blue Eagles Honor Guard, on behalf of “Torch 11” family members, prepare to attach wreaths to easels holding the images of the fallen B-52 aircrew.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

Air Force honors B-52 crew during memorial service at Edwards AFB

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

The Purple Heart award is presented to U.S. Army Spc. 4 Raymond S. Williams during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, June 17, 2026. Phillip Churn Sr., Army Reserve Ambassador hosted this event.

Army News, Soldier Stories

Vietnam Vet receives his Purple Heart at the Pentagon after 57 Years

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

Maj. Pierre Matte, Joint Operations Center Battle Manager, updates Mr. Ken. Flowers, National Guard Bureau Chief Information Officer/J6’s Chief Tech Officer and Division Chief, J65 National Guard Bureau and Mr. Ed Pruitt, Maven Systems on the National Guard support to Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, June 26, 2026 at the Joint Operations Center, Camp Murray, Wash. (U.S. National Guard photo by Joseph Siemandel)

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Washington National Guard Tests NGB’s Project Homeland During World Cup 2026

July 1, 2026 — 0 Comments