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Army News, Soldier Stories

Lost in 1944, WWII Flyer Will Be Laid to Rest in Texas

June 18, 2026 — 0 Comments

Following a 24-hour waiting period after all next-of-kin notifications were completed, in accordance with Department of War policy, Edwards Air Force Base released the names of the eight people killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission Monday.

Air Force News, Airmen Stories

B-52 accident update – Edwards releases names of fallen crew members

June 18, 2026 — 0 Comments

During World War II, U.S. Army Cpl. Malcolm S. Webb endured the Bataan Death March and died of dysentery at Cabanatuan POW Camp #1. More than 2,500 POWs at that camp perished from hunger and disease — including Webb, who died of dysentery there on June 29, 1942 and was buried in a common grave with 25 other deceased POWs. In November 2019, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) exhumed the gravesite in Manila. DPAA accounted for Webb on Sept. 11, 2024. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on June 1, 2026. Photo by Civilian Kevin Hymel

Army News, Soldier Stories

After Decades as an Unknown, World War II POW Comes Home to Arlington

June 17, 2026 — 0 Comments

Sgt. Raijuenae Aravena, an animal care specialist assigned to the 422nd Medical Detachment Veterinary Service Support (MDVS), 338th Medical Brigade, took part in a simulated medical procedure on a mechanical dog during Operation Sentinel Justice at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, June 14, 2026.

Army News, Training & Readiness

Four-Legged Soldiers, First-Class Care: Army Reserve Vets Race Against the Clock in High-Stakes Battlefield Training

June 16, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 297th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, 103rd Troop Command, Hawaii Army National Guard and Air Force Reserve firefighters extinguish a Class B fuel fire during live-fire burn training in Kahului, Hawaii, June 5, 2026.

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Hawaii Guard Strengthens Wildfire Response With Operation Hoʻopauahi

June 16, 2026 — 0 Comments

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach, Florida, May 24, 2026. The annual Memorial Day weekend event showcased military aircraft, aerial demonstrations and equipment displays from across the U.S. Armed Forces. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Rolando Garcia)

National Guard News, Training & Domestic Operations

Virginia Air National Guard F-22 Raptors Train Alongside Finnish F-35s at Ebbing ANGB

June 16, 2026 — 0 Comments

Staff Sgt. Erick Narvaez and Sgt. Tainna Chagas of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness joined state and city officials, senior military leaders, and civilian partners as the U.S. Army celebrated its 251st birthday June 14 with the unveiling of the service’s birthplace historic marker in Philadelphia.

U.S. Army birthplace honored with historic marker in Philadelphia

June 15, 2026 — 0 Comments

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II pulls away from a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility May 19, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)

Joint Forces News, Modernization & Innovation

First F-35As officially arrive in Poland

June 15, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Stevan Ball, an Idaho native and communications chief with Wounded Warrior Regiment, prepares to bench press as family members, friends and service members cheer him on during the powerlifting event at the 2026 Warrior Games at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, June 13, 2026.

Marine Corps News, Training & Readiness

Team Marine Corps Opens 2026 Warrior Games With Strong Showing In Powerlifting

June 15, 2026 — 0 Comments