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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 2, 2026

Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States.

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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)
Hegseth Lauds Parity in Pay, Benefits for Guardsmen, Praises Memphis Crime Reduction
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Hegseth Urges Iran to 'Choose Wisely' During Epic Fury Ceasefire, Blockade
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During a Pentagon press briefing, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices amid a ceasefire in combat operations, and to work in good faith toward a deal with the United States.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 13, 2026
Hegseth, Indonesian Counterpart Announce Defense Partnership
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Indonesian counterpart — Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin — to the Pentagon, where the two men announced the establishment of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership between the two countries.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 8, 2026
Leaders Praise Troops Who Rescued Downed Airmen in Iran
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In a Pentagon press briefing, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that he and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited many of the warfighters involved in the missions to rescue two airmen downed by enemy forces in Iran, from the crew to the search…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 6, 2026
Trump, Hegseth, Caine Laud Successful Rescue of Downed Airmen in Iran
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During a White House press conference, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend rescue of two airmen.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 2, 2026
Trump: Objectives in Iran Near Completion, Terrorist Nation 'Bully No Longer'
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During an address from the White House, President Donald J. Trump told Americans that the U.S. military, as part of Operation Epic Fury, was nearing completion of operational objectives in Iran.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 27, 2026
This Week in DOW: Guard Helps Make Memphis Safe, Chaplain Corps Reformed
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This week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth joined President Donald J. Trump in Memphis to highlight the success of a National Guard anti-crime task force while announcing expanded benefits for guardsmen and significant reforms to the military Chaplain Corps.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 26, 2026
Hegseth Relays Death of Iranian Navy Commander, Provides Additional Epic Fury Updates
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth relayed the killing of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy's top commander by the Israeli military, as part of ongoing Israeli and U.S. kinetic attacks against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 25, 2026
Hegseth Announces Reforms to Chaplain Corps
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains wear on uniforms with…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Caine Praises Sailors, Marines Enforcing Iran Blockade
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During a press conference at the Pentagon, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Golden Dome Will Protect Homeland, Provide Layered Defense, Leaders Say
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During a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee's strategic forces subcommittee, the assistant secretary of war for space policy reiterated the need for the Golden Dome for America as he described the intensifying strategic competition facing the nation.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 31, 2026
Chairman Commends Military Industrial Base Workers
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The military industrial base workers produce the weapons, platforms and systems that allow the warfighters to succeed on the battlefield, said Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a Pentagon press briefing.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 31, 2026
Hegseth Impressed With Centcom Troops, 'Wartime Speed' During Epic Fury
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited with troops engaged in Operation Epic Fury during a visit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, and he said he was beyond impressed with their performance, their dedication, their pride and the speed with which they carry out t…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 27, 2026
Pentagon's New Chief Information Officer Details Strategy to Develop Tech, Cyber Warfighting Advantage
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During testimony at a pair of hearings on Capitol Hill, the War Department's new chief information officer outlined her office's strategy to transform technology and cybersecurity into a decisive warfighting advantage for the armed services.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 27, 2026
Standards 'Vital' to Navy, NASA Mission, Butch Wilmore Says
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NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, a retired Navy captain, spoke with service members about service, space, leadership and the importance of standards during a visit to the Pentagon.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 23, 2026
Marines Forge New Role for Collective Arctic Defense During NATO Exercise
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Marines concluded their participation in the Norwegian-led Exercise Cold Response 26, having validated a new model of integrated support for NATO operations in the high north.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 10, 2026
This Week in DOW: Iran Ceasefire, Daring Rescue, Honoring Gold Star Spouses
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This week, the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hailed the success of Operation Epic Fury in dismantling one of the world's largest militaries, and the War Department observed Gold Star Spouses Day.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 8, 2026
Epic Fury Quelled for Now, Objectives Accomplished, U.S. Forces Remain Ready
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In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Feb 20, 2026
Military chaplains meet for 37th annual international conference
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Eighty-seven senior military chaplains and distinguished guests from more than 25 NATO Ally and partner nations gathered in Athens this week for the 37th International Military Chiefs of Chaplains Conference (IMCCC), hosted by the Hellenic National Defence General Staff. The ann…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 14, 2026
Joint Task Forces Train on Counter-UASs, Strengthen Homeland Defense
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and Joint Task Force National Capital Region recently coordinated a training exercise at Fort Belvoir, Va., as part of a synchronized effort to advance counter-drone capabilities.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Jan 30, 2026
NSPA hosts military Cybersecurity Exercise ‘Cyber Unity 2026’
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LUXEMBOURG, January 30, 2026 – The NATO Support and Procurement Agency welcomed participants from 14 nations to Luxembourg for the third edition of Cyber Unity, a four-day training exercise. The exercise was held in collaboration with the United States European Command and the L…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 17, 2026
419th Fighter Wing Reservists support first-ever microreactor airlift
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The historic mission, known as Operation Windlord, marked the first-ever military airlift of a microreactor and demonstrated the Department of War’s ability to rapidly deploy next-generation power systems by air.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Military Leaders Update Congress on Force Readiness, Quality of Life Programs
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Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Apr 6, 2026
US continues strikes into Iran after successful rescue of F-15E Aircrew
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On April 4, U.S. forces successfully completed the rescues of two American service members from Iran after their F-15E fighter jet was shot down April 2 during a combat mission.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 3, 2026
PCS Joint Task Force Becomes Personal Property Activity
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The War Department Personal Property Activity marked a significant milestone: moving from a Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to becoming a permanent organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, DOW civilians and their families through PCS moves.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 29, 2026
Hegseth, VA Secretary Honor Vietnam War Vets
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs secretary, were joined by dozens of former service members, Gold Star family members and others at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington for a ceremony in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 26, 2026
Leaders Say Nuclear Forces, Space Domain Paramount to National Security
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Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 18, 2026
Architects of the exercise: Bringing the space domain to life for Freedom Shield 26
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Freedom Shield 26 is a recurring exercise between South Korea and the United States, in collaboration with the United Nations Command, ensuring continuous preparedness for military forces on the Korean Peninsula.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Feb 4, 2026
USEUCOM Command Surgeon Workshop 2025
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STUTTGART, Germany – Joint forces medical personnel from across U.S. European Command and the U.S. met at Patch Barracks in December to collaborate on joint medical support to maximize warfighting readiness across the theater. This year’s USEUCOM Command Surgeon Workshop brought…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Fort Bragg non-commissioned officer sentenced to prison for multiple child pornography charges
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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – A non-commissioned officer was sentenced by a military judge to two years in prison after pleading guilty to viewing, possessing, and...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 1, 2026
From Workshop to Waterway: Marine Innovation Redefines Naval Strike Capabilities
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Marines assigned to the III Expeditionary Operations Training Group at Okinawa, Japan, and U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command operators executed the Marine Corps' first live-fire drone strike against a maritime surface vessel from a naval surface craft.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 30, 2026
A hero's final flight: 'Bud' Anderson laid to rest at Arlington
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Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, the last surviving “triple ace” pilot from World War II, received full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 13, 2026
DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program
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The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Dec 5, 2025
USEUCOM bolsters cyber defense by forging partnerships at NATO Cyber Coalition Exercise
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TALLINN, Estonia (Dec 4, 2025) – U.S. European Command enhanced its ability to protect computer networks with its recent participation in NATO’s Cyber Coalition 2025 exercise. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, and executed on a simulated global network, Cyber Coalition ran from Nov. 28…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Sep 9, 2025
Ford Carrier Strike Group Operates in the High North with NATO Allies
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NORWEIGIAN SEA – The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG) led an allied maritime force with Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) and NATO Allies Norway, Germany and France to conduct routine operations in the High North region from Aug. 23-Sept. 8, 2025. The High North…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Jul 25, 2025
Baltic Sea C5I Synchronization Board Convenes to Enhance Defense Cooperation
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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA – The Baltic Sea Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Cyberspace, and Intelligence Synchronization Board (BSC5ISB) convened a meeting from July 14-18, 2025, in Vilnius, Lithuania, focusing on strengthening interoperability among the defense forces o…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Apr 14, 2025
Press Release - US assets depart for DEFENDER 25 exercise alongside Allies and partners
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Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness, DEFENDER 25, is a large-scale U.S. Army exercise that tests how quickly, and effectively American troops can deploy to Europe and defend the Eastern Flank with NATO Allies and partners. Beginning…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Dec 20, 2024
Combined event focuses on collective security, interoperability
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US European Command (EUCOM) hosted the Baltic Sea Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) Synchronization Board, combined with the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) summit, in Garmisch, Germany, from Dec. 9-13, 2024. The event brought together…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Dec 20, 2024
USEUCOM Director for Plans, Policy, and Strategy attends annual Joint Commission in Poland
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Members of the U.S.-Poland Joint Commission tasked with implementing the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (ECDA) met to discuss various topics related to advancing this historic burden-sharing agreement. On December 18, 2024, EUCOM Director for Plans, Policy, and Strategy,…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 30, 2026
USAF, Army integrate air defense capabilities during Freedom Shield 26
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The 51st Security Forces Squadron and 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conducted joint training during exercise Freedom Shield 26 at Osan Air Base.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 14, 2026
Arkansas National Guard Honors America's 250th Birthday by Enlisting 250 Recruits
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To celebrate America's 250th birthday this year, the Arkansas National Guard enlisted 250 recruits during a ceremony at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History in Little Rock, Ark.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 10, 2026
White House Honors National Guard-Supported Counterdrug Operations
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The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recognized personnel assigned to National Guard counterdrug programs for their support to 10 award-winning law enforcement investigations.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 6, 2026
Joint Task Force Commits Over $600 Million to Procure New Counter-UAS Capability
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 6, 2026
DLA Energy's Supply Chain Fuels Artemis II Mission
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When NASA's Artemis II mission launched, its success relied on a complex and critical supply chain managed by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 31, 2026
Last Surviving World War II Triple Ace Laid to Rest
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More than 100 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., to honor and remember retired Air Force Col. Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, the last surviving World War II triple ace.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 25, 2026
Next Generation of Airmen Sustain Deterrence Mission
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At Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., and other intercontinental ballistic missile bases, maintaining the nation's strategic deterrence requires precision, teamwork and a high level of responsibility from the missile maintainers supporting the mission.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Mar 20, 2026
This Week in DOW: U.S. Delivers 'Devastating Combat Power' to Iran
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U.S. forces have hit thousands of Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury, and Joint Task Force Southern Border marked its one-year anniversary of providing support to the Department of Homeland Security at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Feb 27, 2026
Spangdahlem Chapel Team wins USAFE award
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The Chapel Team’s mission goes beyond weekend services. Staying visible, supporting morale and helping Airmen navigate stressful moments saw led to them earning the 2025 USAFE Outstanding Large Chaplain Corps Team of the Year award. “We’re very proud,” said U.S. Air Force Capt.…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Strengthening the Information Advantage: 500th MIB-T Engages Partners at 4th China OSINT Summit in Japan
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan — Nearly 300 participants from across government, military, research organizations, and allied and partner nations gathered at Camp Zam...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 15, 2026
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz “Crowns & Capes” event brings magic to military children
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SEMBACH, Germany — U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz’ Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation welcomed 70 military-connected children at...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 15, 2026
Roaring into action: African Lion 2026 begins in Tunisia
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TUNIS, Tunisia — Military forces from Tunisia, the United States and international partner nations officially inaugurated Exercise African Lion 2026 Apr...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 17, 2026
Cultural kids’ festival at Camp Zama celebrates military children
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan – While volunteering his time at a children’s festival held here, Carson Hansen called it a privilege to support an event that celebrat...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
White Sands Missile Range: A Crucial Site for U.S. Space Exploration – 1940s to 1960s
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White Sands Missile Range has been a pivotal player in the evolution of missile systems, rocket testing, and space exploration. Since its inception in 1...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Strength Under Pressure: Managing Stress and Rethinking Alcohol Use in the Military Community
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As operational demands, family responsibilities and the pace of military life continue to challenge service members and their families, April’s dual obs...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
2026 Mentor-Protégé Program Summit Highlights Role of Collaboration in Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base
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From April 7–9, the 2026 Mentor-Protégé Program Summit brought together small businesses, industry partners, and government leaders for three days of di...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
US, Tanzania hunt for cyber threats during JA26 cyber defense training
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Soldiers from the 200th Cyber Protection Team, U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade, partnered with cyber specialists from the T...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
A New Era of Learning: U.S. Army Garrison Poland Unveils Powidz Education Center
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POWIDZ, Poland – The landscape of opportunity expanded on NATO’s forward edge as U.S. Army Garrison Poland opened the Powidz Education Center on April 15.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 15, 2026
Africom Commences Exercise Flintlock 2026 in Africa
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U.S. Africa Command hosted dual opening ceremonies in Libya and Côte d'Ivoire, officially beginning Exercise Flintlock 2026, its annual combined special operations exercise.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Army — News (RSS)|Apr 15, 2026
State grant to boost advanced manufacturing at Red River
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RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT, Texas — The Ark‑Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) has secured a $5 million Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) f...
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 14, 2026
Army Engineers Conduct Bridge-Building Exercise in Texas
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Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 401st Engineer Company conducted a multiday bridge-building exercise designed to train new troops and refresh skills at Bardwell Lake, Texas.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Apr 10, 2026
SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff
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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense partnership.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 3, 2026
U.S., Partner Nations Complete Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise
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Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 improved on participating nations' ability to conduct multinational antisubmarine warfare operations and demonstrated the Navy's commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)|Apr 3, 2026
Condor Rebirth Protects Armored Units on the Modern Battlefield
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During Exercise Condor Rebirth, soldiers assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division tested AI-supported sensor integration to provide commanders with a unified, real-time view of air and ground threats.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 30, 2026
F-35A Lightning IIs arrive at Misawa Air Base
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The arrival supports the Department of the Air Force’s modernization efforts and demonstrates the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of Japan and sustaining peace through strength in the Indo-Pacific.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Mar 15, 2026
DoW identifies Air Force casualties
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The Department of War announced the death of six Air Force Airmen who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|May 15, 2025
53rd U.S.-Italy Joint Military Commission Concludes in Rome
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The 53rd U.S.-Italy Joint Military Commission (JMC) convened on May 14, 2025, at the Italian Air Staff Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The semi-annual meeting fostered continued collaboration and strengthened the longstanding security partnership between the United States and Italy…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Mar 28, 2025
Additional assets arrive in support of recovery efforts in Lithuania
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In the last 24 hours, U.S. Army and Lithuanian authorities brought in additional assets to assist with the ongoing recovery efforts of four missing U.S. Army Soldiers and a M88 Hercules from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. A large capacity slurry pump…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Feb 13, 2025
USEUCOM Hosts Command and Control Summit
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STUTTGART, Germany –U.S. European Command at Patch Barracks recently held a three-day Command and Control (C2) Summit designed to build a shared understanding of C2 innovation and transformation efforts among a broad group of stakeholders. The summit provided participants an opp…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Feb 8, 2025
USEUCOM civil-military workshop fosters partnering to build capacity and resilience in Estonia
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U.S. European Command hosted a workshop Feb. 3-7, 2025, in Tallinn, Estonia to lay the groundwork for upcoming projects in 18 different European nations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 under the Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid (OHDACA) program. “This is the only ci…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. European Command — Articles (RSS)|Feb 6, 2025
ESCW 2025: Modernizing, integrating for stronger Euro-Atlantic defense
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U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, hosted the 2025 USEUCOM Strategy Conference and Workshops (ESCW) at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from Jan. 27-30, 2025. This year’s theme, "Build, Modernize, and Integrate,"…
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PRIMARYsurfacedSOURCE-CONTROLLEDOFFICIAL CLAIMU.S. Air Force — News (RSS)|Apr 16, 2026
Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals 5 months ahead of schedule
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The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.
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PRIMARYhearing or depositionU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)
Golden Dome Will Protect Homeland, Provide Layered Defense, Leaders Say
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PRIMARYhearing or depositionU.S. Department of War — News (RSS)
Military Leaders Update Congress on Force Readiness, Quality of Life Programs
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COL Medina credits promotion to his life-long mentor, track coach
U.S. Army — News (RSS) · Off-topic: sports-only item (coach)
Containerized Autonomous Kitchen Expands Army Food Modernization to the Field
U.S. Department of War — News (RSS) · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (food)
SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion
U.S. Air Force — News (RSS) · Off-topic: entertainment / lifestyle item (tour)

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