Source: United States Navy
TUNIS, Tunisia – Eight partner nations concluded the 20th iteration of exercise Phoenix Express, led by U.S. 6th Fleet, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command, and hosted by Tunisia in Tunis, Jan. 20-23, 2026.
Defense News in Brief: Shore Boss Assesses Readiness, Quality of Life at NSA Singapore
Source: United States Navy
Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), visited Naval Support Activity (NSA) Singapore Jan. 23, 2026, continuing a series of engagements across the Indo-Pacific focused on strengthening shore readiness and operational support to the fleet.
Defense News in Brief: SECAF visits F.E. Warren AFB
Source: United States Airforce
The senior leader assessed the readiness, sustainment, and modernization efforts supporting the land-based leg of the nation’s Nuclear Triad.
Defense News in Brief: WCAP Airmen qualify for Winter Olympics
Source: United States Airforce
Two Airmen from the World Class Athlete Program will represent Team USA and the Air Force at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games in February.
Defense News in Brief: Shore Boss Visits Navy Installations in Japan
Source: United States Navy
Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NAFA), Japan, Jan. 20-21, 2026 for a familiarization tour of the Navy’s most important naval installations in the Western Pacific.
Defense News in Brief: ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet returns in 2026
Source: United States Spaceforce
ACC’s William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet, a competition that brings together the best fighter and operations teams from across the Total Force—Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard—is scheduled to take place March 6–15, at the Air Dominance Center in Georgia.
Defense News in Brief: Air Force, Navy aircraft to fly over Super Bowl LX
Source: United States Spaceforce
The formation, featuring two Air Force B-1 Lancers and two F-15C Eagles, alongside a pair of Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets and two F-35C Lightning IIs is a symbol of the nation’s journey and independence.
Defense News in Brief: Boenisch assumes command of the 121st Maintenance Group
Source: United States Spaceforce
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Erika Boenisch assumed command of the 121st Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Group from Col. Lance Kollstedt during a change of command ceremony at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Columbus, Ohio, January 10, 2026.
Col. Andrew Powers, 121 ARW commander, presided over the ceremony, delivering his remarks on the experiences and accomplishments of both Boenisch and Kollstedt.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard coordinate to evacuate ill mariner from cable-laying vessel off Guam
Source: United States Navy
SANTA RITA, Guam — A U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 safely evacuated and transferred an ill mariner from the 459-foot U.S.-flagged cable-laying ship Decisive on Tuesday, thanks to the coordinated efforts of HSC-25 and the watch at U.S. Coast Guard Joint Rescue Sub-Center Guam.
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Forces deliver critical aid to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
Source: United States Airforce
U.S. military forces delivered critical disaster relief to Sri Lanka following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on November 28.