Author: Tony Grist

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. —   Defending the U.S. homeland is a cornerstone and the ultimate deliverable of the latest National Defense Strategy. It is also a task deeply intertwined with the specialized work of the AFCLC. The AFCLC delivers a contribution to homeland defense by strengthening security cooperation with partner nations on U.S. borders, a mission directly supported by LEAP Scholars and tailored curriculum. This partnership helps contain threats before they reach the homeland. “LEAP arms our Airmen with the linguistic and cultural tools that are essential for working hand in hand with Latin American mission partners,” said…

The Iran War entered its 30th day on Sunday amid expectations of a coming U.S. ground operation. The Washington Post reported Saturday that the Pentagon is preparing for “weeks of ground operations in Iran,” with plans that could involve “raids by a mixture of Special Operations forces and conventional infantry troops.” Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported Sunday thatMohammad Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, warned any U.S. ground invasion would bring “severe punishment” for American forces and their regional allies. He observed Washington was simultaneously pursuing plans for a ground invasion while publicly signaling interest in negotiations. The Iranian…

New recyclable sleeping bags and liners, warmer pads, and expanded sizing, along with refined travel and technical packs for better time outdoors. {Dover, NH—March X, 2026} — NEMO Equipment’s 2026 collection advances the brand’s commitment to better sleep, lighter loads, and gear designed to stay out of the landfill. The spring lineup brings three additions to NEMO’s Endless Promise® fully recyclable collection: the Tempo™ Spoon® shape sleeping bag and both Tracer™ sleeping bag liners, alongside expanded sizing for the Tensor™ Elite sleeping pad and top-selling Disco™ and Forte™ Spoon® shape sleeping bags. Refined updates to the Vantage™ and Resolve™ pack collections, plus Flyer™ and Roamer™ sleeping pads,…

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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 — The National Service Animals Monument (NSAM) today announced it has received an unrestricted $1 million donation, paid in full this month, accelerating efforts to build the nation’s first federally authorized monument honoring service animals and their handlers. This landmark effort, led by NSAM—the nonprofit leading the initiative—and lead sponsor, the United States War Dogs Association , unites military, law enforcement, and assistance-animal communities in a historic national tribute in the Washington, DC region. The announcement comes on the heels of a major legislative achievement. In 2023, bipartisan legislation signed by Joe Biden authorized the construction…

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CSA Observes TiC at JRTC FORT POLK, La. — Gen. Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk March 19-20. The visit focused on observing a rotational training exercise and engaging directly with Soldiers in the field, including members from the 82nd Airborne Division. The emphasis was on continuous transformation and ensuring the force remains lethal, disciplined and ready. George spent time in the “box,” JRTC’s premier training area known for its force-on-force exercises that prepare units to fight and win in…

Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday won a key straw poll for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. But the results indicated that Vance is no longer the clear front-runner in the race. Fifty-three percent of voting attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference selected Vance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio finished second at 35 percent. No other candidate cracked three percent. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Last year, Vance led the poll with 61 percent and populist firebrand Steve Bannon, who was not on this year’s ballot, came in second with 12 percent. Rubio garnered…

House Republicans rejected Friday a Senate-passed plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, dimming hopes for a quick resolution and extending a funding standoff that began in mid-February. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The Senate passed the bill earlier Friday, funding DHS through the fiscal year while excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. But Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the House would not take it up, calling the bill inadequate because it omitted funding for the immigration-enforcement agencies. Johnson is backing instead a short-term measure to fund all of DHS…