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High North advantage – U.S. Marines, Allied Forces Deploy to Jan Mayen

JAN MAYEN, Norway – Norwegian, British, and U.S. forces will deploy to the strategic island of Jan Mayen to conduct Operation Atlantic City from August 26 to September 4, 2026. The operation is part of Arctic Sentry, NATO’s enhanced vigilance activity for …

The Yasukuni Visits: A Former US Marine's Reaction

On August 15, the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not personally visit Yasukuni Shrine but sent a ritual offering in her capacity as LDP president.  Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Economic …

U.S. Marine Veteran in Tyler Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging the Tyler community and the State of Texas to send at least 100 cards to Mr. Weldon Bowen, a resident of the Watkins-Logan Texas …

Veteran of the Week – Jim P. McKenna, Jr.

Jim McKenna Jim McKenna American Legion Beaufort Post 207 brings you Jim McKenna, Jr., 94, who joined the United States Marine Corps in Pittsburgh in 1951. After Boot Camp at Parris Island, he was assigned to Duquesne University to earn a college degree, …

U.S. Marine Corps holds first-ever attack drone competition

Key Points The Marine Corps held its first Attack Drone Competition August 10-14 at Quantico, testing teams on drone strikes and survival against opposing ISR. FPV operators from 4th Marine Division won the event, and the Corps plans to extend engagement …

How Much Do US Marine Corps Pilots Make Compared To US Navy Pilots In 2026?

If you want to be a pilot, the airlines are the typical route to build a career, and if you are dedicated to serving your country, there's also the US military. The United States Air Force is the branch that comes to mind for most people when …

U.S. Marines Train FPV Attack Drone Teams for Synchronized Strikes Against Multiple Ground Targets

The U.S. Marine Corps trained FPV attack-drone teams to coordinate strikes against separate targets with near-simultaneous times-on-target during its first attack-drone competition at Quantico. The exercise shows a shift from individual drone employment to …

Spectrum honors local Marine veteran with Jim Keller Award

Joe Wright was caught off guard when he learned he had received Spectrum's Jim Keller Award. Wright, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who has spent 25 years with Charter and Spectrum, had seen information about the award on the company's internal …

North Korea’s 10-missile Barrage as Trump Scales Back Drills and Eyes Kim Meeting: Intelligence Expert Weighs In

Aug-20-2026 Retired U.S. Marine, former Defense Intelligence Agency officer, and International Council on Korean Studies chairman Bruce E. Bechtol tells Tiffany Meier what Pyongyang’s 10-missile launch signals as ... Read More Views expressed in this video …

Colonel Carlon takes the leap

Duxbury resident and retired U.S. Marine colonel Kenneth Carlon continued his birthday tradition of jumping off the Bluefish River Bridge last week, marking his 86th birthday on Aug. 14.  Carlon, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, was joined on …

Tyler WWII Vet Hopes To Receive 100 Birthday Cards For His 100th Birthday

Weldon Kenneth Bowen enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on August 3, 1945. For perspective, we are closer to the year 2100 than we are to his enlistment date. The World War II veteran was born in Luling, Texas (home of the world's largest Buc-ee's …

Sons of Anarchy's Kim Coates recalls 'horrifying’ moment he can’t forget as cast confirms spin-off

It's been almost two decades since Sons of Anarchy debuted, but there's one scene that has stayed with Kim Coates after all these years. For seven seasons, Kim played Alexander "Tig" Trager, a fiercely loyal member of the club who …

US Marine takes control of Valkyrie drone during F-35 electronic warfare mission 

A US Marine took control of a Kratos Valkyrie drone beyond line of sight as it flew an electronic warfare mission alongside F-35s and an F/A-18 at a US Navy test range in southern California, the manufacturer revealed on August 18, 2026.  The April …

U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth Kraus

U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenneth Kraus, the marine recently released from Iran by the revolutionary government, smiles along with his mother, Jean Kraus, right, and his fiancee, Nina Trongone. The three were appearing on ABC-TV's Good Morning America in New …

Iran is running out of options, retired U.S. Marine colonel says

Jerry Neal Waters

Jerry Neal Waters, born June 23, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 25, 2026 in Alice, TX. Jerry married the love of his life, Carmen Waters, on January 5, 1973. Together, they shared a lifetime of love, family, and memories. Jerry proudly …

Korean drone boom creates new rumblings in old conflict

U.S. Marines with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, participate in live-fire attack drone training at Camp Humphreys, a military base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea on Aug. 5. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok) Policy Asia South's live-fire tests come as North …

US armed forces conducts first $2,000 attack drone live-fire test near North Korean border

US Marines have conducted their first live-fire exercise involving first-person-view (FPV) attack drones on the Korean Peninsula, flying explosive-laden quadcopters into mock buildings at a training range about 15 miles south of the North Korean border, …

Former Marine Rye Barcott lauds ‘humbling and leveling effect’ of service

Rye Barcott served as a U.S. Marine and is the co-founder and CEO of With Honor, a nonprofit that addresses governmental polarization through empowering veterans to run for office. His latest book, “Courage Can Save US: Ten Extraordinary Americans and the …

Federal Design-Build Symposium Draws Record-Breaking Crowd and Agency Leaders

Federal Owners and design-build practitioners gather as agencies focus on moving from authorization to implementation WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) 2026 …

Asbury Worldwide Launches Mercator™ and Merlin™, Expanding High-Value Equipment Solutions for Industry Partners

Mercator and Merlin offer dealers, distributors and buying groups competitive pricing, high-quality products and new opportunities for growth. WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Asbury Worldwide, a global house of brands …

Award-Winning Connecticut Documentary to Premiere at Mystic Film Festival with Live Filmmaker Q&A

Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten brings Connecticut's forgotten African American history to the big screen following national festival recognition. BLOOMFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reverence: Reclaiming …

Sakar Foundation Independence Day Celebration in Malad Connects National Pride With Youth Leadership

More than 100 people gathered in Ambedkar Nagar as Hiten Bhuta spoke with students and families about technology, learning and India’s future. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sakar Foundation marked India’s 80th …

Burn Pits 360 Announces 2026 Gala theme 'Where Heritage Meets Heroism,' a Celebration of Service, Latino Heritage

Air Force Veterans Chaunté N. Hall, Ph.D., and Jimmy Anderson to co-emcee; 9/11 responder advocate John Feal joins as special guest SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Burn Pits 360 today opened ticket and …

Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Attend and Exhibit at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference in Detroit

Veteran-owned businesses will have the opportunity to connect with the MEDC during NVBDC’s Mission: POSSIBLE National Conference, October 4–6, 2026. TROY, MI, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …

Air Force Raises AcqBot Contract Ceiling Tenfold to $99.9 Million

Sole-source SBIR Phase III IDIQ expands for Department of War enterprise deployment; platform now supports 70,000+ users GREAT FALLS, VA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Air Force has raised the ceiling on Trenchant …

FAAC’s MILO Marksmanship Trainer and Fires Unified Simulation Environment Accepted into U.S. Army SVT Marketplace

FAAC’s commercial solutions are accepted for Weapons Skills Development and Joint Fires Training, supporting U.S. Army training and readiness. ANN ARBOR, MI, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FAAC Incorporated (FAAC), a leader …

West Coast Solutions Develops Integrated Thermal Management and Precision Control Systems for Lazuli Space Observatory

West Coast Solutions (WCS)is providing advanced thermal management, precision control systems, and auto-alignment technologies for the Lazuli Space Observatory HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- West Coast …

IMT Precision Promotes Jose Salazar to General Manager, Strengthening Leadership at Hayward, California Facility

The recent promotion reflects IMT Precision's continued growth and the company's commitment to developing operational leadership from within. HAYWARD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMT Precision, a precision contract …

Master Fluid Solutions amplía sus operaciones en México con un nuevo almacén en Apodaca

El líder mundial en fluidos para el trabajo de metales refuerza la logística regional, la disponibilidad de productos y la atención al cliente en México. PERRYSBURG, OH, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Master Fluid …

Berry Law Attorneys Earn Recognition in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®​

Four Berry Law Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers®: Three Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and One Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®​ LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berry Law, America’s Injured …

Sightline Intelligence Doubles Portland Headquarters to Support Rapid Growth in Embedded Vision Intelligence

Headquarters expansion reflects continued investment in engineering talent, product development and long-term growth in the Pacific Northwest PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sightline Intelligence, a leader in …

New Kiteworks Study Reveals Defense Contractors Aren’t Ready for CMMC Compliance

Early industry post-suspension survey reveals 96% of DIB contractors are confident they’d pass a CMMC audit; 30% can prove it. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which empowers organizations to ensure …

New Kiteworks Study Reveals Defense Contractors Aren’t Ready for CMMC Compliance

Early industry post-suspension survey reveals 96% of DIB contractors are confident they’d pass a CMMC audit; 30% can prove it. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which empowers organizations to ensure …

Texas Brand, Pretty Thai, Earns Competitive Grant Through Santander's Cultivate Small Business Program

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pretty Thai, the specialty food company bringing bold, authentic Thai flavors to home kitchens, has been selected as a grant recipient through the prestigious Santander Cultivate …

Jeen: EU AI Act Compliance Isn't a Policy Problem, It's an Evidence Problem, New Analysis Finds

As Article 50 enforcement begins, Jeen argues most enterprises can't prove why their AI made a decision, not just that it made one NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeen, the governed enterprise AI operating …

Top Dogs Consulting Group: Effective Event Security Begins Long Before Guards Take Their Posts

Tampa-based firm highlights the difference between staffing a security plan and designing the complete operation TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Top Dogs Consulting Group (TDCG), a Black-owned, veteran-led, …

As Cyber Risks Grow, Malaysia’s Key Industries Turn Their Attention to CyberDSA 2026

Digitally dependent industries look to CyberDSA for cybersecurity and digital solutions as the fourth edition returns to Kuala Lumpur this October. KUALA LUMPUR, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malaysia’s …

QMS2GO to Exhibit at IADC ART 2026, Bringing Digital Supplier Development to the Drilling Industry

QMS2GO will show how operators can strengthen supplier programs while helping manufacturers meet quality, customer and local content requirements. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- QMS2GO Corp. will exhibit at the …