Month: September 2026

The Space Force structure is unique. While it is a separate and distinct branch of the armed services, it is organized under the Department of the Air Force. Source: www.war.gov

From Revolutionary War battlefields to today’s frontlines, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism. How well do you know the history behind America’s oldest military medal? Source: www.war.gov

Undefeated in battle, the USS Constitution is more than 200 years old and still afloat. Can you emerge victorious in a quiz on this venerable Ship of State? Source: www.war.gov

Meet Boston’s only undefeated team: the crew aboard Old Ironsides! Step aboard the oldest and toughest warship in all seven seas, which doubles as a living — and floating — museum. Source: www.war.gov

The department helped make another “Mission: Impossible” possible. Military expertise, feedback and equipment provided authenticity to make the magic of Hollywood feel real. Source: www.war.gov

Thousands of American service personnel are missing from previous conflicts and the Defense POW/MIA Agency remains relentless in its mission to provide the fullest possible accounting to their families and the nation, until they’re home. Source: www.war.gov

The triad, along with assigned forces, provide 24/7 deterrence to prevent catastrophic actions from our adversaries and they stand ready, if necessary, to deliver a decisive response, anywhere, anytime. Source: www.war.gov

Antennas soak in the summer Sun in August 2026 at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, including the recently completed Deep Space Station 23 (shown in the foreground, to the right). NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Deep Space Network facility in California is marking the addition of a brand new 34-meter-wide (114-foot-wide) radio frequency antenna…

2 Min Read Panorama Showcasing the 34-Meter Antennas of the DSN’s Goldstone Complex PIA26777 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal Navigation Science Photojournal Panorama Showcasing the… Photojournal Home Photojournal Search Latest Content Galleries Feedback RSS About   Downloads Panorama Showcasing the 34-Meter Antennas of the DSN’s Goldstone Complex JPEG (853.58 KB) Description Five antennas soak in the summer…

Crew chiefs assigned to the Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing, based near Pittsburgh, keep two aerial refueling flying squadrons of KC-135 Stratotanker refueling tanker aircraft mission ready. Source: www.war.gov