https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/ Stories from around the Department of War. en-us Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:43:00 GMT Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:00:03 GMT https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4456466/this-week-in-dow-iran-ceasefire-daring-rescue-honoring-gold-star-spouses/ 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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:43:00 GMT David Vergun https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4456466/this-week-in-dow-iran-ceasefire-daring-rescue-honoring-gold-star-spouses/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4456289/army-launches-data-operations-center-giving-warfighters-decisive-edge/ The Army launched the Army Data Operations Center — a key initiative designed to transform how it manages and uses its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern battlefield. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:48:00 GMT Army Communications and Outreach Office https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4456289/army-launches-data-operations-center-giving-warfighters-decisive-edge/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4456127/white-house-honors-national-guard-supported-counterdrug-operations/ 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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:02:00 GMT Army Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4456127/white-house-honors-national-guard-supported-counterdrug-operations/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4455366/navy-researchers-seek-volunteers-for-nasa-study/ Navy researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are seeking volunteers to assist in a study that directly supports one of the United States' biggest space exploration goals: returning American astronauts to the moon. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:42:00 GMT Zachary Wilson, Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4455366/navy-researchers-seek-volunteers-for-nasa-study/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4455350/airmen-launch-remotely-operated-weapon-station-course-in-turkey/ The 39th Security Forces Squadron certified airmen on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station for the first time at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, supporting the 39th Air Base Wing's goal for airmen to be trained, equipped and ready.  Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:10:00 GMT Air Force Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4455350/airmen-launch-remotely-operated-weapon-station-course-in-turkey/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4454241/naval-postgraduate-school-alumni-lead-artemis-ii-homebound/ Retired Navy Capt. Reid Wiseman and Navy Capt. Victor Glover — Naval Postgraduate School alumni — are using their years of experience as test pilots, advanced education and astronaut training to guide the Artemis II crew safely back to Earth.  Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:50:00 GMT Daniel Linehan https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4454241/naval-postgraduate-school-alumni-lead-artemis-ii-homebound/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4454276/epic-fury-quelled-for-now-objectives-accomplished-us-forces-remain-ready/ 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. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:25:00 GMT C. Todd Lopez https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4454276/epic-fury-quelled-for-now-objectives-accomplished-us-forces-remain-ready/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4454212/leaders-praise-troops-who-rescued-downed-airmen-in-iran/ 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 and rescue forces. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:22:00 GMT David Vergun https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4454212/leaders-praise-troops-who-rescued-downed-airmen-in-iran/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4453307/corps-of-engineers-outlines-glacier-flood-mitigation-efforts/ Adam Telle, Army assistant secretary for civil works, visited Juneau, Alaska, to observe the Army Corps of Engineers' efforts to address flooding ahead of the annual Mendenhall Glacier outburst.  Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:19:02 GMT Nahaku McFadden https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4453307/corps-of-engineers-outlines-glacier-flood-mitigation-efforts/ https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4453234/coast-guard-cutter-midgett-rescues-family-missing-in-western-pacific/ The Coast Guard cutter Midgett crew rescued a family of three in the waters off the coast of Chuuk, part of the Federated States of Micronesia, following search and rescue operations. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:06:48 GMT Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4453234/coast-guard-cutter-midgett-rescues-family-missing-in-western-pacific/