May 30, 2026

Upon the 11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th Month: Remember

Armstice Day approaches its 100th year of commemoration from the 1918 end of World War I as US involvement in Vietnam approaches its 50th anniversary in 2015.

Both Pilots Stable After Goshawk Crash

The training aircraft crashed upon an approach to Sherman Field at NAS:Pensacola at the end of a local-area, routine flight.

Senators Hopeful; Seek Sequester Flexibility

As Senate leaders near an agreement to avert a debt crisis and re-open government, House Speaker John Boehner continues fighting for a GOP bill but fails to win the support he needs from Republican conservatives.

Government Closes

Congress keeps working. So does the military. So do essential personnel. But otherwise, the federal government is closed.

US to End Helium Sales, Still Bullish on Drones

The Federal Helium Reserve will stop selling helium to private users in October. A slowdown in military investment in UAS has not slowed the industry.

US & China Talk Military-to-Military

Public discussions between US and China defense secretaries mostly cordial but tensions showed during cyber questioning from the press.

Budget Discussions Include Delaying JSF, Ending Fair-Share

F-35 JSF helmet

Congressmen seek end of equal allocations among military branches, call for re-balancing through strategic planning. The Reserves might not survive.

Northrop Cutting 800 Jobs

job cut scissors

Most cuts will come from electronics division in Maryland.