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Avenger Triad 2026 / Steadfast Duel 2026

US Army Europe and Africa and NATO Allied Land Command have concluded exercises Avenger Triad 2026 and Steadfast Duel 2026, demonstrating theater-wide convergence and endurance.

Operating from distributed command posts across Europe, the integrated headquarters proved its ability to connect forces, sync networks, and share data to sustain the warfighter under contested conditions, keeping the Alliance postured to defend NATO territory.

Sources: US Army Europe and Africa (YouTube)

How does the Army Adapt Rigging for Combat? | Inside Look

An inside look breaks down the meticulous science of paratrooper rigging, showing the transition from a loose fit to a “second skin.” The process covers adjusting friction adapters, securing the main lift webs, and tightly anchoring weapons cases.

Proper customization is presented as essential for the jumper to survive both the 130 mph aircraft exit blast and the violent opening shock of the parachute.

Sources: US Army (YouTube)

Bridge Building with 809th MRBC

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 809th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, assemble and inspect an Improved Ribbon Bridge during a wet-gap crossing training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany.

The 809th MRBC is the only permanently assigned Multi-Role Bridge Company within U.S. Army Europe and Africa, providing personnel and equipment to transport, assemble, disassemble, retrieve and maintain U.S. Army bridging systems for wet and dry gap crossings.

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Navy Legalman LN

The Navy details the path to the Legalman (LN) rating, a role that is not open to direct enlistment for non-prior service applicants. Eligibility requires under 10 years of service, at least 24 months in the current rating, and being within 12 months of the projected rotation date.

Those selected attend the Legalman class “A” school, roughly 11 weeks long, at the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. The rating carries a four-year enlistment obligation.

Sources: America's Navy (YouTube)

Project Flytrap: Accelerating Offensive Maneuver through Data-Centric Kill Web | AUSA 2026

At the 2026 AUSA Warriors Corner, Col. Timothy Price, Regimental Commander of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment, and Col. Charles W. Kean, Deputy Commanding Officer – Support, 7th Infantry Division, discussed Project Flytrap, an effort to accelerate offensive maneuver in drone-saturated and electronic warfare-contested environments.

The session covered how the tactical kill web must dynamically adapt to emerging threats, with the 2nd Cavalry Regiment leading the Army in developing tactics and experimenting with technology to counter unmanned aerial systems during offensive maneuvers. Project Flytrap validates the integration of mobile, platform-agnostic C-UAS capabilities at the brigade level. As the project transitions to Phase II, these capabilities are being scaled to inform Army-wide force modification alongside NATO Allies and partners.

Sources: US Army Europe and Africa (YouTube)

251 years. One team. One fight.

The Navy marks 251 years of service, tying its mission to the Framers of the Constitution, who understood that freedom depended on strength at sea. The clip highlights generations of Sailors who have answered the call to protect the nation on deck, beneath the waves, and in the skies above.

Sources: US Navy (YouTube)

Army Senior Leaders Town Hall at AUSA 2026

About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.

Sources: US Army (YouTube)