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DoW Identifies Army Casualty

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE DoW Identifies Army Casualty March 11, 2026 The Department of War confirmed the death of an Army Reserve Soldier who was supporting Operation Epic Fury. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, Calif., previously listed as believed to be deceased, has been positively identified by the medical examiner. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marzan was killed in action during an unmanned aircraft system attack on March 1, 2026, in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. The incident is under investigation. The Soldier was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. For more information regarding Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marzan, members of the media may contact U.S. Army Reserve Command Public Affairs Office, Fort Bragg, N.C., at usarmy.usarc.usarc-hq.mbx.press-desk@army.mil.

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Blue Angels Mark 80 Years, Certified for 2026 Airshow Season

View Online Blue Angels Mark 80 Years, Certified for 2026 Airshow Season March 11, 2026 |  By Morgan Galvin, Chief of Naval Air Training The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, successfully completed its annual certification for the 2026 airshow season Feb. 23, marking the squadron's 80th anniversary. The "airshow-ready" designation was granted after the team completed its demanding winter training, ensuring it meets the highest safety and performance standards before embarking on the 2026 season. Since its founding in 1946, the Blue Angels have served as ambassadors of naval aviation. Navy Rear Adm. Max McCoy, chief of naval air training, gave final approval for the team's 80th season after observing its last practice demonstration in El Centro, California. "Earning this certification is always an honor, but it carries special weight this year as we prepare to celebrate the squadron's 80th anniversary," said Navy Capt. Adam Bryan, Blue Angels commanding officer. "This team has worked incredibly hard to be ready to honor that legacy and represent the men and women of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. We are eager to get the season started." This year's certification was overseen with a unique understanding of the squadron's mission, as McCoy is the first former Blue Angel to oversee the flight demonstration squadron as the chief of naval air training. McCoy was assigned to the squadron in 2001 and 2005. "For 80 years, the Blue Angels have represented the absolute pinnacle of naval aviation, and this anniversary is a testament to a legacy of excellence that few organizations ever achieve," McCoy said. "Certification for this historic season was exceptionally rigorous because the standard must be met. This squadron demonstrated unwavering precision and commitment, proving they are not only ready to fly, but ready to continue the Blue Angel legacy with the honor it deserves." With its certification complete, the Blue Angels will now begin its season tour across the United States. The Blue Angels team consists of 158 active-duty sailors and Marines, including pilots, aircrew, maintainers and support personnel. The Blue Angels will host the last show of the season, the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show at its home base, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Nov. 6.

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Mobile Museums Bring Freedom 250 to Military Communities

View Online Mobile Museums Bring Freedom 250 to Military Communities March 11, 2026 | By U.S. Army Public Affairs A fleet of six mobile museums, known as "freedom trucks," is traveling throughout 2026, bringing the story of American independence to students, families and citizens in every corner of the country.   With interactive and inspiring content for visitors of all ages, the exhibits tell the extraordinary story of how the 13 colonies declared independence, defeated the British Empire and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. Engaging elements such as quizzes, a kiosk to sign your name digitally to the Declaration of Independence and a wall of 50 American heroes allow users to celebrate the remarkable achievements the nation has made.  The Freedom 250 initiative is a historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on the country's founding principles, while rallying communities around the values that built the United States and the American dream. Every Freedom 250 event is unique and part of a national movement to celebrate America and set the tone for the next 250 years. Hundreds of events like the freedom truck visits are taking place throughout the country and overseas, as part of the yearlong celebration. Information on all these events is available here. March 10 - 12 | Fort Bragg, North Carolina  John L. Throckmorton Library  3346 R Miller St., Fayetteville  10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  March 27 - 28 | Middletown, Virginia  Wayside Inn  7783 Main St.  10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  March 27 - 28 | Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania  326 Elm St.  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  April 3 - 12 | Phoenix  Maricopa County Fair  Arizona State Fairgrounds  1826 W. McDowell Road  April 22 - 24 | Newland, North Carolina  Avery County Community Event  Avery County Fairground  661 Vale Road  April 23 - 26 | Hillsdale, Michigan  Hillsdale College "Central Hall Palooza"  33 E. College St.  May 11 - 25 | Urbandale, Iowa  Living History Farms  11121 Hickman Road  July 7 - 15 | Summerfield, North Carolina  Revolution Academy  3800 Oak Ridge Road  July 26 – Aug. 10 | Columbus, Ohio  Ohio State Fair, Ohio Expo Center  717 E. 17th St.  Aug. 7 - 8 | West Branch, Iowa  Hoover Hometown Days  Main Street  Aug. 10 - 23 | Lebanon, Tennessee  Wilson County Fair: Tennessee State Fair  945 E. Baddour Parkway  Aug. 19 - 31 | Louisville, Kentucky  Kentucky State Fair  Kentucky State Expo Center  937 Phillips Lane  Aug. 25 - 30 | Brigham City, Utah  U.S. 250 Tour  Brigham Academy  58 N. Main St.  Sept. 25 – Oct. 18 | Dallas  The State Fair of Texas  925 S. Haskell Ave.  Sept. 30 – Oct. 12 | Tulsa, Oklahoma  Tulsa State Fair  4145 E. 21st St.  Oct. 1 - 12 | Winston-Salem, North Carolina  Carolina Classic Fair  421 27th Street Northwest  Oct. 1 – Nov. 1 | Phoenix  Arizona Exposition & State Fair  1826 W. McDowell Road   The freedom truck mobile museums were created in partnership with the Prager University Foundation and Hillsdale College and made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Dates are subject to change.

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