Michael Duffey, undersecretary of war for acquisition and sustainment, and Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, present television host Mike Rowe with a check for $10 million, formally launching the Build Freedom Initiative during a ceremony at the Pentagon, July 2, 2026. The Build Freedom Initiative is a national campaign to help rebuild America’s defense manufacturing workforce and make skilled trades a first-choice career path.
BRUSSELS — More than 8,000 guests gathered at Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels on June 28, 2026, to celebrate Freedom 250, a historic event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Belgium marking the 250th anniversary of American independence with one of the largest U.S. National Day celebrations in Europe.
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Sigonella held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, during which Cmdr. Renae Renken formally relinquished command to Cmdr. Aaron Smith.
