Army advises Oahu residents of increased aircraft and vehicle traffic
The main exercise runs November 7–16. Movement of troops and equipment may continue through November 25.
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 · 1 MIN READThe Weekly Briefing
The week in service.
A curated edition of developments across military service, readiness, and the veteran community.
Edition 006 · Published November 4, 2026. Stories reflect the sources available at publication. Our weekly format pairs current developments with enduring context.
VA releases a classroom guide for Veterans Day
The 2026 guide gives teachers and youth leaders lesson ideas ahead of November 11.
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 · 1 MIN READHow to prepare a veteran’s oral history for the Library of Congress
A family interview can become part of a national collection if the recording and paperwork meet the project’s requirements.
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 · 1 MIN READFrom the library
Explore the library ↗This week’s background reading
The Berlin Airlift and the power of sustained logistics
A transport operation became a test of organization, endurance, and cooperation.
Read the guide ↗Radar: measuring distance with radio waves
An introductory guide to an important sensing principle, without the technical shorthand.
Read the guide ↗Helping military children through school transitions
School liaison support can connect family questions with local education resources.
Read the guide ↗Midway: intelligence, uncertainty, and sacrifice
The battle illustrates why information and execution must be considered together.
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