1st Texas Medical Battalion of the RLA

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This is what it sounds on our end

https://www.youtube.com/live/SymyBu-DWSM?si=33OxbvXvQGNLEG9W

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Desecheo DXpedition 2026 Update
Date/Time: January 15, 2026 23:00 UTC

Steady Progress As Testing Continues

As we continue system and battery testing, operations are settling into a more normal and consistent pattern.

This morning we focused on Europe on the higher bands. As of 22:00 UTC, we have been active on 10m, 12m, 17m, 20m, and 30m. You can expect our signal to remain on the air continuously overnight, with no planned breaks, carrying straight through into tomorrow morning.

Looking ahead, SSB testing is planned for tomorrow, as we continue validating system performance across modes and bands.

Thank you for your patience and continued support as testing progresses.

73,
Steve N2AJ
Media Officer & Pilot
Desecheo DXpedition 2026

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Following a covert U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro, a handful of wounded American soldiers were reportedly medically evacuated to San Antonio's Brooke Army Medical Center for treatment. bit.ly/3YVUJxf

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Gander Air Disaster (December 12, 1985)

On December 12, 1985, one of the U.S. Army's darkest days unfolded when Arrow Air Flight 1285 crashed shortly after takeoff in Gander, Newfoundland. The tragedy claimed all 256 lives on board, including 248 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division.
The soldiers were returning home to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, after a peacekeeping mission in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.

The McDonnell Douglas DC-8 refueled in Gander before resuming its journey. Moments after takeoff, the aircraft stalled and crashed just half a mile from the runway. Investigators later identified a combination of icing on the wings and mechanical issues as contributing factors to the disaster.

This catastrophic event remains one of the U.S. Army's most significant non-combat losses, leaving a profound impact on the nation and the military community.

Photo: Coffins bearing the remains of the fallen soldiers were solemnly transported back to the United States, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in service to the nation. (U.S. Army)