Ops Brief 130: Daily Drop - 25 Feb 2026 - Medal of Honor for Maduro Raid Heroics & China’s Nuclear Sub Move
Send us Fan MailThis Daily Drop hits heroism, policy shifts, and geopolitical tension in one tight package.President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for extraordinary heroism during the Maduro raid. The 160th SOAR pilot was wounded under fire and still completed the mission. It’s the kind of quiet professionalism the Night Stalkers are known for—even if he’d rather not be in the spotlight.The Army is experimenting with auction-style retention bonuses for senior warrant officers. The Navy’s EOD teams are training in extreme Arctic conditions. The Coast…
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