The U.S. Army Field Artillery School (USAFAS) and the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill (USAFCoEFS) will conduct the inaugural 2024 GEN. Raymond T. Odierno Best Redleg Competition at Fort Sill, Oklahoma from 09-14MAY24 to identify the top howitzer crews, fire direction centers (FDC) sections and fire support teams (FiST) from across the U.S. Army. Testing will focus on Field Artillery...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District and the City of West Sacramento celebrate Earth Day 2024 with a tour of the West Sacramento Levee Improvement Project.
The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference is DOD’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program. Established in 1948, it is the only Secretary of Defense-sponsored outreach program that enables American business and community leaders to have a full immersive experience with their military. Americans learn more about their military and the men and women who serve. Participants are fully...
Fiesta San Antonio is a 10-day event that began in 1891 to honor the heroes of the Battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Known as the "Party with a Purpose," Fiesta has grown from one event to more than 100 events with up to 2.5 million attendees. Events showcase San Antonio's rich military and multicultural heritage with parades, festivals, exhibits, athletic activities, music, dancing, and food.
The International Air and Space Fair, FIDAE (Spanish acronym), is one of the largest Aerospace, Defense, and Security exhibitions in Latin America. The 2024 event takes place in Santiago, Chile from April 9-14.
The Maryland National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition is a multi-day marathon of mental and physical trials, pushing elite service members to their limits. This year’s competition is open to Maryland Army National Guard junior enlisted, non-commissioned officers and commissioned officers with events conducted throughout the state of Maryland.
Every year, Armor Week highlights the importance of Armor troopers mastering the fundamentals and leveraging mounted warfare skills to claim the trophy and title of best crew. This year’s Armor Week consists of the Sullivan Cup, a biennial competition named in honor of Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, an Armor officer for 36 years who culminated his service as the 32nd U.S. Army Chief of Staff....
Infantry Week consists of the International Sniper Competition, the Lacerda Cup All-Army Combatives Championship, the Best Mortar Competition, and the David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition. Competitors from across the Army, Department of Defense, and international partners compete in four major competitions during Infantry Week at Fort Moore, Ga. Infantry Week brings together the...
