The 2016 DoD Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans. The Warrior Games, founded in 2010, are designed to introduce wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans to adaptive sports, encourage them to stay physically active when they return to their local communities, and inspire and promote opportunities for growth and...
National Guard personnel were activated to assist local and state authorities in the aftermath of severe weather that struck the east coast region of the United States starting Jan. 22, 2016.
The Virginia National Guard was activated to assist local and state authorities in the wake of strong thunderstorms and tornadoes that affected the state Feb. 24, 2016.
Soldiers from across the United States are competing in the four-day
event that includes 16 different events.
Established in 1997, Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course
certifies civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and U.S. Air Force
pilots to fly in formation together during upcoming air show seasons. This
year's course occurs at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on March 4-6.
The Invictus Games are an adaptive sports competition which was created by
Prince Harry of the United Kingdom after he was inspired by the DoD Warrior
Games. This event brings together wounded, ill, and injured service members
and veterans from 15 nations for events including: archery, cycling, indoor
rowing, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field,
wheelchair...
The Iowa National Guard, local emergency response teams assisted with flood relief efforts after eastern Iowa was struck by heavy storms and flooding in September 2016.
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point hosts the 2016 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show "Celebrating 75 Years" at the air station April 29, 30 and May 1. The air show includes 40 static displays, 17 aerial performers, as well as a concert and offered fun for all ages with a fun zone for kids, good food, exhibits and more. The air show celebrates the 75th anniversary of Cherry Point and 2nd Marine...
