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    DEFENSE PREPAREDNESS

    Defense Preparedness

    Defense Preparedness    

    Preparedness is essential at all levels within the Department's workforce to support the U. S. Government's preparations for, and responses to, a wide range of security threats and hazards at home and abroad. A well-prepared and resilient workforce enhances the Department's ability to carry out its vital national security and warfighting missions.

    61 Featured Videos

    Preppin' With Pete - Car Kit

    Preppin' With Pete - Car Kit
    04.03.24 | Peter Clute | NUWCDivisionKeyport
    How to create a car kit fit for an emergency. Remember, Plan, Prevent, Protect.
    Exercise Beverly Sunrise 24-04 Wrap Up

    Exercise Beverly Sunrise 24-04 Wrap Up
    03.29.24 | SrA Emilee Darden | AFN-M
    Exercise Beverly Sunrise 24-04 took place on Misawa Air Base to prepare service members for possible real world scenarios.
    Snow Removal

    Snow Removal
    02.26.24 | SrA Emilee Darden | AFN-M
    Misawa Air Base's Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrated their snow removal efforts for the 2024 winter season.
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    697 Featured Images

    FT Hamilton Kicks off SAAPM 2024

    FT Hamilton Kicks off SAAPM 2024
    04.05.24 | Mark Getman | USAG-FH
    Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) ceremonial cake, on April 5th, which official starts the month-long observance. SAAPM is...
    FT Hamilton Kicks off SAAPM 2024

    FT Hamilton Kicks off SAAPM 2024
    04.05.24 | Mark Getman | USAG-FH
    U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton Commander, Col. Brian A. Jacobs, cut the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) ceremonial cake...
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    62 Featured Stories

    USACE leads disaster response workshop in Serbia

    USACE leads disaster response workshop in...
    03.08.24 | Courtesy Story | USACE-MVP
    BELGRADE, SERBIA – A U.S. team of disaster response experts held a 3-day workshop in Belgrade, Serbia, Feb. 27-29, to promote the importance of...
    SRP and PHA reaffirms commitment to Soldiers’ readiness, deployability 

    SRP and PHA reaffirms commitment to...
    11.27.23 | SGT Simone Sampson | DCNG
    Members of the District of Columbia National Guard undergo Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), and the Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), at the...
    Arnold AFB conducts active shooter exercise

    Arnold AFB conducts active shooter exercise
    11.16.23 | Bradley Hicks | AEDC-AAFB
    Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Like others in their line of work, those in the Arnold Air Force Base Office of the Inspector General...
    The Combat Center to conduct drills as part of earthquake exercise 2023 Great California Shakeout

    The Combat Center to conduct drills as...
    10.16.23 | Cpl Breanna Eason | MCAGCCTP-C
    MARINE CORPS AIR-GROUND COMBAT CENTER, Calif. - A mass notification and earthquake drill will take place at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat...
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    16 Featured Audio

    Misawa Radio Report - Mass Casualty...
    03.27.24 | SrA Emilee Darden | AFN-M
    Members of the 35th Fighter Wing participated in a mass casualty exercise as a part of Exercise Beverly Sunrise 24-04, March 27.

    Misawa Radio Report - Non-Combatant...
    03.25.24 | SrA Emilee Darden | AFN-M
    Service Members and their families gathered at the Misawa Club for a simulated Non-Combatant Evacuation Order as a part of Exercise Beverly...
    KMC Update - Fest season and Antiterrorism Awareness

    KMC Update - Fest season and...
    09.08.23 | SSgt Ryan Grossklag and SGT Kevin Henderson and A1C Dominique Ingram | AFN-KAISERSLAUTERN
    The Tannenbaum Ski and Snowboard Club puts on trips for families in the Kaiserslautern Military Community while the German fest season is on high....
    Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 4-11 – Diane DiEuliis and James Giordano – “Responding to Future Pandemics: Biosecurity Implications and Defense Considerations”

    Decisive Point Podcast – Ep 4-11 –...
    06.08.23 | Kristen Taylor | USAWC
    In an evolving and expanding biothreat landscape caused by emerging biotechnologies, increases in global infectious disease outbreaks, and...
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    2 Featured Graphics

    2023 Hurricane Season Preparedness Infographic

    2023 Hurricane Season Preparedness...
    05.31.23 | SrA Zachary Nordheim |
    Tropical storms and hurricanes pack deadly potential. Knowing what to do before, during and after the storm will allow you to protect yourself,...
    Emergency Management in business of preparedness

    Emergency Management in business of...
    02.16.23 | Courtesy Graphics | USACEND
    The business of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is preparedness. A dedicated emergency management team plays an important role...