The Guardian Arena is an annual United States Space Force event designed to challenge competitors in the skills of problem solving, knowledge, and physical strength, with a goal of improving camaraderie, instilling esprit de corps, and providing an opportunity to operationalize the Guardian Spirit in a healthy competition. The 2025 Guardian Arena, hosted at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida,...
The First Army Pershing Cup is the U.S. Army Forces Command's (FORSCOM) annual Best Observer/Controller/Trainer (OC/T) competition to assess and showcase the technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills of the Army's best warfighting advisors. The competition is named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, the first commander of First Army. Competitors undergo rigorous tasks...
The Joint Base Andrews Air Show is the premier air show in the Nation's Capital, featuring military and civilian aerial demonstrations, static aircraft displays, STEAM ground exhibits, and military band and honor guard performances. From the pioneering pilots of the past to today’s most advanced aircraft and cutting-edge technology, our armed forces have always stood at the intersection of...
The NORAD Tracks Santa program has been around for a long time - since 1955, to be exact! We believe that Santa Claus is alive and well in the hearts of people throughout the world.
Starting December 1st, countdown to Santa's flight at www.noradsanta.org. Beginning at 2:00 a.m. MST on December 24th, you can track Santa live as he takes his historical journey around the world and watch...
Continuous transformation of the maneuver force is key to ensuring adversaries cannot outrange or outpace us, now and in the future. The Maneuver Warfighter Conference is an annual event hosted by the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning, Georgia, that gathers senior leaders and subject matter experts from across the Army, sister services and from partner nations' militaries to...
The Space and Missile Defense Symposium is a professional development and networking event sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association-Tennessee Valley Chapter, the Air Space and Missile Defense Association and the Air Defense Artillery Association-Huntsville Chapter. Through keynote and panel presentations, U.S. Army leaders alongside joint partners discuss and showcase the...
U.S. Army Special Operations Command hosted squads from 1st Special Forces Command, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare and Schools, U.S. Army Special Aviation Operations Command and 75th Ranger Regiment in this year’s competition. The Army’s Best Squad Competition is an opportunity to test Soldiers’ physical and mental readiness as well as their ability to come together as a squad...
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington (MDW) Best Squad Competition takes place Aug. 3-8, 2025, at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia.
