On June 14, 2026, the U.S. Army will mark a significant milestone – the 251st anniversary of the establishment of our service. This year, the Army’s commemoration of its birthday is nested within the larger national celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial, providing a unique opportunity to highlight the Army’s role in the nation’s founding, growth and defense. Plus Army Birthday Week events.
The Specialist Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera (COMCAM) Competition 2026 is the 12th annual grueling competition, starring the best COMCAM, visual information, and public affairs service members from across the Department of Defense. Held 23-27 May, Fort McCoy, WI, 12 team's physical, technical and tactical prowess will be tested to find out who is the BEST COMCAM team.
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), in partnership with the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), will host SOF Week 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center and surrounding areas in Tampa, Fla., from May 18-21, 2026. Evolving from the former Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), SOF Week has expanded into the premier annual national convention for the international SOF Enterprise....
ATF & Wichita State University are opening a brand-new Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence laboratory on the WSU campus.
In the summer of 2026, the United States Marine Corps will sundown the AV-8B Harrier II+ as part of the Tactical Aircraft transition plan as the Marine Corps progresses toward an all-5th generation TACAIR fleet augmented by collaborative combat aircraft. As the last Marine Aircraft Wing operating AV-8Bs, 2d MAW is positioned to highlight Marine Corps aviation’s effort to balance...
Keris Strike (Malaysia) is a long-standing and evolving military exercise designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific Region. What began as a bilateral training event
between the United States and Malaysia in 1994 has now expanded to include Australia, reflecting the growing strategic importance of multilateral cooperation in high-end...
Portland Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Oregon to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.
This content showcases military shout-outs for the Toronto Blue Jays. To have your MLB shoutout featured here use tag MLBBlueJays.
