Joint Task Force-National Capital Region provided full military honors to the late Richard B. Cheney who passed away on Nov. 3, 2025. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President from 2001 to 2009 and 17th U.S. Secretary of Defense from 1989 to 1993.
The 2025 MEDCoE Best Medic Challenge is from 1-4 December on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, Texas. .
Marine Corps General Mahoney was sworn in as the 13th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 2025. In this capacity, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer. Gen. Mahoney graduated from Holy Cross in June 1987. He completed The Basic School (TBS) and Infantry Officer Course (IOC) at Quantico, Virginia in 1988.
More than 700 participants run, walk and ruck march during the 14th annual March for the Fallen at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Sept. 20, 2025. The March for the Fallen is hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard and honors and remembers the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This event brings together Gold Star Families, military...
The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition is one of the most physically demanding and mentally tough challenges any Soldier can face in a U.S. Army competition. For four days, these competitors must perform and master all associated tasks and drills from Basic Combat Training. To win, and be named the Drill Sergeant of the Year, they must not only be experts in training Soldiers, but also be...
U.S. and Thai service members launched the third annual Enduring Partners exchange Aug. 17, 2025, at Wing 1 in Korat, Thailand. The event, built on year-round planning through the State Partnership Program, underscores shared learning and strengthens defense ties between the two nations. Activities are taking place at multiple locations across Thailand.
The bilateral engagement, running...
U.S. Army Pacific's Best Squad Competition is an annual competition where USARPAC subordinate units send their best qualified soldiers to compete against each other to become the USARPAC Best Warrior. The winners of the USARPAC Best Warrior Competition will go on to compete in the U.S. Army's Best Warrior Competition.

