The Great Texas Air Show will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 2-3, 2026, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.” This year’s theme is "Let Freedom Roar; Honoring 250 Years." The event is free and open to the public. In addition to the Thunderbirds and Golden Knights, other planned military acts include...
Team MacDill is devastated by the loss of three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, and we offer our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.
The three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron were confirmed deceased after the loss of a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Epic Fury on March 12, 2026.
The search and rescue efforts to recover members concluded on...
U.S. Army Soldiers from across Installation Management Command – Europe put their warfighting skills, physical fitness, and resiliency to the test to identify the best qualified Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer to potentially represent Installation Management Command headquarters in the Army Materiel Command Best Squad Competition and compete for the title of AMC Best Warrior.
The first of four resident courses taking place at the Marshall Center in 2026, Strategic Competition and Russia focuses on Russia’s evolving role and impact to global security, NATO and EU responses, and the tools of statecraft that shape strategic competition.
European-Led Defense is a four-week resident course in Garmisch-Partenkirchen designed for security professionals seeking to strengthen Europe’s capacity to plan, fund, and sustain credible deterrence and defense. The course blends expert lectures and panels with small-group discussions and applied exercises, allowing participants to move beyond theory and focus on implementation. Each week...
Hybrid Threats and Cybersecurity is a four-week resident course that prepares participants to navigate the evolving security landscape shaped by hybrid threats, irregular warfare, and emerging technologies. This course will strengthen European partners’ ability to plan for, defend against, and respond to hybrid and cyber threats through integrated, institutionally grounded strategies. The...
Emerging Security Issues is a 7-week resident course taking place in fall of 2026. The course is the fourth and final iteration of the Marshall Center's 2026 program plan, redesigned program model that supports European-led deterrence and defense through skills-based, outcomes-oriented training.
