Operation Iron Spur (June 5 - 6, 2026) is the culminating Field Training Exercise and historic final Spur Ride for the 2nd Battalion, 415th Regiment “Old Faithful” at Camp Parks, California. Throughout the crucible, Army Reserve Drill Sergeants and Cadre from the 98th Training Division validated their tactical skills, physical endurance, and leadership under pressure. This page captures...
PAE Strategic Systems Programs will hold a Change of Command ceremony on June 12, 2026, covering the transition in leadership from Vice Adm. Johnny Wolfe Jr., to Vice Adm. Douglas L. Williams.
USS Illinois (SSN 786) during maintenance period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility
Senior military leaders and defense industry representatives participate in the German American Partnership (GAP) Dialogue at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, June 12, 2026. Convened by German Army Gen. Carsten Breuer, German Chief of Defence, and U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, Commander of U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme...
USS Colorado Returns to the Fleet from Maintenance Ahead of Schedule
This year we celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. At the Department of War, we will recognize and celebrate Independence not just on July 4th, but throughout the year.
Now in its 20th year and 22nd iteration, the Pacific Partnership series is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster management preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Pacific Partnership works collaboratively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the...
Exercise Resolute Sentinel 26 — Salitre is a multinational combined air exercise hosted by the Chilean Air Force and co-led by 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern. It is designed to strengthen partnerships, enhance air interoperability, and improve the collective ability of participating nations to respond to multidomain challenges. The exercise scenario centers on an integrated air response...
