Every autumn, national forests and grasslands across the country turn gold, orange and red. Peak color moves with elevation and latitude, shifting from the high country down to the valleys and from north to south over several weeks. This page features photos and video of fall color on Forest Service lands nationwide.
During WWII, the Office of Strategic Services conducted Operation Union II, involving the aerial insertion of six Marines, an Army Air Corps captain, and a French resistance fighter into the German-controlled French Alps in August of 1944. Their mission was to arm and train the French Resistance to aid in the fight to liberate Europe. When they found themselves surrounded by German forces in...
Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual bilateral military exercise that brings together Soldiers from the U.S. and Indian Armies. Since its inception in 2004, this U.S. Army Pacific-sponsored exercise has been a cornerstone in enhancing combined interoperability and strengthening the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership, all in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This exercise provides...
Freedom Edge highlights trilateral defense cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, demonstrating their ability to achieve peace through strength on the Korean Peninsula and across the Indo-Pacific.
Ksatria Warrior 26 (KsW26) is the second iteration of the bilateral Army-to-Army military exercise between U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia–Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD), the Indonesian Army. KSW26 is a security cooperation training event conducted at the company level, focused building long-lasting partnerships, expanding bilateral interoperability, and...
Welcome to the MEDCoE 2026 Best Medic and Best Squad Competition!
Beginning Aug. 22, 2026, the Icelandic Coast Guard will host the U.S. SIXTH Fleet-led Exercise Northern Viking 2026 (NV26). The nine-day event is designed to strengthen interoperability among NATO Allies to prepare for a variety of contingency operations.
Participating countries joining Iceland and the U.S. include: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Norway, and...
The JCOC is DOW’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program. Established in 1948, it is the only Secretary of War-sponsored outreach program that enables American business and community leaders to have a full immersive experience with their military.
