USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163) is named for Jeffrey Palazzo — a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, New York City Fire Department firefighter assigned to Staten Island's elite Rescue Squad 5, and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Machinery Technician 1st Class who gave his life on Sept. 11, 2001, responding to the attacks on the World Trade Center.
One of the 343 FDNY members who made the supreme...
Marara 26 is a multinational humanitarian and disaster relief exercise led by the French Armed Forces in French Polynesia from 3-18 June 2026. The exercise brings together 15 Pacific partner nations to practice coordinating military and civilian responses to a major natural disaster in a Pacific island nation, improving interoperability, logistics, medical support, and regional crisis-response...
Cannon Air Force Base is hosting Wings Over Cannon 2026, a commemorative air show themed “Normandy to Now.” This special event honors the legacy of the D-Day landings while showcasing the evolution of America’s unconventional airpower from World War II to today.
Patriot Medic 2026 is an annual exercise, providing an opportunity for U.S. Air Force Reservists to train with joint partners in airlift, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. This exercise is conducted to challenge and assess Reserve Airmen on their ability to manage administrative, and medical and patient transport tasks according to their specific mission requirements while operating...
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.
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...
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, DVIDS is inviting all uniformed service members around the world to take part in a national tribute.
From every duty station, across every branch, we're capturing the voices of those who serve today.
Share a short video message: Where you're serving, where you call home, and why you serve. Your voice will help tell the story of...
Amistad (Spanish for “friendship”) is a 12th Air Force, Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH)-led campaign of health security cooperation engagements. These missions integrate U.S. military medical personnel with partner-nation providers to deliver care, exchange expertise, and operate in real-world conditions that directly support readiness and regional stability. International Health Specialist...
