Approximately 160 Airmen deployed to RAF Lakenheath July 15, 2018, to participate in the inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise. This exercise will train Airmen on the mass production of conventional munitions. This type of exercise allows Airmen to learn in a controlled environment, bolstering unit interoperability and refining best practices. Participating units include the 9th...
Approximately 200 Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in a flying training deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and train in NATO operations with the 48th Fighter Wing and British allies. During this training event, 14 F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron...
Exercise Resolute Response 18 is an annual bilateral explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) diving and visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) engagement with the U.S. and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to enhance military-to-military cooperation and strengthen relations and capabilities between the United States and the Lebanese Republic.
Rock Drop is a battalion-sized parachute assault exercise. It is a joint operation between the 2-503rd Infantry Battalion ("The Rock") supported by Italian Paratroopers from the Folgore Brigade.
Mangusta 18 is an annual Italian Army exercise conducted by the Folgore Brigade. The Mangusta exercise series has included a US component since 2015. US Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will conduct Italian Army Basic Airborne Refresher Training at the Italian Army Airborne School in Pisa as a prerequisite to jumping from Italian aircraft during the exercise.
Malabar is an annual maritime exercise with the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF). The objective of Malabar is to enhance naval interoperability the maritime forces and demonstrate U.S. naval presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The exercise will feature both ashore and at-sea training.
Cope Taufan provides an excellent opportunity to improve combined readiness and interoperability between the U.S. and Malaysia. This large force employment exercise will include operations in air superiority, airborne command and control, close air support, interdiction, air refueling and tactical airlift and air drop.
The New York City Fire Department in concert with U.S. Army North will conduct a training event at the Times Square Church on July 10, 2018. U.S. Northern Command and the City of New York will evaluate members of New York’s Emergency Services and the New York Army National Guard’s response to a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear event. The training event will involve...
