In June 1948, in response to a Soviet blockade on West Berlin, Allied powers began transporting supplies through an airlifting campaign that lasted until September 1949. The U.S. involvement of this campaign was known as Operation Vittles, with a combined airlift task force established at Wiesbaden Army Airfield in Wiesbaden, West Germany. In recognition of this history, U.S. Army Garrison...
Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) hosts annual July 4th celebration called Freedom Fest to give back to the community. The FREE public event includes fireworks, family-friendly activities, and many displays to showcase the Army, Army Reserve and FHL mission.
Mountain Fest 2024 highlights the 10th Mountain Division's legacy as the premiere alpine unit in the Army. The week of 17-22 June 2024 the division will showcase our esprit de corps and our Soldiers' excellence.
The commissioning of the U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise on May 10, 2024, marked a historic commitment by the US Coast Guard to Great Lakes stewardship and a lasting partnership with Lake Superior State University’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education, which hosts the GLCOE.
“The GLCOE, unique within the Coast Guard, advances freshwater and icy water...
The official landing page for the III Armored Corps Best Squad Competition 2024.
The 2019 DoD Warrior Games will be held June 21-30 in Tampa Bay, Florida. Approximately 300 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans will participate in the competition. The athletes will represent the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Special Operations Command. Athletes from the United Kingdom Armed Forces, Australian Defence Force, Canadian Armed Forces, Armed...
Amidst the humid, thick jungles of Oahu, Air Defenders braved a competition that tested their mental and physical endurance to the limits, demonstrating their highly trained, disciplined, and fit cohesive teams. Squads competed in scenarios resembling the realistic and demanding challenges faced by Soldiers in the Indo-Pacific theater.
The U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School is hosting the Best CBRN Warrior Competition from May 29 to June 3 at locations across Fort Leonard Wood. The competition includes challenges, such as land navigation, physical fitness assessments and weapons qualifications, along with CBRN-specific tasks. The winners will be named during a ceremony starting at 9 a.m. June 3...
