U.S. Southern Command’s enhanced presence will support ongoing whole-of-government and internationally supported operations to reduce the availability of illicit drugs and save lives in the United States and throughout the region. The intent is to reduce the flow of illicit drugs, degrade transnational criminal organizations, and increase interoperability with our partner nations and...
Operation Desert Storm was the first conflict in history to make comprehensive use of stealth and space systems support capabilities against a modern, integrated air defense. U.S. forces brought new weapons to the fight, including stealth aircraft, global positioning system devices, and precision guided technologies--these proved essential in neutralizing Iraq's more than 700 combat aircraft,...
Joint Task Force - National Capitol Region provides the Department of Defense authorized ceremonial support to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The military’s involvement in Presidential Inaugurations dates back to April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units, and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to the first inauguration ceremony. Military...
1-503rd IN Exercise Eagle Victrix is an Infantry collective live fire, crew served weapons, and SUAS training event conducted on the Italian Army Rivoli Bianchi Venzone Range.
The 59th Presidential Inauguration, to be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, was designated a National Special Security Event (NSSE) by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on September 24, 2018. The Department of Homeland Security designated the Presidential Inauguration as a recurring National Special Security Events (NSSE). The U.S. Secret Service carries out its...
Arctic Warrior 21 is a cold weather training event that includes airborne operations, situational training exercises (STX), and a live fire exercise, all occurring from Feb. 8-19, in both the Donnelly Training Area and Richardson Training Area. A battalion task force that includes cavalry, engineer, and sustainment units for support, will conduct an airborne insertion to Donnelly Drop Zone and...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection works with federal and local law enforcement partners to provide security for the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC.
David L. Norquist was born November 24, 1966, in Concord, Massachusetts. He is a 1989 graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy. He also holds a Master’s Degree in National Security Studies from Georgetown University and is a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Mr. Norquist has 30...
