The Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System program is a joint effort between the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Defense. Four C-130 wings support the MAFFS mission including three Air National Guard units: Nevada's 152nd Airlift Wing, California's 146th Airlift Wing, and Wyoming's 153rd Airlift Wing; and one U.S. Air Force Reserve unit, Colorado's 302nd Airlift Wing.
The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 2-3, 2026, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.” This year’s theme is "Let Freedom Roar; Honoring 250 Years." The event is free and open to the public. In addition to the Thunderbirds and Golden Knights, other planned military acts include...
The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed live military event featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s ceremonial units, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." The show features performances by The U.S. Army Blues, The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, The U.S. Army Old Guard...
This DVIDS Tutorials page will feature videos explaining how to navigate and use key functions on the DVIDS website.
New Orleans is hosting its Fleet Week, as part of the city's Sail 250 event, from May 28 to June 1, 2026, celebrating the sea services—the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The event is a unique opportunity for the population of New Orleans to meet military personnel, tour vessels, and attend various community events.
Marine Corps General Mahoney was sworn in as the 13th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 2025. In this capacity, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer. Gen. Mahoney graduated from Holy Cross in June 1987. He completed The Basic School (TBS) and Infantry Officer Course (IOC) at Quantico, Virginia in 1988.
The GEN Raymond T. Odierno Best Redleg Competition, held May 4–8, 2026, is a cornerstone event in the Field Artillery Branch’s pursuit of excellence and its ongoing effort to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Field Artillery warfighter in delivering timely and accurate fires.
Hosted at the ancestral home of the Field Artillery, the competition brings together Redlegs to focus on...
The Georgia National Guard responds to wildfires in South Georgia at the direction of the Governor and in partnership with state and federal agencies.
