California Army National Guard Soldiers supporting firefighting efforts against wildfires in various areas of California
Rapid change is the new norm, and it's a major vulnerability to those unable to adapt, innovation is critical to answering the threats that may come with rapid change. Answers to our most complex security issues will be delivered by harnessing the power of innovators and entrepreneurs within the Air Force, across our country and throughout the world. To remain the world's preeminent air and...
CAPT John J. Cummings will relieve CAPT Richard C.
McCormack as Commanding Officer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a
ceremony at the Vista Point Catering and Conference Center on Naval Station
Norfolk scheduled for 10 August at 1000.
The first astronauts were selected in 1959 from a list of military personnel who met specific qualifications. U.S. Airmen have been involved in the nation’s human space program since its inception. A total of 338 astronauts have been selected to date, 84 of which have served in the Air Force. Today, astronauts come from a variety of backgrounds in addition to military service, they include...
The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Commander, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), provides support to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in conducting Wildland Fire Fighting (WFF) operations within the continental United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other locations as approved by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Each year, an average of...
Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held with the Arab Republic of Egypt and other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our partners in the Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise enhances regional...
The Rhode Island National Guard's Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute-training event and competition. This is both an individual and team event as jumpers compete for fastest individual and team times. Participants will come from around the world to test their skills against some of the world's best paratroopers.
Exercise SAFE HANDLING 18 is an annual, bilateral explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and diving exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) diving units and Royal Omani Police to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term regional security and stability.
