Soldiers of the 48th IBCT conduct annual training, sharpening warfighting skills and strengthening unit readiness through realistic, mission-focused training. This training period reinforces the brigade’s commitment to developing capable leaders, building cohesive teams, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
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.
The Warrior Games are an annual adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured service members and qualifying veterans of all service branches. The event highlights the exceptional physical abilities and mental resilience of military service members representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and Special Operations Command, as they compete in a...
The Combat Forces Command Top Hunter Competition tests the skill, resilience and warfighting mindset of Guardians across the force through challenging mission-focused events designed to sharpen combat readiness, teamwork and operational excellence. Competitors demonstrate tactical expertise, problem-solving and physical endurance while reinforcing the warrior ethos required to secure U.S. and...
On June 14, 2026, the U.S. Army will mark a significant milestone – the 251st anniversary of the establishment of our service. This year, the Army’s commemoration of its birthday is nested within the larger national celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial, providing a unique opportunity to highlight the Army’s role in the nation’s founding, growth and defense. Plus Army Birthday Week events.
The Specialist Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera (COMCAM) Competition 2026 is the 12th annual grueling competition, starring the best COMCAM, visual information, and public affairs service members from across the Department of Defense. Held 23-27 May, Fort McCoy, WI, 12 team's physical, technical and tactical prowess will be tested to find out who is the BEST COMCAM team.
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), in partnership with the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), will host SOF Week 2026 at the Tampa Convention Center and surrounding areas in Tampa, Fla., from May 18-21, 2026. Evolving from the former Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), SOF Week has expanded into the premier annual national convention for the international SOF Enterprise....
ATF & Wichita State University are opening a brand-new Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence laboratory on the WSU campus.
