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International Best Squad Competition hosted by USARPAC
Supercharge the U.S. Defense Industrial Base: Revamping the acquisition system to accelerate production, moving away from a prime contractor-dominated system to a faster, more competitive vendor space.
Deter China in the Indo-Pacific: Focusing on deterrence through strength rather than direct confrontation.
Increase Burden-Sharing with Allies and Partners: Shifting primary responsibility to partners and enhancing their capabilities.
Defend the U.S. Homeland: Prioritizing homeland defense and supporting interagency efforts, including border security.
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 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...
