On November 10, 2025, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 250 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz reiterate to the force that Marines are warfighters first and foremost, in any clime and place....
Basic Combat Training (BCT), or boot camp, is a crucial 10-week program for recruits entering the United States Army, designed to transform civilians into soldiers. This rigorous training develops physical and mental strength, teaches fundamental Army skills, and instills discipline, teamwork, and combat readiness.
The state Best Warrior Competition is an annual, physical fitness and Soldiering contest that tests the mental and physical aptitude of Alaska Army National Guardsmen.
The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) is a vital platform for African military leaders to collaborate on critical security challenges. Aligned with AFRICOM’s mission to counter transnational threats, ACHOD strengthens U.S.-African partnerships, fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. As the second conference hosted in Africa since 2017, it advances regional stability and...
The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium is a professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army and supported by U.S. Army Pacific. Through a panel discussion format, U.S. Army leaders alongside joint and regional partners discuss and showcase the critical role of Pacific land forces. May 13-15, 2025.
U.S. Sea Services, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will bring multiple ships and thousands of service members to New York from May 21-27 to participate in Fleet Week New York (FWNY).
Navy ships, Coast guard cutters and U.S. Naval Academy yard patrol boats will be in attendance. Additionally, a ship from the Canadian Navy will join the celebration.
Fleet Week New York is now in its...
Hard Corps Jobs features the Marine and Sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force as showcasing the different occupational specialties and billets that make up the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
Operation Healthy Ellwood Innovative Readiness Training 2025. The U.S. Department of Defense, in partnership with Ellwood City Borough, presents Operation Healthy Ellwood Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The Ellwood City, PA, clinic will provide medical, dental, optical, emotional wellness, and veterinary services to residents in need of quality care at no cost to the patient. The first to...

