Camp Pendleton hosts the 72nd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration tour and dinner. February 19,1945 marked the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Japanese soldiers turned the volcanic island into a trap, fighting from a maze of tunnels and steel bunkers beneath Mt. Suribachi. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted 36 days and resulted in heavy casualties before the Marines secured the...
The U. S. Army Medical Command's Warrior Care and Transition is hosting Army Trials 2017 at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. About 90 wounded, ill and injured active-duty Soldiers and veterans from across the country will compete for the opportunity to represent Team Army at the 2017 DoD Warrior Games, June 30 - July 8, in Chicago.
Marine Week will bring the Corps’ latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment, rich history and hundreds of Marines to Cleveland. This weeklong event celebrates community, country and Corps, and provides the unique experience to directly connect the American public to Marines. Come see your Marines, June 11 - 17, 2012.
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Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation's leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 237th birthday...
The Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition.
Since 2010, nearly 200 wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans have competed...
The U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition is premier showcase for Army Reserve Soldiers to demonstrate their technical and tactical skills to determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier from the 205,000 men and women serving as America’s Warrior-Citizens. The top NCO and Soldier represent the Army Reserve at the Department of the Army Best Warrior competition...
“2012 Week of the Eagles” will celebrate the 101st Airborne Division's 70th Anniversary.The theme for the week is “A history of valor.” It was through the actions of disciplined, well-trained, and physically fit Screaming Eagles who sacrificed everything for freedom, for peace, and for each other, that we have earned a legacy of which we can all be justifiably proud. From the...
