The U.S. Army has approved the awarding of the Purple Heart or the Defense of Freedom, a civilian counterpart medal, to the soldiers and civilians wounded in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead and more than two dozen wounded in 2009.
The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show, presented by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, is a high-energy 90-minute live musical production that showcases the talents of Soldiers who were selected by audition from throughout the Active-Duty, Reserve and National Guard Army. The motto, mission and philosophy of the show – “Entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier” – were...
Fleet Week New Orleans is a week long celebration that provides an opportunity for the citizens of New Orleans and the surrounding area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. The sea services will conduct community relations projects, band concerts, speaking engagements and moral welfare and recreation...
The 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games is an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. The Warrior Games, founded in 2010, are designed to introduce wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans to adaptive sports, encourage them to stay physically active when they return to their local communities, and inspire and promote...
The United States Marine Corps looks forward to celebrating community, country and Corps with the greater Phoenix area as hundreds of Marines flood the "Valley of the Sun" from 10-13 September 2015. Your Leathernecks will perform band concerts, showcase equipment and aircraft, such as the MV-22 Osprey and AH-1Z Super Cobra, and engage in community service events. Stay tuned for the full...
Marines and Coast Gaurdsmen from five ships are participating in the 25th annual Fleet Week Port Everglades, a weeklong celebration with the community of South Florida. The series of events and ship tours provide the citizens of South Florida and opportunity to meet Sailors and Marines, as well as witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services, to gain a better...
All American Week is the Division's premiere event to maintain close ties with Division Veterans. The theme for this year's celebration is "Past, Present and Future," in recognition of the proud legacy established by the 82nd Airborne Division Veterans; a legacy that current Paratroopers will continue to build for future generations. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Operation Power...
Fleet Week New York, now in its 27th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since...
