On June 6, 1944 the United States military participated in the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. This assault led to France’s liberation from the German military and the eventual defeat of the Nazis. By the end of the D-Day invasion, more than 9,000 allied troops were dead or wounded.
78 years later, U.S. troops remain forever indebted...
Non-citizen travelers who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have appropriate documentation will be permitted to enter the United States via land ports of entry (POE) and ferry terminals starting on November 8, 2021. This shift eases long-standing restrictions on non-essential travel, consistent with public health guidance.
The Maryland National Guard supports state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Governor's direction and will remain involved and ready to respond as long as needed.
For more information, please contact the MDNG Public Affairs office at ng.md.mdarng.list.pao@mail.mil
101st Airborne Division(Air Assault) is proud to host the 2021 Week of the Eagles June 21thru 25 with special highlight to recognize the 30th anniversary of Operation DESERT STORM. #WoE2021
WoE has been held since 1974 the “Weekof the Eagles” created by Maj. Gen. John Cushman, commanding general of the 101stAirborne Division (Air Assault) who rebuilt division after Vietnam. After...
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan National Guard began operation COVID-19 Hammer to help assist Michiganders with food banks, Covid-19 testing, hospital support, and vaccinations
DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partner militaries. This year’s exercise:
- Focuses on building operational readiness and interoperability with a greater number of NATO allies and partners over a wider area of operations
- Is defensive in nature and focused on...
Warriors from multiple U.S. Army Pacific units compete in the U.S. Army Pacific Best Warrior Competition 2021 June 1-4 held at multiple training areas disburse throughout three locations in the Indo-Pacific region due to COVID-19. Noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers are evaluated in several categories such as general military knowledge, basic Soldier skills and physical...
Warriors from multiple U.S. Army Pacific units compete in the U.S. Army Pacific Best Warrior Competition 2020 Aug. 24-31 held at multiple training areas disburse throughout four locations in the Indo-pacific region due to COVID-19. Noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers are evaluated in several categories such as general military knowledge, basic Soldier skills and physical...
