New Orleans is hosting its Fleet Week, as part of the city's Sail 250 event, from May 28 to June 1, 2026, celebrating the sea services—the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The event is a unique opportunity for the population of New Orleans to meet military personnel, tour vessels, and attend various community events.
Exercise Resolute Dragon 26 is an annual bilateral field training exercise in Japan conducted with the Japan Self-Defense force to rehearse and strengthen the command, control, and multi-domain maneuver capabilities.
Kodiak Arctic Care Innovative Readiness Training 2026. The U.S. Department of Defense, in partnership with Kodiak City, presents Kodiak Arctic Care Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The Kodiak Arctic Care clinic will provide medical, dental, optical, and more to residents in need of quality care at no cost to the patient. Services will be provided by appointment in Kodiak and first-come,...
The GEN Raymond T. Odierno Best Redleg Competition, held May 4–8, 2026, is a cornerstone event in the Field Artillery Branch’s pursuit of excellence and its ongoing effort to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Field Artillery warfighter in delivering timely and accurate fires.
Hosted at the ancestral home of the Field Artillery, the competition brings together Redlegs to focus on...
The West Virginia Army National Guard hosts the Regional Best Warrior Competition for all of Region 2. Finalists from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia will all arrive at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia to compete for spot at the National competition that will be held in Tampa, Florida later this year.
Wings Over Solano is a free biennial open house and air show at Travis Air Force Base that features high-energy aerial performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and various vintage and modern aircraft. The family-friendly event offers attendees the chance to explore military static displays, interactive STEAM exhibits, and a variety of ground-based entertainment.
The 52nd Annual USO Six Star Salute in Korea (expected late 2025/early 2026) is the premier USO Korea signature event honoring exemplary enlisted service members from the U.S. Military, ROK Army (KATUSA), and UN Command with the honorary "Six Star" rank. The gala typically features a banquet, cultural performances, and high-ranking military officials to honor those who go above and beyond.
Mission: To discover, design, and develop solutions for military relevant infectious disease threats through innovative research and optimizing warfighter lethality.
