The Army Aviation Center of Excellence Best Squad Competition will provide Soldiers the opportunity to test and further develop their Leader and Warrior skills. This competition creates a challenging environment to safely enhance readiness, recognize excellence, promote Esprit-de-Corps and recognize Soldiers who are committed to Army Values and embody the Warrior Ethos. Winners will advance to...
Exercise Obangame Express (OE) is one of three African regional “Express” series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT).
The exercise will improve regional cooperation in support of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), information sharing between Maritime Operation Centers (MOCs), maritime...
The mission of HQ Air Force Materiel Command History Office is to operationalize history, weaponize the archives, bring context to the discussion, and inspire and educate. This page is a repository of historical studies compiled by the unit.
Fort Hood will host U.S. Army Experience 2026 March 25-27. Comprised of two simultaneous events—Career Expo and Basic Training Challenge—U.S. Army Experience 2026 is a unique field trip opportunity for high school students. U.S. Army Experience will run daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 25-27, 2026. The Career Expo will include dozens of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and...
Georgia Department of Defense and country of Georgia Defence Force soldiers conduct the Georgia Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition at the Cumming Readiness Center, Cumming, Georgia, the Catoosa Volunteer Training Site, Ringgold, Georgia, and the Clarke Range Complex, Anniston, Alabama, Mar. 8-13, 2026. The competition demonstrates the readiness and lethality of the Georgia DoD...
Emerging Security Issues is a 7-week resident course taking place in fall of 2026. The course is the fourth and final iteration of the Marshall Center's 2026 program plan, redesigned program model that supports European-led deterrence and defense through skills-based, outcomes-oriented training.
Hybrid Threats and Cybersecurity is a four-week resident course that prepares participants to navigate the evolving security landscape shaped by hybrid threats, irregular warfare, and emerging technologies. This course will strengthen European partners’ ability to plan for, defend against, and respond to hybrid and cyber threats through integrated, institutionally grounded strategies. The...
European-Led Defense is a four-week resident course in Garmisch-Partenkirchen designed for security professionals seeking to strengthen Europe’s capacity to plan, fund, and sustain credible deterrence and defense. The course blends expert lectures and panels with small-group discussions and applied exercises, allowing participants to move beyond theory and focus on implementation. Each week...

