Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron operations started as an experiment in 1998 to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. Drug trafficking organizations primarily used “go-fast” boats, high-speed smuggling vessels capable of traveling over twice the speed of Coast Guard cutters. The Coast Guard needed a way to counter the threat.
In late 1998, six Coast Guard pilots...
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass hosted the 2022 Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit Aug. 1-5 in Arlington, Virginia. This was the largest Department of the Air international summit with more than 60 nations present.
Army energy and water initiatives support installation resilience and are nested with the Army Climate Strategy. By developing and using renewable energy, being efficient with our energy and water consumption, and implementing environmental initiatives to steward our land, air and water, we enable Army operations and maximize readiness.
The Marine Corps prioritizes safe, quality homes for Marines, Sailors and their families. The Marine Corps aims to optimize quality of life, readiness and increased investments in infrastructure modernization, to include homes, barracks and communities on our installations. The Marine Corps will continue to lead the way regarding modernization through partnerships and innovative solutions.
The 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base and the United States Delegation in Spokane, Washington. Ten nations from Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States will compete from 9-24 July for the gold.
Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) represents a cultural shift in the way the Army trains, develops, and cares for our Soldiers. H2F addresses the five domains of physical and non-physical readiness (physical, mental, sleep, nutrition and spiritual) through a comprehensive, integrated system of governance, personnel, equipment/facilities, programming and education to optimize individual Soldier...
May is Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. This year’s theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration.”
Although 8% of Soldiers in the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade identify as AAPIs, their presence and hard work is critical to the success of the Raptor Brigade and Army team. They bring with...
Army Birthday 2022 is a total force communication platform that will celebrate 247 years of 24/7 global readiness and the service of the people that make that capability possible.
