Exercise Citadel Shield - Solid Curtain 2019 is a two-part, linked anti-terrorism force protection exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. This annual exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy Security Forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other...
The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. At full operational capability, the KC-46A will be able to refuel most fixed-wing,...
Exercise Patriot Palm is a joint-service emergency and natural disaster response exercise coordinated by the Air Force Reserve, designed to integrate first responders from federal, state and local agencies and the military by providing quick response training.
Bomber Task Force deployments support Pacific Air Force's training efforts with allies and partners, and joint forces; and strategic deterrence missions to reinforce a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific region. U.S. Strategic Command routinely conducts BTF operations across the globe to provide opportunities for the COCOM to integrate plans and synchronize strategic...
US Army and Slovenia Armed Forces multinational training event consisting of Crew Served Weapons Qualification and Platoon Live Exercises.
The U.S. Air Force will lead exercise Astral Knight 19, scheduled to take place in the beginning on June, primarily taking place at Aviano Air Base, Italy, and other locations in Croatia, Germany, and Slovenia. Astral Knight 2019 is a joint and multinational exercise that will involve airmen, soldiers and sailors from the United States and airmen from Croatia, Italy, and Slovenia. The exercise...
The first KC-46A Pegasus was delivered to the U.S. Air Force on January 25, 2019. The Air Force and Air Mobility Command introduced the new aerial refueling tanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, in a ceremony hosted by the 22nd Air Refueling Wing.
Preparedness is essential at all levels within the Department's workforce to support the U. S. Government's preparations for, and responses to, a wide range of security threats and hazards at home and abroad. A well-prepared and resilient workforce enhances the Department's ability to carry out its vital national security and warfighting missions.
