After 42 years of dedicated service to the South Carolina National Guard, the state of South Carolina, and nation, Major General R. Van McCarty will retire, marking the culmination of a distinguished career of leadership and unwavering commitment. A formal retirement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center.
The Army 250 Readiness Review showcases the history, strength, and capabilities of the U.S. Army through a series of demonstrations and static displays. Hosted by Fort Bragg units, this event highlights the Army’s role in defending the nation while building public trust and strengthening connections with Soldiers, Families, and the American people. This synchronized effort honors 250 years...
The South Carolina National Guard will host a change of command ceremony. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one leader to another, ensuring a smooth continuation of operations. It’s a significant military and organizational tradition that symbolizes the passing of the torch and honors both the departing and incoming commanders. During The...
The state Best Warrior Competition is an annual, physical fitness and Soldiering contest that tests the mental and physical aptitude of Alaska Army National Guardsmen.
Operation Healthy Ellwood Innovative Readiness Training 2025. The U.S. Department of Defense, in partnership with Ellwood City Borough, presents Operation Healthy Ellwood Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The Ellwood City, PA, clinic will provide medical, dental, optical, emotional wellness, and veterinary services to residents in need of quality care at no cost to the patient. The first to...
All American Week gives Paratroopers, Veterans, and Families a chance to celebrate the proud history and airborne future of the Division. The week has become an annual milestone for the Division as it honors the Paratroopers who built the legacy of the 82nd Airborne, starting with the Division Run and concludes with a pass in review.
From 12-16 May 2025, United States Marine Corps Training Command executed a service-level Marine rifle squad competition aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico in order to determine the most proficient rifle squad within the Marine Corps. Over the course of 72 hours, rifle squads will be presented with unfamiliar and complex problem sets that require live fire and supporting asset solutions to...
The U.S. Army’s Twilight Tattoo is an action-packed live military event featuring Soldiers from the U.S. Army Military District of Washington’s ceremonial units, the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own." The show features performances by The U.S. Army Blues, The U.S. Army Band Downrange, The Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, The U.S. Army Old Guard...
