The passing of the guidon represents one of our military's most time-honored traditions, representing a seamless transfer of authority, responsibility, and trust. This feature archives the 2026 Change of Command ceremonies across Incirlik Air Base, honoring the dedicated service of our outgoing commanders and welcoming the new leaders tasked with guiding the Titan mission forward.
Soldiers of the 48th IBCT conduct annual training, sharpening warfighting skills and strengthening unit readiness through realistic, mission-focused training. This training period reinforces the brigade’s commitment to developing capable leaders, building cohesive teams, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
Ramstein Flag 2026 (RAFL26), a large-scale, multi-domain exercise led by NATO Allied Air Command, will run from June 8–19, 2026, across Northern and Southern Europe. Spanning more than 20 operational locations from Norway to Spain, the exercise unites 18 nations and over 200 aircraft. By combining live-fly missions with simulated training, RAFL26 tests Integrated Air and Missile Defense...
The Warrior Games are an annual adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured service members and qualifying veterans of all service branches. The event highlights the exceptional physical abilities and mental resilience of military service members representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard and Special Operations Command, as they compete in a...
The Combat Forces Command Top Hunter Competition tests the skill, resilience and warfighting mindset of Guardians across the force through challenging mission-focused events designed to sharpen combat readiness, teamwork and operational excellence. Competitors demonstrate tactical expertise, problem-solving and physical endurance while reinforcing the warrior ethos required to secure U.S. and...
The Specialist Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera (COMCAM) Competition 2026 is the 12th annual grueling competition, starring the best COMCAM, visual information, and public affairs service members from across the Department of Defense. Held 23-27 May, Fort McCoy, WI, 12 team's physical, technical and tactical prowess will be tested to find out who is the BEST COMCAM team.
Keris Strike (Malaysia) is a long-standing and evolving military exercise designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific Region. What began as a bilateral training event
between the United States and Malaysia in 1994 has now expanded to include Australia, reflecting the growing strategic importance of multilateral cooperation in high-end...
In the summer of 2026, the United States Marine Corps will sundown the AV-8B Harrier II+ as part of the Tactical Aircraft transition plan as the Marine Corps progresses toward an all-5th generation TACAIR fleet augmented by collaborative combat aircraft. As the last Marine Aircraft Wing operating AV-8Bs, 2d MAW is positioned to highlight Marine Corps aviation’s effort to balance...
