On this Memorial Day, we will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, which took place from 6 to 26 June 1918. The Battle of Belleau Wood was a turning point in United States Marine Corps history. Prior to World War I, the Marine Corps was a small but vital fighting force structured for expeditionary and maritime security. The establishment of the 4th Marine Brigade...
Each year, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosts the collegiate Coaches Workshop and and the Officer Selection Officer and Key Leader Workshop at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. These workshops invite college-level teachers, coaches, administrators and influencers to learn about the aspirational and competetive selection process for Marine Corps Officer candidates, their entry-level...
U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson relinquishes command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command to Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy during a ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 24, 2018.
National Guard Best Warrior Region VI 2018 is a four-day competition that tests Soldiers’ mental and physical toughness through a series of events that demonstrate technical and tactical proficiency to determine the top non-commissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier. To make it to the regional level, the Soldiers have already out performed their peers at the unit and state level. The...
Approximately 115 Airmen, three C-130J Super Hercules, and one C-21 aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will participate in a bilateral training event with the Hellenic air force for Exercise Stolen Cerberus at Elefsis Air Base, Greece, May 4 - 16. Airmen from the 435 Air Ground Operations Wing will participate as well. This exercise is designed to enhance...
Paratroopers past and present converge on the center of the military universe, Fort Bragg, N.C., to celebrate being members of the "All American" Division and America's Guard of Honor.
Description: the 156th Airlift Wing, Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Puerto
Rico will hold a Memorial Service on May 11th commemorating the lives of
Maj. José R. Román Rosado, Maj. Carlos Pérez Serra, 1st Lt. David Albandoz,
Senior Master Sgt. Jan Paravisini, Master Sgt. Jean Audriffred, Master Sgt.
Mario Braña, Master Sgt. Víctor Colón, Master Sgt. Eric Circuns, Senior
Airman...
Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a U.S. military training opportunity that provides real-life deployment training and readiness for military personnel while addressing public and civil-society needs. The military services have always brought to bear their resources to help meet some of the country’s civil needs. With IRT, the Department of Defense realizes simultaneous benefits from...
