The 59th Presidential Inauguration, to be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, was designated a National Special Security Event (NSSE) by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on September 24, 2018. The Department of Homeland Security designated the Presidential Inauguration as a recurring National Special Security Events (NSSE). The U.S. Secret Service carries out its...
U.S. forces with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet conducted a large-scale joint rehearsal of tactics and carried out simulated strikes on naval targets off the coast of Okinawa. The purpose of this joint maritime strike rehearsal was to practice tactics, techniques, and procedures for delivering air-delivered strikes against targets at sea. Events like this ensure that we...
The Joint Monthly Access for Reserve Components (JMARC) enables senior leaders of the reserve component to observe first-hand the contributions of their respective deployed personnel and receive an updated assessment on the current intelligence picture and war strategy.
Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine is the name given to the mission of training the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted at Grafenwoehr, Germany since 2022. Previously the training was conducted at the Combat Training Center-Yavoriv, at the International Peacekeeping and Security Centre in Ukraine since 2015. This U.S.-led training for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is overseen by U.S....
The Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) provides U.S. military units and personnel with realistic pre-deployment training scenarios in all aspects of armed conflict.
The Marine Corps' fifth generation fighter, the F-35B Lightning II, made its first flight at Eglin Air Force Base recently signaling the start of the next era of Marine Aviation. This page houses content created by the Department of Defense about the F-35B since October 2008.
Additional Marine Corps Aviation Centennial products can be found here.
The Joint Task Force - National Capital Region 57th Presidential Inaugural Staff began preparations in support of the Presidential Inauguration. The task force is charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the inaugural period. As a joint component, it includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including Reserve and National Guard components.
The Joint Task Force - National Capital Region, 58th Presidential Inauguration joint task force is charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) for the inaugural period. As a joint task force, it includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including Reserve and National Guard components.
