Wessex Storm is an annual maneuver exercise for British Forces, integrating NATO allies and partners. The exercise scenarios involve attacks in the open and in built-up areas, long moves over ground of personnel and vehicles, live-fire exercises and Airborne operations. This year, U.S. paratroopers assigned to 173rd Airborne Brigade support the British Army's 1st Battalion, Royal Irish...
Western Accord 2012 is a joint and multi-lateral exercise between the U.S., Senegalese and several West African nations taking place June 26 - July 24 in Thiès, Senegal. The exercise will involve more than 600 U.S. service members and approximately 600 members of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gambia and France. Supporting units include:
Marine Forces Reserve
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Western Accord 15 is a U.S. Army Africa command post exercise designed to increase MINUSMA capacity to plan, deploy, employ, sustain, and redeploy a MINUSMA-lead and U.S.-sponsored combined joint task force in support of UN/AU-mandated peace support operations.
Western Accord 16 is a U.S. Army Africa and Burkina Faso Defense Force CPX designed to increase the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. (MINUSMA) capacity to plan, deploy, sustain and redeploy a MINUSMA-lead and U.S.-sponsored combined joint task force in support of UN and African Union-mandated peace support operations.
Former Soldiers and their families, along with community members and local officials, gathered today at the Whitmire Armory to honor its historic legacy and the citizen-Soldiers who trained within its walls. The occasion marked the dedication of a commemorative plaque recognizing the generations of service members who have passed through the armory since 1961.
William Tell showcases the Air Superiority capabilities of the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, and F-15 Eagle. In 2025, competition planners will round out the competition teams with the integration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, often referred to as the Viper, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in service to the U.S. Air Force.
Wolverine Strike is a Home Station Training exercise taking place in Maniago LTA, Italy, 28 NOV - 2 DEC. It will feature the Brigade Support Battalion of 173rd IBCT(A).
This symposium brings together over 10,000 Airmen and Guardians to engage in meaningful discussions that address important challenges facing servicewomen today. The volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to make this conference a success are passionate about removing barriers that still exist for women who serve. This symposium is an opportunity to increase awareness, build leaders...
