The JROTC National Raider Challenge is the ultimate adventure sport for high school students. Events are physically and mentally demanding, requiring teamwork, discipline and leadership. The competition spans from November 2nd-5th, featuring a 5K run, obstacle courses, one-rope-bridge, a physical fitness challenge, and more. The top schools competing in the master division of the championship...
The first KC-46A Pegasus was delivered to the U.S. Air Force on January 25, 2019. The Air Force and Air Mobility Command introduced the new aerial refueling tanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, in a ceremony hosted by the 22nd Air Refueling Wing.
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War (June 25, 1950 - July
27, 1953). We thank and honor all Korean War veterans for their service and
sacrifice. Through the United Nations Command, the international community
answered the call to defend freedom, and its sacrifice will not be
forgotten. The Republic of Korea has become a beacon of freedom and
prosperity in the region,...
LA Fleet Week is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team and experience America's sea services. During Fleet Week, service members will participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality the city of Los Angeles and surrounding areas have to offer.
2nd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division is the first U.S. Army unit to host the new Expert Soldier Badge in conjunction with the Expert Infantry Badge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. from Oct. 27-31, 2019. The Expert Soldier and Expert Infantry Badges improves the war-fighting capability of each individual Soldier and enhances unit readiness.
The Rhode Island National Guard's Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute-training event and competition. This is both an individual and team event as jumpers compete for fastest individual and team times. Participants will come from around the world to test their skills against some of the world's best paratroopers.
Commander USPACOM is supporting the U.S. Army and Air Force display teams to participate in Lima (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace) Expo 15. This year’s LIMA exhibition marks the biggest defense expo in the event’s history, with more than 510 aerospace and maritime companies from 36 countries participating. A total of 113 aircraft and 65 maritime vessels will be on display...
Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the Labor Day Weekend. Free to the public, the event features public ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, live entertainment, a kids’ STEM Expo, aircraft flyovers, a 100 Years of Navy in Hollywood Film Festival, the 10th Annual Conquer...
