The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition is one of the most physically demanding and mentally tough challenges any Soldier can face in a U.S. Army competition. For four days, these competitors must perform and master all associated tasks and drills from Basic Combat Training. To win, and be named the Drill Sergeant of the Year, they must not only be experts in training Soldiers, but also be...
Join us on this journey of exploration and celebration, as we unveil the stories of resilience, courage, and diversity that make our Soldiers the true embodiment of the Army's greatest strength—its people.
Through articles, images, and videos, we bring you firsthand accounts, personal reflections, and the remarkable achievements of Soldiers who make a difference not only in their...
Major Lisa Jaster is the first female Army Reservist and third female to graduate from Ranger School.
First Lt. Cale Simmons is a U.S. Air Force World Class Athlete Program member and will be competing in the men's pole vault at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janero, Brazil. This page is dedicated to his journey and Olympic experience there.
This page is to highlight the first Special Basic Class of 1950's final reunion. Twenty-one members, including Senator John Warner plan on meeting in the Washington, D.C. area for this reunion, which includes a Pentagon visit and a trip to Marine Corps Base Quantico and the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
Held nearly every year since 1984, this will be the 36th Fleet Week New York and is the Navy’s single largest community outreach event held annually. The celebration of the sea services, happening May 22 - 28, includes free public ship tours, military static displays, and performances designed to showcase the skilled expertise of today’s maritime services. FWNY provides an opportunity for...
Defense Department support to the funeral in honor of former Senator Robert Joseph Dole. For more information, please contact the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region / U.S. Army Military District of Washington Public Affairs Office at (703) 835-6561.
Defense Department support to the funeral in honor of General Colin Powell. For more information, please contact the Military District of Washington, Public Affairs Office at (703) 835-6561.
