Courtesy Video | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 12.15.2025
The 1-17 Air Cavalry Squadron (ACS) was established on Jul. 1, 1916, at Fort Bliss, Texas. Since its founding, the unit has been involved in almost every major conflict and has undergone numerous restructuring and modernization efforts over the years. Its most recent deployments include: Immediate Response Force (Task Force Saber in 2020) and Operation Inherent Resolve (Task Force Nighthawk in......
Video by Spc. Jessica Barb | Joint Force Headquarters - Pennsylvania National Guard | 06.13.2024
U.S. Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team train with hand grenades during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 13, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. Jessica Barb)...
Video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes | AFN Okinawa | 10.28.2023
The 18th Force Support Squadron hosted Spooky Town 2023 at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 28, 2023. SOFA members shared traditional American Halloween celebrations with local nationals, including trick-or-treating, festivals and live music performances. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anabelle Reed O'Brien and Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)...
Video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes | AFN Okinawa | 10.12.2023
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Division host the "In Their Boots" event for spouses October 12, 2023, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Spouses were given the opportunity to conduct simulated Marine Corps training including, a rappel tower, O-Course, and rifle ranges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)...
Video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes | AFN Okinawa | 07.20.2023
Service members with the 18th Wing Security Forces Squadron participate in an active shooter drill July 20, 2023, on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Security Forces worked alongside U.S. Army and U.S. Navy special forces in a room clearing exercise at the base Exchange. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes & Lance Cpl. Logan Mason)...
Video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes | AFN Okinawa | 07.14.2023
Marine Corps Community Services hosts a glow themed Aqua-Zumba class at the Camp Foster pool, Okinawa, Japan, July 14, 2023. Service members and SOFA members participated in the hour long class run by local Japanese instructors. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)...
Video by Lance Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes | AFN Okinawa | 06.30.2023
3rd Marine Division hosts a Change of Command ceremony June 30, 2023, on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. The incoming commanding general for 3rd Marine Division is U.S. Marine Corps MajGen. Christian F. Wortman. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)...
Video by Lance Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes | AFN Okinawa | 06.21.2023
Service members participate in a joint service jump week June 21, 2023, Okinawa, Japan. Joint jump weeks are hosted by the different branches in order to prepare service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ernesto Lagunes)...
