Every year, Armor Week highlights the importance of Armor troopers mastering the fundamentals and leveraging mounted warfare skills to claim the trophy and title of best crew. This year’s Armor Week consists of the Gainey Cup, a biennial competition named in honor of retired Command Sergeant Major William Gainey, the first Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff....
The 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference (ACHOD) is a vital platform for African military leaders to collaborate on critical security challenges. Aligned with AFRICOM’s mission to counter transnational threats, ACHOD strengthens U.S.-African partnerships, fostering expertise-sharing and alliances. As the second conference hosted in Africa since 2017, it advances regional stability and...
Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale celebrates a time-honored Navy tradition of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding areas to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen and witness the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. More than 1,100 service members will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in...
North Carolina National Guard: Global Reach, Local Impact
The North Carolina National Guard is more than a force for our state—it is a leader on the global stage. Through the State Partnership Program and international training missions, NC Guardsmen work side-by-side with partner nations, building trust, sharing expertise, and strengthening collective readiness.
From Europe to the...
Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron, and supporting units were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility.
The Southern Africa Development Community Chaplains Conference 2025 is held in Lusaka, Zambia. Participating organizations include: AFRICOM, SETAF-AF, USAFAF, and National Guard units from North Carolina and New York. African countries that participated include, Zambia (host), Eswatini, Republic of the Congo, and other representatives. The conference went from April 9-13.
This feature page shows photos from 2024 SADC Chaplains Conference that took place in Lusaka, Zambia from April 7-13, 2024. Chaplains from AFRICOM, SETAF-AF, USAFAF, National Guard Units from New York, North Carolina, alongside Chaplains from Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola.
The 18th Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition will be held April 25 through 29, 2025, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The Best Sapper Competition's concept is to not only determine the next "Best Sapper" team but to challenge and test the service members' knowledge, physical prowess and mental fortitude. The competition showcases the Army's elite Soldiers in combat engineering...
