Air Forces Space (AFSPACE) is the Air Component to U.S. Space Command and its capabilities include providing human space flight support, search and recovery (SAR) for astronaut personnel, and recovery of space flight material to U.S. Space Command. This feature page serves as the central location for imagery of Human Space Flight Support Operations for NASA's Artemis Program.
On June 14, 2026, the U.S. Army will mark a significant milestone – the 251st anniversary of the establishment of our service. This year, the Army’s commemoration of its birthday is nested within the larger national celebration of America’s semi-quincentennial, providing a unique opportunity to highlight the Army’s role in the nation’s founding, growth and defense. Plus Army Birthday Week events.
Thirty nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 24 to July 31. The world's premier international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity a unique training opportunity for allies and partners to...
The Army Aviation Center of Excellence Best Squad Competition will provide Soldiers the opportunity to test and further develop their Leader and Warrior skills. This competition creates a challenging environment to safely enhance readiness, recognize excellence, promote Esprit-de-Corps and recognize Soldiers who are committed to Army Values and embody the Warrior Ethos. Winners will advance to...
The 2026 U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command Best Squad Competition
The U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) Best Squad Competition stands as a premier event, designed to identify the most outstanding squad within the command and showcase the very best of soldiering. This grueling multi-day event pushes Soldiers to their physical and mental limits, testing their...
Tradewinds 2026 is a U.S. Southern Command-led, Caribbean-focused annual command post and field training Exercise. This is the 41st iteration of the exercise and will take place in Antigua and Barbuda from June 3, 2026, to June 17, 2026. About 1,000 participants from the United States and more than 20 nations will conduct multi-dimensional training focused on the ground, air, and sea domains.
The 2026 Combined Best Squad Competition takes place at Fort Knox, Kentucky from 23-31 March. The event showcases U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers competing for top honors in a variety of grueling tests that push their physical and mental endurance to the limit. The competition features Soldiers from the following commands: 377th Theater Sustainment Command, 84th Training Command, 108th Training...
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a campaign titled “Freedom250”, the Military Health System will execute a supporting outreach campaign called “Military Medicine 250” to inform audiences and stakeholders about military medicine’s history, innovations, and contributions to the nation. This effort positions the...
