Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron operations started as an experiment in 1998 to halt the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. Drug trafficking organizations primarily used “go-fast” boats, high-speed smuggling vessels capable of traveling over twice the speed of Coast Guard cutters. The Coast Guard needed a way to counter the threat.
In late 1998, six Coast Guard pilots...
This page is dedicated to demonstrating resiliency and hope amongst Reserve Citizen Airmen encouraging everyone to continue to share their truth and inspire and encourage others. We can all make a difference by helping Airmen understand they are not alone. #ReserveResilient
Army energy and water initiatives support installation resilience and are nested with the Army Climate Strategy. By developing and using renewable energy, being efficient with our energy and water consumption, and implementing environmental initiatives to steward our land, air and water, we enable Army operations and maximize readiness.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass hosted the 2022 Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit Aug. 1-5 in Arlington, Virginia. This was the largest Department of the Air international summit with more than 60 nations present.
The 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base and the United States Delegation in Spokane, Washington. Ten nations from Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States will compete from 9-24 July for the gold.
The mission of Marine Corps Air Station New River is to support and enhance the combat readiness of the Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Department of Defense units while improving the quality of life for military personnel, their families, and work force assigned to the air station.
Since September 1941, Camp Lejeune has been the home of "Expeditionary Forces in Readiness", and throughout the years, it has become the home base for the II Marine Expeditionary Force, 2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command and other combat units and support commands.
