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...
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Materiel Command enterprise competed Aug. 14-17 at Fort Benning, Georgia, for an opportunity to be named AMC Soldier and NCO of the Year, and to become members of AMC's first ever Best Squad. The four-day contest featured a series of field, battle drills, classroom and boardroom events challenging competing Soldiers physically and mentally.
The 5th annual Brazilian Joint Exercise TÁPIO will take place August 8-31, 2022, in Campo Grande, Brazil. The exercise scenario involves irregular warfare against a paramilitary force. Participating U.S. Air Force personnel will conduct combat search and rescue and close air support operations alongside Brazilian forces to build partnerships and interoperability and increase partner nation...
Patriot Warrior is Air Force Reserve Command's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for Reserve Citizen Airmen to train with joint and international partners in airlift, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. This exercise is intended to test the ability of the Air Force Reserve to provide combat-ready forces to operate in dynamic, contested environments and to sharpen Citizen...
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
A collection of Reserve Citizen Airmen telling their personal stories of resilience.
The United States and Greece hold common values based on freedom and democracy, resulting in Greek-U.S. military relations dating back to the early 19th century. The U.S. Air Force will participate in INIOHOS 17, a Hellenic Air Force-led multinational flying exercise.
