CAPT John J. Cummings will relieve CAPT Richard C.
McCormack as Commanding Officer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during a
ceremony at the Vista Point Catering and Conference Center on Naval Station
Norfolk scheduled for 10 August at 1000.
The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Commander, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), provides support to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in conducting Wildland Fire Fighting (WFF) operations within the continental United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other locations as approved by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). Each year, an average of...
Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held with the Arab Republic of Egypt and other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our partners in the Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise enhances regional...
The Rhode Island National Guard's Leapfest is the largest, longest standing, international static line parachute-training event and competition. This is both an individual and team event as jumpers compete for fastest individual and team times. Participants will come from around the world to test their skills against some of the world's best paratroopers.
Exercise SAFE HANDLING 18 is an annual, bilateral explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and diving exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) diving units and Royal Omani Police to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term regional security and stability.
Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 2018 (SE 18) is an annual, multi-lateral exercise sponsored by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and executed by United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). The exercise enhances coalition interoperability and operational readiness, promotes regional access and security, and improves military cooperation. Exercise SE 18 emphasizes and refines Peacekeeping...
Aeromedical evacuation and relief operations for those impacted by Volcano Fuego in Guatemala.
Exercise Eagle Salute 18 is a surface exercise with the Egyptian Naval Force (ENF) conducted to enhance interoperability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities of all participating units. Eagle Salute 18 incorporates Eagle Response 18, an explosive ordnance disposal and diving exercise, to provide opportunities for...
