Vigilant Guard is a series of federally funded disaster-response drills conducted by National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies and first responders.
Global Strike Challenge 2017
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Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, helicopter operations and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard.
Goals
- Showcase the world's premier bomber and ICBM force
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Eight F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing, Toledo Air National Guard Base, Ohio, two C-130H Hercules from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Lahm ANG Base, Ohio, and approximately 200 airmen will participate in exercise Load Diffuser 17 at Kecskemet AB, Hungary. Load Diffuser is a Hungarian Air Force- led, multinational flying exercise between NATO allies and partner nations....
More than 80 exhibits of innovative technical solutions developed by the Defense Laboratory Enterprise -- a network of 63 defense laboratories, warfare centers and engineering centers -- highlighted DoD's biennial Lab Day event at the Pentagon Center Courtyard, May 18, 2017. The event also featured recognition for top scientists, STEM advocates and applied research in advancing science and...
Arctic Challenge is a multinational training exercise to strengthen our partnerships with other militaries in the region. The purpose of the exercise is to practice mobilizing; evaluate aircraft, personnel and weapons capabilities; and train in multinational operations. This exercise is an
opportunity to train with our NATO allies and European partners in a realistic environment. The...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection honors officers and agents who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the nation by participating in events before and during National Police week, May 15-21, 2017.
Iron Focus is a one of the largest exercises conducted on Fort Bliss as part of the 1st Armored Division Commander's Combat Training Center Certification program. Every echelon of the Brigade is challenged through their ability to conduct offensive, defensive and stability operations against a hybrid threat, as well as being validated on how well they plan, prepare for and execute airspace...
SPS-EPF 17 is a U.S. Navy deployment focused on subject matter expert exchanges and building partner capacity with partner nation militaries and security forces in Central and South America.
