ARCTIC CARE 2017 is a civil-military collaboration intended to build on mutually beneficial partnerships between U.S. communities and the Department of Defense. It provides training opportunities for U.S. military (Active, Guard, Reserve) and Canadian Health service members to prepare for worldwide deployment while supporting the needs of underserved communities on Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Exercise TROPIC THUNDER 2017 (XTT17) is a two part full spectrum readiness exercise hosted by the 15th Wing to test the individual, organizational, and expeditionary readiness of the Airmen stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Eight United States Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and approximately 210 personnel from the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, will participate in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme17-2 at Albacete Air Base, Spain, from April 24 to May 19, 2017. The 419 FW's 466th and 388 FW's 421st Fighter Squadrons will participate in flying training with other NATO Allied air...
Eight United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and approximately 130 personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, will participate in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Albacete Air Base, Spain, from Sep. 12 to Oct. 7, 2016. The 48 FW's 494th Fighter Squadron will participate in flying training with other NATO allied air forces. This multi-lateral training...
"The squadron is the beating heart of the United States Air Force; our most essential team. We succeed or fail in our missions at the squadron-level because that is where we develop, train, and build Airmen. Our service culture and traditions manifest themselves in the squadron because our Airmen most readily identify with this core fighting unit. Squadrons are the engines of innovation and...
A series of photos and videos celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Camp Pendleton. Camp Pendleton was established in September of 1942. Of all the Marine Corps bases throughout the world, Camp Pendleton has one of the most intriguing pasts, filled with historical charm and vibrancy. Spanish explorers, colorful politicians, herds of thundering cattle, skillful vaqueros and tough Marines have all...
Camp Pendleton hosts the 72nd Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima Commemoration tour and dinner. February 19,1945 marked the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Japanese soldiers turned the volcanic island into a trap, fighting from a maze of tunnels and steel bunkers beneath Mt. Suribachi. The Battle of Iwo Jima lasted 36 days and resulted in heavy casualties before the Marines secured the...
Marine & Family Programs at Camp Pendleton exists to provide a comprehensive and balanced platform of programs for our Marines, Sailors and their Families. Marine and Family Programs are comprised of four branches: Family Care, Behavioral Health, Personal and Professional Development and Marine Corps Family Team Building. Each branch offers a world of opportunities that contribute to mission,...
