We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's General Court, the colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments to better defend the colony. Today, the descendants of these first regiments - the 181st...
In a demonstration of unwavering support for Turkish sovereignty and the collective security of the region, EUCOM has directed the U.S. Air Force to deploy six F-15C Eagle aircraft to Turkey from RAF Lakenheath, England. These aircraft will conduct combat air patrols in the Turkish air space. The U.S. and Turkey, as NATO allies, share a commitment to peace and stability in the region.
The National Park Service and the United States Navy will co-host the 74th commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor. There are scheduled events that will take place the week prior to the ceremony. The National Remembrance Day will take place Dec. 7, 2015, on the main lawn of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, looking directly out to the USS Arizona Memorial, at the World War II Valor in the...
When directed, I MEF deploys and is employed as a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) in support of Combatant Commander (COCOM) requirements for contingency response or Major Theater War; with appropriate augmentation, serves as the core element of a Joint Task Force (JTF); prepares and deploys combat ready MAGTF’s to support COCOM presence and crisis response; and supports service and...
The 14th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game will be played on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:30pm. The game will feature the top high school seniors from Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association sanctioned high schools in the Memphis Metro Area. This year's all-star game is being presented by the Governor's Highway Safety Office and Conway Services.
The Bahrain International Airshow, a biennial event, is an internationally acclaimed air show, and this event is just one way the United States, coalition and partner nations work together to promote security, stability, and mutual interests in the region.
At home and abroad, the fine paratroopers of the 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne) stand ready to support the XVIII Airborne Corps to respond to any contingency mission, anytime, anywhere.
The Joint Monthly Access for Reserve Components (JMARC) enables senior leaders of the reserve component to observe first-hand the contributions of their respective deployed personnel and receive an updated assessment on the current intelligence picture and war strategy.
