The U.S. Coast Guard has been the sole operator and custodian of the nation’s polar icebreaking capability since 1965, providing assured access in both the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) annual deploys into the Arctic in support of the Coast Guard’s Arctic Strategy. Healy’s crew conduct Coast Guard missions to strengthen partnerships and project...
October 1, 2024 marks the 75th Anniversary of Military Sealift Command (MSC). It was on this date in 1949 that RADM William M. Callaghan stood up Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) at the Main Navy and Munitions Building, Washington DC. For 75 years, MSC has provided agile logistics, strategic sealift and specialized missions to the Department of Defense. We will honor our historical...
Join us on this journey of exploration and celebration, as we unveil the stories of resilience, courage, and diversity that make our Soldiers the true embodiment of the Army's greatest strength—its people.
Through articles, images, and videos, we bring you firsthand accounts, personal reflections, and the remarkable achievements of Soldiers who make a difference not only in their...
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is excited to welcome participants to the 2023 Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference in Portland, Oregon! From December 12 – 14, 2023, senior decision makers, technical experts, and innovators from across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, industry, academia, and FVEY partners will come...
Steel Knight is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the MAGTF.
The United States Air Force Ranger Assessment Course is a stress-fueled battle school which develops Airmen to lead under mental, emotional, and physical strain, improving Airmen’s resiliency and coping mechanisms. Qualified Airmen from any career field can attend the course, which is held twice a year. The course has a 66-percent fail rate.
Those who succeed may go on to apply to attend...
Each year, AFIMSC Ventures, the center's innovation office, holds a "Call for Innovation" campaign to help Airmen and civilian members of mission support groups around the world pitch their ideas, partner with innovation experts and find funding. Chosen finalists compete for a share of at least $1 million in funding and resources to pursue their ideas. Finalists spend a week learning from...
SOUTHERN VANGUARD (SV) is an annual U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) exercise at the operational and tactical levels to increase interoperability between U.S and Western Hemisphere forces, in this instance, Brazil. This year’s iteration, Exercise Southern Vanguard 24 (ExSV24), will take place throughout November, in Belem, Macapa, and Oiapoque. U.S. Army South (ARSOUTH) and 101st Airborne...
