The Air Force Birthday is a celebration of the proud history and heritage of American Airmen, the service's longstanding culture of innovation, and the unique global aspects of Airpower and the Air Force's enduring contribution to national security. The 2016 Birthday theme is "American Airmen Bringing AIRPOWER to the Joint Fight", focusing on Airmen leading and supporting joint operations...
Black Dart is the largest Department of Defense (DoD) live-fly, live-fire counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology demonstration. Fully nested within the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford’s Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Vision 2020 and Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization’s (JIAMDO) chartered mission, our mission is to conduct...
The 53rd Wing and 49th Wing, alongside veterans, retirees and community members, bid farewell to the last active duty F-4 Phantom II airframes in a ceremony at Holloman AFB, NM on December 21, 2016.
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to meet Sailors and Marines, as well as see, firsthand, the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. It is anticipated that approximately 2,500 Sailors and Marines will participate. This is the first time that the City of Baltimore is hosting a Navy Fleet Week.
The U.S. Army Europe will host the 2016 European Best Squad Competition, Oct. 24-27, 2016. This mentally and physically challenging four-day competition, with more than 30 events, will test multinational sniper squads on land navigation, advanced marksmanship, medical simulations and more. The Best Squad Competition is designed to project a dynamic presence, foster military partnership and...
"So as we look at the majestic ARIZONA Memorial, we remember that this is the final resting place of more than 1,100 Sailors and Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice. They are the guardian angels of our nation, and here, they will never be forgotten. Today and for every tomorrow, we owe a debt to the men and women who gave their full measure of devotion on December 7th and throughout World...
New York City celebrates Veterans Day 2016
Soldiers from across the United States are competing in the four-day
event that includes 16 different events.
