Exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23) will be conducted as a multinational high-value exercise during the core exercise period, June 12-25, 2023. Led by the German Air Force, air defense operations with a broad range of capabilities will be exercised with the participation of numerous North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) air forces. Approximately 100 U.S. aircraft from 35 states will be...
Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023 (ACE23) is a Nordic large-force, live-fly field training exercise focused on joint and combined air operations with NATO Allies and other Partners throughout the Arctic region.
African Maritime Forces Summit is a high-level forum that brings maritime and naval infantry leaders together to address transnational maritime security challenges within African Waters, including the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea.
This symposium brings together over 10,000 Airmen and Guardians to engage in meaningful discussions that address important challenges facing servicewomen today. The volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to make this conference a success are passionate about removing barriers that still exist for women who serve. This symposium is an opportunity to increase awareness, build leaders...
The Department of Defense Warrior Games is an annual event, first held in 2010, that celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill, and injured active duty and veteran U.S. military service members.
In 2023, the DoD will introduce the Warrior Games Challenge, taking place at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif.
NDW takes part in the U.S. Navy Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) /Citadel Gale, April 2023. HURREX is a disaster response and recovery exercise, led by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and Commander, Navy Installations Command, designed to evaluate installations’ plans and procedures for personnel accountability, personnel evacuation, designating mission essential personnel, disaster...
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Defense Department, in collaboration with the Military Women’s Memorial, is hosting a historic Women, Peace, & Security discussion.This event will feature, for the first time, all four of the DOD’s 4-star female officers. In celebration of Women’s History Month, they will go “Beyond Firsts,” discussing their unique perspectives and...
IMX 23 is a U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT)-led maritime exercise held across territorial and international waters across the Middle East, and Cutlass Express is an annual U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF) exercise that includes East African and West Indian Ocean partner nations. This year, the two events will be combined. IMX/Cutlass Express is designed to demonstrate...
