For nearly 100 years, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has served as the heart of Arlington National Cemetery. It is a people’s memorial that inspires reflection on service, valor, sacrifice and mourning. As a sacred memorial site and the grave of three unknown American service members, the Tomb connects visitors with the legacy of the U.S. armed forces throughout the nation’s history. Join...
VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – While Team Vance may best be known for training student pilots, an Airman in a flight suit is rarely the first person a civilian meets when they enter the base for the first time.
The job of meeting, greeting and vetting these visitors falls on the shoulders of the Airmen in the 71st Security Forces Squadron, commonly known as Defenders.
They are...
Photos selected from around the U.S. Air Force to highlight Airmen to Air House guests.
Thunder Challenge 2021 is the first world-wide U.S. Air Force Staff Weather Officer (SWO) competition in history, hosted by the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing. The competition evaluates SWOs from across the globe through tests of meteorological forecasting application, agile combat employment, physical ability, and marksmanship proficiency, in order to identify the most exceptional weather...
Every year Soldiers across the Vicenza Military Community compete in a battle of knowledge, technical and tactical skill, military bearing and fitness. The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) Best Squad Competition challenges Squads to become cohesive teams that are highly trained, disciplined and fit – ready to fight and win – while demonstrating commitment to the...
U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) conducts medical readiness exercises in Africa every year. These exercises join U.S. Army medical units with partner nation military medical providers for 3-week clinics in Africa. The interface provides U.S. Army medical professionals valuable knowledge of procedures and capabilities for care across Africa. The experience enhances the...
JA24 is U.S. Africa Command's largest exercise in East Africa, running from February 26 - March 7. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Rwanda, this year's exercise will incorporate personnel and units from 23 nations and five observer countries. This multinational exercise builds readiness for the U.S. joint force, prepares...
