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...
Justified Accord 2025 (JA25) increases multinational interoperability in support of humanitarian assistance and crisis response, prepares regional partners for United Nations and African Union missions and builds readiness for the U.S. joint force. Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), and hosted in Kenya, Djibouti and Tanzania, this year's exercise incorporates...
On November 10, 2024, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 249 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment. This year, the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz reiterate to the force that Marines are warfighters first and foremost, in any clime and place....
Remote Island Disaster Exercise (RIDEX) is a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise organized and executed by the Japan Self-Defense Force. This year is the first iteration III MEF Forces were invited to participate. This collaboration demonstrates the future of our evolving capabilities as a bilateral team to support humanitarian and disaster relief operations.
Operation Lethal Eagle is the first division-wide field training exercise the division has held in 20 years.
Active Shield is an annual bilateral exercise partnering U.S and Japanese forces for the protection and defense of MCAS Iwakuni and other assets in the region in order to sustain military operations in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance
Headquartered at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base near Knoxville, TN, the Air National Guard Band of the South is the official musical ambassador for the Tennessee Air National Guard, and supports the total Air Force and Air National Guard mission in war and peace by inspiring patriotism and fostering a deep appreciation of the rich history and legacy of the Air Force through exhilarating...
