Yama Sakura (YS) is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the U.S. Military. Yama Sakura 67 is a U.S. Army Pacific simulation-driven, joint, bilateral command post exercise between U.S. Army I Corps and JGSDF Eastern Army as the player units. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japan’s combat readiness and interoperability while...
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo directed the mobilization of more than 240 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from area units to assist local authorities with snow removal and traffic control as regions of Western New York saw more than six feet of snowfall in just 72 hours
Platinum Wolf exercise, hosted by Serbia, with members of the Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Romanian, Azerbaijani, Macedonian and United States militaries participating in the exercise. The exercise focused on non-lethal system training and peacetime operations in order to foster greater interoperability with each other while promoting peace and prosperity in the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus...
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. CARAT Brunei provides a credible venue for regional navies to share best practices, foster relationships and enhance maritime security cooperation. this year's exercise features several new events including maritime...
Kiwi Kour is designed to enhance defense relations with New Zealand through conducting multinational training and advancing interoperability between both forces. Kiwi Kour is a preliminary event in support of Southern Katipo (SK 15). KK 14 training includes combat lifesaver training; Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) scenario play; counter improvised explosive device (C-IED) training; jungle...
IMCMEX includes navies from 44 countries whose focus is to promote security through mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and throughout the world.
Vigilant Guard is a series of federally funded disaster-response drills conducted by National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies and first responders.
Hawaii National Guard Joint Force Headquarters activated Army and Air National Guardsmen in support of the Hawaii County Civil Defense authorities in response to the Puna Lava flow. In addition to setting up and operating a command and control center, the Guardsman patrolled neighborhoods and monitored blocked roads as the lava advanced.
