Exercise SAFE HANDLING 18 is an annual, bilateral explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and diving exercise between the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) diving units and Royal Omani Police to increase tactical proficiency, broaden levels of cooperation, enhance mutual capability and support long-term regional security and stability.
Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 2018 (SE 18) is an annual, multi-lateral exercise sponsored by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and executed by United States Central Command (USCENTCOM). The exercise enhances coalition interoperability and operational readiness, promotes regional access and security, and improves military cooperation. Exercise SE 18 emphasizes and refines Peacekeeping...
The annual symposium draws academic, government, military and international experts, with the goal of exploring a broad range of deterrence issues and thinking during a single event.
PANAMAX 18 is a USSOUTHCOM-sponsored multinational exercise that tests a variety of responses to a request for assistance from the government of Panama to protect and guarantee access, free flow of commerce and safe passage of traffic through the Panama Canal, ensure its neutrality, and respect for national sovereignty. This exercise is designed to execute stability operations under the...
Marine Week is coming to the Queen City. Marine Week is the United States Marine Corps largest community relations program that brings more than 700 Marines and personnel, future technology, current equipment, and aircraft to a different city every year for a weeklong series of events. From 5-9 September, 2018, Marine Week Charlotte will feature hands-on static displays, live demonstrations,...
Air Force Combat Controller Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor August 22, 2018 for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.”
Chapman is the 19th Airman awarded the Medal of Honor since the Department of the Air Force was established in 1947. He is the first Airman recognized with the medal for...
The armistice to end hostilities on the Korean Peninsula was signed 65 years ago, and is commemorated by United Nations Command at the Joint Security Area inside the Demilitarized Zone. UNC Deputy Commander Canadian Lt Gen Wayne Eyre will host.
There are 36 sniper teams from 19 nations competing in the U.S. Army Europe-directed, Europe Best Sniper Team Competition held at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area in Bavaria, Germany, from July 28 - Aug. 2, 2018.
The Europe Best Sniper Team Competition will test competitor's marksmanship skills, physical prowess, and mental agility while engaging in teambuilding...
