On September 20-21, 2018, Oklahoma City will host the "Meet Your Army" initiative. Planned events include two tandem jump camps conducted by the Army’s Golden Knights Tandem Team, performances by the Army's Silent Drill Team, TV and radio interviews with local general officers, and meetings with local civic and business leaders.
The Meet Your Army initiative sends Army leaders (active...
Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2018 is a multilateral U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) command-post exercise, field training exercise and senior leader seminar, held with the Arab Republic of Egypt and other partner nations. Participation strengthens military-to-military relationships between U.S. forces and our partners in the Central Command area of responsibility. The exercise enhances regional...
Joining a proud legacy of leaders, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. became the 37th person to assume command of the Pacific Air Forces and the more than 46,000 Airmen who call PACAF home.
Exercise Eagle Salute 18 is a surface exercise with the Egyptian Naval Force (ENF) conducted to enhance interoperability and war-fighting readiness, fortify military-to-military relationships and advance operational capabilities of all participating units. Eagle Salute 18 incorporates Eagle Response 18, an explosive ordnance disposal and diving exercise, to provide opportunities for...
The Citizen Soldier Campaign is a communications effort to reconnect the American people with its Army by highlighting Soldiers serving in the Army National Guard. Recent studies have shown a continual decline in familiarity with the military since fewer people report having an immediate connection or a basic understanding of the military lifestyle. Citizen Soldiers work, volunteer, worship...
Soldiers from around the Army National Guard gather at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania for the ARNG Best Warrior Competition 2018, July 22-27 hosted by the Pennsylvania National Guard. The winner will go on to compete in the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition.
The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge pits "the best of the best" Defenders from across Air Force major commands and international partners in a head-to-head team competition, focusing on the craft and tools of their trade -- weapons and tactics.
The competition was first held in 1952 as a marksmanship contest in 1952 before transitioning in 1981 to an Olympics-style series of events...
Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial warfare exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The exercise is normally held in Northern Australia, primarily at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal. The aim of the exercise is to practice Offensive Counter Air and Defensive Counter Air combat, in a simulated war environment.
