LIX is the roman numeral for 59 indicating the 59th year of the exercise. UNITAS, which is Latin for "unity," is an annual exercise conceived in 1959 and first executed in 1960, making it the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise. UNITAS demonstrates U.S. commitment to the region and to the value of the strong relationships forged between our partner militaries. This...
NERE honors employers who provide exceptional support for their Reserve Sailor employees. This year's event featured invited guests from 36 companies, universities and civic entities, each selected based on nominations by the Reserve Sailors they employ.
The 11th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Football Championship hosted by the United States Delegation at Fort Bliss, Texas from 20 June through 5 July. Ten nations from Bahrain, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States will compete from 22 June through 3 July for the gold.
Fuerzas Comando (FC) is a Foreign Military Interaction exercise designed to enhance multinational and regional cooperation, mutual trust and confidence, and to improve the training, readiness, interoperability, and capability of regional Special Operations Forces (SOF).
The 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference theme is “Multi-Domain Operations: Leveraging the Full Spectrum” It is the nation's premier event for defense and aerospace professionals from across the globe. The Air Force Association brings together Air Force senior leaders including the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Major Command Commanders, the Chief Master...
Airmen with U.S. Air Forces Africa and the National Guard are deployed to the African continent in support of the African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance. APORA consists of a growing network of African nations committed to collectively prevent, detect, and contain disease outbreaks. Membership is open to any partner nation willing to join and contribute. The Alliance endeavors to rapidly...
The first astronauts were selected in 1959 from a list of military personnel who met specific qualifications. U.S. Airmen have been involved in the nation’s human space program since its inception. A total of 338 astronauts have been selected to date, 84 of which have served in the Air Force. Today, astronauts come from a variety of backgrounds in addition to military service, they include...
Imagery from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Central Processing Center in McAllen, TX.
