Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, located in Washington D.C. at Fort Lesley J. McNair, is charged with the planning and execution of ceremonial support for the state funeral of George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. As a joint organization, the task force is comprised of nearly 4,000 military and civilian personnel from all branches of the United States Armed...
At the request of the country of Argentina, USSOUTHCOM is assisting in the ongoing search and rescue efforts for the missing Argentine submarine with 44 on board. PA assets have arrived in Argentina to cover the international effort, which is garnering increased numbers of domestic and international media queries.
Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and United States
Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) have launched a series of ongoing attacks to hit
the Taliban where they are most vulnerable: their revenue streams. Together,
Afghan and U.S. forces are conducting combined operations to strike drug labs
and command-and-control nodes in northern Helmand province. These types of
strikes...
Response to the Oct. 10, 2017, grounding of the commercial fishing vessel Pacific Paradise on off Kaimana Beach, Oahu, and the ongoing wreck removal operation.
Season’s greetings from The United States Air Force Band! This collection of holiday music was recorded live at DAR Constitution Hall and features the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants performing an assortment of seasonal classics to entertain the entire family. These versatile ensembles team up every December to fill Washington, D.C. area audiences with holiday cheer and to represent the...
U.S. Army Special Operations Command honors those who serve or have served with a Salute to Service celebration in Phoenix Arizona on Nov. 9, 2017. USASOC Soldiers will demonstrate SOF capabilities at the Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks NFL game. Pre-game includes the official coin toss and presentation of the colors. During halftime, USASOC Soldiers will honor Gold Star families with a...
At the invitation of the Serbian Government, U.S. service members will work with the Serbian Armed Forces to conduct an airborne insertion exercise and exchange jump wings. The event allows the U.S. and Serbia to work together in areas of mutual interest and build relationships that contribute to regional peace and stability. More than 100 U.S. service members from the 173rd Airborne Brigade...
U.S. & Cameroonian troops joined forces with West African & European leaders to conduct the combined, joint exercise Unified Focus in Douala, Cameroon. The exercise will take place in March, 2018 giving regional leaders an opportunity to rehearse coordination efforts to counter violent extremists organizations in the Lake Chad Basin.
