In a demonstration of unwavering support for Turkish sovereignty and the collective security of the region, EUCOM has directed the U.S. Air Force to deploy six F-15C Eagle aircraft to Turkey from RAF Lakenheath, England. These aircraft will conduct combat air patrols in the Turkish air space. The U.S. and Turkey, as NATO allies, share a commitment to peace and stability in the region.
We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's General Court, the colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments to better defend the colony. Today, the descendants of these first regiments - the 181st...
Yama Sakura (YS) is an annual, bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and the U.S. Military. Yama Sakura 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...
Tiger Balm/ Lightning Strike is a U.S. Army Pacific sponsored Theater Security Cooperation Program exercise conducted annually with the Singapore Army, to enhance interoperability and country-to-country military relationships. The major bilateral components of the event include a brigade-level command post exercise, a company-level field training exercise and several live-fire exercises...
The DME is a bilateral exchange between the Chinese, People's Liberation Army (PLA), interagency humanitarian aid and disaster relief organizations and U.S. Army Pacific. The PLA hosted a DME in the Guangzhou Military Region in January 2015, the current DME is being held at Yakima Training Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. The DME focuses on disaster response missions and improves U.S....
ANNUALEX is a combined exercise composed of Japan and U.S. Naval forces, conducted in the Sea of Japan. ANNUALEX focuses on improving the mil-to-mil relationship between the US and Japan. The purpose is to improve bilateral interoperability, defend Japan against maritime threats, and to improve capability for surface warfare, air defense and undersea warfare.
From 14-25 NOV 2015, approximately 1,000 representatives from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, and the United States are expected to participate in UNITAS Amphibious 2015, a combined Field Training Exercise in the vicinity of the Ilha do Governador and Ilha da Marambaia, Brazil, in order to enhance interoperability in Amphibious Operations and Humanitarian...
BRIDEX is a biennial platform for leading manufacturers, suppliers and professionals to highlight the latest innovations and technological developments in the defence industry. The equipment displays and air demonstrations will include military members, aircraft, and other equipment from Brunei, the United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
