North Wind 25 is a bilateral cold-weather field training exercise designed to enhance combat readiness and promote interoperability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army, taking place January 31 through February 9, 2025, at Camp Makomanai and the Hokudai-en Hokkaido Large Training Area in Hokkaido, in northern Japan. This exercise reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the defense of...
Mountain Victory is the execution of individual assessments to select and train proficient teams to compete in U.S. Army competitions, proudly representing the 10th Mountain Division, and the XVIII Airborne Corps. The U.S. Army organizes competitions across warfighting functions to demonstrate and examine Soldier’s technical and tactical proficiency. Soldiers work as teams with the purpose...
Exercise Obangame Express (OE) is one of three African regional “Express” series exercises sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and facilitated by U.S. Sixth Fleet (SIXTHFLT). The exercise is designed to train SIXTHFLT forces while advancing AFRICOM Campaign Plan Lines of Effort.
The exercise will improve regional cooperation in support of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, Maritime...
Air Force Special Operations Command celebrates the history and heritage of the command on its 35th Anniversary. Since 1990, AFSOC has safeguarded the nation’s defense by providing unconventional airpower to the joint force, while simultaneously organizing, training, and equipping Airmen to conduct special operations missions.
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 conducts Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).
III MEF Support Battalion conducts Unit Level Training during Marine Corps Combat Readiness Exercise, Freedom Banner, and Freedom Shield. This training will consist of providing security and combat service support in a simulated CBRN environment to enable command and control, provide combat logistical support, and sustain camp life support operations during large-scale training exercises.
The Director of the Army National Guard (DARNG) oversees the organization, training, and readiness of the Army National Guard.
The DARNG works collaboratively with the Deptartment of the Army and National Guard Bureau to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia's Adjutant Generals, Army National Guard senior leaders, the...
In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the California National Guard and Department of Defense, are conducting disaster response missions to provide critical support to CAL FIRE and local authorities. The mission includes, but is not limited to, aerial firefighting, security assistance, and relief operations. The mission aims to support firefighting efforts, ensure public...
