By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel James Lanari
San Diego (NNS) – December 7, 1941, began just like any other Sunday morning in scenic Oahu, Hawaii. The sun lazily rose over the horizon, delivery boys tossed newspapers on doorsteps, and the aroma of breakfast wafted from the galley. “Chow” as sailors liked to call it, was served promptly at 7 a.m. aboard the...
'Power in the Pines' will feature aerial performances by the U.S. Air Force F-22 Demonstration Team, the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Demonstration Team, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, and flyovers by military and civilian aircraft. In addition, attendees can get up close and personal with military air and ground equipment while experiencing a variety of entertainment...
Memorial Day is a holiday for remembering the people who have
died while serving in the country's armed forces. Here, you can find recent
Images, Video and News Stories commemorating the holiday.
MCIWEST-MCB Camp Pendleton executes their annual Heritage Ride 2018 on May 5, 2018. The ride commemorates the establishment of MCB Camp Pendleton and enhances morale and esprit de corps of active duty, civilian personnel, invited quests, ranch and riding enthusiast partners, and other participants.
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and the National Science Foundation Director France Córdova signed a dual signature Letter of Intent on May 9, 2018. The initiative opens a new partnership toward greater collaboration on mutual scientific research and themes.
The B-17F Memphis Belle is a national aviation treasure and widely recognized symbol of American bravery and heroism during WWII. The Memphis Belle will be placed on permanent public display exactly 75 years after its crew finished their last mission in the war against Nazi Germany on May 17, 1943. See the opening ceremony live from the National Museum of the United States Air Force at 6:30...
May 3, 2018 marks the 75th anniversary of the death of one of America's great military leaders, Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews and 14 others. And the crash of the B-24 Liberator 'Hot Stuff', the first heavy bomber in the 8th Air Force to complete 25 missions. There will be a memorial dedication and event on 3 May to honor them and those lost during
WWII.
Gen. Paul Selva, the 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts his 3rd USO Tour to express thanks to service members deployed and stationed overseas. A variety of athletes and entertainers will join the vice chairman as they stop at locations across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Comedian, writer, producer, director Jon Stewart, country music artist Craig Morgan, celebrity...
