The 2017 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition is the premier showcase for U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers to demonstrate their technical and tactical skills to determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier from the 205,000 men and women serving in America's Army Reserve - the most capable, combat-ready and lethal Federal reserve in the history of the Nation. The top...
Fuerzas Comando 2017 is Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved, and U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)-sponsored, special operations skills competition and combating terrorism fellowship program under the responsibility of Commander, Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH).
History: Fuerzas Comando is a competition held annually since 2004. The competition first held in El Salvador...
A memorial service in honor of retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen.
Lawrence F. Snowden was held at the United States Marine Memorial Chapel,
Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Va., April 8, 2017. Snowden, who
retired in 1979 after nearly 40 years of service, fought in engagements during
World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic was created by the US
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 1987 with roughly 90 Veterans who were eager to learn to ski using adaptive ski equipment, and 20 staff members who helped them participate in a variety of adaptive activities and workshops. The idea for the Clinic originated in the early 1980s when Sandy Trombetta,
founder and...
The Department of the Navy, in partnership with the City of Chicago, will host the annual Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games from June 30 - July 8, 2017.
The Warrior Games serves as the sole opportunity every year to bring together post-9/11 wounded warriors across all services. The Games honor and showcase the power and resiliency of wounded warriors and their families.
Military...
The U. S. Army Medical Command's Warrior Care and Transition is hosting Army Trials 2017 at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. About 90 wounded, ill and injured active-duty Soldiers and veterans from across the country will compete for the opportunity to represent Team Army at the 2017 DoD Warrior Games, June 30 - July 8, in Chicago.
Follow Afghanistan's team of six wounded warriors as they train
and prepare for the September 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada. The
Invictus Games are an international sporting event for wounded, ill and
injured servicemen and women, both currently serving and veterans. The Games
use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and
generate a wider understanding of...
Since 1947, courageous Airmen have refined the Air Force mission to Fly Fight and Win through their blood and sacrifice, ensuring the unique contributions of Airpower will endure long into the future. As a service with joint origins, the Air Force is the foundation for multi-service, interagency and coalition operations. It provides the joint team the ability and freedom to fight in the air,...
