40 two-man teams from around the world will participate in the 2016 U.S. Army International Sniper Competition.The competition will take place on firing ranges on post and will test the competitors’ physical fitness and mastery of sniper skills to include target detection, stalking, land navigation and marksmanship.
33 Bandsmen from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band will be traveling to the Republic of Georgia for several events inducing performing in the First International Military Bands Festival. This is the first time in nearly 10 years that the USAFE Band has traveled to conduct a mission in the Republic of Georgia. Georgia and the U.S. are proven military partners and engagements like these help to...
For the first time in over a decade, Unites States Army Europe will be hosting a challenging multinational tournament known as the European Best Squad Competition at the 7th Army's Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The title of the Europe's best squad will be up for grabs as 18 squads from 14 nations gruel it out over three days of intense tactical, fitness, and...
Warriors from around the world will compete in the U.S. Army's Best Warrior Competition, a grueling, week-long competition at Fort A.P. Hill, Va., Oct. 5-9, 2014. One of these professionals will earn the right to be called Soldier of the Year and another Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year. Twenty-six Warriors representing 13 U.S. Army major commands will test their skills and knowledge...
San Francisco Fleet Week 2015 is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team and experience America’s sea services. More than 2,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are scheduled to take part in Fleet Week San Francisco 2015 to celebrate the rich history of America’s naval forces and the Bay Area. This engagement will highlight naval...
The Dubai Air Show, a biennial event, is recognized as the premier aviation and air industry event in the Gulf/Middle East region and is one of the largest air shows in the world. U.S. military participation builds upon our strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates and enhances our relationships with other allies and partners in the region.
General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps, will pass command to Gen. Robert B. Neller during a ceremony at Marine Corps Barracks Washington, D.C., September 24 at 10 a.m. Gen. Dunford is scheduled to become the 19th Chairman of the Joint Staff September 25, 2015.
The Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Seminar (NOLES) is an annual Marine Corps Forces Pacific theater security cooperation event focusing on the use of nonlethal weapons. The exercise is held in a different nation each year.
