Photos selected from around the U.S. Air Force to highlight Airmen to Air House guests.
The 1st Airborne Brigade will conduct airborne jumps and airdrops from USAF aircraft to improve skills related to establishing combat power for ground operations within 48 hours. The purpose of this operation is to demonstrate the JGSDF’s capability to employ large-scale airborne insertion anywhere in the country of Japan.
Airborne 23 is a large-scale airborne exercise integrating air and ground forces from Japan and the United States.
The exercise integrates C-130J aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, to carry approximately 300 Japan Ground-Self Defense paratroopers to drop zones at Higashifuji training field. The exercise also...
Alaska Shield 16 is a State of Alaska-led training exercise focusing on antiterrorism, cyber defense, and defense support of civil authorities. Numerous state, municipal/city, and federal organizations have partnered to validate plans, systems, and processes to exercise/demonstrate mutual support in the event of any of these scenarios.
All American Week is an annual opportunity for 82nd Airborne Division Paratroopers, past and present, and their families to come together for camaraderie and to celebrate serving in the All American Division. Activated on August 25, 1917 for service in World War I, 2017 marks the centennial for "America's Guard of Honor." This year's All American Week theme is "Celebrating a Century of...
Allied Spirit is a recurring exercise designed to prepare a multinational brigade in support of NATO deterrence initiatives. Unlike other U.S. Army Europe and Africa exercises, which feature U.S. brigade combat teams in a lead role augmented by Allies and partners, Allied Spirit places an Allied unit as the main training audience.
Alligator Dagger, led by Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), is an amphibious combat rehearsal that provides familiarity with the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and ensures tactical proficiency for incoming subordinate TF 51/5 commands.
This combat rehearsal will provide an opportunity to enhance capabilities in critical mission sets...
