USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) is deploying for a patrol to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, to carry out joint training, exercises, and maritime security operations alongside African partner nations. Spencer and its crew will support U.S. interests abroad, foster growth among regional partnerships, and strengthen international maritime governance.
1st Brigade Combat Team conducts airborne operations in support
of XVIII Corps' Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP). SPJP allows
Soldiers on Jump Status the opportunity to regain or maintain currency.
Approximately 300 U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Peru are currently deployed aboard the USS SOMERSET (LPD 25) to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training with Peruvian naval forces. The purpose of this deployment is to strengthen the relationship and enhance interoperability between the two nation's forces in the event of a...
Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - WASP is a series of humanitarian-themed, theater security cooperation exercises in both El Salvador and Peru during the month of October.
The Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) is a United States Army decoration
first created on June 18, 1965. This badge is the non-combat equivalent of
the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and is awarded to medical personnel of the US
Military who successfully complete a set of qualification tests including
both written and performance portions.
First Army Division West hosts a ceremony dedicating the division conference room to S/Sgt Waverly Woodson who was recently posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his dedication and sacrifices in World War II.
Steadfast Defender 2024 will validate NATO’s ability to deploy forces rapidly from North America and other parts of the Alliance to reinforce the defense of Europe, and it will showcase NATO’s ability to conduct and sustain complex multi-domain operations over several months, across thousands of miles, and in any conditions, from the High North to Central and Eastern Europe. Exercise...
Exercise Name: Stealth Guardian
Exercise Dates: 7-11 August
Exercise Description: Stealth Guardian is designed to integrate and employ
Air Force rescue and 5th generation assets through real-world exercise
scenarios similar to a deployed or contingency environment. The exercise
will involve assets from Moody Air Force Base and Tyndall Air Force Base
