2023 marks a significant milestone in U.S. Navy history and in Naval Aviation: 50 years of women flying in the Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola, Fla., and one year later six of those eight women, titled "The First Six," earned their Wings of Gold.
Today, our women aviators project power from the sea in every type, model, and series aircraft. They fly and...
At home and abroad, the fine paratroopers of the 503rd Military Police Battalion (Airborne) stand ready to support the XVIII Airborne Corps to respond to any contingency mission, anytime, anywhere.
Approximately 200 Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in a flying training deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and train in NATO operations with the 48th Fighter Wing and British allies. During this training event, 14 F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron...
Joint Task Force - National Capitol Region provides the Department of Defense authorized ceremonial support to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The military’s involvement in Presidential Inaugurations dates back to April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units, and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to the first inauguration ceremony. Military...
Students assigned to 5th Ranger Training Battalion learn military mountaineering skills and knowledge during the Basic Military Mountaineering Course at Camp Frank. D. Merrill, Dahlonega, Ga., Jan. 21, 2016.
The 606th Air Control Squadron attached to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany,
departed for Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to
provide air defense of the Arabian Gulf for the next several months. These
are their stories through training, out-processing and leaving loved ones behind
in support of the Air Force mission downrange.
The 606th is a self-sustaining squadron...
The 2016 Ranger Training Battalion Open House will showcase the capabilities of the 6th Ranger Training Battalion and the Florida Ranger Camp. Open House will start with a "Race the Ranger" 5K. Events during the Open House will consist of a static line and free-fall parachute demonstration, rangers in action demonstration, a hand to hand combative show, and a reptile show by the U.S. Army's...
