The Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop - a Fort Bragg tradition and collective training exercise - is set to begin in early December. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, dozens of volunteers, foreign jumpmasters, and toys for what is the world's largest annual joint and combined airborne operation.
As of 23 November 2016, five nations are confirmed to send...
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Air Force. The holder of this rank and position of office represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the...
III Armored Corps deploys specified force elements into the designated JOA at Camp Carrol, ROK to support defense operation activities to validate the unit's ability to rapidly deploy and to redeploy to home station when directed by Command Authority.
Iron Soldiers from across 1st Armored Division from Fort Bliss, Texas, participate in the division’s annual Torch Week event. Iron Soldiers participate in sporting competitions, demonstrations and celebrations designed to build morale across the units, strengthen family readiness and fortify unit cohesion. The 1st Armored Division's 'Torch Week' is an annual event commemorating the...
More than 170 Marines recently returned from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan will visit 16 wounded warriors from their unit who had to be evacuated for injuries sustained in theatre. The Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, nicknamed "BlackIron," served three consecutive combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom over the past three years.
Roger A. Towberman was the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force. In this role, he served at the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provided direction for the enlisted force and represented their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He acted as the personal adviser to the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of...
The 1st Marine Corps District Educator’s Workshop is designed to do more than any brochure about the Marine Corps ever could. The workshop allows educators from across the Northeastern U.S. to see firsthand how Marines are made, what they stand for, and the many benefits and opportunities that come with earning the title. During the five-day workshop, educators will have the opportunity to...
The mission of the 1st Marine Division Band is to provide musical support to the 1st Marine Division, as well as other tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, the surrounding community, and throughout the United States.
