The 53rd Wing and 49th Wing, alongside veterans, retirees and community members, bid farewell to the last active duty F-4 Phantom II airframes in a ceremony at Holloman AFB, NM on December 21, 2016.
The 2024 Region II Best Warrior Competition, which is hosted by Maryland Army National Guard, features soldiers and non-commissioned officers from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. This year’s competition takes place from May 6-10, 2024. The intense four-day competition tests competitors on a wide range of tactical and technical skills relevant in...
U.S. Marine Corps LtGen John A. Toolan retires after 41 years
of service at Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., Sept. 23,
2016.
IWO TO, Japan – The Government of Japan and the U.S. Marine Corps will conduct the Reunion of Honor ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Iwo Jima March 14 at Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima.
During the 69th commemoration Japanese and U.S. veterans, distinguished visitors, Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force and leaders from both nations pay respect to those who...
U.S. and Japanese World War II veterans gather at Iwo To March 19, 2016, to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima by honoring the service and sacrifice of all who fought so valiantly in the Pacific Theater. Today, the U.S.-Japanese Alliance continues to serve as a foundation of peace and security in Northeast Asia.
U.S. and Japan leaders, veterans, distinguished guests and their family members gather to pay tribute to each to other and those lost during the battle of Iwo Jima. The Reunion of Honor ceremony is a testament to the strength of our alliance which has developed over 79 years.
Rock Island Arsenal will host a 9/11 Remembrance Walk and Ceremony on September 11, 2024 to remember the lives lost 23 years ago on September 11, 2001. The 2.5-mile walk will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Memorial Field parking lot, with marchers assembling beginning at 6 a.m. The walk will end with a placement of flags for each of those who lost their lives on that day. The ceremony will begin at...
Retired U.S. Army Capt. Gary M. Rose was awarded the Medal of Honor Oct. 23, 2017, for actions during Operation Tailwind in Southeastern Laos during the Vietnam War, Sept. 11-14, 1970. Then-Sgt. Rose was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at the time of the action.
