On this Memorial Day, we will commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, which took place from 6 to 26 June 1918. The Battle of Belleau Wood was a turning point in United States Marine Corps history. Prior to World War I, the Marine Corps was a small but vital fighting force structured for expeditionary and maritime security. The establishment of the 4th Marine Brigade in...
The 2015 U.S. Army Soldier Show, presented by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, is a high-energy 90-minute live musical production that showcases the talents of Soldiers who were selected by audition from throughout the Active-Duty, Reserve and National Guard Army. The motto, mission and philosophy of the show – “Entertainment for the Soldier, by the Soldier” – were...
The 68th Air Force Birthday page is a one stop shop for all Air Force Birthday related media products from around the globe. This year is the 68th Anniversary of the Air Force Birthday and the theme is Wild Blue Yonder: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Yesterday’s Airmen set high standards through dedication to duty and innovation to succeed. Today’s diverse Airmen stand ready to fly, fight...
The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), the agency tasked in 1923 with operating and preserving America’s overseas military cemeteries and memorials, will host several centennial events in 2023. Events will include both a 100-year anniversary commemoration and documentary film premiere in Washington, D.C.; a documentary film tour at locations throughout the U.S.; special overseas...
The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is the culminating event to determine who will be named the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier in the Army Guard. Those two Soldiers will then go on to compete at the Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition this fall. The 14 competitors in the Army Guard Best Warrior Competition represent the best of more than...
The Great Texas Airshow 2022 will be held Apr. 23-24 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This year marks the Air Force's 75th anniversary. The theme of this year’s airshow is "Your History, Our Legacy"
The 2024 Great Texas Airshow, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 6 and 7, honors the unwavering commitment of our aviation professionals who exemplify 'Service in Action' every day. Aerial demonstrations will highlight the unique capabilities of the Department of Defense while showcasing the world’s most technologically advanced Air and Space Force capabilities that are not...
The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium is a professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army and supported by U.S. Army Pacific. Through a panel discussion format, U.S. Army leaders alongside joint and regional partners discuss and showcase the critical role of Pacific land forces. May 16-18, 2023
