"The squadron is the beating heart of the United States Air Force; our most essential team. We succeed or fail in our missions at the squadron-level because that is where we develop, train, and build Airmen. Our service culture and traditions manifest themselves in the squadron because our Airmen most readily identify with this core fighting unit. Squadrons are the engines of innovation and...
James Mattis became the 26th defense secretary Jan. 20, 2017. During more than four decades in uniform, he commanded Marines at all levels, including in combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his retirement from the U.S.Marine Corps in 2013, Secretary Mattis served as the Davies Family Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, specializing in the...
The U.S. Army has partnered with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to create the Digital Garrison mobile app. Digital Garrison integrates information from AAFES and two IMCOM-operated website networks: https://home.army.mil and https://www.armymwr.com/. Digital Garrison securely delivers information and facilitates access to a full range of installation Quality-of-Life services...
The Drill Sergeant of the Year competition is one of the most physically demanding and mentally tough challenges any Soldier can face in a U.S. Army competition. For four days, these competitors must perform and master all associated tasks and drills from Basic Combat Training. To win, and be named the Drill Sergeant of the Year, they must not only be experts in training Soldiers, but also be...
Join us on this journey of exploration and celebration, as we unveil the stories of resilience, courage, and diversity that make our Soldiers the true embodiment of the Army's greatest strength—its people.
Through articles, images, and videos, we bring you firsthand accounts, personal reflections, and the remarkable achievements of Soldiers who make a difference not only in their...
Major Lisa Jaster is the first female Army Reservist and third female to graduate from Ranger School.
First Lt. Cale Simmons is a U.S. Air Force World Class Athlete Program member and will be competing in the men's pole vault at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janero, Brazil. This page is dedicated to his journey and Olympic experience there.
This page is to highlight the first Special Basic Class of 1950's final reunion. Twenty-one members, including Senator John Warner plan on meeting in the Washington, D.C. area for this reunion, which includes a Pentagon visit and a trip to Marine Corps Base Quantico and the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
