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The Diamond Flight Camps took place in 20 cities across the country from March through August 2012. The program reinforces Marine Corps’ values with America’s youth to illustrate how honor, courage, and commitment apply to success both on and off the field. During the two-day camps, former professional and college coaches and players...
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security
Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) are deployed around the globe with the mission to provide limited duration expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces in support of designated component and geographic combatant commanders in order to protect vital naval and national assets. The primary mission of a FAST company is the reinforcement or recapture of critical U.S....
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Partnership of the Americas
The Partnership of the Americas is a ground-training exercise which is part larger exercise known as UNITAS, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command. Partnership of the Americas will give the participating countries' staff and troops the opportunity to walk through real-life scenarios which face our world today.
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The U.S. Army and National
Products associated with a discussion between the U.S. Army and NFL to promote positive culture change and reduce stigma associated with mTBI/concussions. This venue provides an authentic and meaningful opportunity to discuss the Soldier-Athlete commitment to education and awareness related to these injuries. WHEN: Thursday, August 30, 2012; 2-3:30 p.m. WHERE: United States Military...
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Olympics/Paralympics 2012
Service member athletes dedicated years of hard work and overcame a spectrum of set-backs to represent America and the Department of Defense at the Olympics/Paralympic Games for 2012. This page is dedicated to athlete features and Paralympics coverage.
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Montford Point Marines
In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a presidential directive allowing African Americans to be recruited in the Marine Corps. African American recruits were not trained at Parris Island or San Diego, but were segregated and received basic training at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. From 1942-1949, approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training...
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Diamond Flight Camps
The Diamond Flight Camps took place in 20 cities across the country from March through August 2012. The program reinforces Marine Corps’ values with America’s youth to illustrate how honor, courage, and commitment apply to success both on and off the field. During the two-day camps, former professional and college coaches and players introduced expert football instruction and assessment...
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Go Army- Beat Navy Spirit Videos 2012
This is the place for 2012 United States Military Academy spirit videos. Go Army, Beat Navy!
San Francisco Fleet Week
San Francisco Fleet Week celebrates the rich naval tradition in the Bay Area, honors the men and women serving in today's armed forces and facilitates annual disaster preparedness training with the Navy, Marines and local first responders.
Air Force Week 2012
Air Force Week will return to New York City from August 19-21, 2012. Air Force Week is a program endorsed by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force that provides the opportunity to show and tell civic leaders, opinion leaders and the general public what we do, while at the same time, demonstrating our gratitude to the communities which support the Air Force by engaging in events what help give...
Vibrant Response 13
U.S. Army North conducts Exercise Vibrant Response 13 to confirm the operational readiness and tactical capabilities of major elements of DOD's specialized forces designed to respond to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents in support of local, state and federal civilian agencies. Exercise Vibrant Response 13 is the largest confirmation exercise to date for DOD's...
Olympics/Paralympics 2012
Service member athletes dedicated years of hard work and overcame a
spectrum of set-backs to represent America and the Department of Defense at
the Olympics/Paralympic Games for 2012. This page is dedicated to athlete features and Paralympics coverage.
2012 Week of the Eagles
“2012 Week of the Eagles” will celebrate the 101st Airborne Division's 70th Anniversary.The theme for the week is “A history of valor.” It was through the actions of disciplined, well-trained, and physically fit Screaming Eagles who sacrificed everything for freedom, for peace, and for each other, that we have earned a legacy of which we can all be justifiably proud. From the...
Western Accord
Western Accord 2012 is a joint and multi-lateral exercise between the U.S., Senegalese and several West African nations taking place June 26 - July 24 in Thiès, Senegal. The exercise will involve more than 600 U.S. service members and approximately 600 members of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Gambia and France. Supporting units...