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Best Warrior is a Sergeant Major of the Army-directed training and showcase event in which Soldiers and noncommissioned officers, known as NCOs, from the Army’s major commands test their skills against one another in subject areas that include field tactics and tasks, written exams, board interviews and the Army Physical fitness test. The...
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Army Fort Lee Best WarriorBest Warrior is a Sergeant Major of the Army-directed training and showcase event in which Soldiers and noncommissioned officers, known as NCOs, from the Army’s major commands test their skills against one another in subject areas that include field tactics and tasks, written exams, board interviews and the Army Physical fitness test. The winner is scheduled to be announced at the...
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Miramar Air Show 2012The Miramar Air Show is the nation's largest military air show and hosts around half a million people each year. This year's theme is "Marines in Flight: Celebrating 50 Years of Space Exploration." The show will feature a first-ever Osprey performance, the return of Robosaurus, and former astronaut and Marine aviator retired Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden, Jr., current NASA Administrator, is slated...
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism SecurityMarine 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 AmericasThe 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 NationalProducts 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 2012Service 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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1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
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.
2012 Army Birthday
Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation's leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 237th birthday...
2012 AUSA Annual Meeting
Welcome to the Army Annual Meeting Features Page. The purpose of the Army’s participation in the AUSA Annual Meeting is to enhance Soldier and leader professional development and to communicate the Army’s themes, messages, and priorities to our key audiences, the Army and the American Public. This singular event at the beginning of each fiscal year affords the Secretary of the Army and...
2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, proudly supported by the United States Marine Corps, is a nationally televised high school All-American football competition and culmination of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. The bowl will air on the NFL Network on Jan. 4, 2013, 6 p.m. PST from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. One hundred of the nation’s elite...
335th Signal Command (Theater) Change of Command
MAJOR ARMY RESERVE UNIT CHANGES COMMAND
335th Signal Command (Theater) Installs New Leader. Maj. Gen. Stuart M. Dyer will pass the torch of command to Brig. Gen. (promotable) L. Wayne Brock, III, during the Change of Command Ceremony, Sept. 15, 2012, at Barton Field, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga.
African Lion 2012
Exercise African Lion is a bilateral, theater security cooperation exercise led by U.S. Marine Forces Africa and is conducted annually between the U.S. military and the Kingdom of Morocco to further develop joint and combined capabilities. The exercise will focus on building capacity, capability, and interoperability in the following areas: field and aviation training, humanitarian civic...
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...
Army All American Bowl 2013
This is the place to find all video, images, and news stories on the 2013 Army All American Bowl. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome and broadcast live on NBC.
