Announcements and important developments from the US Department of Defense and all branches of service around the world.
AEHF4 Satellite Launches Into Orbit
November 17, 2018
The launch of the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF4) satellite. An advanced strategic communication satellite engineered through a partnership…
National American Indian Heritage Month
November 15, 2018
American Indians have participated with distinction in United States military actions for over 200 years. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush approved…
The Coast Guard Offloads Approximately 18.5 Tons Of Interdicted Cocaine In Port Everglades
November 15, 2018
The Coast Guard Cutter James (WMSL-754) crew offloads approximately 18.5 tons of interdicted cocaine Nov. 15, 2018 in Port Everglades, Florida. The offload…
39th Air Base Wing Mission Video
November 14, 2018
Mission video for Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
Road to the Cage
November 13, 2018
Staff Sergeant Tyler McGuire, Survive Evade Resistance Escape specialist and professional mixed martial arts fighter, assigned to Fairchild Air Force Base…
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
November 11, 2018
The Alaska National Guard hosts its annual Veteran's Day Ceremony.
2018 Marine Corps Birthday Uniform Pageant
November 11, 2018
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 12, take part in the 243rd Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni,…
Veterans Day Parade Philadelphia 5 Nov 2018
November 5, 2018
Veterans Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA, 5 Nov 2018
US Marines Celebrate 243 Years of Excellence and Tradition
November 7, 2018
On Nov. 10, 1775 our nation formed the world's most elite fighting force and we remember and honor them today as we celebrate 243 years of excellence and…
Sgt. Cornelius Charlton Medal Of Honor For Service During The Korean War
November 5, 2018
Sgt. Cornelius Charlton was the second of two African Americans during the Korean war to receive the Medal of Honor. He died in battle on June 1, 1951…
Marine Corps: Live the Tradition
November 5, 2018
Each year 35,000 men and women hear the calling to serve their county and choose the Marine Corps for its reputation as the most prestigious branch of…
NASA Astronauts Train in DOD Centrifuge
November 5, 2018
Nine NASA astronauts train in the Department of Defense’s only human-rated centrifuge, Wright-Patterson AFB, Nov. 5, 2018. As the center of Excellence…
Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day
November 5, 2018
There’s one big difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, though the history of each is rooted in the history of our country’s wars.
Customs and Border Patrol Mission Overview
October 18, 2018
This video explains the enormously complex and critical role that U.S. Customs and Border Protection plays in providing the physical and economic security…
DOD Civil Affairs
October 31, 2018
A comprehensive overview of U.S. Army Civil Affairs training conducted at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School on Fort…
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Mission Video
October 31, 2018
Mission video for the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan October 31, 2018. The 455th is composed of more than 2,100 Airmen located…
Dissimilar Air Combat Training
October 22, 2018
The 48th Fighter Wing hosts a large force Dissimilar Air Combat Training event. The U. S. Navy and U. S. Air Force integrated 4th and 5th generation aircraft…
Ironhorse Stinger Teams Enhance Brigade Lethality
October 17, 2018
Soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conduct a live fire exercise using the FIM-92 Stinger at the Polish Air Force…
Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley Receives The Medal Of Honor
October 17, 2018
President Donald J. Trump presents the Medal of Honor to retired Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John Canley for his actions in Vietnam in a ceremony at the White…
F-35B Completes Initial Testing Aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth
October 16, 2018
On Oct. 16 members of the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force and British sailors completed a successful opening phase of the First of Class Flight Trials…
Gold Star Memorial Unveiling
October 16, 2018
A new memorial was unveiled at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson, Air Force Base, Ohio, October 16, 2018. The Monument…
Platoon 3086 Remembers Fallen Marines From Their Past
October 11, 2018
Drill instructors and recruits from Platoon 3086, Company M remember the nine Marines from the same platoon who were killed in action in 1966 during the…
Air Force ICBM Evolution
October 12, 2018
The Cold War sparked the evolution of America's most powerful nuclear deterrent, the intercontinental ballistic missile.
243rd NAVY BIRTHDAY- Forged By The Sea
October 5, 2018
A collection of footage highlighting the scope of current Navy operations with a sprinkling of traditional and heritage content commemorating the 243rd…
Our Nation’s Security is in Your Hands
October 5, 2018
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan explains why every member of the Defense Department is…