For 66 years, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command has led the advancement of military medicine through research-based battlefield solutions. We remain committed to solving the unique military medical challenges of today and tomorrow. Staying at the forefront of advanced medical capabilities requires constant transformation. Names change and organizations realign but critical...
The National Memorial Day Observance, hosted by the Department of Defense, recognizes and commemorates the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces every year on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery. Prior to the annual observance, military bands perform a prelude in the Memorial Amphitheater and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington conducts a wreath-laying at the Tomb of...
In 2024, Medical Readiness Command, West and the Medical Center of Excellence host a joint competition featuring the MRC, W Best Leader Competition and the MEDCoE Best of the Best Competition, in addition to a chance to qualify for the Expert Field Medical Badge and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.
The winners of the Best Leader Competition will go on to compete at MEDCOM. And...
The Gen. Omar N. Bradley Competition is an internal competition that First Army Division West hosts annually. The purpose of the Best Observer Controller/Trainer Competition (BOC/TC) is to identify Officers, Warrant Officers, & Noncommissioned Officers (NCO), who demonstrate outstanding OC/T, military performance, leadership, and achievement in their daily duties. The DW 2024 BOC/TC will be...
Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing host a diverse lineup of aerial and ground, military and civilian performers during the 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show, May 11-12, at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the air show is a community outreach event, hosted biennially, as an expression of appreciation to its neighboring...
The U.S. Army Field Artillery School (USAFAS) and the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill (USAFCoEFS) will conduct the inaugural 2024 GEN. Raymond T. Odierno Best Redleg Competition at Fort Sill, Oklahoma from 09-14MAY24 to identify the top howitzer crews, fire direction centers (FDC) sections and fire support teams (FiST) from across the U.S. Army. Testing will focus on Field Artillery...
The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference is DOD’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program. Established in 1948, it is the only Secretary of Defense-sponsored outreach program that enables American business and community leaders to have a full immersive experience with their military. Americans learn more about their military and the men and women who serve. Participants are fully...
Marine Week is coming to the Queen City. Marine Week is the United States Marine Corps largest community relations program that brings more than 700 Marines and personnel, future technology, current equipment, and aircraft to a different city every year for a weeklong series of events. From 5-9 September, 2018, Marine Week Charlotte will feature hands-on static displays, live demonstrations,...
