U.S. Joint Forces Command

Newsmaker Profile: Navy Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:30:41 GMT

Navy Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman recently earned his second star, becoming only the second member of the Medical Service Corps to achieve the rank. Before moving on to his next assignment, he sat down to talk about his time at USJFCOM.

JECC members deploy to support Pakistan humanitarian assistance

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:42:51 GMT

USJFCOM’s Joint Enabling Capabilities Command has deployed personnel to support disaster relief efforts following torrential rains and flooding in Pakistan.

Valiant Angel soars at EC 10

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:42:32 GMT

An intelligence system that opens access to massive amounts of imagery and video for warfighters was vetted at Empire Challenge 10. Valiant Angel, a program executed by USJFCOM, will improve the access to full motion video and wide-area surveillance.

USJFCOM Industry Outreach Session to be rescheduled

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:42:04 GMT

The USJFCOM Industry Outreach Session scheduled for August will be postponed.

Experiment looks to inform future joint force operations

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:47:25 GMT

USJFCOM's Joint Concept Development and Experimentation Directorate recently completed an experiment to develop and assess processes and technical capabilities to improve the execution of joint future joint distributed operations. The experiment, running for almost two years and ending soon, brought a human element together with previous simulations conducted during the project.

Empire Challenge 10 benefits coalition partners

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:11:11 GMT

Representatives from around the globe are participating in the annual U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM)-led Empire Challenge 10 (EC 10) at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and at locations worldwide.

Joint Forces Command releases statement

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:53:25 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command officials issued a statement in response to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates' recommendation to eliminate the command and assign its operational functions to other organizations.

Seminar will prepare senior medical leaders for joint operations

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:41:21 GMT

The Senior Medical Leader Seminar, a week-long course conducted by USJFCOM's Command Surgeon's Office, began Aug. 9. This year's iteration incorporates major changes to make the instruction more operationally relevant.

Deputy commander assumes command

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:11:10 GMT

The deputy commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM), Army Lt. Gen. Keith M. Huber, has assumed additional responsibility as the acting commander of the Norfolk-based organization. He assumes command from Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, who was confirmed as the next commander of U.S. Central Command Aug. 5.

JBAIIC hits ground running at EC 10

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:11:12 GMT

New ISR technologies are being demonstrated by Joint Battlespace Awareness ISR Integration Capability (JBAIIC) at Empire Challenge 10 at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.