G.I. JOE is a codename for a special military task force, originally from all branches of the U.S. military, now part of a global peacekeeping agency called Global Intelligence (GI). After the Manhattaning, GI was established to prevent large-scale terrorism and enveloped the original U.S. task force, forming the G.I. JOEs—Global Intelligence's Joint-Operations Experts. Led by James Longstreet Flagg III and Clayton M. Abernathy, the JOEs collaborate with intelligence agencies on high-risk operations and clandestine investigations against global terrorism. Their primary focus is combating the secret terrorist organization known as Cobra (or Kobra).

The Pit, the location of the Pit is in the one of many deserts in Egypt and the main exit out of the base is through the roof, which is camouflaged under the sand. The Pit is still the Joes' main headquarters and training ground, filled with scientists, soldiers, guards and training equipment from a holographic shooting range to an underwater training site.

Right now First Lieutenant Shana "Scarlett" O'Hara is signing paperwork in her office. Most likely sensitive intelligence that would probably cause a large problem if they ever got out.