Brigadier, General Omar james jones

Sky Soldiers conduct a platoon attack as part of Exercise Iron Lion. Exercise Iron Lion is a bilateral airborne exercise between the United States and Belgium designed to build interoperability. 173rd Airborne Brigade U.S. Army Europe and Africa

U.S. Army photos by Maj. Rob Haake

The 18th Field Artillery Brigade recently held an internal Best Squad Competition. Best Squad Competitions showcase and grow a squad’s expertise which is imperative to a unit’s overall readiness. Great work,18th FA! XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) 18th Field Artillery Brigade Commander

U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Erin Conway

Great work 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division building your cohesive teams through competition in the week-long celebration known as “Raider Week”. Events like this are instrumental in building great teams! 25th Infantry Division U.S. Army Pacific

U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Rachel Christensen

Our Arctic Angels, from Alaska’s 11th Airborne Division, conducted a night airborne operation at Fort Wainwright, AK as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02. This exercise focuses on large-scale combat operations to build cold weather and mountain-proficient forces. U.S. Army Pacific

United States Air Force photos by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan

Excellent demonstration by the 1st Infantry Division and Italian forces during Exercise Dynamic Front 23. Dynamic Front is a multinational exercise showcasing artillery field systems. U.S. Army Europe and Africa V Corps

U.S. Army photos by Pfc Alejandro Carrasquel

Our Soldiers are masters of their craft, and Exercise Griffin Claw, in Poland, showcases how the 1st Armored Division continues to stay well trained and always ready! 4th Infantry Division U.S. Army Europe and Africa V Corps

The National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Agustín Montañez

Great work by our 82nd Airborne Division Artillery during their recent Howitzer training! Extremely proud of all our Soldiers and the work they do every day. XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

U.S. Army photos by Spc. Rognie Ortiz

The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division conducted situational training exercises during Exercise Warrior Shield in South Korea. Keep up that “Fight Tonight” mentality! U.S. Forces Korea Eighth Army-Korea

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Beggs

Great training, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division! The brigade combat team recently showcased their “Fight Tonight” capabilities during training exercise Warrior Shield in South Korea. U.S. Forces Korea Eighth Army-Korea

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Effie Mahugh

The Secretary of the Army, SMA and I launched the U.S. Army's new brand “Be All You Can Be” today! The return to this brand shows our Future Soldiers and their families that our Army has endless pathways filled with possibilities and purpose. Our Army is committed to helping Soldiers and Future Soldiers reach the goals they aspire to achieve.

The moral high ground: a great place to site your artillery.

“Always a little better”

Maj. Gen. Mark McCormack, Commander of the 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard visited the 2-130th FAR elements at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. During the visit Lt. Col. Dana Graf JR., Commander, 2-130th FAR introduced him to soldiers within the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Alpha Battery, 250th Forward Support Company and the Alpha Company (Attack), 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment here in Kuwait. Soldiers were recognized for their hard work during the mobilization.



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Operation Desert Storm ended in 1991. Together with Operation Desert Shield, the two operations marked the United States' first major foreign crisis after the end of the Cold War.

In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, Marines from the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) were deployed to participate in Operation Desert Shield. The subsequent combat phase, Operation Desert Storm, was initiated as coalition forces launched an all-out air assault against targets in Iraq. Troops from the U.S. fought alongside 38 other countries – the largest military coalition assembled since WWII – to liberate Kuwait and enforce the United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Marines on the ground included troops from both 1st Marine Division and 2d Marine Division, reinforced by other units including Marines from Marine Forces Reserve.

Beginning on January 17, coalition forces conducted a massive aerial bombardment campaign, targeting Iraqi air defenses, communication networks and infrastructure. With complete air superiority established, coalition troops launched offensive ground operations on February 24. Marines assigned to Task Force Ripper fought one of the largest tank battles in American history on February 27, destroying hundreds of Iraqi tanks and armored vehicles at Kuwait International Airport. Other Marine Corps forces positioned in the Persian Gulf created the illusion of an impending amphibious assault, providing coalition forces the opportunity to conduct a vast flanking maneuver in western Iraq. After just 100 hours of combat, the liberation of Kuwait was complete, and a cease-fire was declared.

Today, we honor those who served during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. We honor those who fought, and the 24 U.S. Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice in the Gulf War – may they never be forgotten.

Semper Fidelis.

Great joint training with the 4th Infantry Division and U.S. Marine Corps. Working together across all branches of service ensures we uphold our high standards of readiness.

U.S. Army photos by Cpl. Tyler Brock