Michael D. Stevens

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Yesterday, received the "Red Carpet" welcome during their arrival to commemorate the 80th anniversary of at Deauville-Normandie Airport, in Deauville, France.
Please stay tuned and join us as we honor them all week.

U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) U.S. Army U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) U.S. Embassy France V Corps American Battle Monuments Commission U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

This Thursday, join us live at 6:30 a.m. (EDT) as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the American Battle Monuments Commission's Normandy American Cemetery.
Help us remember the stories and sacrifices of those who participated in the Allied landings in Normandy and those who never left the beaches there.

Honoring a Hero’s Return
Mr. John Wardell has returned to the cliffs of Normandy nearly 80 years after he and his fellow Soldiers from the 2nd Ranger Battalion bravely scaled them during the D-Day invasion of World War II.
Mr. Wardell, now the last living member of his unit, stands as a testament to the courage, sacrifice and determination that defined that historic day.
📷 by Sgt. Jonathan Bryson

The Planning Behind D-Day
The success of D-Day was due to meticulous planning and coordination. Leaders like Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower mapped out every detail to ensure victory.
Discover the extraordinary planning efforts that made possible. ⤵️

Of the over 73,000 American troops that landed in Normandy on D-Day, four U.S. Soldiers received the Medal of Honor for heroic acts that day. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces.
Read their citations at https://www.army.mil/d-day/history.html

Few instances portray so clearly the courage, strength, & raw determination to change the course of history as the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944. The resolve of the U.S. Army Soldiers, sailors, airmen, and the thousands of men & women who supported them speaks volumes about unity & shared values.

Follow the Leader
10th Mountain Division Soldiers load a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a hot/cold exercise at Sodankyla Airfield in Finland, May 21.
📷 by Staff Sgt. Ian Valley

It's never too early to start celebrating the !
As we approach 249 years of Honoring the Past, Defending the Future, we salute the legacy of our Soldiers. From defending our freedoms to supporting communities around the globe, they have shown unwavering dedication and resilience.
Join us in getting ready to celebrate the brave men and women who have proudly worn the uniform. Your sacrifices and stories inspire us all.

🏈 Seattle Seahawks and Soldiers 🇺🇸
The NFL team recently huddled up with the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
The players tackled what it’s like to be a Soldier, while our Soldiers enjoyed tossing the pigskin with professional athletes. Everyone had a ball!

Share that HOOAH feeling!
We’re just a few days away from celebrating our 249th ! To mark this special occasion, we’ve lined up an exciting week to join the celebration. We've posted the schedule in the comments.

Shoot, move, and communicate - What do you think is the hardest part of these troop tasks?
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct a team live-fire exercise during Repel Resolve II at Monte Romano Italian training area, Italy, Jan. 22, 2024.
U.S. Army photos by Elena Baladelli

The will host Project Convergence Capstone 4 (PC-C4), a joint and multination, two-phase, “in-the-dirt” experiment from Feb. 23 – March 20, 2024.
See link in comments for more information.

Rest in peace, Soldier.
The U.S. Army mourns the loss of Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Larry L. Taylor, who was one of our own - an American Soldier who never accepted defeat, never quit and never left a fallen comrade.
Taylor served in Vietnam from August 1967 to August 1968, flying some of the first Bell AH1-G Cobra attack helicopters in combat. Serving with D Troop (Air), 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 1st Infantry Division, Taylor flew over 2,000 combat missions in UH-1 and Cobra helicopters. He was engaged by enemy fire 340 times and was forced down five times. The U.S. Army awarded him at least 50 combat decorations, including the Silver Star, 43 Air Medals, a Bronze Star, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.
We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

The Army is developing its first Arctic doctrine in 50 years. Link in comments.
U.S. Army Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) extensively researched Arctic and extreme cold weather operations for over a year.
The 11th Airborne Division has played a critical role in the study along with consultation with other Arctic nations such as Canada, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark.
U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña

Black Americans in the U.S. Army: https://www.army.mil/blackamericans/

Read more about this American hero and Medal of Honor recipient, Col. Paris D. Davis:
https://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/davis/

Where does your Army training take you? This time, we're training with Estonia.
Soldiers with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division - Air Assault, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supporting 3rd Infantry Division, engage an assaulting enemy team during a situational training exercise with the Estonian Defense League at the Central Training Area near Camp Tapa Estonia, Jan. 28 2024.
U.S. Army photos by Capt. H. Howey

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer spoke to members of Congress highlighting the quality of life efforts being made to improve the lives of Soldiers and Families.
Read more about it here: https://www.army.mil/article/273417

On Friday, the remains of three Soldiers were brought home from Jordan.
In recognition of exceptional courage, dedication, and leadership during Operation Inherent Resolve, Sgt. William Rivers was posthumously promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant, Spc. Kennedy Sanders and Spc. Breonna Moffett were posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
The U.S. Army sends our deepest condolences to their families, friends, loved ones, and units.

What was your motivation for joining the Army?
“If you are thinking of joining the Army, GO FOR IT! Like myself, this could be the decision that positively changes your life forever.”
Meet U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jasmine N. Barnes and learn of her motivation to join and - Link in the comments.
U.S. Army photos by Ericka Gillespie

Michael D. Stevens

BREAKING: The White House just announced that Capt. Larry Taylor will be awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on June 18, 1968, as a first lieutenant with 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam.
Read the release: https://www.whitehouse.gov/.../president-joseph-r-biden.../

What happens when you can't safely cut down a tree by conventional means? You call the .
B Company, 23rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division Soldiers were called to action following wildfires near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Some trees were deemed too hazardous to fell using conventional axes or chainsaws due to extensive fire damage. These combat engineers were able to gain valuable hands-on training while aiding the local forestry department.
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U.S. Army photos by Spc. Chandler Coats

Happy Labor Day! 🙌 🎉
Stay safe and have fun this weekend!⛳ ⚾ ⚽ 🥾 🌳
For all our Soldiers deployed overseas, thank you for all you do!
(Photos by Sgt. Elliot Alagueuzian, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs 📸 )

Today is the first day of Branch Week at West Point - The U.S. Military Academy!
Branch Week provides cadets the opportunity to learn more about the different careers in the Army, and enables them to make an informed decision when it is time for them to choose a branch!
What would you choose?

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Division participated in the Best EOD Team competition in South Korea. These types of competitions demonstrate the talent and skills within our U.S. Army. U.S. Forces Korea Eighth Army-Korea
U.S. Army photos by Chin-U Pak

The 2d Cavalry Regiment conducted a recent training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr TraThe 25th Infantry Division’s Lightning Academy’s Air Assault Instructors sharpen their Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES) and Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES) Master skills while teaching how to insert and extract Soldiers in the most restrictive and challenging terrains. U.S. Army Pacific I Corps
U.S. Army photos by 1st Lt. David Block
ining Area, Germany. Improving our squad readiness is essential. U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army photos by Gertrud Zach

The 2d Cavalry Regiment conducted a recent training exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Improving our squad readiness is essential. U.S. Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army photos by Gertrud Zach

Great demonstration of sling-load operations by the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. The way we move our equipment is instrumental to our success. Well done! 25th Infantry Division
U.S. Army photos by 1st Lt. David Block

Recently, The New Jersey National Guard Soldiers with the 102nd Cavalry Regiment increased their proficiency on the M2 machine gun at the Fort Dix Ranges. So proud of what The National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers do for our Nation!
U.S. Army National Guard photos by Spc. Michael Schwenk