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Congratulations to Team USA on their top 3 performances at the CIOR - Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers Military Competition held this year in Estonia.
- 3rd place in the novice category 🥉
- 2nd place in team shooting 🥈
- 1st and 2nd place in the Tactical Combat Causality Care event 🥇🥈
- 2nd place in the Law of Armed Conflict event 🥈
- 2nd place for individual shooting 🥈
Twenty Reserve service members from the Army and Air Force competed in the military pentathlon. They competed in tests of shooting, running, swimming, and navigation abilities over a three-day period.
This year, 40 teams (120 individuals) from 12 countries competed in five different categories.
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The U.S. Army announced today that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Maj. Gen. Robert D. Harter for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment in the dual role of Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command. Congratulations sir!!!
Out with the old, in with the new.
The demolition of outdated barracks isn’t just about bricks and mortars. It’s about improving our Soldiers’ well-being and readiness.
Battle-Ready Boldness
A Soldier from the 18th Military Police Brigade patrols through simulated CS gas during drills at the 21st Theater Sustainment Command Best Squad Competition earlier this month at Camp Aachen, Grafenwoehr, Germany.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery has a sarcophagus, a monumental stone coffin.
What do the three figures on its front represent?
It’s a wrap! 🇫🇮 and 🇺🇸 personnel closed out DEFENDER Europe 24 at the port of Kemi, Finland, from July 10-12. The 10th Mountain Division loaded up the last of their equipment on the vessel ARC Integrity to return to their home station after building readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO, and Partner militaries.
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Pictures Worth A Thousand Words
Help us welcome home 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, from its nine-month deployment to Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve.
What's the first word you think of when seeing your loved one?
Recently, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Soldiers took to the jungles of Malaysia alongside our partners to conduct an artillery live fire range, demonstrating proficiency and precision during joint exercise Keris Strike.
is a multilateral training exercise involving Malaysia, the U.S., and Australia and aims to strengthen the partnerships between nations through challenging and realistic training events.
Honoring Fallen Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery
CW5 Lashon White, the 9th U.S. Army Reserve Command Chief Warrant Officer, led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery today. This event honored fallen Soldiers, Warrant Officers, and Officers in commemoration of the 106th Army Warrant Officer Birthday.
The ceremony was a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave service members. CW5 White's tribute highlighted the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the Army Reserve community. We remember and honor those who have given their all in service to our nation.
Arlington National Cemetery
This is a point of view that you don't often see!
Buckle up and join us on a sabot round's explosive journey!
NATO means not being alone.
NATO means protecting each other.
NATO means living in freedom.
NATO means peace
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We are one team!
Today, the U.S. Army joins the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and our sister services – the U.S. Navy, United States Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, United States Space Force and the U.S. Coast Guard – in recognizing Armed Forces Day.
By land, sea, air and space, your American service members work around the clock, 365 days a year, to protect and preserve our Nation. With our sincere gratitude to all who serve.
A job only the Screaming Eagles can do! 🦅
A large-scale, long-range air assault (L2A2) is a unique joint forcible entry tactic that allows our Soldiers to travel 500 nautical miles, in one period of darkness, land on the objective, and bring the fight to the enemy.
One more wake-up until the Best Ranger Competition.
A legendary Ranger has died.
Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., the last surviving recipient from the Korean War, died today at age 97.
Rangers lead the way!
The only time it's encouraged to blend in. The pits the most precise snipers in the world against each other to determine the best of the best. Over the course of the week, sniper/spotter team…
Breath-taking, ground-shaking, blasts you can feel.
If you've never been up close and personal with a tank as it fires, you're missing out! Join us April 29 for live fire demonstration of tanks, Bradleys, drones, and more at Red Cloud Range on Fort Moore!
For more information, visit: https://www.moore.army.mil/Armor-Week/
Being an Army diver is rare, being an Army diver with your brother is even more so. Check it out -> https://www.army.mil/article/274391/
Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut? Here's your chance.
The is taking applications from and Army civilians to become through April 2nd!
Links below. ⤵️
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What is a UPAR? 🤔 Unit public affairs representatives (UPARs) are non-PA Soldiers identified to increase PA capability across a command. Commanders at the battalion level and below will appoint and resource UPARs to assist…
Move out!
Live fire exercises prepare Soldiers for combat scenarios, where they must rely on their battle buddies to cover them while they move to their next firing position.
Did you catch the Daytona International Speedway Daytona 500 on Monday?
The U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George along with the 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus made an appearance! The 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus sang the National Anthem opening the NASCAR event!
Photos by Spc. Casey Brumbach and Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Agrinsoni
And now for something completely different.
It's Friday, so here are some wholesome photos of Military Working Dog (MWD), Hugo, and his handler, Sgt. Stacey Collins.
Drop a like for our MWDs and their handlers! - 8th Military Police Brigade
📸 Staff Sgt. Tristan Moore
This is our super bowl.
U.S. Army obstacle courses forge both the physical and mental fortitude essential for success in military service. They might look like fun from the outside - and to some, they are - but these rigorous challenges push initial entry trainees to their limits, demanding resilience in the face of adversity.
Most importantly, these courses emphasize the importance of teamwork, as trainees learn to rely on one another for support and guidance, embodying the readiness and camaraderie that define the ethos of the Army.
It takes an extra amount of courage to face the fire. Would you try this training?
Yesterday we posted about riot control training, together with Lithuanian and German soldiers. Here's the second part of that training.
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, conduct fire phobia training during Kosovo Forces 33 (KFOR 33), Feb 2, 2024. KFOR 33 is a multinational training event conducted to prepare the 48th IBCT for their deployment to the Kosovo Regional Command East.
Yesterday, the remains of the three U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers who died in Jordan on Jan. 28 were returned during a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base. Their courage and dedication to our country will always be remembered.
Staff Sergeant Willam Rivers
Sgt. Kennedy Sanders
Sgt. Breonna Moffett
As the United States strikes 85 targets in Syria & Iraq in retaliation for the death of 3 U.S. service members, Wes Clark, Retired Army Col. Peter Mansoor, & retired Army Major General Spider Marks talk w Jim Sciutto about Iran & its proxies, U.S. Strikes 85+ Targets In Iraq And Syria In Response To Deadly Attack On Military Base In Jordan
A life in the U.S. Army can take you all around the world.
If you're looking for a lifetime of adventure and opportunities, answer your today at goarmy.com.
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