General Bennet S. Sacolick

Sgt. Nick Gibson, a Satellite Communications System Operator, assigned to 58th Signal Company, 101st Special Troops Battalion, 101st Division Sustainment Brigade "Lifeliners" conduct sling-load deficiency training during air assault preparation training, on May 30, 2024, at Fort Campbell Ky.
This training gave hands on training with air assault equipment and educated them on what is expected from them during the Air Assault Course.
101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) U.S. Army

From April 26 - May 7, three aircraft and crews from Charlie company, 3-501st took part in the Guardian Response Exercise in Indiana. The crews flew over 108 hours over the span of 31 missions and transported over 70,000 pounds of personnel and equipment. They also performed two 40-hour maintenance cycles, replacing multiple components, which demonstrates their commitment to .

Recently, 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade hosted the Security Force Assistance Command - SFAC Command Forum on Fort Carson, with Advisors and Command Leadership coming together to improve the SFAC enterprise.
Advisors participated in a mystery event, to test their ability to adapt and complete a counter UAS and camouflage event. Advisors had a short time hack and a friendly competition of who could establish the best setup.

Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain "Patriots" arrived in Finland 🇫🇮 all the way from the swamps 🐊 of Louisiana to begin exercise Northern Forest and put their alpine 🏔️ skills to the test.
Northern Forest is an exercise in support of , that aims to enhance interoperability with our NATO allies of the High North, and strengthen our alliance.
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with 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain "Patriots" were taught the basics of cross country skiing ⛷️ by the Norwegian Home Guard 🇳🇴. The Patriot Brigade is participating in exercise working alongside our NATO allies to enhance interoperability and forge our alliance.

The 77th ARMY BAND shared their talents with Enid High School students as they presented their Why We Serve concert! We love the support and excitement for the band 🎸 🎺 🎷 🎶 🎤
📷: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfSSm

"...commands set ambitious retention goals to ensure the Army is keeping qualified Soldiers in its ranks."
The US Army Military District of Washington recognized eight career counselors for their efforts in counseling and supporting Soldiers to continue service in meaningful ways.
Link to the article in the comments.
Photos by Master Sgt. Will Reinier

Charlie, Lucky, and Nala are here to remind you it's . Post your pet pics in the comments⬇️ 🐇🦜🐠🐈‍⬛🐕🐾

RAF Typhoons deployed on Op AZOTIZE in Estonia have taken part in Exercise Spring Tempest in the Baltic Sea region, alongside Royal Navy HMS Albion and British Army Apache & Wildcat.
No.1 (Fighter) Sqn Typhoons from 140 Expeditionary Air Wing are undertaking NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission to bolster security in the region. HMS Albion is currently in the Baltic Sea supporting Ex Baltops, whilst Apache and Wildcat helicopters from the Army Air Corp’s Task Force (ATF) are in Estonia to support the British Army’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) deployment.
Read the full story 👉 http://ow.ly/sRlG50OFzvf

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Security Forces Airmen hosted a close-quarters combat training exercise at Yokota Air Base with 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force & Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations security forces. These exercises help strengthen combined operations between U.S. and Japan forces.

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Laying down the SAW!

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers conducted an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) range at Fort Bragg on March 7th to maintain combat .

In the comments, let us know when and where in your you first fired a SAW.

📸 by Pfc. Luis Garcia

National Guard storm assistance.

During the snow in the Northeast, http://spr.ly/61893PNiF, National Guard units, like the New York Army National Guard were by providing help during the snowstorm that hit the Buffalo area over Christmas weekend.

Courtesy photos

The and the United States Air Force recently conducted a combined training exercise in November.

The joint event happened here ➡️ http://spr.ly/618638Si0 at Nellis Air Force base in Nevada.

U.S. Army 📷 by Sgt. Erin Conway

Cover me while I move!

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division provide covering fire for advancing units during the Bull Run live fire exercise in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Nov. 23, 2022.

3-1 ABCT, assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, are to provide a trained and ready force to V Corps.

📷 by Sgt. Gavin Ching and Staff Sgt. Matthew Foster

Here. Comes. The. 💥!!!!!

2d Cavalry Regiment sent the boom downrange during a live fire exercise at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany.

The regiment's assignment to V Corps reinforces our ties with allies and regional security partners in defense of the NATO alliance.

📸 by Markus Rauchenberger

with I Corps, 4th Infantry Division, and 25th Infantry Division participated in an Army first.

The significance of this operation can be found here ➡️ http://spr.ly/6187MoS45

U.S. Army 📷 by Spc. Scyrrus Corregidor

So, how was the drive?

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion put the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle through its paces.

During a four-day training at Fort McCoy, the learned its driving characteristics while navigating an obstacle course.

📷 by Zachary Mott, 88th Readiness Division and Spc. Brittney Joy, U.S. Army Reserve

“The biggest takeaway for us is our ability to show we are ready to deploy and fight tonight.” -- Jamal Husien, executive officer, Alpha Company, 2-27 IN, 3IBCT

U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division completed a joint readiness exercise with the United States Air Force.

The joint training event provided an opportunity to rehearse deploying to the Indo-Pacific region and assume military
operations upon arriving.

📸 by Maj. Jonathon Daniell