Derek LoRusso

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19/07/2024

Hey kids, what do you know about convoy live-fires? ๐Ÿ‘€ Check out this awesome video from our friends at 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command!



U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery U.S. Army U.S. European Command (EUCOM).

18/07/2024

Serve the people who serve us.

Have you considered a career as an Army Civilian? You will work alongside our Soldiers in uniform to carry out the nation's national security mission.

What jobs are available as an Army Civilian?

16/07/2024

Friends, in case you missed it, with the U.S. Army 3d Medical Command Deployment Support Desert Medics recently provided insight into . The 2024 Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) was conducted June 12-26, at the Garnison Military Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad.

Watch ๐Ÿ‘€ the video ๐Ÿ‘‡ to see how U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa planned and executed an event that allowed ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ military health professionals and their African partners to exchange medical practices, procedures and techniques, that helped build and strengthen lasting relationships between partners.


U.S. Army Reserve U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) U.S. Embassy N'Djamena U.S. Department of State: Bureau of African Affairs

15/07/2024

Great job,

Recently U.S. Army with the Rheinland-Pfalz Sergeant Morales Club partnered with the 86th Airlift Wing and members of the German Bundeswehr, along with students from the Burg Gymnasium Kaiserslautern, to clean graves of American infants at the Kaiserslautern Cemetery Waldfriedhof, Kaiserslautern, Germany.

21st Theater Sustainment Command U.S. European Command (EUCOM)

14/07/2024

Friends, did you know 35 land force commanders from across Europe and North America recently gathered at the 31st conference of European armies to discuss transformation to adapt to modern challenges in Garmisch, Germany?

29/06/2024

10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command new commanding general, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Curtis King, has a message to share and wants to express his deep gratitude to our and their families for their hard work and resilience in supporting the mission on the Eastern Flank.

27/06/2024

What's your favorite MRE?

U.S. Army Capt. Vanessa McFarland, and Sgt. Yesenia Cadavid, with 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command give us the inside scoop on the Army's Meal, Ready to Eat (MRE) flavors.

Thanks for the insight, Team!

19/06/2024

Need some advice on healthy eating?

๐Ÿ“บ Soldiers with the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program training for the Summer Olympics share their food for thought.

29/04/2024

During military operations seeing the enemy is imperative.

As 2nd Brigade Combat Team "STRIKE" pushes onto the objective following their Large-Scale Long-Range Air Assault (L2A2) we are getting a sneak peak of what "the enemy" aka 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne" are doing to prepare for STRIKE'S assault onto the objective. As an opposing force, BASTOGNE is ready and waiting...

OPFOR is a key element of training design. An indepently thinking OPFOR helps give the training unit a realistic training scenario so that the commander can exercise their full complement of combat power.

26/04/2024

A special Throwback Thursday for our Birthday Week, all the way to 1984!

25/04/2024

When you put on this uniform, it can influence the decision of those close to home to wear the uniform, too. Be All You Can Be with this team.

25/04/2024

A job only the Screaming Eagles can do! ๐Ÿฆ…
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 ready to fight.

13/04/2024

Making sure our Airmen are trained and equipped with the skills they need is vitally important to preparing for Great Power Competition.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin shares how Mission Ready Airmen support the future.

10/04/2024

EagleWerx helps Screaming Eagle Soldiers' ideas turn into action!

Check out how they help our soldiers train on the MICLIC using virtual reality.

If you have any ideas, head to EagleWerx and see what they can do for you! 1st Brigade Combat Team "Bastogne"

20/03/2024

Empowering history in action! ๐ŸŒŸ Celebrating Women's History Month with pride as the 1st Brigade shines in an inspiring Air Assault demonstration led by a remarkable female pilot.

To all our incredible female service members, congratulations! Your dedication and contributions make our nation stronger.

Here's to a fantastic month! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŽ‰

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18/03/2024

U.S. Army vessels from the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) began their humanitarian mission to the Eastern Mediterranean this week. They're gearing up to establish roll-on, roll-off pier capabilities, bringing critical aid. Within 60 days.

16/03/2024

During the month of February, U.S. Army w/ 30th Medical Brigade traveled through Moldova, conducting tactical combat casualty care with Moldovan medics.

Great job, Team!

21st Theater Sustainment Command U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Embassy Moldova

09/03/2024

Check out this mounted machine gun range provided by the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade's Task Force Provider, and the importance of training and live-fire exercises at a range in Swietozow, Poland.



3rd Infantry Division V Corps U.S. European Command (EUCOM) U.S. Embassy Warsaw

28/02/2024

"My advice to those thinking about joining the Army Reserve is to look at all the benefits and opportunities that it provides and all the resources that it provides. Not only to you but to your family," Maj. Kristin Wudtke, Headquarters and Headquarters Company Commander, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. 85th Support Command

26/02/2024

Ready to put your knowledge to the test? ๐Ÿง  See how you do with these Army trivia questions. Learn more about our team

16/02/2024

This is our team mic'd up. Hear what Soldiers talk about during the heat of cold-weather exercises with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, and learn more about joining the Army

15/02/2024

"When it comes to Infantry tactics, we all speak the same language."



A Company, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supporting 3rd Infantry Division, train alongside Estonian soldiers during an exercise held in Estoniaโ€™s Central Training Area near Camp Tapa, Estonia.



U.S. Army U.S. European Command (EUCOM) V Corps Kaitseministeerium U.S. Embassy Tallinn, Estonia

12/02/2024

During Black History Month, meet U.S. Army Master Sgt. Corrie Moore, assigned to 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, and see who inspires him - 1st Lt. Vernon Baker.

03/02/2024

TSAAS | BASIC COMBATIVES COURSE (Testing Evaluations with SSG. Park)
Do you have what it takes to be on the 101st All Army Combatives Team? Tryouts are next week from Feb. 5-7.

Stop by Bldg 6470 for more details, sign up and register. Make sure to bring your Individual Medical Record (IMR) and Soldier Talent Profile (STP)

08/12/2023

Today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. "A day that will live in infamy."

December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, forever changing the course of American history.

Drop a comment with your reflections on the significance of Pearl Harbor and its impact on history.

04/12/2023

Across the world!

The Steel Brigade stands ready to strike our enemies anywhere at anytime. In the past week, 18th Field Artillery Brigade Soldiers delivered live fires from Latvia, Poland, Nevada, and North Carolina demonstrating our ability to meet global contingency requirements. Our Soldiers remain lethal and combat ready in support of XVIII Airborne Corps! Tough, Proud, Disciplinedโ€ฆ.We Are Steel!


XVIII Airborne Corps
U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)
3rd Battalion 27th Field Artillery Regiment
3rd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment (3-321 FAR) 188th Brigade Support Battalion (Steel Eagles)

01/12/2023

The very first Christmas tree in The White House decorations this year is a Gold Star tree. It is adorned with wooden Gold Star ornaments that are engraved with the names of fallen service members.

The Gold Star tree honors the heroic men and women of our Nationโ€™s military who have laid down their lives for our country, those who are Missing in Action, and the families who carry on their legacies.

28/11/2023

What is Molly Pitcher Day? Watch this to find out.

41st Field Artillery Brigade

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Let's get ready to rumble ๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸฅŠSoldiers from ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ put their strength, agility and fighting spirit to the test in a fri...
๐Ÿ”Š Sound on. ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Stay in step.๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Get your week started.What's your favorite marching cadence?
Hey friends, did you know ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ #Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 415th Civil Affairs BN partnered with the #SpiritedYou...
Returning to Utah BeachU.S. Army World War II veterans Ceo Bauer and Danielle โ€œDanyโ€ Patrix Boucherie rode in a WWII Jee...
Hey kids, what do you know about convoy live-fires? ๐Ÿ‘€ Check out this awesome video from our friends at 10th Army Air & M...
Hey kids, what do you know about convoy live-fires? ๐Ÿ‘€ Check out this awesome video from our friends at 10th Army Air & M...
Serve the people who serve us.Have you considered a career as an Army Civilian? You will work alongside our Soldiers in ...
Friends, in case you missed it, #Soldiers with the U.S. Army 3d Medical Command Deployment Support Desert Medics recentl...
Great job, #Team21 Recently U.S. Army #Soldiers with the Rheinland-Pfalz Sergeant Morales Club partnered with the 86th A...
Friends, did you know 35 land force commanders from across Europe and North America recently gathered at the 31st confer...
#FeatureFriday Friends, meet U.S. Army Sgt. Avriel Hurst, who is assigned to the 92nd Military Police Company "Rock Soli...
Where healing meets compassion ๐Ÿซ‚ Womack Army Medical Center and the Exceptional Family Member Program ensures a lifeline...

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