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By a show of hands 🙋‍♂️, who else likes to blow things up on occasion? Or is that just us?

U.S. Army assigned to the 702nd Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), 21st Theater Sustainment Command, recently conducted training on explosive tools and effects at 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany.



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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!

Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course

📍 MCAS Yuma

Marines and coalition service members, foreign and domestic, all assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One participated in Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-24.

WTI is an advanced graduate-level course that provides advanced tactical training to enhance and employ advanced aviation weapons and tactics.

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



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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?

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.

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History is more than something to read about, it can be experienced. Capt. Matthew Doyle, Chief of National Security Law for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), shows us how he stays true to his childhood love of learning and history.

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“Incorporating Holistic Health and Fitness into our education here at the Chief of Staff of the Army’s Pre Command Course is important because it’s important to the Army.”
- COL Jason Pangelian, director, School for Command Preparation

This year, SCP introduced an pilot to the CSA Core Course (previously known as PCC) for incoming Brigade and Battalion commanders and their Sergeants Major here at The Army University. The H2F day is a crucial step in increasing their understanding of the resources available and how the H2F System improves both the quality of life and lethality within their future units.

For more information on H2F, visit https://h2f.army.afpims.mil/ (CAC enabled)

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Did You Know…

The 4th Infantry Division captured Saddam Hussein?

On December 13, 2003, 1st Brigade Soldiers, working with a joint special operations team, captured Hussein in the Iraqi village of Ad Dawr, near his hometown of Tikrit.

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Have you heard of the Great Locomotive Chase? This video explains why the final two men join the rest of the Andrew's Raiders as Medal of Honor recipients for their actions during this historical event.

Sending a salute of honor to Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson, the latest recipients of the Medal of Honor on July 11, 2024.

RAF Lakenheath F-35 Training Facility is enhancing the skills and readiness of U.S. Air Force personnel.

The facility supports the 372nd Training Squadron and 2,500 members by providing essential training for maintaining and operating F-35A aircraft.

This advanced training boosts operational effectiveness, allowing the Liberty Wing to support NATO missions and meet dynamic challenges.

Read more here: https://www.lakenheath.af.mil/.../lakenheaths-f-35.../

🎂Happy 106th Birthday to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cohort!🎉

Today, we celebrate over a century of leadership, expertise, and dedication from the Quiet Professionals- our incredible Warrant Officers across the Army. Your commitment to excellence embodies the legacy of the Warrant Officer cohort.

A special shout-out to the Field Artillery Targeting Technicians– the masters of precision who bring devastating effects on the enemy! Your unmatched skills in coordinating and executing lethal and non-lethal capabilities are pivotal in mission success. Your expertise ensures our missions are accomplished with pinpoint accuracy, and we salute you for the devotion and commitment you have to be the Scholars of Your Profession!

Thank you to all the Warrant Officers for your unwavering service and for being the exemplary leaders our Army relies on every day. Here’s to 106 years of excellence and many more to come!

Lt. Col. Tina Minoski, commander of the 316th Quartermaster Battalion, shares details about how U.S. Army Reserve refuelers kept the United States Air Force and Nebraska Air National Guard in flight during the Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX). Tough, realistic training, done safely!

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106th Anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood

, French, and German service members commemorate the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 26.

The Battle of Belleau Wood was one of the largest and bloodiest battles Marines fought in WWI.

Our friends over at 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command just hit 100 years, July 1! 🎉 🎂 🎁Check out this 📽️ and learn a bit of their history.

assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division participate in the 2024 Salute to Summer celebration. The celebration marked the start of summer, welcoming back the installation's redeployed Soldiers, highlighting the 3rd Infantry Division's history, and thanking the family members who served alongside them.

(U.S. Army video by Pfc Santiago Lepper)
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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

In the words of President Thomas Jefferson, "the price of freedom is eternal vigilance."

Since our nation's founding, the U.S. Marine Corps has stood guard on the leading edge of our nation's defense, ensuring the safety and security that grant us the privileges of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Join us for Saturday as the 173rd Airborne Brigade discuss their heritage and cultural background, reasons for joining the Army, and unique experiences that have shaped their service as part of .

: Dr. Florian Herrmann, Head of the State Chancellery and Minister of State for Federal Affairs and Media for Bavaria, visited 7th Army Training Command and multinational participating in exercise Combined Resolve at 7ATC’s JMRC. Afterwards, Herrmann and 7ATC's CG, BG Steven Carpenter served Nuremberg grilled sausages to the Soldiers in the field.

JMRC, the Army’s only forward stationed maneuver Combat Training Center, trains U.S., Allies and Partner nation brigade combat teams for large scale combat operations in a multi-domain environment.

“It’s ok to not be ok, but it’s not ok to stay that way.”
June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and today is National .
Marine Capt. Jergen Campbell shares his story of PTSD and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being and perseverance.
Below are some available resources:
Military Onesource - https://www.usmc-mccs.org/serv.../support/military-onesource or 1-800-342-9647
Veterans Crisis Line - https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.../military-crisis-line/ or Dial 988 then press 1

“It’s ok to not be ok, but it’s not ok to stay that way.”

June is recognized as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and today is National .

Marine Capt. Jergen Campbell shares his story of PTSD and emphasizes the importance of prioritizing well-being and perseverance.

Below are some available resources:
Military Onesource - https://www.usmc-mccs.org/serv.../support/military-onesource or 1-800-342-9647

Veterans Crisis Line - https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.../military-crisis-line/ or Dial 988 then press 1

Mansfield High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets visited the Fort Sill Noncommissioned Officer Academy for a summer camp! They participated in Army fitness, medical lanes, land navigation, drills and other soldiering tasks.

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The Holistic Health and Fitness system embeds performance readiness experts within brigades to assess soldiers’ physical and nonphysical status, develop and implement programs and ultimately improve soldiers’ longevity in the U.S. Army.

is initiating a cultural shift across the Army that will leave a long-lasting positive impact. Check out some of these testimonials!

Take an inside look at the tactical vehicle recovery training conducted by 777th ASB, Arkansas National Guard at Camp Robinson, Ark., June 11, 2024.

The Soldiers deployed a HMMWV into the deep mud pit and worked together to extract it within a strict timeline. Vehicle Recovery isn’t as simple as it seems, especially when the vehicle is upside down, on its side, or sinking into the depths of a Little Rock mud pit.
2nd Lt. Asher Brunson and Sgt. Justin Deavers, both attached to 777th ASB, both provide their thoughts on the training from the different leadership perspectives from the day’s intensive training.

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Sgt. Maj. Sue-Ellyn Baker, the Chief Senior Human Resources Sergeant of the 1st Cavalry Division Headquarters staff. The Senior Enlisted Advisor took a moment to speak on Dignity, Respect, and Army Heritage while assigned in Boleslawiec, Poland.

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Great job, Team!

First Army helped Veteran Henry Langher find the location of his drop zone in the city of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, France. Langher was a paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division with an assignment to hold a bridge at Chef du Pont, France.

Thank you for your service, Sir!

On this Juneteenth, we reflect on a historic moment when Union Soldiers delivered the news of freedom to Galveston, Texas.

📺 Watch this video to learn the story behind this significant day and the U.S. Army's crucial role in securing freedom.

As the U.S. Army evolves the way we train to fight and win our nation's wars, an at-risk population of Soldiers must not be left behind. Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training, , supports our female Soldiers throughout and after their pregnancy.

Previously supported by U.S. Army Public Health, the program, has found a new home within the Holistic Health and Fitness, , System.

Learn how the 18th Field Artillery Brigade in the 82nd Airborne Division has revolutionized their program to help retain their Soldiers!


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