Batman Hudson
Welcome to the Official page of Batman Hudson, Staff of the U.S. Army
Through the Wire.
The Course is mentally and physically challenging, for 62 days, Ranger students train to exhaustion, pushing the limits of their minds and bodies. To earn your tab, Soldiers need to complete all three phases, including Darby Phase, and that means taking on the Darby Queen — the ultimate U.S. Army obstacle course.
The squads engaged in trials of technical and tactical proficiency, as well as their ability to work as a disciplined and cohesive team, and one team prevailed.
Moving forward, stepping up, and leading the way.
Training isn't just about individual strength — it's about building a cohesive team, and that starts in U.S. Army Basic Combat Training. Together we can overcome every obstacle.
Latvian Armed Forces conduct urban operations alongside U.S. and Spanish Marines in Latvia
Crawling, climbing, jumping to the finish line. 🏁
They've passed their obstacles, tomorrow they face the board, and then we name our MCoE
Arctic Angel Rendezvous Week Airborne Operation
CR Training Exercise
Landing craft, air cushion operations
82nd ERQS Day Jumps
U.S. Soldiers participating in the Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Heavy Weapons Leaders Course fire various weapon systems in Grafenwoehr, Germany
Downed gunner drill
Leading up to graduation, Infantry One Station Unit Training trainees visit the National Infantry Museum as part of their instruction.
The museum serves as a source of inspiration and motivation, reminding trainees of the valor and resilience required of them as they prepare to face the challenges of combat.
By connecting with the past and embracing the values upheld by generations of Infantry Soldiers, these visits instill a sense of duty, pride, and camaraderie essential for their future roles in defending our nation.
1️⃣3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ airborne troops from 1️⃣7️⃣ nations put to a test
NATO airborne forces are honing their capabilities to respond together in crises as 🇺🇸 US-led exercise Swift Response 24 ramps up across Europe from the Baltics to the Balkans.
Forces from the France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, Hungary 🇭🇺, the Netherlands 🇳🇱, Romania 🇷🇴, Spain 🇪🇸 and United States 🇺🇸 participated in these air mobility demonstrations involving several thousand paratroopers jumping from U.S. C-17 as well as French and German A400M cargo aircraft.
Exercise Swift Response is part of , NATO’s largest military exercise since the Cold War, which involves approximately 90,000 troops from all 32 NATO nations
High Alert! U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker Emergency Takeoff
U.S. Coast Guard Conducts Training at Bombing Target 9
Always moving forward.
Army modernization experiments are crucial for ensuring that the military remains adaptive, effective, and prepared to meet the challenges of future conflicts.
These experiments involve testing and evaluating emerging technologies, tactics, and organizational structures to enhance the Army's capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace domains.
Flight Operations in the Atlantic Ocean
The U.S. Army's 160th SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment) once again impressed at the annual Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC)
Bringing the firepower, Soldiers left only dust in their wake during an explosive competition to determine THE best Armor Crews! 💥
: MCoE hosted the U.S. Army 's from April 29 thru May 3. This year's competition included the , an armored vehicle competition where the best crews from across the globe competed head-to-head in everything from doctrine exams, call for fire, physical training, weapons qualification, and gunnery tables to showcase their mastery of armored warfare.
1st Cavalry Division’s Bradley Fighting Vehicle crew came out on top and the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment from The National Guard had the best Abrams tank crew around!
Wet Gap Crossing
U.S. Army exercise in Europe
U.S. Army, Bundeswehr, Esercito Italiano and Ejército de Tierra armoured fighting vehicle live fire exercise
The 2nd Cavalry Regiment, participates in Brave Partner 23 at Krivolak Training Area, North Macedonia
The largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe
The future of the U.S. Army stems from its history. As it continues to evolve, we look forward to seeing more great Soldiers memorialized through modernization efforts.
: the Army formally named the “Stryker” in honor of two Medal of Honor recipients: Pfc. Stuart S. Stryker, who served in World War II, and Spc. Robert F. Stryker, who served in Vietnam.
173rd Attends Heavy Weapons Leaders Course in Germany
You can never prepare too much for combat.
Dry fire exercises give One Station Unit Trainees a chance to familiarize themselves with their equipment on the range before moving onto blanks, and eventually, live rounds.
M777 towed 155mm howitzers
1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Conducts Live Fire Range in Norway.
U.S. and Romanian Air Defense Live Fire Exercise Saber Strike 2024