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First Army Division East Hosts ‘Beast in the East’ Best OC/T Competition
April 10, 2025 — FORT KNOX, Ky. – 11 two-man teams from across First Army Division East competed in the “Beast in the East” Best Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) Competition to test their physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and leadership skills here from March 24-27. ... MORE

First Army Division West crowns “Best of the West” OC/T team
April 10, 2025 — CAMP McGREGOR, N.M. – Twenty-six observer coach/trainers with First Army Division West went head-to-head to determine which team is the “Best in the West” during this year’s Best OC/T Competition, held here April 7-9... MORE

Wisconsin National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks, crews support 181st MFTB competition
March 26, 2025 — From March 12-14, the 181st Multi-Functional Training Brigade (MFTB) at Fort McCoy held its 2025 Brigade Best Observer-Controller/Trainer competition and on March 13 as part of the competition a pair of UH-60 Black Hawks and crews helped support the competition.Black Hawks and crews with the Wisconsin National Guard’s 1st Battalion and 2nd... MORE

First Army OC/T Academy tests technology that can simulate any training environment
March 17, 2025 — Army training can be a two-Soldier chaplain contingent in mountain terrain, an infantry brigade combat team in the desert, or any other combination of Soldiers, mission, terrain, and equipment. Now, they can all be virtually accessed from the same location, thanks to the VBS4 and its accompanying virtual reality googles. The beneficiaries include Soldiers going through the First Army Observer/Coach Trainer Academy and the units they will eventually partner with. ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Junjun Sun preps for her role as an OC/T by performing the duties in a virtual environment at the First Army OC/T Academy.

Mastering the Skies: First Army Advances Counter-UAS Training
March 5, 2025 — Unmanned aerial system attacks are on the rise around the globe, and First Army has set its sights on the target – Soldier readiness. The 5th Armored Brigade continued to advance their counter-unmanned aerial systems program at mobilization force generation installation Fort Bliss during Illinois Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, culminating training exercise Feb. 22-March 5... MORE

Soldiers from 2-130th Infantry Regiment hone their skills in counter UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) training at McGregor Range, N.M. Utilizing cutting-edge technology and tactical expertise, they stay ahead of emerging threats to ensure war fighting success and national security.

By partnering with the 157th Infantry Brigade, the 2-130th Inf. Regt. Soldiers have been preparing for this Collective Training Event for several months and they are finally putting their skills to the ultimate test before they proceed forward to their deployment in the Middle East.

Along with Counter-UAS training, the Soldiers are also conducting Quick Response Forces techniques, Tactical Combat Casualty Care and convoy operations. Excellent teamwork coming from First Army Division East, Division West and The Illinois National Guard.

First Army holds working group to increase partners’ readiness and lethality
February 28, 2025 — ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - While the world is in continual flux and the military is continually adapting to changing situations, the First Army mission remains constant. First Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, reminded attendees of this during the unit’s Training Support and Synchronization Working Group, held the last week of February. ... MORE

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First Army attacks key challenges head-on at offsite symposium
February 20, 2025 — First Army leaders considered their various crucial duties and how they could be done more efficiently during an off-site strategic planning symposium at the Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building in Chicago. Breakout sessions were held on such topics as marketing, branding, recruitment, reconstitution, and mission essential task lists. During these times, attendees worked through problem sets and potential solutions... MORE

Good conversations lead to good ideas at the First Army strategic planning symposium.

First Army leaders plot way forward at commanders forum
November 25, 2024 — ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - First Army leaders discussed and applied the latest lessons learned during a commanders’ forum here November 20-21. The two days enabled division and brigade command team members to gain a deeper understanding of First Army operations and planning. In addition, the forum addressed vital issues involving Reserve Component readiness, support, and mobilization. A team-building physical training session was also held. ... MORE

First Army hosts Senior Army Advisors to the Army National Guard
September 23, 2024 — ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - First Army brought its Senior Advisors to the Army National Guard (SRAAGs) here Sept. 17-20 to better equip them with the tools to execute their mission. SRAAGs play a vital role helping First Army prepare Reserve Component Soldiers to deploy and succeed... MORE

First Army welcomes new commanding general
September 6, 2024 — ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - First Army wrapped up an eventful week on Friday, as its commanding general, Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, received a promotion from major general before assuming command of the unit in a ceremony at historic Quarters One... MORE

First Army Division East Hosts ‘Beast in the Eas...

First Army Division West crowns “Best of the Wes...

Wisconsin National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks, crew...

First Army OC/T Academy tests technology that ca...

Mastering the Skies: First Army Advances Counter...

First Army holds working group to increase partn...

First Army attacks key challenges head-on at off...

First Army leaders plot way forward at commander...

First Army hosts Senior Army Advisors to the Arm...

First Army welcomes new commanding general

Summit better prepares First Army SJA Soldiers f...

Training highlighted, synchronized, during First...