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First Army taps artificial intelligence to enhance command and control
December 11, 2023 — First Army is leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence during large scale mobilization exercises and other missions. Lt. Col. Melissa Sayers, First Army operations research systems analyst (ORSA), said the first use will come during the 2024 iteration of Pershing Strike, First Army’s annual exercise to validate the Army’s ability to mobilize forces in support of large-scale combat operations... MORE

The use of artificial intelligence will enable First Army to quickly provide commanders with a series of options in a multitude of scenarios.

189th CATB Legal NCO’s Son Assists Army Recruiting Goals
December 6, 2023 — For several decades the Army’s Hometown Recruit Assistant Program (HRAP) has been considered vital in recruiting Soldiers into the United States Army while allowing recent trainees to return home to convey their experiences with other who may qualify for service. Pvt. Alex Dickson, a small arms/towed artillery repairer and son of Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Dickson, a paralegal NCO assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 189th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division West is currently participating in the program at the Lacey Recruiting Station in Lacey, Washington from late Nov. through early Dec. 2023 before reporting to his first duty station in Germany. ... MORE

Joint Sourcing Training Oversight Enhances Interoperability
November 29, 2023 — Observer, coach/trainers with Task Force Conquer, 1-289 Training Support Battalion, 5th Armored Brigade, hosted Joint Sourcing Training Oversight for U.S. Air Force personnel from various units to enhance deployment readiness at McGregor Training Complex, New Mexico... MORE

Challenges, solutions, highlighted at First Army commanders’ forum
November 9, 2023 — ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - First Army forged the way ahead during its commanders’ forum from November 7-9. First Army Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Mark Landes, welcomed other First Army leaders to the event, held in the Pershing Conference Room of First Army headquarters. ... MORE

Division West hosts Sisters in Arms breast cancer awareness event
November 6, 2023 — First Army Division West hosted an event at the NCO Academy Museum that brought together military personnel, community leaders, and influential speakers in support of breast cancer awareness and the empowerment of women, on Oct. 26. The event, organized by the members of III Core and 120th Infantry Brigade, aimed to combat biases, navigate the confidence gap, and provide a platform for open discussions about women's health and career options... MORE

First Army joins Enterprise partners for Wargame to improve mobilization process
November 1, 2023 — A dozen participants gather around a laminated U.S. map, with square and circle pieces in various colors being moved about the board, dice and numbers ever present. It takes on the appearance of a game but carries serious ramifications. Those present are involved in a Wargame conducted from Oct. 16-20 at Carlisle Barracks, Pa... MORE

Soldiers and civilians with First Army, as well as its enterprise partners, participate in a Wargame at the U.S. Army War College on Carlisle Barracks, Pa.

Fort Knox Soldier surpasses ‘perfect’ score on GT improvement exam
November 1, 2023 — When Staff Sgt. Aaron Overstreet beat her score by three points in September, both he and BSEP instructor Lola Best were speechless. “My reaction was, ‘I’m not seeing this correctly’ because I’ve been told a 144 was perfect,” said Best. “Here, I’m looking at a 147.”... MORE

Aiming to be the best OC/T
November 1, 2023 — FORT MCCOY, Wisc. – Five Soldiers from across the United States competed at Fort McCoy in the inaugural First Army Observer Coach/Trainer competition... MORE

First Army Observer Coach/Trainers compete for the Best OC/T title.

First Army OC/Ts partner with Mississippi's 1-155th at Fort Bliss
July 18, 2023 — The Mississippi Army National Guard's 1-155th Infantry Regiment trained for real-world missions under the watchful eye of First Army recently. The goal was to familiarize Soldiers with a rapid response capable of a quick, mobile reaction in whatever area of responsibility they find themselves in.Soldiers from the regiment also performed individual... MORE

Soldiers from the Mississippi Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, increase their readiness during a training exercise.

157th CATB validates Army National Guard Air Defense partners for upcoming mission
July 10, 2023 — Observer coach/trainers from 1st Battalion, 362nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 157th Combined Arms Training Brigade, First Army Division East, recently partnered with 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Ohio Army National Guard, for a mobilization and culminating training event, CTE, here.The CTE ended with a live-fire missile... MORE

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Ohio National Guard, engage an unmanned aircraft during a live-fire missile range at Fort Bliss, Texas, June 17, 2023.

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