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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

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.

The Ready Brigade Hosts 30th ABCT for XCTC
July 7, 2023 — National Guardsmen of the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team executed an eXportable Combat Training Capability exercise, or XCTC, while receiving evaluations from 188th Infantry Brigade’s Observer Coach/Trainers on Fort Stewart, June 13-28, 2023.An XCTC exercise is a realistic training program designed to enhance Soldiers abilities by providing... MORE

Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Platoon, 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), target a Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a company attack lane during the eXportable Combat Training Capability exercise at Fort Stewart, June 19, 2023.

Austin Thanks France for Assisting in Ukraine's Defense
November 30, 2022 — The United States is grateful for France's contribution to Ukraine's fight to defend itself, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a meeting with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Pentagon... MORE

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Army Reserve logisticians prepare for deployment to Middle East
November 7, 2022 — In preparation for their upcoming deployment to the Middle East, subject matter experts and trainers from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command assisted the Soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command to successfully complete their 10-day culminating training exercise here... MORE

Soldiers receive education benefits in addition to cash signing bonuses
September 19, 2022 — In addition to the current enlistment bonuses available, the Army also offers opportunities for Soldiers to attend college for free... MORE

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