5th Armored Brigade

07/29/2026

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Continue to support the 👉🏾U.S. Army Fort Bliss 🔐

It’s been an honor showcasing our Soldiers, Families, and Partners🥲

We remain committed to the mission and will forever .🗡️🦾

07/28/2026

Join the for the Pershing Cup 26 Physical Fitness Competition at Fort Bliss, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2026, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Iron Soldier Parade Field.

This high‑intensity event showcases the strength of First Army’s as competitors unleash power, grit and warrior spirit in a no‑fail fitness showdown.

Witness our best OC/Ts as they ignite the field and .

07/28/2026

The is proud to announce that the General John J. Pershing Cup 2026 will be hosted at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 21–24.

This competition showcases First Army ‘s capabilities as our top active‑duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard OC/Ts push beyond their limits in physical grit, tactical mastery and esprit de corps. 🦾

Stay locked-in 🔐 for ways you can support the competitors as they . 🗡️

07/24/2026

⛑️Dagger Brigade Executes Lifesaving Readiness🗡️

The surged into medical‑readiness operations alongside the 174th Infantry Brigade during a high‑intensity MASCAL event at Fort Bliss on July 21 at McGregor, sharpening lifesaving skills and rapid‑response capability across the formation 🩺⚡.

As part of the 111th Engineer Brigade’s CTE running July 16–22, Soldiers pushed through tough, realistic scenarios designed to test speed, precision, and teamwork under pressure 💥.

Task Force Thunder, 3‑410th Brigade Engineer Battalion,led the planning effort, forging a training environment that supports deployment validation, METs, and the commander’s training objectives 🗡️.

CTEs are a core function of 5th Armored Brigade’s OC/T mission, ensuring units receive combat‑credible training and objective feedback that drives readiness 🎯.

📸U.S. Army Photos by SGT Phyleicia-Nicole Dais

07/24/2026

🇺🇸Honoring 31 Years of Service 🫡

Following the 5th Armored Brigade Change of Command, the gathered to honor outgoing commander Col. Douglas Serie for his 31 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Army and our Nation.

Surrounded by family, friends, leadership, and Soldiers, Col. Serie was recognized for his unwavering commitment to the mission, his dedication to the formation, and his lasting impact on every unit he served.

📢ATTN TO ORDERS: Col Serie 🎖️

Order of Saint George — Recognizing excellence within the Armor and Cavalry community.

Order of Saint Joan d’Arc — Celebrating the extraordinary support of spouses and volunteers within the Armor branch.

Legion of Merit — Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service and achievements

Certificate of Appreciation — Honoring his contributions to the Armed Forces.

The brigade sends you and your family forward with our sincerest best wishes for a well‑earned retirement. Continue to Sir 🗡️🫡

📸 U. S Army Photos by SSG Julio Hernandez and SGT Shymeria Eady

07/24/2026

Passing of the Colors, 5th Armored Brigade Honors Col. Serie 🫡

On 17 July 2026, the rendered its final salute to Col. Douglas Serie as he closed out two years of steadfast command and 31 years of service to the Nation. The formation honored his leadership, his drive to leave a lasting impact, his devotion to Soldiers, and of course… his unmistakable love for that electric scooter 🛴🥹

Maj. Gen. Eric Riley, Deputy Commanding General, presided over the Change of Command Ceremony. In true Army tradition, the brigade colors passed from Command Sgt. Maj. Deondre Long to the outgoing and incoming commanders, a symbolic transfer carrying the weight of service, sacrifice, and continuity ⚒️. As the colors moved, the formation saluted Col. Serie for the strength he poured into the brigade and welcomed Col. Neil Hollenbeck with pride, trust, and confidence in the future he will forge.

The brigade maintains its deepest respect in Col. Serie and places full faith in Col. Hollenbeck to carry the torch and 🗡️

📸U.S. Army Photos by SSG Julio Hernandez and SGT Shymeria Eady

07/17/2026

Join the as we bid a farewell to COL Douglas F. Serie and give a warm welcome to COL Neil A. Hollenbeck. It’s a great day to be a Dagger 🗡️!

07/08/2026

The marches forward with Warrant Officer Lorenzo Felipe Maynes as he graduates on the Commandant’s List from the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College at Fort Rucker, Ala., on July 1, 2026.

As a warrant officer, Maynes steps into the fight as a technical expert, advisor and problem‑solver. His performance at WOCC demonstrates sharpened mastery, disciplined professionalism and the expertise required to elevate the brigade’s operational edge. 🗡️

Maynes returns to the formation ready to drive the mission forward and strengthen the team with his next‑level skillset.

06/30/2026

Quarter After Quarter, the Standard Climbs ⚔️

Soldiers of the have spent the last few months grinding, training, and sharpening their edge 🗡️ for the brigade’s Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Quarter Board. This competition pushed every competitor through three demanding rounds that tested fitness, discipline, confidence, and mastery of the profession. Only the most committed prevailed.

Round One: Dagger Soldiers arrived at the to take the Army Fitness Test (AFT). To advance to round two, the Soldier had to pass the AFT 🏋🏼‍♂️.

Round Two: While in AGSUs, Dagger Soldiers met in the brigade Hammerhead where they stood before the brigade and battalion Command Sgt. Majs. to recite the Soldier’s Creed and the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer, verbatim. Failure to be able to recite both creeds resulted in a NO‑GO ❌.

Round Three: The final round of the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter Board required the remaining Dagger Soldiers to answer five questions from each Command Sgt. Maj. These questions came from any Army regulation of their choosing. When all three rounds concluded, only two Soldiers remained.

From Task Force Stinger 🦂, 5th Armored Brigade recognizes Staff Sgt. Michael Barnes as NCO of the Quarter, and from Task Force Wolverine 🐗, Spc. Ronan Cotter has earned the title of Soldier of the Quarter. These Soldiers dominated every round and set a pace that demands everything from those who follow.

The is calling for the next wave of competitors. Will you answer the call?

SHARPEN THE EDGE! ⚔️

More photos from this event can be found at the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/5tharmoredbrigade/albums/72177720334459440/

06/26/2026