
09/26/2023
First Army Division West held an Assumption of Responsibility at the headquarters here at Fort Cavazos Sept. 21. Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Simonetti as...
5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West Provides training to Joint, Combined and active Army forces as directed.
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Official 5th Armored Brigade Facebook: Mobilize, train, validate, and demobilize forces in accordance with combatant commanders, Department of the Army and FORSCOM directives. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6351tmX-H7Wu8gAKDwdSdg
First Army Division West held an Assumption of Responsibility at the headquarters here at Fort Cavazos Sept. 21. Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Simonetti as...
Members of the bid farewell to Master Sgt. Jani Michielsen, 5th Armored Brigade senior enlisted intelligence lead and observer, coach/trainer, during a luncheon at Downtown El Paso, Texas Sept. 22.
Michielsen’s contributions to the include organizing various moral-boosting events, community service initiatives, and serving at various capacities to enhance the readiness of brigade security initiatives and those of training units. We wish her the best in her upcoming assignment at U.S. Army Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
First Army First Army Division West 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment
The 5th Armored Brigade officially launched its Unit Public Affairs Representative program yesterday with the issuance of their unit camera, completion of online courses, and completion of the 1st Armored Division UPAR course.
UPARs are non-Public Affairs soldiers identified to increase PA capability across a command. Commanders at the battalion-level appoint and resource UPARs to assist higher PA elements to achieve the commander’s requirement to communicate.
We look forward to high-speed training and soldier highlights from our elite training task forces in the coming weeks!
Thank you to command teams, 1AD Public Affairs Office, our logisticians, and operation section for making this program a success!
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The hosted a Hail and Farewell where we welcomed new teammates and said goodbye to some of our own at The Centennial Club, Ft. Bliss, Texas Sept. 21.
To our newest members, welcome to the 5th Armored Brigade Family! We are excited to show you what truly makes this team among the best in the West!
To our departing teammates, thank you for your inspiring leadership and dedication to our mission! We are forever grateful and wish you the best on your next journey! We know you’ll make us proud!
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Join us in congratulating Sgt. 1st Class Miraine Hough, 5th Armored Brigade logistician and observer, coach trainer, as she gets promoted to master sergeant. Hough has served at various capacities including brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor and lead community service volunteer during her more than 3.5 years with the .
Come Cheer on your Soldier!
The 1st Armored Division Run kicks off Torch Week 2023, Monday, Oct. 2, at 0745.
Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Victim Advocates with units throughout the 5th Armored Brigade spent the day focusing on their mental wellness by bonding with the staff and horses of Compadres Therapy Inc.
Benefits of Equine Therapy include increased trust, reduced anxiety, less feeling of depression and isolation, increased self-esteem, self-acceptance, and social/communication skills.
In addition, Compadres Therapy, Inc. works with first responders and serves the U.S. Army Fort Bliss community including soldiers, families, and spouses. Thank you again for this opportunity.
If you are interested in participating as a volunteer, orientations are held on the first Saturday of every month from 08:30-10:30 am.
For more U.S. Army 📸s of this event, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVDYq
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The 5th Armored Brigade had the distinct honor of hosting Gen. Andrew P. Poppas, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), during his visit to U.S. Army Fort Bliss, home to the largest training area in the United States, where he met with leadership and soldiers across the sprawling installation to gain a better understanding of how the different units train and operate here Sept. 20.
Col. Johnny Sutton, 5th Armored Brigade commander, and task force commanders, led a brief describing the 's role in providing leader and collective training assistance and support, evaluation to client units, and assistance to civilian authorities during peacetime crises and/or natural disasters.
First Army First Army Division West 85th Support Command 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment
Task Force RedHawk, 1st Battalion, 361st Regiment (Brigade Support Battalion), 5th Armored Brigade, led a Rehearsal of Concept Drill at Fort Bliss, Texas Sept. 20.
The rehearsal served as a visual learning aide that allowed leaders to sit side by side as they communicated their concepts of operation, describing the sequence of events in detailed phases.
The event focused on answering questions within the analytical framework of Army war-fighting challenges that address how to conduct wide-area security, communication, and medical operations; religious affairs support; arms maneuver; sustainment operations; and partnership interoperability.
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Read more on why it’s better at U.S. Army Fort Bliss below.
https://www.armytimes.com/opinion/2023/09/14/dont-believe-the-hype-about-fort-bliss
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"Striking is the disparity between what people who’ve never been here presume about the region and what residents recognize as reality."
The 85th USARSC conducted our annual Brigade Command Teams Training, 09-10 September 2023, to prepare incoming First Army brigade commanders as they assume command of their active component and reserve component battalions.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald S. Capo, the former senior enlisted advisor of 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk, 5th Armored Brigade; native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico and Los Angeles, California, with more than 30 years of active military service. He is survived by his mother and sister and the countless service members and leaders he impacted through valuable guidance, expertise and experience during his impressive career.
Capo's previous assignments include: Personnel Information Systems Manager, 24th PSC, Fort Stewart, GA; Customer Service/ID Cards Clerk, NCOIC Officer & Enlisted Evaluations, Personnel Actions NCOIC, Enlisted Records NCOIC, Personnel Sergeant and Detachment Sergeant all in Detachment C, 38th Personnel Services Battalion, Ansbach, Germany; Instructor/ Writer/Course Director, HHC Training Support Battalion, Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Senior Drill Sergeant with Delta Company, 2nd Battalion 13th Infantry Regiment/ and Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment "RIVER RAIDERS", Fort Jackson, SC; Senior Human Resources Sergeant, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, U.S. Army Fort Bliss and Kirkuk, Iraq; First Sergeant A Co / HHC, Allied Forces North Battalion, U.S Army NATO Brigade, SHAPE, Belgium; G1 SGM for 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, Kaiserslautern, Germany; Command Sergeant Major, Special Troops Battalion, 3d ID Sustainment Brigade, Fort Stewart, Georgia; and most recently, 1st Battalion, 361st Regiment (Brigade Support Battalion) Command Sergeant Major.
We invite you to join us for CSM Capo's Memorial Service taking place at 1st Armored Division Chapel located at 11272 Biggs Street, Fort Bliss, Texas on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 1 p.m. For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be recorded and shared on our page the following day.
Please feel free to share your memories and photos of CSM Capo by messaging us here or posting in the comments to include in his celebration of life memorial video. Thank you.
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📢 👀 Do you have any ammo and explosives 💣 🧨 hanging around the house, apartment? 🏠 🏘 ❓
📌 The Fort Bliss and El Paso Ammunition & Explosives Amnesty Day is taking place at the Texas Army National Guard Armory, 9100 Gateway N. Blvd, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 21. 📌
You can turn in any/all unauthorized, found, stolen or misplaced ammunition and explosives without fear of prosecution. 📢 👀
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Members of the gathered for a final well wishes with gift presentation at Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q Sept.6 for Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Preusser, 5th Armored Brigade senior enlisted advisor, and family as they move onto their next assignment with U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Preusser’s invaluable knowledge and experience as an infantryman over the years was vital in plans, coordination, and advisement of activities pertaining to our combined arms training organization. He will truly be missed. Thank you for your guidance and support. We wish the Preussers the best of luck!
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COMMANDERS TRAINING CONFERENCE 2023
Command teams and staff across the 5th Armored Brigade participated in a three-day seminar to share lessons learned and ways forward for the upcoming combined arms training year at U.S. Army Fort Bliss, Texas Sept. 6-8. The meeting of the minds included a series of break-out sessions/group discussions, and presentations in order to synchronize planning and ex*****on of training, operations, and events.
U.S. Army 📸s by Sgt. Raquel Birk
First Army First Army Division West 85th Support Command 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 1-382nd LS BN (TF Pegasus) TF Black Scorpion, 2-363rd Training Support Battalion
Col. Johnny Sutton, 5th Armored Brigade commander, with our latest addition to the Human Resources Officer during Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Preusser’s farewell gathering Sept. 6. We value even our youngest members of the team!
First Army First Army Division West U.S. Army Fort Bliss 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment 2nd Battalion, 346th Regiment - Camp Shelby 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 85th Support Command
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Preusser, 5th Armored senior enlisted advisor and infantryman, relinquished responsibility of the 5th Armored Brigade during a Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony at U.S. Army Fort Bliss, Texas Sept. 6.
Col. Johnny Sutton, Dagger Brigade commander, presented Preusser with the Legion of Merit for his tremendous impact on combined training mission success and guidance during his tenure with the . Wendi Preusser also received an award for her contributions to the .
We thank and wish the best to the Preusser family as they move onto their next assignment with U.S. Army Central.
More U.S. Army 📸s of this event located at https://www.flickr.com/gp/5tharmoredbrigade/7c788p90ta
First Army First Army Division West 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment First 85th Support
Members of the bid farewell to longstanding members during a potluck at U.S. Army Fort Bliss, Texas Sept. 5.
Sgt. 1st Class Malissa Ebeling, logistician and former protocol NCOIC, and family were recognized for their tireless commitment to the 5th Armored Brigade since 2008 as they move on to an active guard assignment in Missouri.
Master Sgt. Anthony Nagle, former Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment first sergeant and infantryman observer, coach/trainer and fitness coach, was recognized once again for his endless contributions to the .
Master Sgt. Vance Switzer, combat medic and Plans and Exercise NCO, serving the 5th Armored Brigade at various capacities since 2006 was recognized for his impactful influence on mission success throughout the Dagger Brigade over the years as he assumes a new mission with U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bliss.
Their absence will be felt but we wish them only the best in future endeavors!
First Army First Army Division West 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment
Thank you Master Sgt. Jose Ibarra, 1st Armored Division Public Affairs Office NCOIC, for hosting Unit Public Affairs Representative Training for U.S. Army Fort Bliss, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, and UPARS, directly impacting the readiness of command information channels throughout our vast installation. Participants were briefed on public affairs functions, photojournalism, social media and broadcasting techniques.
At the end of the class, students presented videos they made on their cell phones, with the top six competing for classroom votes. Sgt. Ismailova of 5-52 ADA "Team Deuce" took first place while our very own Capt. Bruce PoseyEspana of 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment came in at a close runner-up. Check out his video in an upcoming post.
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1st Sgt. Anthony Nagle, relinquished responsibility of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 5th Armored Brigade to 1st Sgt. Jessica DeleonGuerrero during a change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas Aug. 30.
We thank the Nagle Family for all they have done for the and and wish them well as they transition to the next chapter of their lives and welcome the DeleonGuerrero Family as they venture into the top headquarters NCO position. We look forward to great things this upcoming year!
For more ceremony photos, please visit https://www.flickr.com/gp/5tharmoredbrigade/21H7YnJ474
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Our first Partners in Education volunteer event kicked/spiked off this weekend at Chaparral Middle School with a sports opener and health fair Aug. 26. Volunteers with 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk; 1-289 Training Support Battalion- TF Conquer; Headquarters & Headquarters Detachment, 5th Armored Brigade; and 1st Battalion 67th Armored Regiment, assisted with the football and volleyball tournaments, while also engaging the local community in the health fair. The PIE program seeks to foster partnerships between educators and Fort Bliss personnel enabling the best education for local students. Overall, it was a great time, thank you for having us and we look forward to future engagements!
For more photos of this event, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjASwcb
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IF YOU ARE A HIGH-SPEED U.S. ARMY RESERVIST, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER...
The 2-363 Training Support Battalion based out of Mesa, AZ is seeking a few highly-motivated leaders to fill positions for the FY24 mobilization rotation beginning April 1, 2024 at U.S. Army Fort Bliss. You will be serving alongside some of the most elite Observer, Coach/Trainers of the 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, while advancing your career and experience facilitating training/enhancing readiness for Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) mobilizing units.
If interested and qualified, please contact Ms. Heather West, 5th AR BDE Mobilization Specialist at [email protected] with the below requested data. This is an involuntary tour, under 12302 orders, MILTECHs are eligible to apply.
Tour Length: 365-day mobilization
Order type: 12302
Location: FT Bliss, TX
Minimum requirements:
Ranks: E5-E7/O2-O4
Must transfer to a mobilizing Task Force
Must attend two (2) specified Battle Assemblies
Must attend Annual Training at FT Bliss, TX
Must not be flagged
Must be green for medical
ETS date must not expire before 30 Sep 24
If on a current 12302 (involuntary order) at FT Bliss, TX; the order must terminate NLT 31 Oct 23
*Preferred Qualifications:
SHARP, EO, MRT, First Army Academy OC/T
U.S. Army Reserve 85th Support Command First Army Division West TF Black Scorpion, 2-363rd Training Support Battalion 1st BN 311th Regiment/TF Cavalier 1-382nd LS BN (TF Pegasus) 2-309th Training Support Battalion 2-364 Training Support Battalion 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment
Women’s Equality Day celebrates the passing of the 19th Amendment, which not only granted women the right to vote, but eventually opened the doors in allowance of so many more opportunities for women in the Army.
The 5th Armored Brigade boasts both male and female Observer, Coach/Trainers who exemplified what equality means; that everyone is worthy of and qualified for the same opportunities and have the same ability to achieve great things.
Our OC/Ts are subject matter experts on doctrine and in their specific warfighting functions. They play a critical role in providing feedback to the unit, informally, through everyday interactions and, formally, through mid and final after action reviews (AARs) plus the final exercise report (FER). These events give the training audience actions to consider for sustainment and improvement.
Our talented OC/Ts have the opportunity to help shape the way the Army will fight now and in the future by imparting knowledge onto training units to help grow warfighting skills and improve their .
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Congratulations to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Alfonso L. Hernandez, property accounting technician, and Sgt. 1st Class Hernan L. Hernandez, senior supply sergeant, both with 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, for winning the U.S. Army Reserve Level II Property Book Operations Category of the 2023 Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Logistics Excellence Award!
The LEA program highlights the winners of the Army's award for maintenance, deployment, and supply excellence to identify the best in the Army. The outstanding logistics program has significantly improved the Army's overall posture.
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Check out some highlights of Staff Sgt. Eliseo Guzman, combat engineer with 3-410th BEB TF Thunder and 5th Armored Brigade Enlisted Soldier of the Year, as he hashes it out with the Best of First Army Division West for the title during the Best OC/T Competition at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin this week. The winner goes on to compete for the title of Best OC/Ts in First Army.
Thank you 181st Infantry Brigade - MFTB Public Affairs for the 📸s
2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment
A thank you to the 5th Armored Brigade Chaplain Section for hosting a single soldier retreat at The Lodge at Cloudcroft in beautiful Cloudcroft, New Mexico Aug. 18-20.
The remains committed to putting , focusing of resilience and improving its soldiers' quality of life. Our strength is in our soldiers, and it is our duty to treat them as such.
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Sgt. 1st Class Charles Blackwell, motor transport operator, and Staff Sgt. Tulani Sulaiman, horizontal construction engineer, both with TF Conquer, 1-289th Training Support Battalion, 5th Armored Brigade, were two of the 57 U.S. Army Soldiers who started a week-long journey in pursuit of the Expert Soldier Badge at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin Aug. 14-18. Members of all three Army components (active duty, Army Reserve and National Guard) were invited to participate. Although they did not earn the badge this time, they vow to take their lessons learned and apply it to their next attempt in the future as well as incorporate them into warrior task and drills training for our deploying units.
Read the full article at https://www.usar.army.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3498837/army-reserve-hosts-daunting-expert-soldier-badge-event/.
First Army First Army Division West U.S. Army Fort Bliss 3-410th BEB TF Thunder 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 3rd Battalion, 362nd Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 85th Support Command 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention with the 5th Armored Brigade received first-hand knowledge and an in-depth tour of survivor medical resources at William Beaumont Army Medical Center during Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Training for Victim Advocates led by Letty Sprinkle, registered nurse and Forensic Healthcare Program Manager with more than 30 years of experience, and resilience/suicide awareness training from our brigade chaplain team Aug. 23.
The continues their effort to transform into action its commitment to sexual assault prevention and response. This undertaking enjoys the support of leaders at all levels, with the hopes of creating and maintaining a climate of confidence and trust where everyone is afforded respect and dignity.
For more information on the SHARP Program, please visit https://www.armyresilience.army.mil/sharp/index.html
More training photos available at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAS6rF
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Maj. Patrick Bickers, Plans and Exercise Cell officer with 5th Armored Brigade, spent the morning with TransMountain U.S Army Recruiting Station Noncommissioned Officers at Chaparral High School, our partners in education teammates, to speak to students and answer questions about the 5th Armored Brigade, U.S. Army and U.S. Army Fort Bliss Aug. 22.
The is committed to establishing and maintaining long-term involvement and relationships with our partners in the local El Paso, Texas and Chaparral, New Mexico communities.
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It's finally time! The First Army Division West Best OC/T Competition begins tomorrow where we will determine who will represent the Division and compete to earn the title as best OC/T in First Army. Be sure to mosey on by throughout the week to see how the competition is going and to cheer on your favorite brigade (us, obviously) Soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class Koku Adzoble from 1-351 Brigade Support Battalion and Staff Sgt. Jose Reyna from 3-340th Brigade Engineer Battalion - 181st Inf Bde!
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Chaplain (Maj.) Guy Crubaugh, Dagger Brigade deputy chaplain, and Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Dennis, Dagger Brigade chaplain and senior OC/T, discuss the importance of building teams as they host a care for the caregivers hike at Hueco Tanks in episode two of Chaplain Minutes, a series dedicated to enhancing resilience and esprit de corps across the 5th Armored Brigade and Fort Bliss community. #ReadyAndResilient #BeautifulElPaso #SharpenTheEdge First Army First Army Division East First Army Division West U.S. Army Chaplain Corps 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery U.S. Army Fort Bliss 2-309th Training Support Battalion 1st BN 311th Regiment/TF Cavalier Tf Thunder 85th Support Command 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment
Sgt. Brenda Sullivan, combat engineer with 1st BN 311th Regiment/TF Cavalier and California native, shares why she serves during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15- Oct. 15. #whatyoudomatters #PeopleFirst #HispanicHeritageMonth2022 First Army First Army Division West First Army Division East 4th Cavalry Multi-Functional Training Brigade 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 2-309th Training Support Battalion 2nd Battalion, 346th Regiment - Camp Shelby First Army Retention 85th Support Command U.S. Army Fort Bliss
ENLISTED/OFFICER OF THE FOURTH QUARTER COMPETITION Soldiers from across the 5th Armored Brigade represented their respective units and competed against each other for the title of Dagger Brigade Enlisted and Officer of the Quarter. Check out some event highlights including the Army Combat Fitness Test, M-4 rifle assembly and disassembly lane, a 12-mile ruck march, an eight-event obstacle course, survival swimming, medical lane, and a knowledge board. In the end the winners of the Dagger Brigade Enlisted/Officer of the Quarter Competition were announced: Maj. Caleb Daniel (officer) and Staff Sgt. Eliseo Guzman (enlisted), both assigned to Task Force Thunder, 5th Armored Brigade! #WinningMatters #TrainedAndReady #SharpenTheEdge First Army First Army Division West First Army Division East 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 2-309th Training Support Battalion 2nd Battalion, 346th Regiment - Camp Shelby Task Force Thunder
Conus Replacement Center 1st Sgt. Jeanie Urban, 2-309th Training Support Battalion first sergeant and Queens, New York native, shares why she serves during Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15- Oct. 15. #whatyoudomatters #PeopleFirst #HispanicHeritageMonth2022 First Army First Army Division West First Army Division East 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment
As the #DaggerBrigade celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, we would like to highlight Staff Sgt. Camille Espana, Human Resources/ operations noncommissioned officer with Task Force Outlaw, 2nd of the 346th Training Support Battalion, 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, as she shares her story of strength in diversity. #HispanicHeritageMonth2022 #PeopleFirst #sharpentheedge
As the #DaggerBrigade celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, we would like to highlight Maj. Ryan Molina, 5th Armored Brigade executive officer and logistician, First Army Division West, as he shares why he serves. America’s diversity is a great strength, as people of different ackgrounds, cultures, and heritage contribute their unique perspective, skills and talents. Our Army is stronger because of this diversity and we work to ensure that every member of the force has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. #HispanicHeritageMonth2022 #PeopleFirst #sharpentheedge
As the #DaggerBrigade celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, we would like to highlight the strength in diversity hispanic soldiers bring to our ranks and hear their unique experiences in the U.S. Army during a four-part series throughout the month. Please meet Staff Sgt. Dolores A. Childers (Gutierrez), a Human Resources specialist with Task Force Outlaw, 2nd Battalion, 346th Training Support Battalion, 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, as she shares her story of strength and why she serves. America’s diversity is a great strength, as people of different ackgrounds, cultures, and heritage contribute their unique perspective, skills and talents. Our Army is stronger because of this diversity and we work to ensure that every member of the force has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. #HispanicHeritageMonth2022 #PeopleFirst #sharpentheedge
Women's Equality Day is celebrated August 26, marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote, and also represents women's continued efforts towards full equality. As the United States made advances on and off the battlefield throughout the years, women have continued to fight for the nation's freedoms and the right to equal treatment. This year, we feature Lt. Col. Janis Lullen, Master Sgt. Diane Mason, the 2nd Battalion, 290th Training Support Regiment "Task Force DarkHorse" command team, and Sgt. Elena Gutierrez, combat medic with 7452 Medical Operations Unit, as they share their story of #WomensEquality #PeopleFirst #TrainedAndReady #DaggerBrigade #WomensEqualityDay U.S. Army 🎥 by Sgt. Raquel Birk First Army First Army Division West First Army Division East U.S. Army Fort Bliss
⛩ Chaplain (Maj.) Guy Crubaugh, 5th Armored Brigade Chaplain, visits a Japanese Garden at Fort Bliss, Texas located on Pershing Road, to discuss a unique perspective during episode one of 'Chaplain Minutes,' a series designed to enhance resiliency throughout the Dagger Brigade community. #TrainedAndReady #ResiliencyTalks #PeopleFirst #SharpenTheEdge #beautifulfortbliss First Army Division West First Army
✨ #MondayMinute: Have you ever held a grudge with somebody and later forgot the reason why? CH (CPT) Yeo shares how we can provide self-care by choosing not to hold onto anger.
Good morning! It's time for another #MondayMinute. Have you ever thought about how you could change your faults or flaws? Tap in as CH (CPT) Yeo explains how we can do just that.
Good morning! Join us as CH (CPT) Yeo shows us how to choose to think happy thoughts.
🌄 Good morning and Happy New Year! We're kicking off the year with our first ever Monday Minute by our very own 5th Armored Brigade Chaplain, CH (MAJ) Scott Dennis. Tune in every Monday to kickstart your week with a quick uplifting message. #NewBeginnings #MondayMinute
🎆 Happy New Year Daggers! Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy, and prosperous 2022.
🎄Happy Holidays Dagger Brigade! As you enjoy time with your loved ones be sure to check on your battle buddies. 🎀 We care for you and are here to serve.
The Holiday season is among us but first we have an event just for our Single Soldiers to include Geo-Bachelors. Join us for a weekend of learning, bonding & enabling spiritual readiness. For more information or to RSVP contact SGT Pollyanna Tanuvasa (915) 741-1035. 1-361st BSB - Task Force Redhawk 3rd Battalion, 362nd Armored Regiment 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery 1st Battalion, 360th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion, 410th Regiment BEB 3/383 TSBn 3-360th TSB
More than two years ago we welcomed CSM Darrell Walls to the Dagger team as the Brigade Senior Enlisted Advisor. This morning we wished him farewell during his Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony. You can send him your well wishes right here in the comments after enjoying the ceremony. Sharpen the Edge!
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Join COL James Moyes and CSM Darrell Walls in battling one of the 3 Harmful Behaviors. Sharpen the Edge!
COL James Moyes, 5th Armored Brigade Commander, is joined by the Dagger Medical and Legal teams to answer your questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine.
Who is wondering if doing physical training with families will be fun? Watch how Dagger Brigade families participated in the Wednesday weekly family PT competitively while having fun. Sharpen the Edge!
Dagger Brigade Soldiers competed in the enlisted and officer of the quarter competition as they maintain unit readiness and solidarity. Sharpen the Edge!
Story from the brink: Ms Mandy Crawford, an Army veteran, fights back from sexual assault and suicide. Watch how she shares her story to encourage people to seek help because help is always available for everyone. #OperationIronclad
The United States Army has stood strong in defense of the nation for 246 years. The Dagger Brigade wishes the Army a Happy Birthday. Sharpen the Edge!
Story from the brink: SFC Barnes fights back from suicide Share your story to help someone today #OperationIronclad
Dagger Brigade is dedicated to preparing our partner service members with current tactics and techniques to ensure they have a successful deployment as 5th AR BDE OC/T's coach Airmen assigned to 557th ERHS on base defense. Sharpen the Edge!
How well do you know your team members? Togetherness and accountability are key in the fight against the 3 Harmful Behaviors and build trust between leaders and those they lead. Sharpen the Edge! #OperationIronclad #Together #PeopleFirst
There is zero-tolerance for SHARP violations in the military. All community members are leaders, despite rank or job title, and have access to resources that will give them a voice in combating the three harmful behaviors: sexual assault/ harassment, suicide, and racism/ extremism. There are support services for service members and civilians on Fort Bliss, and help is always available. Sharpen the Edge!
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