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Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We remain vigilant. 🇺🇸Today marks a quarter-century since the tragic att...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We remain vigilant. 🇺🇸

Today marks a quarter-century since the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001. We pause to honor the 2,977 lives lost in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon.

We also remember the extraordinary courage of the first responders and the entire generation of warfighters who stepped forward in the days and decades that followed to defend our nation.

Our mission continues, our resolve endures, and we will .

Leadership from the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command Security Cooperation Division and the Conference of American Ar...
09/10/2026

Leadership from the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command Security Cooperation Division and the Conference of American Armies (CAA) Program Manager had the honor of hosting BG Rosalino Escobar, Secretary General of the 37th Cycle of the CAA, during an official technical visit to Fort Benning, Georgia, and Washington, D.C.

During the visit, BG Escobar met with senior U.S. Army leaders, international delegations, and key defense partners, including:

◾️Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE)

◾️Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC)

◾️551st Infantry Regiment

◾️Inter-American Defense Board (IADB)

◾️Inter-American Defense College (IADC)

◾️William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies

◾️Office of the Secretary of War, including Mr. Joseph M. Humire, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Americas Security Affairs

These high-level engagements reinforced the CAA’s enduring mission to build trust, strengthen interoperability, and advance collective security cooperation across partner armies.

Together, we remain committed to deepening partnerships for a safer, more secure, and prosperous Western Hemisphere.

Eyes in the sky and boots on the ground. 🛰️ Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard with JTF Southern Border are...
09/09/2026

Eyes in the sky and boots on the ground. 🛰️

Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard with JTF Southern Border are using advanced technology and patrol operations to enhance detection and mobility along the .

In partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, our service members are a formidable force in Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas.

Air Assault in action 🚁U.S. Army Soldiers rappel from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during Air Assault School training a...
09/09/2026

Air Assault in action 🚁

U.S. Army Soldiers rappel from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during Air Assault School training at The Sabalauski Air Assault School, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Aug. 24, 2026.

U.S. Army 📸 by Staff Sgt. Joshua Veasley

Live fire leaves no room for guesswork.Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Divisio...
09/08/2026

Live fire leaves no room for guesswork.

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division , conduct a company-level live-fire exercise—synchronizing maneuver, direct fires, and tactical communication in real time.

Repetition breeds readiness. Refining these fundamentals today ensures a lethal, agile formation ready to deploy, fight, and win when called.

Strengthening Bilateral Geospatial Capabilities: IGM & USAWHC Workshop 🌎🗺️The Chilean Army's Instituto Geográfico Milita...
09/03/2026

Strengthening Bilateral Geospatial Capabilities: IGM & USAWHC Workshop 🌎🗺️

The Chilean Army's Instituto Geográfico Militar (IGM) and U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) have officially launched their Bilateral Geospatial Workshop. This initiative builds directly on commitments established during the 20th Bilateral Staff Talks (RBEM) between the U.S. Army and the Chilean Army. Running through September 3, the workshop enhances bilateral interoperability, technical exchange, and the tactical/operational application of geospatial intelligence.

Focus areas include:
📍 Operational & Tactical Geospatial Integration
📍 MDMP & Terrain Analysis via IPB
📍 CHLAR & 512th Capabilities and RFI Standardization

Through professional exchange and technical interoperability, both armies continue to enhance readiness and modern geospatial decision-making.

Read more ➡ www.army.mil/article/295092

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)

09/03/2026

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09/02/2026

During the latest week of August 2026, instructors and students from the Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) 2-26 Course participated in practical leadership training at the Gore Frost course. The activity was designed to strengthen students’ leadership capabilities through practical exercises and teamwork. This training is essential for military personnel who advise commanders and lead their units. Through experiences like this, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation develops leaders prepared to meet the challenges of their professional responsibilities.

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En las ultimas semanas de agosto de 2026, instructores y estudiantes del Curso para Asesores Alistados de Mayor Jerarquía (SEA) 2-26 participaron en una instrucción práctica de liderazgo en la pista Gore Frost. La actividad fue diseñada para fortalecer las capacidades de liderazgo de los estudiantes mediante ejercicios prácticos y el trabajo en equipo. Esta preparación es fundamental para militares que cumplen funciones de asesoramiento a sus comandantes y de liderazgo de sus unidades. A través de experiencias como esta, WHINSEC desarrolla líderes preparados para enfrentar los desafíos de sus responsabilidades profesionales.

Every round counts when precision is the mission. 🎯Sniper candidates with 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armore...
09/02/2026

Every round counts when precision is the mission. 🎯

Sniper candidates with 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, put their skills to the test during a designated marksman r***e qualification at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Engaging targets from 300 to 800 meters with the M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman R***e (SDMR), these Soldiers sharp-tuned their lethality and long-range accuracy to ensure our formations remain ready to win in any environment.

(U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Bernabe Lopez and Sgt. Chase Murray)

Own the night. 🌙 Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, hone their craft d...
09/01/2026

Own the night. 🌙

Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, hone their craft during night exercises at Falcon Avalanche. The training tests unit capabilities under zero-light conditions to ensure the brigade remains prepared to win in any environment.

(U.S. Army Photos by PFC Iliana Lopez and SPC Ra Hetep)

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