39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

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Recognizing excellence across the formation.Brig. Gen. Nicholas Jaskolski, Land Component Commander of the Arkansas Nati...
06/14/2026

Recognizing excellence across the formation.

Brig. Gen. Nicholas Jaskolski, Land Component Commander of the Arkansas National Guard, recognized outstanding Soldiers of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team for achieving high scores on the Combat Fitness Test (CFT), highlighting their physical readiness, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

Their performance reflects the strength, professionalism, and warfighting readiness that define the Bowie Team.

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39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Commander, Col. Thomas Edwards recognized Soldiers of Bravo Battery, 1st Battal...
06/13/2026

39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Commander, Col. Thomas Edwards recognized Soldiers of Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 206 Field Artillery for their outstanding performance during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) operations and while serving in White Cell roles.

Their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to mission success played a vital role in creating realistic training conditions and enhancing the readiness of participating units. Excellence at every level ensures our force remains prepared to meet any challenge.

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Early morning starts and a commitment to readiness.A combined formation of 1-153 IN, 2-153 IN and 39 BSB came together d...
06/12/2026

Early morning starts and a commitment to readiness.

A combined formation of 1-153 IN, 2-153 IN and 39 BSB came together during the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team FY2026 Annual Training at Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center to complete the Army Fitness Test (AFT).

Bringing multiple battalions together for a shared fitness event reinforces esprit de corps, builds camaraderie across the brigade, and ensures Soldiers remain physically prepared to meet any mission.

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Indeed! The Mission Never Stops! One of our battalions, 1-206th never stops being lethal!
06/12/2026

Indeed! The Mission Never Stops! One of our battalions, 1-206th never stops being lethal!

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06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

Soldiers with the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted a MASCAL exercise, Mass Casualty Evacuation Training, June 7, 2026.

MASCAL training is designed to prepare Soldiers to respond to chaotic, large-scale incidents where the number of wounded outpaces available medical resources.

It trains units to conduct rapid triage, administer emergency first aid, coordinate multi-vehicle or aerial transport, and prevent the loss of life in high-pressure scenarios

Because real-world emergencies with mass casualties are inherently chaotic, this training allows units to identify gaps in their protocols, test emergency response speeds, and practice large-scale interoperability with other commands, as well as civilian authorities.

(U.S. Army National Guard video by 1st Sgt. Jim Heuston)

Chaplain Capt. Argle Smith, 1st battalion 206th Field Artillery Regiment, took advantage of a “check fire” on the range ...
06/11/2026

Chaplain Capt. Argle Smith, 1st battalion 206th Field Artillery Regiment, took advantage of a “check fire” on the range to provide communion, counseling and pastoral care to any Soldiers of Charlie battery who wanted to participate, June 5, 2026.

“This year we had less Soldiers for [annual training],” said Smith. “My focus was more on quality of care than on quantity of provisions. This year, my highlight was seeing how God was moving behind the scenes to provide for our Soldiers in supernatural ways.”

Smith says every other day he visits each battery to check on their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, “When I visit the gun lines, I call it a Ministry of Presence.”

As chaplain he provides a “word of the day” for Soldiers, a message for them to focus on.

“This year, the theme of my word of the day was Army Leadership,” said Smith. “I’ve delivered 31 word of the day messages. Each day was a new word: intellect, physical presence, professional competence, moral character, empowerment, profession, and trust.

“My goal is to offer each Soldier with one small piece of wisdom to chew on throughout the day. I use it to encourage them and raise morale.

“Taking the Lord’s Supper together is always a very powerful moment together with God on the gun line.”

There are 22 active Religious Support Teams serving Brigades, Wings, and Battalions statewide in the Arkansas National Guard.

Chaplains provide 100% confidential pastoral counseling, crisis intervention, and relationship-building support to service members and their families.

Chaplains represent a broad, multi-faith spectrum, including priests, ministers, rabbis, imams, and other religious traditions. While each chaplain is a representative of their own specific denomination, they are tasked with facilitating the "free exercise" of religion for all troops, ensuring every soldier has access to their preferred faith or practice.

(U.S. Army National Guard photo and story by 1st Sgt. Jim Heuston)

06/10/2026

Spc. Gavyn Edwards, a combat medic with the Arkansas Army National Guard, checks on Soldiers along the gun line during annual training at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center.

From making sure Soldiers are drinking water and eating to teaching quick stretches to help prevent back injuries, Edwards shows how combat medics help keep Soldiers healthy, ready and in the fight.

Shotguns. Clay targets. Counter-drone training.Soldiers assigned to the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took on a diff...
06/10/2026

Shotguns. Clay targets. Counter-drone training.

Soldiers assigned to the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took on a different kind of range during annual training at Fort Chaffee Joint Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas.

Using Mossberg 500 shotguns and clay targets to simulate small UAS movement, Soldiers gained hands-on experience engaging moving targets while exploring team-level counter-UAS techniques.

A special thanks to the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center weapon experts and cadres whose knowledge, instruction and mentorship helped make this unique training opportunity possible. Their expertise continues to enhance soldier lethality and readiness across the force.

This range day is one of many ways the 39th IBCT is using annual training to test new ideas, learn from the modern battlefield and stay ahead of the curve as drone threats continue to evolve.

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The 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) values the vital role our Unit Ministry Teams (UMTs) play in supporting Sol...
06/10/2026

The 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) values the vital role our Unit Ministry Teams (UMTs) play in supporting Soldiers, Families, and leaders across the formation.

On Monday, 08 June 2026, Battalion chaplains and religious affairs specialists conducted UMT training focused on strengthening their ability to provide spiritual readiness, resilience, and care to our Soldiers. During the training, the 39th IBCT BDE Commander, Col. Thomas Edwards recognized their unwavering dedication and steadfast support to the Soldiers of the 39th IBCT.

Their commitment to serving others helps ensure our formation remains ready, resilient, and strong.

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