Joseph Matthew Martin is a general in the United States Army who served as the 37th Vice Chief staff
Brothers in Arms
No, you aren’t seeing double. The Wyoming National Guard recently celebrated a unique moment as Command Sgt. Maj. Edmundo Herrera (right) handed over his unit to his twin brother, Command Sgt. Maj. Edwardo Herrera.
The June 27 event at the Wyoming State Capitol marked the first time that twin brothers in the Wyoming Army National Guard held the same high-ranking position consecutively.
Now that's how to Be All You Can Be!
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) recently tested the modernized CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopter during Operation Lethal Eagle.
Learn about this example of our continuous transformation that keeps us ahead of our nation's adversaries. ⤵️
Unstoppable force, unbreakable spirit.
Passion, resilience and dedication are three words that could describe Maj. Christyn Gaa, who's on an incredible journey. Even after about 40 triathlons, she isn’t done yet.
Read about her latest accomplishment ➡️ http://spr.ly/6187i9bEX
Soldiers find creative ways to do their reenlistment ceremonies. Did you have a unique ceremony? Tell us where!
Sgt. 1st Class Corey Tomasich recently reenlisted underwater in Okinawa, Japan, while his family watched above. A link to the article is in the comments.
📸 by Sgt. 1st Class Henry Gundacker
Grab pen and paper, and prepare to copy.
How many paragraphs are in an operations order? Sound off with your answer in the comments.
We have lost an American hero.
Clarence E. Sasser passed away Monday at age 76, according to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society.
In 1969, President Nixon presented him with the Medal of Honor for his actions above and beyond the call of duty as a medical aidman in Vietnam a year prior.
Honor him by reading his citation that we've posted in the comments.
Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks is the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program's most decorated athlete, and this Paralympic swimmer isn't done yet.
Head to the comments, read this combat veteran's story and leave a message there to root her on to bring home gold from the Paralympic Games.
Split Screen
The top photo from April 11 shows just some of the debris remaining from the Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapse in Baltimore two weeks earlier.
Meanwhile, on the bottom, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters released this 3D sonar image from the U.S. Navy that shows the clean-up that's still to come under the water.
Always Ready. Always There.
Soldiers from the 772nd Military Police Company, Massachusetts National Guard — The Nation's First assisted local and state civil authorities during the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday.
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan hosts joint services reserve components representing the U.S. Armed Forces in Puerto Rico.
Serving Soldiers, Civilians, and the community, its twenty rainwater harvesting units can generate 150,000 gallons of drinking water for the military installation.
During a Telemundo interview on World Water Day, Dr. David Santiago, the installation's Environmental Division Chief, highlighted Fort Buchanan's water harvesting capabilities.
Read more: https://www.dvidshub.net/.../world-water-day-fort...
A human/machine integration experiment in six photos. Which tech pictured do you think is the coolest?
Project Capstone Convergence 2024 (PC-C4) showcased some incredible new tech for the future of our armed forces.
is a U.S. Army-hosted Joint and Multinational experiment integrating modernization capabilities and formations through persistent experimentation at multiple echelons for the future operating environment from Feb. 23 – Mar. 20, 2024. PC-C4 participants include military and civilian personnel from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Space Force along with militaries from partner and allied countries from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, France, and Japan.
U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Syrr Parker - 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element
The Soldier's Creed:
💥Now that we have your attention:
Remember to change smoke alarm batteries🪫 when you change your clocks ⏰tonight!
Daylight Savings Time officially begins in the U.S. tomorrow at 2 a.m.
Spring forward! Less sleep tonight, but (hopefully) more sun tomorrow!
Fire when ready! Do you know how many hits out of 40 rounds it takes for marksman, sharpshooter, and expert-level qualification on the M4 carbine?
Soldiers assigned to the 7th Army Training Command's (7ATC) U.S. Army Combined Arms Center (CATC), conduct M4 rifle qualification at Grafenwoehr Training Area range in Grafenwoehr, Germany on Feb. 28, 2024.
7ATC is the U.S. Army's largest overseas training command, setting the training environment and resourcing live, virtual, and constructed training for all U.S. Army forces stationed to and deployed in Europe, and selected U.S. European Command, Allies, and Partner units.
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin A. D. Spence
It's National Sleep Awareness Week! Whether you are under the stars or in your bed, good sleep is vital to good health.
On average, 60% of Soldiers sleep fewer than six hours per night, less than the recommended minimum of seven hours for adults. Sleep matters! Visit the National Sleep Foundation for tips to catch some Zzzz.😴
It's National . Protecting critical and sensitive information is essential to our missions, and to protect the lives of our , , employees and contractors. yourself and your data. Be aware of what you share! Use strong passwords, encrypt sensitive files, and be cautious when opening suspicious emails or links. is everyone’s responsibility.
Think you could keep up and represent the USA?
Introducing the "Winter Challenge" with four countries competing, Croatia, Romania, Poland, and the United States.
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 2ABCT, 3ID, 3rd Infantry Division, compete in the Croatian “Winter Challenge” at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland, Jan. 5, 2024.
The Croatian “Winter Challenge” had the 3rd Infantry Division representing the U.S., the 12th Croatian Contingent “Iron Boars” representing Croatia, the Romanian Air Defense “Transylvanian Gepards” representing Romania, and the 15th Mechanized Brigade representing Poland.
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Alex Soliday
wins! GOAL LINE STAND!
Congratulations to the Army West Point Football Black Knights!
Great performance in the 124th
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Army Navy Game
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3rd Infantry Division
Armor Branch sound off! - Join us in wishing the Armor Branch a very happy birthday! 🎉
Today's is by U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. John Schoebel
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division supporting the 4th Infantry Division maneuver an M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during exercise Arrow 23 in Niinisalo, Finland, May 5, 2023.
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Nearly 30 government organizations and industry partners from across the defense enterprise gathered to identify, integrate and leverage new tactical capabilities using cutting-edge technologies during the annual Maneuver and Fires Integrated Experiment, simply known as MFIX, at Fort Sill, Okla., from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3, 2023. Check it out ⬇️
https://www.army.mil/article/271901
How many Salute to Service NFL games have you watched this month? Drop a 🇺🇸 for each game you've watched!
On Sunday, Nov. 26, Soldiers from the were at the Tennessee Titans game, including the division commander, Maj. Gen. Brett Sylvia.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the U.S. Army Reserve wants to know, what do you call it?
STUFFING or DRESSING
Feel free to elaborate on the culinary distinctions in the comments.
(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tynisha Daniel
"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” – Gen. Douglas MacArthur
Congratulations to the Army Reserve 2023 Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipients!👏🏆🎖
CPT Sean Jordan, 416TH Theater Engineer Command
CPT Michael Kelly, 443RD Civil Affairs Battalion
CPT Brian Kim, USCYBERCOM Army Reserve Element
CPT Jon Logan, 432ND Civil Affairs Battalion
CPT John Privitera, HQ US Army Reserve Command
CPT Christopher Young, E CO 1/355th REGT,108th Training Command
CW2 Shanna Villanueva, 63RD Readiness Division, Mountain View, CA.
📷 Mr. Leroy Council
Practice means preparedness in real-world situations.
Idaho National Guard's 101st Civil Support Team Soldiers and Airmen strengthened their skills of responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies during training on Oct. 25, 2023, at Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho.
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U.S. National Guard photos by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur - click on each photo for more details.
Would you rather be hot or cold? Imagine jumping into Hawaii one week and Alaska the next. That's exactly what these Soldiers just did.
U.S. Army paratroopers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team - Airborne, 11th Airborne Division, "Arctic Angels,” jump during Arctic Aloha at Malamute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 2, 2023.
Arctic Aloha is a joint Army and United States Air Force exercise designed to prepare the 11th Airborne Division’s paratroopers for decisive action operations in the U.S. Army Pacific area of responsibility and validate the ability to establish an intermediate staging base in the Pacific and follow-on joint forcible entry in the Arctic environment.
U.S. Air Force photos by Alejandro Peña
A sky high reenlistment! ✈️
Brig. Gen. Roger Deon Jr. administers the oath of reenlistment to Staff Sgt. Erin Wade aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk over Fort Knox, KY.
Wade, a 79V-Army Reserve Career Counselor with ARCG, is reenlisting for another six years and plans to make a career of the Army Reserve.
“I want to reenlist to serve my country and continue on helping Soldiers as a career counselor. My husband is a retired NCO so I have some big shoes to fill but everyday he inspires me to keep serving and be there for the Soldiers."
Army Reserve Aviation Command
In January, Soldiers with U.S. Army Pacific and the conducted a combined live-fire exercise at Kkotbong Shooting Range.
If you had Korea as a duty station, when were you last there ?
📸 by Chin-U Park
Do you remember 🤔 what you wanted to be as a kid?
Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland knew what she wanted, and after taking her SATs, arrived at her door. Check out her journey ➡️ http://spr.ly/61843YYxG has led Lt. Gen. Crosland to become the Defense Health Agency director.
U.S. Army 📷 by William Pratt
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