The U.S. Army was established by an act of the Continental Congress on 17 JUNE 1775. The U.S. Army Medical Command was established on 27 JULY 1775. In recognition of the 250th birthday of the Army Medical Command which will be 27 JULY 2025, we will highlight the proud history of Army Medicine.
Previously known as Northern Lightning, Sentry North is an annual exercise at Volk Field, Wisconsin first began as a handful of units training together in the early 2000s. In 2015 the exercise was expanded and has grown ever since. The concept of these exercises is to schedule and build only those training events that will directly benefit the participating flying squadrons. Basing the...
The week-long competition evaluates each squad on their technical skills, tactical proficiency, and ability to operate as a disciplined, cohesive team. Events include a wide range of fitness and combat-related challenges, such as the Army Fitness Test, weapons lanes, a demanding six-mile foot march, individual warrior tasks, and squad battle drills. The top-performing team will advance to...
The South Carolina National Guard will host a change of command ceremony. A change of command ceremony formally transfers authority and responsibility from one leader to another, ensuring a smooth continuation of operations. It’s a significant military and organizational tradition that symbolizes the passing of the torch and honors both the departing and incoming commanders. During The...
After 42 years of dedicated service to the South Carolina National Guard, the state of South Carolina, and nation, Major General R. Van McCarty will retire, marking the culmination of a distinguished career of leadership and unwavering commitment. A formal retirement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lexington District 2 Performing Arts Center.
The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are one united team—a bellwether of Navy-Marine Corps integration. IWO ARG-22nd MEU delivers a highly-capable force of warfighters and integrated naval assets to combatant commanders and America’s civilian leaders a wide range of options to deter adversaries, conduct contingency operations, and advance the strategic...
U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their fitness and essential Soldier skills during various events at Fort Indiantown Gap and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 5-9, 2025. These competing Soldiers come from the Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia National Guards.
Soldiers of XVIII Airborne Corps Re-enlist at the Daytona 500.
