Operation Sandcastle is a joint Field Training Exercise, FTX, designed to test Soldiers and their capabilities within a simulated large scale combat operations (LSCO) environment. This exercise consist of components that will ensure proper collective training of unit mission essential tasks while continuing to solidify Soldiers’ competencies of Army warrior tasks (AWTs); to include Tactical...
Airmen from the 482d Fighter Wing conduct Exercise Mosaic Gecko II at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, Feb. 25–28, 2025. The four-day exercise focused on demonstrating Agile Combat Sustainment (ACS) and Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities in an austere environment while enhancing mission readiness through defensive training, weapons handling, and combat operations.
The Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard serves as a principal advisor to the Director of the Army National Guard on all things affecting the Army National Guard's enlisted force and their families. Additionally, the ARNG CSM works collaboratively with the Department of the Army and National Guard Bureau to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the 54 states, territories,...
The Army has relied on some type of technology for its 250 year existence in one way or another. Basic technology of the day during the Revolutionary War such as invisible ink, to using balloons to see further across the battlefield during the Civil War, to modern day advanced tech for electromagnetic spectrum monitoring and GPS, they all ensured our Army had the edge over our adversaries....
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division conduct Exercise Gothic Sentinel at Camp Ethan Allen, Vermont, Feb 6- March 13, 2025. The multi-week exercise focused on preparing the unit for future deployments by simulating a challenging combat environment, incorporating advanced technology, and honing critical skills in mountainous...
The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States conducts Freedom Shield 2025 (FS25), an 11-day exercise set to reflect the Korea Theater of Operations – a combined, joint, multi-domain, and interagency operating environment.
This annual exercise aims to build understanding between Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea, the United Nations Command, and ROK Joint Chiefs of...
U.S. Airmen assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Security Forces Squadron participate in a 72-hour field training exercise (FTX) at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida. Serving as the culmination of a 14-day air base ground defense training, this FTX refines combat tactics and land navigation, strengthening readiness by preparing Airmen for real-world challenges while...
US Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett conducts a 250-mile Ruck March on the Army Reserve’s Birthday on April 23, 2025, starting at Camp Roberts and ending at its sub-installation Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) May 7-11, 2025. Invited participants include the 63rd Readiness Division, USAG Presidio of Monterey (POM), Camp Roberts, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, JROTC, ROTC, and all...
