The U.S. Army Engineer School is hosting the 19th Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition April 16 - 24, 2026, at Fort Leonard Wood — with an opportunity for the public to attend an action-packed opening exhibition off-post in Waynesville.
III Armored Corps deploys specified force elements into the designated JOA at Camp Carrol, ROK to support defense operation activities to validate the unit's ability to rapidly deploy and to redeploy to home station when directed by Command Authority.
Iron Soldiers from across 1st Armored Division from Fort Bliss, Texas, participate in the division’s annual Torch Week event. Iron Soldiers participate in sporting competitions, demonstrations and celebrations designed to build morale across the units, strengthen family readiness and fortify unit cohesion. The 1st Armored Division's 'Torch Week' is an annual event commemorating the...
The 1st Armored Division's Torch Week is an annual event commemorating the Division's role in the World War II invasion of North Africa in 1942, known as OPERATION TORCH. Iron Soldiers celebrate the division's history and honor the everlasting legacy of the Iron Soldiers that came before them through week-long competitions and morale-boosting events that demonstrate physical fitness, promote...
More than 170 Marines recently returned from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan will visit 16 wounded warriors from their unit who had to be evacuated for injuries sustained in theatre. The Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, nicknamed "BlackIron," served three consecutive combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom over the past three years.
Roger A. Towberman was the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force. In this role, he served at the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provided direction for the enlisted force and represented their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. He acted as the personal adviser to the Chief of Space Operations and the Secretary of...
The 1st Marine Corps District Educator’s Workshop is designed to do more than any brochure about the Marine Corps ever could. The workshop allows educators from across the Northeastern U.S. to see firsthand how Marines are made, what they stand for, and the many benefits and opportunities that come with earning the title. During the five-day workshop, educators will have the opportunity to...
The mission of the 1st Marine Division Band is to provide musical support to the 1st Marine Division, as well as other tenant commands aboard Camp Pendleton, the surrounding community, and throughout the United States.
