Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visited the Puerto Rico Army National Guard headquarters at Fort Buchanan on Aug. 4 to meet with senior leaders, engage with Soldiers, and recognize outstanding performance. During the visit, Weimer met with Puerto Rico Adjutant General Carlos J. Rivera Román and Command Sgt. Maj. Juvencio Méndez Mercado, the command's senior enlisted leader, along with other senior enlisted members. Discussions focused on leadership, professional development, and Soldier well-being, reinforcing the critical role of noncommissioned officers across all components. The day's schedule included a National Leadership Council Teams call at the Recruiting and
Retention Battalion, a filmed engagement with Recruiting and Retention Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Ortiz, and a town hall with full-time support enlisted leaders. In the open forum, Weimer addressed topics such as readiness, modernization, recruiting and retention, gender representation, and improvements to training sites like Camp Santiago.
The visit underscored the importance of mentorship and professional growth, while reaffirming the Army’s commitment to caring for every Soldier and preparing them to meet tomorrow’s challenges with confidence and skill.
| Date Taken: | 08.04.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2025 15:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9239828 |
| VIRIN: | 250804-Z-QQ517-1012 |
| Resolution: | 5120x3840 |
| Size: | 1.78 MB |
| Location: | FT. BUCHANAN, PR |
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