FORSCOM FRONTLINE

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The following information reflects executed or upcoming significant Public Affairs actions across Forces Command: FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 14:... read more

The following information reflects executed or upcoming significant Public Affairs actions across Forces Command: FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 14: ● The top news item in the 29 March 2019 edition: U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, left, deputy commanding general of Forces Command, speaks April 5 in Pittsburgh’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum, during the presentation of the Distinguished Service Cross to Freddie Jackson, right, the mother of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker for his 2003 heroism while serving in Iraq. ● SeniorLeader Quote: Army 'Shark Tank' enabling quick prototyping of new systems. ● This week’s On Point: Army to field new night vision goggles. ● Meet Your Army: nd Lt. Terry T. Faciane Jr., a quartermaster officer with 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), ● Information products from across the Army – including: -- Infantry Soldiers earn top honors in New York National Guard 2019 Best Warrior Competition. -- Raider Soldiers head to Fort Polk to support light infantry rotation. -- Guard members recognized for quick thinking, life-saving actions.   less

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The following information reflects executed or upcoming significant Public Affairs actions across Forces Command: FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 13:... read more

The following information reflects executed or upcoming significant Public Affairs actions across Forces Command: FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 13: ● The top news item in the 5 April 2019 edition: Soldier recalls serving with Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins who was posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor on March 27, 2019, during a ceremony at the White House. ● Senior leaders quote: Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark Milley speak to members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during a posture hearing March 26. “The service's proposal will enable the National Guard will increase its operations tempo.” ● This week’s On Point: The Chief of Staff of the Army has directed that the Army take a look at dense urban environments and dense urban terrain ● Meet Your Army: Jackie Aina poses for a selfie in her Army uniform. Since leaving the Army Reserve to start her online career. . ● Information products from across the Army – including: -- Army could select new Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft by 2020 -- 101st Leaders attend Subterranean Training -- I Corps symposium focuses on the future of warfare.   less

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The top news item in the 29 March 2019 edition: Gen. Michael X. Garrett assumes command of the United States Army Forces Command from Gen. Mark A. Milley,... read more

The top news item in the 29 March 2019 edition: Gen. Michael X. Garrett assumes command of the United States Army Forces Command from Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, through the tradition of passing the unit guidon during the assumption of command ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 21, 2019. ● This week’s On Point: Gen. Michael X. Garrett, commander, United States Army Forces Command. ● Meet Your Army: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Beofra K. Butler, administrative executive officer, FORSCOM, poses with her marathon medals. Butler will run her 100th race April 15 in Boston. ● Information products from across the Army – including: -- Cutting-edge features on first shipment of JLTVs -- Understanding the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 -- Col. Michael J. Simmering, unfurl the 3rd ABCT, 4th ID colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on March 23, 2019.   less

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FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 10: ● The top news item in the 22 March 2019 edition: The 2nd ABCT, 1st AD will conduct reception and integration... read more

FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 10: ● The top news item in the 22 March 2019 edition: The 2nd ABCT, 1st AD will conduct reception and integration procedures, and live-fire training with their Polish counterparts over the next few weeks. The training will culminate with a gunnery and a combined live fire exercise. ● Senior Leader – Maj. Gen. Chris Gentry, deputy commander First Army. ● This week’s On Point: Readiness for multi-domain operations. ● Meet Your Army: Sgt. (Ret.) Daniel Cowart was upgraded from a Silver Star to a Distinguished Service Cross. ● Information products from across the Army – including: -- Symposium highlights the dangers of the digital world. -- Lt. Gen. Michael X. Garrett, passes colors to Lt. Gen. Terry Ferrell, incoming during a change-of-command ceremony. -- 160 graduates earned their Air Assault wings March 11, during a graduation ceremony.   less

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FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 9: ● The top news item in the 8 March 2019 edition: Acquisition Soldiers field forward-deployed security force... read more

FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 9: ● The top news item in the 8 March 2019 edition: Acquisition Soldiers field forward-deployed security force assistance brigade (SFAB) tactical network modernization on the fly. The Army is pushing full steam ahead with network modernization efforts that are making today’s force. ● Senior Leader – Under Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy–"We’ve been very consistent about where we’re trying to take the Army … by 2028, We are trying to enable the National Defense Strategy, and we have taken some pretty dramatic steps to get there. " ● This week’s On Point: Social Networking and Job Search Sites ● Meet Your Army: Pfc. Jacob Flewelling, of Buxton, Maine, is a Nodal Network System Operator in Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Flewelling has been serving for 15 months. He joined the Army to instill discipline in himself and receive college tuition to pursue a degree in cyber security. ● Information products from across the Army – including: -- Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk III, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, visited the Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Feb. 28. -- A platoon of Soldiers from 1st Infantry Division attend a ceremony in support of 61 Polish cadets taking an oath to defend and serve their country. -- A Soldier assigned to 4th Infantry Division moves a simulated casualty, Feb. 27, during a provide care under fire and move a casualty testing site. -- 3-71 CAV, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Mortars conduct live fire operations during JRTC Decisive Action Rotation at Fort Polk, LA, Feb. 23.   less

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FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 8: ● The top news item in the 1 March 2019 edition: 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) welcomed its 47th... read more

FORSCOM FRONTLINE, Volume IX, Issue 8: ● The top news item in the 1 March 2019 edition: 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) welcomed its 47th commanding general today, as Maj. Gen. Andrew Poppas relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Brian Winski. ● Senior Leader – Sgt. Maj. Of the Army, Daniel A. Dailey "America's Army remains in high demand across the world because of our leadership, professionalism and ability to constantly evolve to meet the security needs of our defense partners as well as our own,". ● This week’s On Point: Military Saves Week ● Meet Your Army: Warrant Officer Shaun Wheeler, , petroleum systems technician, 289th Composite Supply Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade, is a fuel expert. ● Information products from across the Army – including: -- TF Lifeliners return home from deployment, Maj. Gen. Brain Winski, commanding general for the 101st Airborne Division, and Brigadier General Todd Royar, deputy commanding general for support for the 101st Airborne Division, greet Soldiers from as they step off the airplane ramp onto American soil on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Feb. 21, 2019. -- Mississippi Army National Guard medic advises Soldiers at Air Assault school. -- 1st Lt’s. Natlia Drew and 1st Lt. William Viana use Electronic Flight Bags to perform preflight checks on an aircraft, used to streamline the aircrews' functionality through the use of electronic devices. -- 1st Lt. Armando Zavala, El Paso, Texas native, physician assistant, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division (Rotational), uses suturing tools to make a cut in a pig's foot in preparation for stitching.   less