Story by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) | 09.11.2023
7th Special Forces Group (Airborne): Fire departments from Eglin Air Force Base, and Crestview, Florida, along with the Okaloosa Police Department joined soldiers from the Red Empire during their annual remembrance ceremony and 9/11 Memorial Run on Camp “Bull” Simons....
Story by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 06.19.2023
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, holds immense historical and cultural significance as it marks the end of slavery in the United States. It symbolizes our progress in our fight for freedom, justice, and equality. On this momentous day, we must grasp the historical context and understand why celebrating Juneteenth is vital for our society. The United States Army played......
Photo by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 06.05.2023
1st Lt. Milan X. Warren poses for a photo during Juneteenth at Ft. Stewart, Ga. "Society often overlooks my ancestor's tremendous efforts that brought us to where we are today. They fought tirelessly for a better future, paving the way for me to pursue my dreams and aspirations. Being an African American officer in the U.S. Army allows me to carry their legacy forward, motivating other......
Photo by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 06.12.2023
Being a woman in service has brought me many opportunities and pride to belong to an organization that believes in integrity and diversity. The Army has provided me, as a woman, to be all I can be....
Photo by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 06.12.2023
Today I am proud to take up the mantle of a tradition passed from my mother to me. She was a U.S. Officer in Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Today, she serves as my mentor and inspiration to be the best Soldier and leader possible. I love you mom, thank you for serving...
Story by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 05.31.2023
Raider Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division bid farewell to their commander, Col. Pete Moon during a change of command ceremony May 31 on Fort Stewart. Moon relinquished command to Col. James Armstrong....
Photo by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 05.31.2023
Command Teams and their colors march forward during the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team change of command at Fort Stewart, GA on May 31, 2023. Commanders and colors marching toward the center of the marching field is a tradition where all the commanders and colors center on the formation during an event...
Photo by Maj. Patrick Connelly | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division | 05.31.2023
Col. Armstrong (left), Col. Moon (middle left), Major General Costanza (middle right), and Major Perez (right) troop the line during the change of command ceremony on Fort Stewart, Georgia May 31, 2023. Trooping the line is a long honored tradition where the troops get a chance to see their new incoming commander during a change of command....
