Story by Randy Mitchell | U.S. Army North | 04.06.2017
Fort Sam Houston has partnered with many other commemorative organizations to show Texans role during the war. The museum here will begin exhibiting historical objects and displays to commemorate the military’s role during the role beginning with a new display April 6, 2017, according to Jackie Davis, U.S. Army North museum director. The displays will switch out through the period to......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 03.30.2017
Americans who live along the eastern coastline are no strangers to the devastation caused by hurricanes and tropical storms. In the wake of that disaster, first responders, state and federal agencies pool resources to bring aid to those effected by the natural disaster. Those called to render aid participated in the week-long Exercise Vigilant Guard with Soldiers and civilians assigned to Fort......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 02.09.2017
Soldiers and civilians assigned to Task Force 51, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), spent the week conducting a key exercise to strengthen the foundation of their mission at the Rudder Reserve Center, 6 – 10 February....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 12.09.2016
Soldiers assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston, competed in the first Guardian Challenge at Camp Bullis on Dec. 9. Twelve two-person teams put their skills to the test as they moved to each event on foot carrying a 30-pound rucksack. The teams competed in a modified Army Physical Fitness Test, confidence course, weapons qualification......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 12.02.2016
Service members who return from deployment step off the plane with additional stressors picked up from being in combat. They struggle with feelings of guilt, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and many other emotional and internal conflicts not seen by the naked eye....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 11.14.2016
Brig. Gen. John B. Hashem took the reins as the Deputy Commanding General - Reserve Affairs and Director, Army Reserve Engagement Cell for Army North. He and his family were welcomed to Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio at a welcoming ceremony held at the historic quadrangle, November 7....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 11.04.2016
More than 60 individuals from various state, federal and government organization worked together at the Oregon National Guard unit, here, on how they need respond to natural disasters, Oct. 30 – Nov. 4. State emergency coordinators along with members from Federal Emergency Management Agency – Region X and representatives from Department of Defense collocate to respond in times of disaster....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Shelman Spencer | U.S. Army North | 10.17.2016
Twenty-four Soldiers assigned to the Military Funeral Honor platoon, Army North, Fort Sam Houston received the prestigious Honor Guard Tab during an awards and tabbing ceremony held at the Caisson area, October 14....
