Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.20.2025
FORT POLK, La. - After months of preparation and rigorous training at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and MOBEX III at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, are deploying in support of overseas operations. Their training validated readiness across the formation, ensuring Soldiers are equipped with the skills and confidence......
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.20.2025
FORT POLK, La. - After months of preparation and rigorous training at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and MOBEX III at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, are deploying in support of overseas operations. Their training validated readiness across the formation, ensuring Soldiers are equipped with the skills and confidence......
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.16.2025
FORT POLK, La. - Sgt. Karsten Thielen, a human resources specialist (42A) with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, shares her thoughts on preparing for her first deployment while training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Thielen and her unit are participating in MOBEX III, a large-scale mobilization exercise designed to validate readiness and ensure Soldiers are fully......
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.16.2025
FORT POLK, La. - Sgt. Karsten Thielen, a human resources specialist (42A) with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, shares her thoughts on preparing for her first deployment while training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Thielen and her unit are participating in MOBEX III, a large-scale mobilization exercise designed to validate readiness and ensure Soldiers are fully......
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.16.2025
FORT POLK, La. - Spc. Richard Green, an air defense battle management system operator (14G) with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, discusses preparing for his first deployment while training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Green and his fellow Soldiers are participating in MOBEX III, a large-scale mobilization exercise that validates readiness and equips units with the......
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.16.2025
FORT POLK, La. - Spc. Richard Green, an air defense battle management system operator (14G) with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, discusses preparing for his first deployment while training at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Green and his fellow Soldiers are participating in MOBEX III, a large-scale mobilization exercise that validates readiness and equips units with the......
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.15.2025
FORT POLK, La. - As 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division continues its mobilization, the Command Operations Information Center (COIC) battle staff works around the clock to synchronize movements, track operations, and ensure mission success. These behind-the-scenes professionals provide critical support that keeps the brigade on schedule and ready for deployment....
Video by Staff Sgt. Marie Alth | 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East | 07.10.2025
FORT POLK, La. – For the first time in its history, Fort Polk is serving as a mobilization platform, preparing Soldiers for deployment from start to finish. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, is the first unit to complete mobilization training at the installation. Senior leaders from across multiple commands visited Fort Polk to observe the training and ensure their......
