Water drips from a filling spout after potable water tanks are loaded in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 1, 2025. The Puerto Rico National Guard activated personnel and specialized equipment to assist the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) in distributing safe drinking water to municipalities affected by service interruptions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Agustín Montañez)
CAMP SANTIAGO, Puerto Rico — Twenty-four first-term Soldiers with the Puerto Rico Army National Guard’s 101st Troop Command were officially welcomed Friday during a First Termers Lunch at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center as part of Annual Training 2025.
The event brought together new members of the command with senior leaders for an afternoon of mentorship, shared experiences, and team building. In a relaxed, informal setting, the Soldiers had the chance to speak directly with their leadership while enjoying a meal together.
Brig. Gen. Paul Dahlen, Assistant Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, addressed the group and praised them for stepping up to serve.
“You’ve chosen a path of purpose and service,...