U.S. Army Sgt. Hassani Ribera assigned to the 113TH Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 101st Troop Command, Puerto Rico Army National Guard cleans an M249 light machine gun at Camp Santiago, Salinas, Puerto Rico, April 24,2026. As part of basic warrior tasks and drills, the Soldiers conducted the weapons qualification that requires them to engage targets in a variety of firing positions. (U.S Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Elena M. Torres Rivera).
Soldiers assigned to the 101st Troop Command , Puerto Rico Army National Guard, conduct weapons qualification training at Camp Santiago, Joint Training Center, Salinas, Puerto Rico, April 24,2026. As part of basics warrior task and drills, the Soldiers conducted the weapons qualification that requires them to engage targets in a variety of firing positions. (U.S Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jean Martinez )
A group of 18 Soldiers from the Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) recently arrived at Ilopango, El Salvador, to support the Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) during the multinational exercise “Fuerzas Comando 2025.” The event, which brings together special operations teams from 16 nations across the Americas, marks the 19th iteration of this elite competition, held from August 18 to 29, 2025.
“The Puerto Rico National Guard has proudly supported Special Operations Command South and the Fuerzas Comando competition for many years,” said the Adjutant General of Puerto Rico, Carlos J. Rivera Román. “This event showcases the skill, endurance, and professionalism of special operations forces across the Americas, and we...
