Soldiers assigned to the 101st Troop Command, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, stand in formation during the Morale, Welfare and Recreation competition awards at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center in Salinas, Puerto Rico, June 1, 2025. The MWR competition emphasized endurance, strength, and teamwork as part of the culminating activities of Annual Training 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Joel Manzano)
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.
Before lunch, the new Soldiers traveled in style—flying aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by the Puerto Rico Army National Guard’s Army Aviation units. The flight added excitement and a memorable start to the day for the first-termers, most of whom were experiencing their first Annual Training.
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...
