U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina, first sergeant of the 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 101st Troop Command of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, hugs Marie Angie Rodriguez, a friend, after her promotion ceremony at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Jan 24, 2026. The military uses promotions to recognize performance and experience while ensuring the right leaders are in place to accomplish the mission. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Xavier Tossas)
Soldiers assigned to the 101st Troop Command compete on the Best Warrior Competition on multiple events at Fort. Buchanan, Puerto Rico, December 13, 2025. The purpose of the Best Warrior Competition is to test soldiers' strength, knowledge, and resilience while promoting excellence and readiness. (U. S. Army National Guard video by Pfc. Xavier Tossas)
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...
