U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade, prepare for their next operational deployment during the Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Washington, Feb. 3, 2026. 5th SFAB advisors conduct this mission readiness exercise as part of the unit’s annual training progression to maintain a high level of readiness for missions anywhere in the U.S. Army Pacific area of responsibility on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Army Video by Spc. Rayonne Bissant)
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (August 26, 2023) Women's Equality Day, the annual celebration of women's right to vote, is also a day to recognize the many contributions women have made in our Armed Forces. Women have been serving in the military for over a century, but it wasn't until 1948 that women were officially recognized as a permanent part of the U.S. Army. Since then, women have made significant contributions to the Army's mission,...
