Americans who live along the eastern coastline are no strangers to the devastation caused by hurricanes and tropical storms. In the wake of that disaster, first responders, state and federal agencies pool resources to bring aid to those effected by the natural disaster. Those called to render aid participated in the week-long Exercise Vigilant Guard with Soldiers and civilians assigned to Fort Sam Houston’s U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and Task Force-51.
Brig. Gen. John B. Hashem took the reins as the Deputy Commanding General - Reserve Affairs and Director, Army Reserve Engagement Cell for Army North. He and his family were welcomed to Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio at a welcoming ceremony held at the historic quadrangle, November 7.
More than 60 individuals from various state, federal and government organization worked together at the Oregon National Guard unit, here, on how they need respond to natural disasters, Oct. 30 – Nov. 4. State emergency coordinators along with members from Federal Emergency Management Agency – Region X and representatives from Department of Defense collocate to respond in times of disaster.
Twenty-four Soldiers assigned to the Military Funeral Honor platoon, Army North, Fort Sam Houston received the prestigious Honor Guard Tab during an awards and tabbing ceremony held at the Caisson area, October 14.
