FORT STEWART, Ga. — All 18 teams competing in the Pershing Cup took on a grueling obstacle course at 6 a.m. during Day 2 of the competition, Sept. 24, 2025, at Fort Stewart, Georgia. The physically demanding event challenged Soldiers’ endurance, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as part of the multinational competition designed to strengthen readiness and interoperability. The Pershing Cup: Best Observer, Controller, and Trainer (OC/T) competition that challenges OC/Ts from across the U.S. Army with a series of tasks to assess their physical, mental, technical, and tactical skills. OC/Ts are the Army’s warfighting advisors; their mission is to prepare Soldiers and leaders to accomplish missions for combatant commanders...
The past year has been one of change, execution, and accomplishments at the First Army Academy (FAA). The academy focuses on training and equipping Observer Controller/Trainers (OC/Ts) and helping them to stay on top of the latest doctrine and tactics.
FORT HOOD, Texas — For National Guard soldiers like Spc. Keara Conn, mission readiness is more than a buzzword — it’s a mindset forged through training, mentorship and an understanding of how split-second decisions affect lives. A native of Brewster, New York, Conn recently became certified in Theater Missile Warning (TMW) operations — a key component of the Army’s air and missile defense (AMD) enterprise. This is no small feat for...
FORT HOOD, Texas — For National Guard Soldiers like Spc. Keara Conn, mission readiness is more than a buzzword — it’s a mindset forged through training, mentorship and an understanding of how split-second decisions affect lives. A native of Brewster, New York, Conn recently became certified in Theater Missile Warning (TMW) operations — a key component of the Army’s air and missile defense (AMD) enterprise. This is no small feat for...
