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...
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...
