Brig. Gen. Matthew Brancato, 127th Wing commander, delivers the May 2025 drill message at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, May 1, 2025. Leadership provides an update in advance of each scheduled drill period. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schumann)
FORT CUSTER, Mich. –Before U.S. Army Soldiers of the 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Michigan National Guard, take part in Immediate Response 25, a multinational training exercise taking place in the Balkans with NATO partners from across Europe, they are first preparing for their mission by receiving training direct from U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). Immediate Response 25 is part of DEFENDER 25, a larger annual...
The Battle of River Raisin fought in January 1813 during the War of 1812, marked a devastating defeat for American forces attempting to recapture Detroit from the British and their Native American allies. This battle provides a significant study in mission command failures, as the United States Army suffered from inadequate leadership, a lack of clear intent, poor risk assessment, and insufficient communication. We often learn more from...
