U.S. Army Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard conduct pre-flight checks before take off, August 1, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Two UH-60 aircraft with Bambi Buckets and 13 personnel from the Arizona National Guard are deploying to Mather Field, CA to support the firefighting efforts, amidst a significant surge in wildfire activity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carlos … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2024
SpecOp Forces Cut Through Kunsan’s Rainy Skies
AUGUST 2, 2024 - South Korea’s summers are famous for cloudy skies and torrential downpours that may appear at a moment’s notice. However, during a week in mid-July, members of the Wolf Pack at Kunsan Air Base observed a spectacle precipitate from the open skies unlike the typical monsoon rains. Spectators throughout the installation could spot paratroopers descending from … [Read more...]
Soldier Wins Olympic Silver Medal
AUGUST 2, 2024 - Sgt. Sagen Maddalena won the Silver Medal in Women’s Three-Position Rifle at the Paris Olympics. Maddalena earned a place in the Finals of the top eight competitors after setting an Olympic Qualification Record with a score of 593-45x. China’s Qiongyue Zhang followed close behind with a 593-40x. Once in the Final, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Soldier … [Read more...]
Oregon Guard Steps Up for Wildfire Crisis
AUGUST 2, 2024 — The Oregon National Guard is mobilizing to support wildfire response efforts across the state, with hand crews deployed to Harney County. On July 31 and August 1, approximately 90 Guard members processed through Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (JRSOI) to form hand crews for wildfire response. Members from the 142nd Wing, 1249th … [Read more...]
Soldiers Test New Technology in Philippines
AUGUST 2, 2024 — The ability to quickly put cutting-edge warfighting equipment in the hands of Soldiers is key to maintaining readiness, says 25th Infantry Division commander, Maj. Gen. Marcus Evans Incorporating new technology like drones allows Soldiers to become familiar with off-the-shelf equipment that can increase protection and lethality, he added. Evans spoke … [Read more...]