JULY 30, 2024 — In a unique collaboration, the U.S. Armys’ Partnership For Your Success (PaYS) program is reshaping the transition from military service to civilian employment. Col. Marc Austin, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander, alongside Mayor Karl Riles, signed an agreement with the City of Hinesville to mark their collaboration supporting the U.S. Army … [Read more...]

JULY 29, 2024 — The Army held its most challenging counter-small unmanned aircraft systems test to date, paving the way for Soldiers to field capabilities against small-UAS attacks in the future. During the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Systems Office’s (JCO) fifth C-sUAS demonstration, held at Yuma Proving Ground June 3-28, 2024, testers launched more than 40 UAS targets … [Read more...]

JULY 26, 2024 - Iowa infantry Soldiers training at Camp Ripley were running low on smokes, but high on morale and camaraderie. They had been in the field training for almost a week straight; no showers, no laundry, no dining facility and no internet. They just had each other. Several times the Soldiers mentioned how close the unit is, like a family, and it showed. Across … [Read more...]

JULY 26, 2024 — When Spc. Malachi Hamber walks out to relieve the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, he always draws attention. Standing at 6 feet, 9 inches tall, Hamber is the tallest current Tomb Guard Soldier, and possibly the tallest Soldier in the Guard’s history. Because of his height, Guard changers crane their necks while inspecting Hamber before he takes his … [Read more...]

JULY 24, 2024 - U.S. Army senior leaders have declared August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The intent is to instill and sustain communitywide awareness and vigilance to protect critical Army resources and personnel from acts of terrorism and extremism. Fort McCoy will conduct antiterrorism training, education, and awareness throughout the month of August 2024. By … [Read more...]