DECEMBER 20, 2022 — More than 30 paratroopers or “Sky Soldiers” from the 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB), 173rd Airborne Brigade loaded 140 toys in their ruck sacks and marched to their partnered towns of Camisano Vicentino and Quinto Vicentino on Dec. 15, bringing some holiday cheer and Sky Soldier culture to their communities. Airborne units across the U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Special Forces Group Earns Foreign Jump Wings
DECEMBER 16, 2022 - During the Christmas season, many people look to the sky hoping to catch a glimpse of Santa as he drops gifts to the boys and girls of the world. At Eglin Air Force Base, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Paratroopers dropped from the sky to deliver toys to community charities, Dec. 5-9, 2022. “It’s the season for giving,” said Maj. Christopher Clones, … [Read more...]
U.S. Partnering with Benin to Combat Piracy
DECEMBER 14, 2022 - Piracy is a serious concern in the Gulf of Guinea along the southern coast of Western Africa and the United States is working with Beninese officials to increase their capacity to combat international piracy within their territorial waters there. United States Africa Command, working hand in hand with the U.S. Embassy in Benin, is delivering a new patrol … [Read more...]
Duty, Honor, and Double Overtime
DECEMBER 14, 2022 — Army-Navy is more than just a football game, it’s an event that honors not just the players but their fellow students, as well as past and current service members. Before the start of this year’s game, thousands of screaming fans looked on as exchange students from each service academy marched toward the center of Lincoln Financial Field. This was the … [Read more...]
Army Garrison Readies for Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption
DECEMBER 12, 2022 - Since Mauna Loa’s eruption on November 27, 2022, U.S. Army Garrison Pohakuloa Training Area is actively taking precautionary actions and preparing the installation for potential impacts. Additionally, PTA remains proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Hawaii County, the community, and other agencies to stay abreast of volcanic activities and … [Read more...]