APRIL 20, 2023 – The 1st Infantry Division hosted future Soldiers from various recruiting battalions in the region for their Oath of Enlistment and a tour of post, April 18, 2023. The tour was part of the Big Red One’s ongoing effort to support Army recruiting both in the region and nationally by connecting citizens with its Soldiers. Approximately 51 Future Soldiers took … [Read more...]
Combat Vehicle Testing at YPG Essential to Soldiers
APRIL 19, 2023 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is at the forefront of Army transformation efforts. One important aspect of Army transformation involves mobility, and U.S. Army Yuma Test Center’s (YTC) approximately 200 miles of surveyed road courses are being utilized to put the next generation of vehicles through their paces. “That work has been coming to Yuma … [Read more...]
Return of the Best Mortar Competition
APRIL 18, 2023 — After a three year hiatus, the Best Mortar Competition is back as part of the Maneuver Center of Excellence’s Infantry Week. This year's competition featured more teams, more firepower and more challenges than ever before as 22 teams from around the world spent over three days demonstrating their technical and tactical prowess across Fort Benning, Georgia, from … [Read more...]
First Lithuanians Graduate From U.S. Army Flight Course
APRIL 17, 2023 – Lithuania air force Capt. Matas Leckas and Capt. Valius Urbonas became the first Lithuanian pilots to graduate from the UH-60M Aviator Qualification Course at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence during a ceremony at Fort Novosel, Alabama, then known as Fort Rucker, April 4, 2023. The Pennsylvania National Guard has been partners with Lithuania since … [Read more...]
The First 100 Yards of Becoming An Infantryman
APRIL 14, 2023 — Just as the sun is coming up on a mild spring morning in Georgia, dozens of Army infantry recruits file off the bus and sprint 100 yards as drill instructors supply ample motivation. They gather into four platoons and get their first real taste of basic training. Drill instructors teach them formation procedures and quickly correct any mistake. Pushups and … [Read more...]