DECEMBER 15, 2025 – U.S. Army Garrison Picatinny Arsenal officials, along with the assistance of the Picatinny Arsenal Historical Society (PAHS), conducted a wreath laying ceremony in coordination with the nation’s annual Wreaths Across America observances that was held at thousands of cemeteries nationwide, Dec. 13. A Wreaths Across America ceremony is a solemn, patriotic … [Read more...]
Army Year in Review 2025
DECEMBER 15, 2025 — As 2025 draws to a close, the United States Army reaffirmed its commitment to Soldiers after another incredible year. Throughout the year the Army spent 2025 preparing for a bigger and better 2026, elevating the Soldier experience and awarded performance for life-saving and historic actions. PREPARING FOR THE FUTUREThe U.S. Army successfully met its … [Read more...]
Army-Navy Student Exchange Program
DECEMBER 13, 2025 - Every year at the Army-Navy football game, one of the most anticipated traditions is the "prisoner exchange," and this year marks the 50th year of the exchange program between the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. At midfield, a handful of cadets and midshipmen are ceremonially returned to … [Read more...]
Unified Front Against Evolving Threats in Africa
DECEMBER 12, 2025 - Silent Warrior 2025 took place Dec. 8-11, gathering leaders of senior special operations forces from over 40 nations to address the complex and evolving security landscape across the African continent. Co-hosted by Kenyan Special Operations Forces Command and U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, this year’s symposium underscores a shared commitment to … [Read more...]
Army Activates Command to Protect Western Hemisphere
DECEMBER 11, 2025 - The Army activated the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command in a ceremony held Dec. 5 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina — uniting U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South into a single, four-star operational headquarters. The ceremony also marked the casing of the U.S. Army Forces Command colors and the retirement of its commanding … [Read more...]