JULY 7, 2026 — The Army's home in the Caribbean welcomed thousands of community members July 4 for a U.S. Independence Day celebration featuring military traditions, live entertainment and family-friendly activities that reinforced the Army's connection with the people of Puerto Rico. Visitors enjoyed performances by recognized artists including musicians from the 248th Army … [Read more...]

JULY 6, 2026 - Army Pvt. Thomas Alexander Baker Jr. was an infantryman who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was posthumously promoted to sergeant and awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Saipan. Baker was born in Troy, New York, on July 25, 1916, to Thomas Alexander Baker Sr. and the former Emma Balser. He had an older … [Read more...]

JULY 2, 2026 - For 19-year-old Spc. 4 Raymond Williams, 1969 was shaping up to be a year to forget, before it even began. On Dec. 31, 1968, New Year’s Eve, the young infantryman was being loaded onto a helicopter and medevac’d out of the jungle with wounds that would take more than half a century to heal. A year earlier, almost to the day, Williams had walked into a … [Read more...]

JULY 1, 2026 — From the shores of Honolulu to the German countryside, Soldiers celebrated the Army’s historic legacy during Army Heritage Month with ceremonies, festivals and runs. The service celebrated the Army’s 251st birthday and the contributions of the Soldiers, whom it strives to treat equally in its mission to bolster lethality and unit cohesion. Under the theme … [Read more...]

JUNE 29, 2026 - Army Pvt. Elden Harvey Johnson fought in the 1944 Italian Campaign of World War II as an infantryman and was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism. Johnson was born in Bivalve, New Jersey, Feb. 13, 1921, and grew up in East Weymouth, Massachusetts. He enlisted in the Army in April 1943, at age 22, shortly after the United … [Read more...]