25th Infantry Division

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[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Earlier today, the 25th Infantry Division bids farewell to Col. Jim D. Keirsey and welcomes Col. Graham White as the new deputy commanding officer - operations and Col. David M. Lamborn as chief of staff as part of a Tropic Lightning Honors ceremony. ⚡

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[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Earlier today the 25th Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. James B. Bartholomees lll, promoted Col. Robert K. Bryant to the rank of Brigadier General at a ceremony on Weyand Field.

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Leaving it better than we found it. @USArmy #TropicLightning Soldiers conduct environmental stewardship to SUSTAIN long-term readiness & PROTECT shared training areas after #JPMRCX, demonstrating our deep respect for our Philippine Army partners. #Salaknib

📸Sgt. Taylor Gray

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Good luck to Sgt. Alexander Cortes Torres and Spc. Edgar Lopez as they represent #TropicLightning at the 2026 SFC Jeremiah W. Johnson Best CBRN Warrior Competition at Fort Leonard Wood. Team 10 is competing against the Army’s best.

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Combined forces. Real-world readiness. #TropicLightning & the Philippine Army 7th ID tackle complex training at #JPMRCX. Rehearsing COMMAND & CONTROL and refining our ability to STRIKE builds the shared capability required for a stable Indo-Pacific. #Salaknib

📹Spc. Kyle Kimble

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Close quarters precision. Before #Salaknib, #TropicLightning Soldiers cleared shoot houses using the new M7 & M250 weapons. Validating our ability to maneuver & STRIKE in confined spaces builds the tactical readiness required to support the Philippine Army.

📹Sgt. Duke Edwards

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Earlier today we said farewell to Colonel Daniel J. Von Benken as he changes responsibility as the outgoing 25th Infantry Division Artillery Command.

We thank Col. Von Benken for his dedicated service to the Division and wish him luck in his future endeavors.⚡
#TropicLightning

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Farewell Col. King and welcome Col. Brunais, Bronco 6! @USArmy 3rd Mobile BDE change of command during #Salaknib. Elite COMMAND & CONTROL keeps #TropicLightning ready alongside the Philippine Army.

📸Spc. Christopher Moorehead

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Wrapping up #JPMRCX. @USArmy #TropicLightning Soldiers, the Philippine Army & partners validate our ability to SUSTAIN, COMMAND & CONTROL, & STRIKE. This combined readiness promotes stability in the Indo-Pacific. #Salaknib https://t.co/9OVAm6pFxX

🎥Sgt. Nathan Arellano Tlaczani

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

@USArmy #TropicLighting, the AFP, and multinational partners are strengthening interoperable air-ground operations to reinforce #IntegratedDeterrence and Archipelagic Defense.

📸 Sgt. Olivia Cowart

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Thriving in the archipelago. @USArmy #TropicLightning, the Philippine Army & partners project power at #JPMRCX. Rehearsing complex movements ensures our combined force can rapidly SUSTAIN operations & PROTECT key terrain during any crisis. #Salaknib

📸Sgt. Duke Edwards

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Working with the Philippine Army & allies, @USArmy #TropicLightning Soldiers execute air assaults at #JPMRCX. This COMMAND & CONTROL helps rapidly SUSTAIN forces & position to STRIKE, strengthening our 75-year alliance. #Salaknib

📸Sgt. Nathan Arellano

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

U.S., Philippine, Australian, and Japanese forces conducted combined air assault operations during JPMRC-X, part of #Salaknib.

COMMAND & CONTROL in motion: aircraft, ground forces, and partners building shared readiness.

📸 Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

During JPMRC-X, part of #Salaknib, @USArmy Tropic Lightning Soldiers continue training alongside Philippine and partner forces.

COMMAND & CONTROL in action: disciplined movement, clear communication, and shared readiness.

📷: Spc. Christopher Moorehead

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

@USArmy #TropicLightning & attached Civil Affairs joined the Philippine Army at PDRF for #JPMRCX. This civil-military COMMAND & CONTROL helps us SUSTAIN stability, ensuring we are ready to support when requested. #Salaknib

📸 Spc. Kyle Kimble

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Lift, move, set the line. @USArmy #TropicLightning 25th DIVARTY & 25th CAB sling-load M119 Howitzers via UH-60 at #JPMRC-X. Rapidly maneuvering artillery to SUSTAIN forces and STRIKE builds shared readiness alongside the Philippine Army. #Salaknib

📸 Sgt. Olivia Cowart

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Aviation & infantry moving as one. Task Force Saber inserts @USArmy #TropicLightning & the Philippine Army at #JPMRC-X. This multinational COMMAND & CONTROL expands our reach and positions the combined force to STRIKE. #Salaknib

📸Sgt. Olivia Cowart

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

Blackout conditions. @USArmy #TropicLightning & the Philippine Army execute a nighttime air assault at #JPMRCX. Rehearsing rapid force projection to SUSTAIN operations and STRIKE objectives builds shared readiness in the archipelago. #Salaknib

📹 by Spc. Kyle Kimble

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

From demos to the jungle, @USArmy 2-35 IN Soldiers use UAS to SEE & SENSE the terrain at #JPMRCX. Feeding this live picture to multinational COMMAND & CONTROL builds shared readiness. #Salaknib

📸 Staff Sgt. Jameson Harris & Cpl Lilly Ekberg

[25th Infantry Division @25thID]

@USArmy #TropicLightning Soldiers from 2-27 IN advance at #JPMRCX. Maneuvering to SEE, SENSE, & STRIKE, sharpens our combined forces alongside the Philippine Army, strengthens our 75-year alliance. #Salaknib

📸Sgt. Duke Edwards, Sgt. Taylor Gray, Sgt. Jason Palacios