His co-pilot is American Cdr Matt Van Ginkel, a highly experienced instructor with the US Coastguard, who has spent seven years with the Helicopter Interdiction Squadron, which is based in Jacksonville, Florida, and specialises in Airborne Use of Force and drug seizure missions.
Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Cox, w/the @TXMilitary, graduated from the ARNG Warrior Training Center's M1 Abrams Master Gunner Course – the first female ARNG soldier to do so. She’s earned the title of Abrams Master Gunner, continuing a tradition of excellence. https://t.co/3oePqj6y0b
History was made today when Maj. Katie Lunning, 133rd Medical Group, received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, the nation’s highest flying award. She is the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to receive it. Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Director of the ANG, presented the award
Our #Paratroopers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division have worked diligently to ensure the security of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul remains during a complex mission in #Afghanistan to ensure the safe evacuation of U.S., Afghan and Allied personnel.
Lt. Gen. Antonio Aguto, Jr. right, the incoming Commanding General for First Army, salutes alongside @FORSCOM Commanding General Gen. Michael X. Garrett at the First Army Change of Command ceremony held on @Arsenal_Island July 8, 2021.
The plane has landed!
We are excited to announce that some of our Soldiers are safely back on U.S. soil from a nearly year-long-deployment. Announcements on homecoming ceremonies will be posted in the coming weeks as we welcome them home.
#welcomehome#AlwaysReady
The earlier we involve children in the mission, the stronger their understanding of patriotism, sacrifice and giving back.
TEACH children the value of freedom! #RememberHonorTEACH
The first Army nurses to cross the Rhine River on March 13, 1945. From left: Lois K. Grant, Ione C. Kinnick, Helen D. Johnson, Madalyn H. Andreko, Josephine J. Jennis, Bertha B. Wachter, Mildred A. Judkins, Kay Watry, Florence R. Bestman, Frances M. Anderson, and Dorothy V. Judd.
#OnThisDay December 16, 1944-The German Army launched their last major offensive of World War II, the Battle of the Bulge. The #BigRedOne rushed to the Ardennes front, playing a critical role in stopping the bloody advance. #BattleoftheBulge#BRO
Historical day for the @101stAASLTDIV and @RedCurraheeBN as CPT Erin Mauldin is the first female Infantry Company Commander within the unit. Huge achievement and she is a proven outstanding leader. We bid farewell to CPT Michael Duncan and family who led superbly. @USArmy
This #Veteran turns 1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣ next week!
Let's see how many people we can get to wish him a #HappyBirthday!
Jesus Holguin served as a rifleman on Guadalcanal, Northern Solomon Islands and Luzon.
#ServedWithHonor