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Fort Sam Houston shows Army resiliency with ‘Thunder Run’ for 238th Birthday celebration

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) leads the Fort Sam Houston Army team as they demonstrate their resiliency during the ‘Thunder Run’ June 14 for the celebration of the Army’s 238th Birthday.

Army birthday a celebration for both San Antonio, Fort Sam communities

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Friday marks the birthday of our United States Army. It is a celebration of 238 years of service and loyalty, of a committed and professional force, to the citizens of our Nation and the values that we hold so dear.

Army Team in San Antonio celebrates 238th Army Birthday

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Army Team in San Antonio as its members joined together for an early celebration of the Army's 238th Birthday in downtown San Antonio. The Army's birthday is June 14.

Army North senior enlisted leader urges NCOs to practice leadership

Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North's senior enlisted leader meets with the command's noncommissioned officers during a NCO professional development session.

Army North senior leader observes training during Ardent Sentry 2013

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North's deputy commanding general (support)visiting and observing as Army engineers conduct search and rescue training as part of Ardent Sentry 2013, a U.S. Northern Command directed exercise focused on defense support to civil authorities.

Army North’s Task Force 51 tackles homeland mission from Fort Bliss, Fort Sam Houston

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North's Task force 51 as it conducts operations at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss during Ardent Sentry 13, a major disaster response exercise directed by U.S. Northern Command.

U.S. Army North providing Defense Support of Civil Authorities

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North conducting a major hurricane exercise May 17-23 as part of Ardent Sentry 2013, a U.S. Northern Command directed exercise focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities.

Fort Sam, San Antonio community unite, enjoy America’s Armed Forces River Parade

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam Houston members enjoy their participation in the second annual America's Armed Forces River Parade in downtown San Antonio.

Army North Soldiers compete for victory as Best Warrior Competition continues

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North Soldiers compete in the combatives portion of the weeklong Joint Base San Antonio 2013 Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year "Best Warrior" Competition.

Military leaders meet to maintain strong relations

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Army leaders from the United States and Mexico gathered in San Antonio May 6-10 as part of a weeklong program designed to enhance relations between both armies.

Army North cyclist team rides for charity

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North members participate in a bicycle event in support of curing diabetes.

Army North Soldiers demonstrate physical prowess at Best Warrior Competition

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North Soldiers demonstrate their physical prowess May 13 during the Joint Base San Antonio 2013 Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year "Best Warrior" Competition.

DoD, partners refine plans for Missouri earthquake response

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Planners from the Defense Department and other federal and state partners meeting to discuss catastrophic earthquake response. The event was organized by U.S. Army North's Defense Coordinating Element VII.

Military, local communities honor veterans during All Veterans Memorial Service

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The military and San Antonio communities came together April 28 to pay their respects during the All Veterans Memorial Service in San Antonio.

Army North horse handlers rustle up lessons on animals, Army values

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North (Fifth Army) host a group of second-graders from Sun Valley Elementary School during a field trip April 25 and talk to them about the horses housed in the stables.

Floats light up San Antonio during Fiesta Flambeau ‘night’ Parade

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam service members join the San Antonio community April 27 at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.

Fort Sam Houston joins San Antonio community for Battle of Flowers

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio communities come together to enjoy the Battle Of Flowers Parade.

Soldier Show, 323rd Army Band rock on during Army Day at Alamo

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At the Army Day at the Alamo, members of the Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio communities enjoyed performances by cast members of the U.S. Army Soldier Show and a quintet from the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own."

Fort Sam, San Antonio communities enjoy Texas Cavaliers River Parade

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Fort Sam Houston community joined San Antonio in celebrating the annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade April 22 in downtown San Antonio. The parade is one of key events during Fiesta San Antonio.

Army team helps celebrate history of Fiesta during Pilgrimage to Alamo

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam Houston leaders participate in the Pilgrimage to the Alamo in San Antonio. The pilgrimage is one of the more somber events of Fiesta.

Fort Sam, San Antonio communities celebrate Fiesta at historic Quadrangle

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam Houston hosts the "Fiesta in the Quad" celebration in the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) historic Quadrangle April 21.

Tale of 2 kings – Fiesta’s El Rey Feo, King Antonio presented their crowns

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Music and fanfare of all types preceded the crowning of the next El Rey Feo April 19 at the San Fernando Cathedral in downtown San Antonio and the investiture of Steve Dutton as King Antonio XCI April 20 at the Alamo, both as part of the San Antonio Fiesta 2013 celebration.

CSA visits Army North, Fort Sam Houston

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gen. Raymond Odierno, Army Chief of Staff, visits with members of the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Army North's Main Conference Room in the historic Quadrangle.

Top Army enlisted leader shares guidance, provides feedback at Fort Sam town hall

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III speaks to a packed house of Soldiers, government service civilians and family members, during a Town Hall at the Fort Sam Houston Theater.

SMA, senior enlisted leaders from Fort Sam serve dinner to Wounded Warriors at WFSC

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III, along with his wife, Jeanne, and a group of Fort Sam Houston command sergeants major, serve dinner and meet with wounded warriors and their family members at the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Planning key to success in hurricane preparation

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

More than 250 representatives, from approximately 20 different Department of Defense, federal, state and international organizations, gathered together April 9-11 at Fort Sam Houston to rehearse for the 2013 hurricane season.

Hurricane Z makes landfall

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept event from April 9-11. The concept of the rehearsal is tailored to provide guidance and input from all attendees and identify issues - as well as find solutions - during a joint effort.

Military Honors Platoon brings new wagon to Fort Sam Museum

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Fort Sam Museum welcomes its newest addition: A replica of a 1870s Four-Mule Army Escort Wagon.

Army honors Gold Star Wives

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

More than 20 survivors, who lost their spouses, gathered April 5 at the Survivor Outreach Services Hall of Remembrance to mark the second annual Gold Star Wives Day.

DoD civilian outreach program gets inside look at Army elements of Fort Sam Houston

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston-based units host a Defense Orientation Conference Association visit in which members of the Secretary of Defense-sponsored outreach program, the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, tour the Army organizations at Fort Sam Houston.

CSTA helps Fort Hood unit prepare for DCRF mission

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Members of Army North's Civil Support Training Activity traveled to Fort Hood from March 22-25 to support a readiness field training exercise with the 2nd Chemical Battalion.

Army North senior enlisted leader encourages mentorship for female Soldiers

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An Army North senior enlisted leader meeting with a group of female Soldiers at Fort Hood and serving as the guest speaker during the battalion's Women's Mentorship Day. Sgt. Maj. Linda Kessinger is the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the personnel section for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army).

Army North cultivates leadership experience during company commander, first sergeant course

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North (Fifth Army) leadership shares insights and guidance with attendees during the Company Commander and First Sergeant Course March 14 in Building 44, which is designed to provide company commanders and first sergeants with information and tools to help in their success in their leadership positions.

WFSC Soldier presented Purple Heart Medal

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Spc. Abdullah Savage, Company B, Warrior Transition Battalion at Brooke Army Medical Center, was presented the Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony March 18 in the Purple Heart Courtyard of the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Army North senior leaders discuss professional development of Soldiers

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Senior noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) gather to discuss the importance of direct involvement in the professional development of Soldiers.

Prayer luncheon nourishes body, soul

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston annual prayer breakfast became a luncheon March 7 as the community gathered to enjoy food and fellowship.

Fort Sam leaders join community in honoring heroes of the Alamo

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam personnel join the San Antonio community for a memorial service at the Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza.

Epic Flood rocks competition

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Epic Flood, a rock band ensemble from the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own," that earned top honors in the large popular music ensemble category of the Army Band 2012 Mission Performance Team of the Year competition.

Wrestlers lock down Soldiers at WFSC

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Shawn "SuperMex" Hernandez, a with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, said he wanted to visit the wounded warriors because of his dad. "My father was a Green Beret for 30 years," said Hernandez. "He was my hero growing up."

Army North helps celebrate Texas Independence

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North leaders participate in the Texas Independence Day Celebration at the Alamo on March 2. Maj. Gen. Adolph McQueen Jr., deputy commanding general for support, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), recited Texas history during the event, which honored the men and women who fought and died for Texas Independence.

Tuskegee Airman speaks with JTF-CS members on WWII experiences

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ezra Hill, a Newport News, Va. native, spoke to more than 120 members of JTF-CS about how the airmen were given an opportunity to create the first black pilot program in a segregated military.

Local JROTC cadets visit Fort Sam Houston, Army North

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Adolph McQueen Jr., deputy commanding general for support, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), congratulates members of the Sam Houston High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for joining the program during a visit Feb. 22 to Army North’s historic Quadrangle.

Army North CG swears in future soldiers at SA rodeo

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, accompanied by Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes, administered the Oath of Enlistment to 48 of the Army’s newest Soldiers at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo at the AT&T Center.

Army North DCG serves as keynote speaker during Univ. of Phoenix 2013 commencement

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Adolph McQueen Jr., deputy commanding general for support, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), serves as the keynote speaker during the 2013 University of Phoenix Commencement Ceremony Feb. 16 at the Alamodome.

Military leaders refine disaster response operations during course for nation’s newest dual-status commanders

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Military leaders from a score of states traveled to U.S. Army North headquarters Feb. 12-13 to attend the Dual Status Commanders Orientation Course.

Army North Soldiers stretch legs, commemorate President’s Day

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North Soldiers enjoy an early morning battalion run Feb. 14 in honor of President's Day.

National Guard senior enlisted leaders visit Army North, Fort Sam Houston

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Senior enlisted leaders of the National guard Bureau and the Army National Guard visit Army North Feb. 11-12.

JTF-51 puts new spin on hurricane preparation

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Joint Task Force-51 serves as U.S. Army North's rapidly deployable command post. The joint task force conducted a hurricane response exercise Feb. 4-8 at Camp Bullis.

JTF-CS tests deployment readiness ahead of Presidential State of the Union Address

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Joint Task Force-Civil Support conducted a deployment readiness exercise Feb. 11 to ensure the unit’s preparedness to support the Presidential State of the Union Address.

Fort Sam Museum moving to new home at historic Quadrangle

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Fort Sam Houston Museum is moving to a new home. The museum is slated to move to the east side of the U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle in the fall and reopen in January 2014; it is currently housed at 1210 Stanley Rd.

Army North’s Caisson joins Western Heritage Parade and Cattle drive

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North and Fort Sam Houston personnel participate in the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio Feb. 2. The parade is the official kickoff of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, which runs Feb. 7-24 at the AT&T Center.

Fort Sam Houston bids farewell to retiring Soldiers

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the Fort Sam Houston gather together duty the post retirementceremony at U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle to bide farewell to their retiring partners.

Army North, Fort Sam Houston community welcome deputy commanding general

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston community members welcome back one of their own to the Army North family during a ceremony at Army North's historic Quadrangle.

Military leaders from throughout the Americas visit Army North, discuss common issues

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Military leaders from Central America visiting U.S. Army North throughout the day Jan. 30 as part of the Central American Regional Leaders' Conference in a cooperative effort to establish closer ties between militaries and to improve coordination on common issues.

Army North’s CSTA puts Nevada CBRN team through paces

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North’s Civil Support Training Activity conducts training with members of the 92nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in Las Vegas.

CSTA conducts vital mission of training CBRN responders

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army North’s CSTA has the responsibility of training and certifying 54 of the nation’s 57 civil support teams. The nation’s CSTs support their local and state civil authorities at CBRN incidents by identifying the agents or substances and by providing their states with communications and analytical capabilities during a natural or manmade disaster.

Company commanders, first sergeants enhance leadership tools

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At Fort Sam Houston, new first sergeants and company commanders took advantage of the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills Jan. 14-18 as they attended the U.S. Army North, Company Commander and First Sergeant Training Course.

Army North CG speaks to Fiesta commission members

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV meets with members on the Fiesta San Antonio Commission Jan. 22 . The Army will serve as the lead military service for this year’s FIESTA festivities.

Army North hosts DHS/DOD Concept of Support workshop

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

more than 50 senior government and military officials from throughout the nation attending the U.S. Army North hosted Department of Homeland Security / Department of Defense 2014 Concept of Support Workshop Jan. 9-10. The event focused on the nation's federal law enforcement agencies' future homeland security support requirements.

Army North CG, CSM share experiences during pre-command course

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV an Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes meet with incoming commanders and their senior enlisted leaders Jan. 8 during the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Pre-command Course in downtown San Antonio.

Army, NFL leaders share leadership insights with high school coaches

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Army leaders, along with a famed former NFL coach, share their insights on leadership with high school football coaches.

Fort Sam Houston proves ‘Army Strong’ during All-American Bowl events

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Personnel from Army North, Fort Sam Houston, and the Army meeting with local community members at the Army Strong Zone prior to the U.S. Army's All-American Bowl at the Alamodome.

All-Americans take on Soldiers in strength contests

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

All-American high school football players and band members take on Soldiers in an East-West pushup challenge at the Sunset Station Jan. 2 as part of the lead-up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston are providing support throughout the various weeklong events.

U.S. Army All-American athletes visit children’s hospital

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

All-American high school football players visit with children at the Methodist Children's Hospital on Jan. 2. The players took time out of training for the game to visit with the children at the hospital. Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston are providing support throughout the various weeklong events.

Army North Soldier earns Order of Saint Maurice

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An Army North Soldier is presented the Order of Saint Maurice "for outstanding or conspicuous contributions to the infantry."

Army North helps prepare future dual-status commanders

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North hosted 22 National Guard generals and colonels, representing 18 states and the District of Columbia, who attended the U.S. Army North-sponsored dual-status commanders' orientation course here Dec. 9-13.

Army North HQ kicks off holiday season with Reindeer Run

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Soldiers and their civilian partners from Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North, kick off the holiday season with their nnual "Reindeer Run."

CG presents Purple Hearts to wounded warriors

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North CG presents Purple Heart medals to wounded warriors Dec. 11 at the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Fort Sam’s Own rocks the Rite to kick off Holidays

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

San Antonio Community members joined the San Antonio military community to start the holiday season Dec. 8 with a rocking performance by "Fort Sam's Own" 323rd Army Band at the Scottish Rite Auditorium.

Army North leaders committed to health, welfare of team

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Military and civilian members of the Army North team as they gathered during a training session Dec. 8 to hear personal accounts, current statistics and prevention strategies during the command’s second stand down of the year as part of the Army’s focus on preventing suicides.

Warrior and Family Support Center celebrates community support

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Warrior and Family Support Center on Fort Sam Houston celebrated its ninth anniversary. The WFSC began its existence back in December 2003 as a single room in the Powless Hall Guest Center. Today, it is a 12,500-square-foot facility that sits on several acres of land, laced with gardens, fountains, running tracks, playgrounds, specialty work out stations and various amenities for wounded warriors and their families.

Army Vice Chief of Staff visits Fort Sam Houston

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gen. Lloyd Austin III visited Army North Dec. 3 at the historic Quadrangle. Austin is the vice chief of staff, U.S. Army. During his visit, he met with Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes and key Army North leaders.

Army North deputy commander bids farewell after 33-year career

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), says goodbye during farewell luncheon following 33 years of service.

Senior enlisted leader ‘takes the reins’ at Army North

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes returned “home” for service as the command sergeant major for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and as the senior enlisted leader for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

Army North welcomes new senior enlisted leader during change of responsibility ceremony

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader for United States Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, from outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. David Wood during a change of responsibility ceremony Nov. 28 at the historic Quadrangle.

Army North bids farewell to deputy commander

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North civilians and military members bid farewell to Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general for operations, U.S. Army North, during a Nov. 27 tattoo ceremony in the historic Quadrangle.

Extraordinary coordination, cooperation key to Hurricane Sandy response

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK CITY — Response to one of the most devastating storms to strike the East Coast requires not only an enormous effort, but a tremendous amount of teamwork from local, state and federal agencies.

Region IV coordinates DoD response from Atlanta to Jersey

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Army North, has Defense Coordinating Elements in each of the 10 Federal Emergency Management Agency regions of the United States.

DCE VII returns home after helping New Yorkers recover from Superstorm

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North's Defense Coordinating Element VII prepares to return Nov. 15 to its home base in Kansas City, Mo. The DCE arrived Nov. 1 in New York City to help coordinate federal military support to the five boroughs of the city following the Oct. 29 landfall of Superstorm Sandy.

Military responders use computer-based technology to facilitate Sandy response

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Response experts from Joint Task Force - Civil Support - which was designated as the Joint Forces Land Component Command Coordination Element - assist federal, state and local responders coordinate a variety of federal military support to aid the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York and New Jersey.

Jacoby caps off Spirit of America dinner

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gen. Charles Jacoby, commanding general, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, and Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, both attended the Spirit of America Dinner, which is part of Celebrate Americas Military, an 11-day series of events organized by the chamber.

Pershing Elementary students, Army North leaders honor veterans

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Soldiers with Headquarters, Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), along with the students and faculty members from Pershing Elementary school, San Antonio Independent School District leaders and local veterans, honor those who have served or are currently serving in defense of the nation during a Veterans' Day ceremony at school.

Fort Sam, San Antonio communities honor, remember veterans past, present

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Fort Sam and San Antonio Veterans' Day wreath presentation ceremony and parade was held downtown San Antonio Nov. 10. Both communities showed their pride in their Veterans in honor of Veterans' Day with profound words, drill displays and a parade that stretched across the downtown area.

Texas Honor Ride = 250K donation in support of care for wounded warriors, families

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

More than 1,000 riders, aboard more than 700 motorcycles, participated in The Texas Honor Ride. The event kicked off in Houston and ended at Fort Sam Houston's Warrior and Family Support Center.

Army North DCO observes signs of recovery in New York City

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Col. Ed Manning, Army North's defense coordinating officer for the Region VII Defense Coordinating Element, along with members of his team, touring areas hard hit by Hurricane Sandy in New York City. The Army officer has been in the city since Nov. 1 coordinating federal military support to the five boroughs of New York City.

One week later, JTF-CS continues support to FEMA during Hurricane Sandy response

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North, as the Joint Force Land Component Command of U.S. Northern Command, activated Joint Task Force Civil Support, headquartered at Fort Eustis, Va., to serve as the JFLCC Coordinating Element at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The JCE’s mission is to coordinate for military units conducting missions in affected regions of the Eastern seaboard.

Vietnam veterans to get long overdue Welcome Home ceremony at Fort Sam Houston

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Fort Sam Houston community wants to join a grateful nation in thanking and honoring its Vietnam War veterans and their families – the fallen brothers and sisters, the wounded, those who were held as Prisoners of War and those listed as unaccounted for – as well as the organizations that served or supported the Armed Forces.

We will give our Vietnam veterans the ‘Welcome Home’ they deserve

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We invite you to join us here at Fort Sam, at Staff Post Field, adjacent to the historic Quadrangle, for a much-deserved Welcome Home for these patriotic men and women. The people of San Antonio are welcomed to help us pay tribute to these extraordinary Americans.

Army North’s DCE VII continues coordination efforts in Brooklyn

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members of U.S. Army North’s Defense Coordinating Element VII are at the New York City Office of Emergency Management operations center Nov. 7. The DCE VII team from Kansas City, Mo., is in New York City to coordinate federal military support for the five boroughs following Super Storm Sandy.

Fort Sam community honors Vietnam Veterans during Welcome Home Ceremony

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Soldiers and civilians of Fort Sam Houston, along with San Antonio community members, came together Nov. 7 to welcome home Vietnam Veterans and thank them for their service during the Fort Sam Houston “Vietnam Veterans’ 50th Anniversary Welcome Home Ceremony.”

Army North supports disaster response efforts following Super Storm Sandy

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In one of the costliest and most devastating storms to strike the United States, Super Storm Sandy pummeled the country’s Eastern seaboard Oct. 29, leaving behind it a swath of destruction, widespread power outages, flooding and gas shortages in her wake. As the scope of the storm’s devastation began to unfold, U.S. Army North, based in San Antonio, prepositioned coordinating elements in the most devastated areas to help support local, state and federal response efforts.

Army North CG meets with NJ governor, discuss state’s emerging needs

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV visiting the Regional Operations and Intelligence Center at the State Police Headquarters in New Jersey Nov. 3. Caldwell visited the site to meet with Col. Barrett Holmes to discuss the state's emerging needs, which may require Department of Defense assistance. While there, he also met with Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael Cunniff.

Army North’s DCE VII members meet with local responders in Brooklyn

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members of U.S. Army North’s Defense Coordinating Element VII meet with a New York City police officer on the streets of Brooklyn. The DCE VII team from Kansas City, Mo., is in New York City to coordinate federal military support for the five boroughs following Super Storm Sandy.

323rd Army Band shares musical talent, touts concert, ceremony

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own” belt out boogey vibes Nov. 2 while performing during a live broadcast of “Great Day SA” at the KENS5 Studio in San Antonio.

JFLCC, FEMA, Corps of Engineer leaders tour, visit staging area at Lakehurst

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeff Mathis (left), deputy commanding general, Joint Forces Land Component Command, is briefed by U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Proehl, Nevada Air National Guard, while U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kenneth Dowd, director of logistics operations for the Defense Logistics Agency is briefed by U.S. Navy Capt. William Bulis, deputy commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Region VII partners train for tornado response

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Defense Coordinating Element VII, U.S. Army North, made the most of a disaster response exercise by inviting a host of state and federal counterparts to train with them Oct. 16-18 in Topeka, Kan.

FSH Adopt-a-School program provides role models, mentors for students via partnership

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kids need heroes; and in this community, those heroes are their teachers and the Soldiers who volunteer to mentor and tutor them. Military leaders and school district officials met Oct. 16 for an Adopt-a-School partnership luncheon at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club to assess the success of the program, to hear new recommendations and to plan for the next year.

Hunting trip = therapy for 6 wounded warriors

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Six wounded warriors spent the day in the woods of central Texas hunting exotic game Oct. 11 as a therapeutic retreat.

Local WWII paratrooper gets special birthday

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Military leaders “dropped in” Oct. 15 to celebrate a birthday for a local WWII paratrooper and author. Darrell G. Harris celebrated his 91st birthday with members of the Alamo Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, including Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.

Army North Soldiers continue time-honored tradition

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A silent procession of Soldiers and horses make their way through the paths of the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Their fellow Soldiers stand at attention with their rifles at order arms, waiting. The only sound is from the muffled hooves of the horses, and the wheels of the caisson they are pulling.

Army North, Mexican military leaders meet in Mexico City

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, presents a farewell gift to Mexican military Gen. Guillermo Galvan at Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional headquarters Oct. 11 in Mexico City.

Survivor Outreach Services facility opens to the community

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Post leaders cut the ribbon for the newly remodeled Survivor Outreach Services Sep. 29 to officially open the facility and to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families. More than 100 survivors, family, friends and community members attended the ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater.

Unique headquarters company inactivates after decade of service

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

From a small patio near the horse stables, leaders, comrades, and loved ones said a fond farewell to a headquarters company that had overseen the base’s Military Honors and Caisson platoons for a decade.

Army North stands down for Armywide suicide safety stand down

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

More than 500 Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North gathered Sept. 27 at Evans Auditorium to participate in an Armywide suicide safety stand down to focus on the military’s greatest asset – it’s military and civilian team members.

Army North chaplains host inaugural Saint Michael Medallion Luncheon

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North chaplains hosted the command’s inaugural Saint Michael Medallion Luncheon at the historic Quadrangle Sept. 28.

Mexican Army doctors save man in San Antonio

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Five visiting Mexican army doctors became local heroes Sept. 19 after helping save a local San Antonian during dinner at a landmark San Antonio restaurant.

Gold Star Mothers remember loved ones

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gold Star Mothers and Families remember their family members. Fort Sam Houston will honor Gold Star Mothers and Families Sept. 29 and will conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Survivor Outreach Center.

American Legion Riders from N.M, Texas rumble on post for charity drop

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

American Legion Riders from New Mexico and Texas converged on Fort Sam Houston Sept. 20 to deliver more than $40,000 in goods and gift cards for Wounded Warriors at the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Officer-mentoring organization re-charters in San Antonio

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The San Antonio chapter of “The Rocks Inc.,” originally founded in 1997 and deactivated in 2001, inducted its chapter officers during a Sept. 19 ceremony at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School’s Blesse Auditorium.

San Antonio business leaders meet at Army North’s historic Quadrangle

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee held their monthly meeting Sept 12 at Army North and Fort Sam Houston's historic Quadrangle.

Fort Sam Houston bids farewell to retired Army leader

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio communities bid farewell to a retired Army leader Sept. 10. During a solemn funeral procession, with Army North's military caisson Soldiers on horseback and honor guard members slowly making their way to the pavilion, family, friends and loved ones began to say their goodbyes to retired Army Lt. Gen. Johnny Johnston.

Fort Sam Houston honors Gold Star mothers, families

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army North, Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio communities prepare to pay their respects to the survivors of these fallen warriors at the Gold Star Mother’s Day and Fallen Heroes Room of Remembrance Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sept. 29. The ceremony will be held at the Survivor Outreach Services building at 1 p.m. and will honor their strength – and their loved ones’ sacrifices.

Army North, Silver Stars slam-dunk military appreciation night

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Before San Antonio Silver Stars basketball fans began streaming into the AT&T Center Sept. 7 for a game against the Indiana Fever, they checked out some of U.S. Army North’s unique vehicles and visited with Soldiers from the unit who discussed civil support, homeland defense and theater security cooperation.

Army North stood ready to help take wind out of Hurricane Isaac’s sails

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With only weeks behind them since they wrapped up a huge national disaster exercise, service members and civilians from U.S. Army North geared up again and deployed to conduct response and recovery operations for Hurricane Isaac.

Army North launches advance element to prepare for Isaac

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An advance element of 20 Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North set off on a convoy from Fort Sam Houston on the evening of Aug. 27 en route to Camp Beauregard, which is located northeast of Pineville, La., to be ready to respond if requested as part of a federal response effort to the affects of Hurricane Isaac.

San Antonio civic, business leaders witness Army North’s major incident exercise first-hand

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

San Antonio civic and business leaders embarked on a cross-country trip Aug. 11-12 when they flew into Indiana for the unique opportunity to observe the distinctive training being conducted during Vibrant Response 13. VR13 is a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North at Camp Atterbury, the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, and 10 other training areas and airfields throughout southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.

One of last mounted cavalry scouts from WWII gets Cavalry medallion

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, presents the St. George Silver Medallion to retired Col. Ernest John “Jack” Davis during an Aug. 15 ceremony at the Army Retirement Community Auditorium. The Order of St. George Medallion is the top award presented to members of the Army’s mounted force by the U.S. Armor Association.

Fort Knox firefighters hone skills during Vibrant Response 13

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Answering the call for help was the Fort Knox Fire Department as it kicked off its motionless water rescue training Aug. 9 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. The Fort Knox, Ky.-based firefighters took advantage of the training opportunities available during Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Road to recovery leads through Warrior and Family Support Center’s Freedom Park at Fort Sam Houston

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For Wounded Warriors and their families, there is a new destination for exercise and meditation – and it is one that does not require travel outside the confines of Fort Sam Houston. Construction of the multi-million dollar, six-acre “Freedom Park” at the Warrior and Family Support Center has been completed and is now open day and night.

Army North’s military, civilian team strives to make huge, national exercise successful

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What would it take to bring together more than 9,000 people, from 25 states and territories, and move more than 100,000 short tons of equipment, to include helicopters, trucks, dozers, mobile labs and many more specialized pieces?

Alabama Guardsmen rescue ‘survivors’ during difficult night training mission

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the aftermath of a simulated nuclear explosion, one of the most important tasks to perform is locating survivors, many of whom would be suffering not only from injuries but also from radiation exposure. Such was the task for the chemical and medical Soldiers from the Alabama National Guard as they conducted night search and rescue operations Aug. 9 during Vibrant Response 13 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana.

Muscatatuck Fire Department battles blazes during fire training at Vibrant Response 13

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brad Monday and Alex Hafft, both firefighters with the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center Fire Department, battle a blaze during a simulated oil refinery fire here Aug. 11. The blaze, set by using flares

‘Caveman’ serves his country by training military

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

When Mike “Caveman” Spina was a teenager growing up in the late 1960s, the resident of Seymour, Ind., wanted to join the military and serve his country. However, after being classified “unfit for military

Alabama medics prove they are ‘always ready, always there’

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alabama Guardsmen, clad in protective masks and carrying stretchers, rushed into a “danger” area here Aug. 8 after a “nuclear attack” to provide lifesaving and life-sustaining

Military planners put life-saving missions into action during exercise

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Planners with U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 work through Vibrant Response 13. Vibrant Response 13 is a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North from July 26-Aug. 13. Units from 25 states and territories are participating in more than 200 live events at 50 venues throughout southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.

Community leaders support Army North Exercise

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The business and county leaders said they truly looked forward to the July 26 kickoff of Vibrant Response 13, which is projected to infuse an estimated $6.5 million of business into the surrounding communities. VR13 is a U.S. Northern Command major incident exercise, led by U.S. Army North, which brings together more than 9,000 service members and civilian employees to face the daunting task of providing aid to their fellow Americans in the aftermath of a simulated 10-kiloton nuclear detonation in a major Midwestern city.

Indiana Guardsmen evacuate buildings during Vibrant Response 13

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Indiana National Guardsmen from Companies A and B, 2nd Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, 38th Infantry Division, Indiana National Guard, conducting an evacuation training mission on Aug. 7 at MUTC as part of their annual training requirements during Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North. Army North observer controllers and civilian role players assisted the infantry Soldiers with their training to make it more realistic.

Army North defense coordinating element shifts into high gear for Vibrant Response 13

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The unthinkable happened: a (simulated) 3,000 lb. radiological dispersal devise exploded at a train station in a major Midwestern city. Within hours, reports indicated two additional radiological devises, as well as a possible nuclear device, also detonated within the city. Within minutes of the incident, the Federal Emergency Management Agency began the process of responding to the crisis; and soon after, an Army North defense coordinating element kicked into high gear as it prepared to help coordinate for Department of Defense assistance.

JTF-CS provides relief for displaced citizens during VR13

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Service members assigned to Joint Task Force – Civil Support worked to provide relief and support for displaced civilians days after a simulated nuclear-blast attack. Combat medics and military policemen supported local civilian authorities by providing food, water and medical care at a soccer stadium located on the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., Aug. 2 during Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Army North members volunteer to make difference

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It is a philosophy that is near and dear to the hearts of Service members and their families, who have a long tradition of volunteering – both in their service to their nation as well as a means to assist and to give back to their communities. And there are many Soldiers and family members in U.S. Army North who continue to give more – through volunteering their time – to help not only their fellow Army North family members but their fellow community members as well.

TF51 turns training into real-world knowledge during VR13 exercise

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

While most members of the military are lauded as defenders of freedom and protectors of the nation, one unit with U.S. Army North takes the title literally as one of the first responders to catastrophic incidents – both natural and man-made – within North America.U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51, based at Fort Sam Houston, will serve as an integral part of Vibrant Response 13, the largest Department of Defense exercise of this type to date.

Nuclear forensics task force helps identify source of terrorist attack during major exercise

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A small team of Soldiers, Airmen, FBI agents and scientists set up a forward operating base near the hot-zone and start collecting samples to be rushed off to national laboratories to be analyzed to help track the nuclear device to those responsible. That is the training scenario for Prominent Hunt 12, a smaller exercise within Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Army North, First Army team up for Vibrant Response 13

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North and First Army have teamed up to train and mentor more than 9,000 service members and civilians in responding to natural or man-made disasters in a major incident exercise from July 26-Aug. 13 in locations throughout southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.

CBIRF Marines take part in Vibrant Response

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Marines from the Chemical/Biological Incident Response Force, out of Indiana Head, Md., run a decontamination tent July 29 to assist simulated victims of a nuclear detonation in exercise Vibrant Response at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Southern Indiana. The exercise is hosted by U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command. It brings together approximately 9,000 military and civilian personnel from across the country to simulate the response to a terrorist attack in the United States.

Major exercise builds solidarity amongst local, state, federal agencies

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

More than 9,000 service members and civilians from across the United States came to Indiana and northern Kentucky to participate in 200 separate training events at 50 different places during Vibrant Response 13. The 19-day major incident response exercise brings together local, state and federal agencies, including Department of Defense resources; it is conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Army North service members, civilians work with displaced civilians to create realistic training

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North members work with role-playing civilians from as far away as Michigan and Texas to create realistic training scenarios involving “sick” and “injured” civilians for the thousands of service members in Indiana for Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Vibrant Response exercise critical training for saving lives

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Marine Corps Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force continues to search for (simulated) displaced and trapped civilians in need of decontamination and medical care July 29 as part of Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North. The exercise challenged the seasoned Marine Corps' force – as well as Army North's Exercise Control Forward.

Tennessee, Ohio Civil Support Teams kick off Vibrant Response 13

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Search and Extraction team members from Tarlton, Ohio, clear away rubble, pull survivors to safety and stabilize a building to breach and extract those trapped inside July 27 as part of a major incident exercise. The search and extraction team is part of the Ohio National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Packageparticipating in Vibrant Response 13, an exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Fort Polk MPs train at Vibrant Response 13

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Soldiers from the 272nd Military Police Company, out of Fort Polk, La., assists “victims” of a simulated nuclear detonation July 29 at the Vibrant Response 13 exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Southern Indiana.

Engineer Company showcases search and evacuation skills during Vibrant Response 13

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Service members assigned to the 811th Engineer Company, an Ohio National Guard unit out of Tarlton, showcased their search and evacuation skills July 26 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., during the Vibrant Response 13 field training exercise. Soldiers and Airmen treated and evacuated casualties from a simulated nuclear-contaminated area during the training exercise, which is conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Tennessee, Ohio Civil Support Teams kick off Vibrant Response 13

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Teams conduct assessments as part of Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North. More than 9,000 service members and civilians are taking part in the exercise from July 25-Aug. 13 at the unique disaster training area at Muscatatuck and 10 other training areas and airfields in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.

Military leaders put final touches on catastrophic incident exercise during calm before storm

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With less than 24 hours until the notional detonation of a 10-kiloton nuclear device in a major Midwestern city, military exercise specialists were putting the final touches on a national catastrophic incident exercise that will test more than 9,000 service members and civilians in 11 training locations and airfields spread across 5,000 square miles in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.

Exercise to train nation’s new, existing response forces

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

United States Army North is poised to conduct the largest confirmation exercise to date for 9,000 members of the Defense Department’s chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response force in and around Camp Atterbury, Ind. Exercise Vibrant Response 2013 begins July 25 and will confirm the ability of the three dedicated federal military task forces to organize and employ life-saving and life-sustaining capabilities following a catastrophic CBRN incident.

Army North CG recognizes San Antonio WWII veteran for his service to nation

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Soldiers who fought in World War II were part of an incredible legacy that spoke of heroes and the great deeds they had performed in the service of a grateful nation. There are fewer and fewer of those heroes left, but one such man was invited to Fort Sam Houston to be recognized for his achievements and service with a Lifetime Achievement Award – Darrell G. Harris.

Army North celebrates historic battalion change of command

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North celebrated a historical milestone July 12 as the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion conducted its inaugural change of command and change of responsibility at Fort Sam Houston’s Rehearsal of Concept Drill Facility. The Soldier and civilians of the command watched on as Lt. Col. Shannon Miller relinquished command of the battalion to Lt. Col. Zoltan Krompecher, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eddie Fields III relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Alvin Chaplin Sr.

Homeland defense expert assumes command of Fort Eustis, Va.-based JTF-CS

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The first federalized Air National Guardsman to command Joint Task Force – Civil Support relinquished command today to a Pentagon-based homeland security expert. Air Force Maj. Gen. Jonathan Treacy relinquished command of JTF-CS during a ceremony here to Army Maj. Gen. Jeff Mathis III, who most recently was assigned as the Pentagon-based deputy director for Antiterrorism and Homeland Defense, the Joint Staff.

Senator visits Wounded Warriors, Families at WFSC

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas attended a private Purple Heart ceremony July 2 at the Warrior and Family Support Center for a Soldier wounded in Afghanistan during a dismounted patrol in June 2012. Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North, hosted the private ceremony in which the Purple Heart Medal was presented.

Army North DCG kicks off Houston’s Independence Day celebrations

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON — Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North, welcomes the crowd of an estimated 100,000 July 4 to Houston’s Freedom Over Texas at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou, one of the nation’s largest land-based fireworks celebrations.

Support Center Holds Barbecue for Warriors, Families

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Warrior Family Support Center served up a heaping helping of “Texas Barbecue” June 29. The event, sponsored by KENS 5 News and Head Country Bar-B-Que, is one of the many events that the WFSC holds each month for the Wounded Warriors and their Families.

Army North hosts annual retired general officer update

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North hosted the eighth annual Retired General Officer Update June 15 at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club. The conference is intended to update retired generals from a four-state area, centered around Texas, on the current status of the Army.

‘Military City, U.S.A.,’ super-sizes Army birthday

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — More than 1,500 military and civilian community members of “Military City, U.S.A.,” celebrated the 237th birthday of the United States Army with a run to the Alamo, and a Texas-sized 237-foot cake.
Runners from Fort Sam Houston and the surrounding community joined Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, in a leisurely 2.3-mile run from historic Fort Sam Houston to the Alamo, where a throng of spectators and the giant cake awaited them.

U.S. Army holds open house in celebration of its 237th Birthday

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — A remarkable day of celebration was made more momentous with the opening of the historic Quadrangle to the San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston military and civilian communities June 14.

U.S. Army commands at Fort Sam Houston held an open house for all to come and join in the celebration of the Army’s 237^th Birthday following a first ever run to the Alamo. The run consisted of more than 1,500 troops within the various Fort Sam Houston Army commands and units.

Senior U.S., Mexican Army leaders hold talks in Mexico City

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MEXICO CITY — Twelve U.S Army lieutenant generals met with Mexican Army counterparts to discuss issues that affect both armies during a May 30 executive seminar in Mexico City.

The U.S. delegation was lead by Lt. Gen. William Troy, Director of Army Staff. U.S. Army North, under the command of Lt. Gen William Caldwell IV, facilitated the meeting for the Americans, allowing U.S. military leaders from the Army Staff, Army Reserve, National Guard and several operational and training commands, to meet with Mexican generals from regional commands to discuss strategic issues.

WWII veteran finally receives recognition for D-Day jumps

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –Humble recognitions were finally being given to a local World War II hero while WWII veterans were honored nation-wide for their sacrifices and efforts 68 years ago when the D-Day invasion began in Normandy, showing the world the United States’ full commitment to the war against Axis tyranny.

Albert Essig, who served with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, in World War II, received the Parachutist badge with four combat stars and the Pathfinder badge for his courageous actions in a time of heroes during a ceremony held at the St. Catherine Center in Waco, Texas.

Region X DCE trains in Evergreen Quake exercise

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Five devastating earthquakes in western Washington served as the scenario for the Region X Defense Coordinating Element to train for their mission of bringing federal military helicopters, medical units, engineers and other life-saving capabilities to a catastrophic disaster response. The Evergreen Quake exercise was designed by Washington State, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and British Columbia’s Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre, to test the plans of all levels of government, private sector, volunteers, and citizens in response to a wide-area, large-scale earthquake. The Defense Coordinating Element deployed from Bothell, Wash., to train June 4 - 6 with their FEMA and Washington State counterparts at Camp Murray, Wash. They were augmented by a handful of functional experts from their higher headquarters, U.S. Army North, San Antonio, Texas.

Pershing Elementary students don Army gear for career day

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Shannon Miller, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North, and Command Sgt. Maj. Eddie Fields, senior enlisted leader, HHBn, spoke with third- and fourth-graders at John J. Pershing Elementary School June 5 about different jobs in the Army as part of the school’s Career Day. The Army battalion is partnered with Pershing Elem. through Fort Sam Houston’s Adopt-a-school program.

Senior Army North, Mexican leaders visit U.S. capital to exchange insights, ideas

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of an Army program that enters its 66th iteration since the 1940s, seven senior Mexican army general officers were hosted by U.S. Army North at the U.S. capital as part of continuing efforts to build cooperation and foster closer relationships between the two militaries. The officers, along with their spouses, traveled to Washington, D.C., May 21-25 to learn more about U.S. Army missions, activities and responsibilities during the Fifth Army Inter-American Relations Program visit.

Army North CG highlights critical missions at quarterly town hall

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North's commanding general highlighted the importance of recent missions and stressed that the pace of operations wouldn't slow down, during a quarterly town hall and recognition ceremony June 1 here.

New email system offers more space, more access

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North personnel may notice a small change to their email. U.S. Army North, like most military units, is moving to the Department of Defense Enterprise Email service, managed by the Defense Information Systems Agency. Instead of accessing email through local email servers at each installation, users will reach through the network to access email services from DoD data centers.

Army North hosts force protection conference for security leaders

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North hosted more than 50 leaders in force protection from major U.S. Army commands in North America during Army North’s 2012 Force Protection Conference May 22-24. One of the goals of the 3-day conference was to promote better cooperation and to discuss challenges in force protection in the United States.

American Soldiers ‘re-green’ at Army North

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A small group of American Army exchange officers in Canada are doing everything from training Canadian forces to serving in tactical, operational and strategic positions in the Canadian Armed Forces supporting missions in Libya, Afghanistan, the Arctic and elsewhere.

The group of 21 American Army officers and noncommissioned officers spent a week at U.S. Army North from May 14-18 to assess the military personnel exchange program and for “re-greening.”

First-Ever Armed Forces Day River Parade

Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Grand Marshal for the inaugural “Here’s to our Heroes” Military River Parade was Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. The inaugural parade opened at the Arneson Theater May 19 and featured 25 floats, representing all branches of the military, veterans, military support groups and more, in honor of Armed Forces Day.

Mexican, American militaries cooperate for hurricane response exercise

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — For the first time, American and Mexican militaries simultaneously conducted a coordinated disaster response exercise from May 2-9 in south Texas and in the Mexican states of Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi.

Army Family Action Plan Conference seeks solutions

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fourteen delegates, assisted by facilitation teams, discussed Army quality of life issues and heard from subject matter experts in many fields during the Army Family Action Plan conference May 9-11 in downtown San Antonio. The conference is a three-day workshop designed for open discussions and solution-seeking to issues concerning Soldiers, retirees, Department of the Army civilians and Army Families.

Engineers translate life-saving data to maps

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A variety of occupational specialties are needed to conduct a training exercise. Some skills people are familiar and others, however, are not so well known. During U.S. Northern Command’s Ardent Sentry 2012 Hurricane Exercise, being conducted at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 brought one of those little known specialties directly into play – geospatial engineers.

Task Force chaplain establishes relations with team during disaster exercise

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Chaplains provide an important service on every military base, during basic training, deployments – and during disaster training exercises. And such is the case for the chaplain of U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51, as he trains alongside his fellow service members and civilian partners during the Ardent Sentry 2012 Hurricane Exercise, a joint service hurricane training exercise being conducted at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

Sentinel keeps TF51 commo churning during critical times

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North’s Task Force 51 is using its Sentinel vehicle's capabilities fully during the Ardent Sentry 12 Hurricane Exercise at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi; Ardent Sentry 12 is a training exercise designed to prepare service members and Department of Defense civilians to provide federal support to state and local governments following a catastrophic hurricane.

TF 51 moves out for hurricane exercise

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Soldiers with U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 arrive at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi May 4 for the Ardent Sentry 2012 Hurricane Exercise. AS12 will provide an opportunity for the military to practice working within the Incident Command System and National Response Framework, a nationwide plan used by all first responder agencies.

Ardent Sentry 12 showcases Army North support capabilities during exercise

Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North's Task Force 51 deployed to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi this week for Ardent Sentry 2012, a joint service training exercise to prepare them in the event that local communities need their support as part of an overall federal response following a hurricane.

Army North prepares for hurricane season

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North will participate in a major hurricane exercise as part of Ardent Sentry 2012, a U.S. Northern Command directed exercise focused on Defense Support of Civil Authorities. Task Force 51, Army North’s deployable command post, will conduct the exercise May 4-10 at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas; Army North’s Main Command Post will conduct operations from its headquarters at Fort Sam Houston.

Military, civilian community members celebrate Battle of Flowers parade during Fiesta 2012

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam Houston's Army ambassadors, along with members of the 323rd Army Band "Ft Sams Own" and the Fort Sam Houston Color Guard march in support of the the Battle of Flowers parade April 27. The parade is part of Fiesta, an 11-day San Antonio wide celebration.

Military, local communities honor veterans

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Military, local communities come together to honor veterans during the All Veterans Memorial Service April 29 at the Vietnam Memorial in San Antonio. The event served to honor veterans – both past and present.

Military service = family tradition for Army North SGM

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The concept of “Service” can mean many things for many people. For some, it may merely be an act of helpful activity – to do something for another person – to provide a service. For one family in particular however, service means serving the nation. And they need to look no farther than their father for guidance.

Military, civilian communities come together to enjoy Flambeau Parade festivities

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Military and civilian community members joined together April 28 and enjoyed the Fiesta Flambeau Parade festivities in San Antonio. The Flambeau Parade is known as “America’s Largest Illuminated Parade.” The theme for the parade was Saturday Night at the Movies, and tens of thousands of military and civilian community members gathered to enjoy the numerous floats, bands and assorted entertainment. Fort Sam Houston’s Color Guard led the way to kick off the event. Also participating were the 323rd Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own” and Fort Sam Houston’s military ambassadors

Army North celebrates Fiesta with battalion run

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North Soldiers conduct a battalion run to commemorate Fiesta festivities April 26, the day before the annual Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio.

West Point hosts Mission Command conference

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Soon-to-be-commissioned cadets from the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs from various universities across the country attended the Mission Command Conference XV held at West Point April 23-26.

Fort Sam Houston opens post for Fiesta San Antonio

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Military and civilian community members spent the day April 22 celebrating Fiesta at Fort Sam Houston with carnival rides, live bands and performances, booths and unit displays, a military ceremony honoring Fiesta, an evening dinner and entertainment in the grounds of Army North’s historic Quadrangle and a fireworks show.

Fort Sam Houston honors Fiesta with military ceremony

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The senior enlisted leaders from commands located throughout Fort Sam Houston, from company level through the major commands, represented their units, along with their organizational colors during the 2012 Fiesta Fort Sam Houston Military Ceremony at MacArthur Parade Field. The event was hosted by Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Command Sgt. Maj. David Wood, Army North, served as the ceremony's Commander of Troops.

Military, civilian community members enjoy pilgrimage, river parade during Fiesta 2012

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV (2nd from right), along with Col. Richard Francey (center) and fellow senior leaders from Fort Sam Houston, enjoy themselves as they interact with San Antonio community members during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade April 23. The leaders rode along on a barge float down along San Antonio’s River Walk during Fiesta 2012. Caldwell is the commanding general of U.S. Army North and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Francey serves as Army North’s chief of staff.

Fort Sam leaders, school officials share success stories

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

San Antonio area school principals and district officials met with volunteers from partner units on Fort Sam Houston April 18 to share their insight on how the Fort Sam Houston Adopt-a-School has made a difference in the lives of area school children.

Army North families celebrate Fiesta

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Representatives from Army North meet with members of the local community and spoke with them about the unit and its unique mission at the Fort Sam Houston Fiesta and Fireworks April 22. The annual occasion is part of San Antonio’s Fiesta, an 11-day event celebrating the city’s history and heroes.

Army North hosts logistics conference for disaster response planners

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Local, state and federal emergency planners and logisticians met in San Antonio for a three-day conference hosted by U.S. Army North to promote mutual understanding and foster greater preparedness for disasters in the United States.

Hurricane rehearsal gets senior leader review

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The 2012 Army North/Joint Force Land Component Command Interagency Hurricane rehearsal hurricane response drill, conducted here April 3-5, provided leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Army North, the National Guard Bureau and many others, an opportunity to unite and evolve their plans and practices to prepare for the upcoming 2012 hurricane season.

Hurricane rehearsal gets into the nitty-gritty

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On the second day of U.S. Army North’s interagency hurricane response drill, emergency response leaders went step-by-step through response scenarios in a war-gaming process meant to weed-out ineffective and inefficient processes.

The 2012 Army North/Joint Force Land Component Command Interagency Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept teamed up leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Army North, the National Guard Bureau, and many others to create efficiencies and best practices in hurricane response April 4 in advance of the 2012 hurricane season.

Sexual assault – Generals tell Fort Sam leaders: ‘We can, must fix this’

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Kansas unit trains to respond to multiple threats

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The first real-life incident for the 73rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction, was in 2004 when it was called to identify and remove World War II relics -- a live grenade and a jar of mustard gas -- found in a Kansas barn. The Kansas Civil Support Team safely handled the incident. The Kansas CST visited Leavenworth March 27-29 to conduct a training exercise in preparation of an annual evaluation by U.S. Army North.

Army North hosts hurricane planning conference to enhance coordination efforts with response partners

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As hurricane season approaches, agencies at all levels of government acted to begin collaborating and coordinating their plans on handling such emergencies for the regions of North America; among these partners were members from U.S. Army North and U.S. Northern Command. A rehearsal of concept scenario was the tool used to focus these groups as they meet April 3-5 at Fort Sam Houston’s ROC Drill Center.

Army North families enjoy egg-citing day

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North hostted the Army North Family Readiness Group Egg Hunt March 29 in the historic Quadrangle grounds. At the egg hunt, children played musical chairs, piñata and hunted for eggs. The children who found the “golden eggs” received prize baskets.

Purple Heart recipient cuts ribbon on new Wounded Warrior barracks

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sgt. Richard Rye assisting the Honorable Jeff Wentworth, Texas State senator, and Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North, in cutting a ribbon to open the Wounded Warrior Liberty Barracks April 2. Rye was presented the Purple Heart after being wounded by small-arms fire while conducting motor pool operations Dec. 1. Rye served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division.

Fort Sam Houston welcomes Liberty Barracks, presents Purple Heart during ceremony

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Sam Houston officially welcomes the opening of its newest Wounded Warrior barracks during a ribbon cutting ceremony here April 2. Also, Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North, presented the Purple Heart Award to Sgt. Richard Rye, who was wounded by small-arms fire while conducting motor pool operations Dec 1. Rye served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 125th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division.

U.S. Army North hosts Hurricane Season preparedness drill

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Springtime in America means different things to different people: planting flowers,airing out homes; but for some, it means preparing for hurricane season.

That’s right, to the men and women of U.S. Army North, springtime means hosting an annual hurricane preparedness drill that focuses on the actions the Department of Defense would potentially take to support those civilian agencies providing assistance to the people of communities who’ve been affected by a catastrophic hurricane.

Army North CG meets with senior leaders during commander’s offsite

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North leaders from across the United States met in Marble Falls March 19-21 to discuss the future of homeland defense, civil support and theater security cooperation.

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell, commanding general of U.S. Army North and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, hosted the event that featured key leaders from Joint Task Force – Civil Support, Fort Eustis, Va.; Joint Task Force – North, Fort Bliss, Texas; 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade, Kentucky National Guard; 167th Theater Sustainment Command, Alabama National Guard; 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, South Carolina National Guard; 412th Contracting Support Brigade, Fort Sam Houston; Army North’s Defense Coordinating Officers from the ten Federal Emergency Management Agency regions; and Army North’s Joint Task Force 51.

Citizen Soldier, FEMA leader employs decades of emergency management experience at JTF-CS

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For most in disaster response work, opportunities to experience preparedness efforts through service in multiple agencies are rare. U.S. Army Col. Bill Stevenson, Maryland National Guard, is getting that chance while working at Joint Task Force – Civil Support.

Army North CG meets with community members at Association of the United States Army luncheon

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV meets with members of the San Antonio community as he shared his thoughts on the Army at Fort Sam Houston during a luncheon March 23 hosted by the local Alamo Chapter of the Association of the United States Army at Fort Sam Houston’s John J. McCarthy Golf Clubhouse.

Army North’s TF 51 exercises dual-status command concept

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photo release on Army North's Task Force 51 working to establish procedures for a common operating picture during Exercise Silver Risk in Springfield, Ill. The exercise focuses on the Dual-Status Command concept that will be used as the Department of Defense and Illinois National Guardsmen support the NATO Summit scheduled May 19-20 in Chicago.

Army North CG welcomes community leaders to Fort Sam Houston

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photo release of Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, commanding general of U.S. Army North and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, hosting a visit by representatives from the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Committee at the historic Quadrangle March 9 to thank them for their service in the community and their support for soldiers in the San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston area. He also hosted the group for a tour of his quarters and lunch at the observation veranda on the second floor of Army North's headquarters. Jacqueline Davis (center), curator, Fort Sam Houston museum, also provided a brief tour of the Quadrangle.

Army North commander: JTF-CS ‘critical’ to national preparedness

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, the commanding general of U.S. Army North and senior command of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, visited Joint Task Force - Civil Support here March 7 and expressed confidence in the capabilities and personnel of the Department of Defense's chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear coordination authority.

JTF-North deploys Soldiers to support Border Patrol in N.M., Ariz.

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Active-duty Soldiers from Fort Hood and Fort Bliss deployed in mid-February to southern New Mexico and southern Arizona to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection border security efforts. The mission, known as “Operation Nimbus,” is a coordinated effort between Joint Task Force – North, a U.S. Northern Command element under the operational control of U.S. Army North, and CBP. The operation was designed to enhance air and ground detection along the international borders of New Mexico and Arizona.

WFSC hosts ‘Come together through art’ show

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Warrior and Family Support Center's “Come Together Through Art” show March 7 that featured works of art by people who participate in the various art programs available at the center.

Army North planners dive in to homeland security

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Planners at U.S. Army North dove in to the complex subjects of homeland security, defense and civil support during a 40-hour course here March 5-9. The course, taught by a mobile training team from the Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, covered contingency and crisis action planning processes as they pertain to homeland security and defense.

Soldiers from 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam’s Own" selected as Army North Soldier, NCO of the Year

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sgt. Veronica Flores Salinas and Spc. Hannah Rademacher, both members of the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own" U.S. Army North, took top honors March 5 as the Army North Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year, respectively.

Army North prepares for hurricane season

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North is gearing up for hurricane season by preparing for a large-scale hurricane exercise at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas.
Military and federal exercise planners gathered here for a final planning conference to put the finishing touches on a hurricane scenario scheduled to take place May 2-9 as one event in a series of exercises known Ardent Sentry 2012.

Army North CIMET heading to Fort Sam

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army North is on the verge of taking its command information efforts to a new level, or perhaps it would be more appropriate to say a super-modified, 53-foot-long trailer effort, as the unit prepares to receive one of its newer pieces of equipment.

Puerto Rico National Guard members validate procedures

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PHOTO RELEASE:Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers undergo a validation process Feb. 10 during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, high-yield Explosive-Enhanced Response Force exercise at the Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Center, Puerto Rico.

Fort Sam Houston honors retirees

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Service members, Family, friends and loved ones say farewell to retirees in U.S. Army North’s historic Quadrangle grounds Feb. 23.

Key leaders meet at domestic preparedness workshop to discuss providing civil support

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Sharing a stage at the 2012 Domestic Preparedness Workshop, the commander of U. S. Army North’s parent command, U.S. Northern Command, along with the chief of the National Guard Bureau, emphasized partnerships Feb. 22 as he discussed the importance of a whole-of-government, whole-of-community approach when providing civil support while responding to disasters.

Future Soldiers Commit to Hitching Army Ride at the Rodeo

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

34 young men and women committed to support and defend the U.S. Constitution from all enemies in front of thousands of witnesses from the San Antonio community at a sold-out AT&T Center Feb. 17.

Improvements continue at Historic ‘Quadrangle’

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photo release of ongoing upgrades to Army North's historic Quadrangle and some of the wildlife available for visitors to see.

Army North personnel help in establishing synchronized emergency response plans

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – The gathered participants faced a truly daunting scenario – a nuclear device just detonated in downtown Chicago. Although it is a scenario no one would want to face, it is one that would take the combined efforts of the assembled experts whose mission it was to come together and figure out how to combine their efforts to provide life saving responses to those affected without wasting time, resources and lives.

ARNORTH’s TF 51 looks to refined skills during disaster response exercise

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U. S. Army North’s Task Force 51 members gathered together during a disaster response exercise here Feb. 15 to go over the tasks they’ve been asked to perform as part of an overall federal response to the simulated disaster.

Presidents' Day 2012 Holiday Message

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On February 20, we will celebrate the birthdays of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through tradition, these birthdays have become a time to honor and celebrate all our former presidents’ birthdays. I salute all leaders, past and present, who have and continue to serve this great nation.

Army North’s TF-51 gears up for exercise at Camp Bullis

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Providing support to civil authorities during a catastrophic disaster is an ongoing mission for U.S. Army North; it is one the command hopes it will never have to conduct.

Command post exercises such as the one being held here Feb. 13-17 ensure the command's Task Force – 51 is prepared when called upon.

Virtual Hurricane simulator helps prepares Army North for future missions, exercises

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Imagine a category 4 hurricane approaching the southern coast of Florida: Where will it go? What damage will it do? A program, used by U.S. Army North, will help plan, train and operate for those types of scenarios.

Army North hosts dual-status commanders orientation

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

photo release of U.S. Army North hosting a Dual Status Commanders Orientation at Army North’s Main Conference Room at the historic Quadrangle Feb. 7.

Army North showcases community support during Western Heritage Parade

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Attached is a Photo release on Fort Sam Houston’s participation Feb. 4 in the Western Heritage Parade held in historic downtown San Antonio.

Soldiers honored during Purple Heart ceremony

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston, presents tPurple Hearts during a ceremony Jan. 31 at the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Warrior and Family Support Center presents Winter Wonderland

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Wounded Warriors and their Families threw snowballs, sledded down the snow ramp, danced in the snow and feasted on tamales Jan. 30 during the Warrior and Family Support Center’s Winter Wonderland.

CG reenlists enlisted aide at ‘daughter’s tree’

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Photo release on Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston, reenlisting Staff Sgt. Edmund Perez, his enlisted aide, during a Jan. 19 reenlistment ceremony in the Quadrangle. Perez reenlisted in front of a Monterey Oak he dedicated to the memory of his daughter, who passed away in 2010.

Navy leaders sign Memo designed to help Fort Sam’s Wounded Warriors get jobs

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Army and Navy leaders signed a memorandum of understanding here Jan. 18 designed to help wounded service members find jobs as they transition out of the military.

Army North facilitates DHS/DoD future requirements conference

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army North facilitated the Department of Homeland Security/Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2013 Requirements Conference here Jan. 10-11. The conference brought together more than 75 planners and officials from more than 20 government and military organizations as part of a new DHS/DoD strategic approach to protecting the Southwest border of the United States.

Caldwell takes command of Army North, Fort Sam Houston

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Caldwell takes command of Army North, Fort Sam Houston

Son shares father’s legacy as Fifth Army CG

Army North CG dedicates tree to his father – former Fifth Army CG

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV (right), commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and Fort Sam Houston, places identification tags on a newly planted Live Oak tree in the Quadrangle Jan. 11 to dedicate the tree to his father, retired Lt. Gen. William Caldwell III, who commanded Fifth Army in San Antonio from 1978-1980.

Army North rushes into Army All-American Bowl

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Service members and civilians from U.S. Army North spent a few days away from Fort Sam Houston to man the unit’s display in the Army Strong Zone at the Alamodome for the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Wounded Warriors, families welcome new playground at Fort Sam Houston’s WFSC

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders from the Warrior and Family Support Center, Army Service Activity and USAA cut a ribbon Dec. 12 to open a playground for Families of Wounded Warriors.

Army North breaks in new subway rescue training station at MUTC

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Attached is a story reference the Vibrant Response 12 exercise being conducted by U.S. Army North at Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex, Camp Atterbury and various locations in Indiana.