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Lt. Gen. Evans, Commanding General of U.S. Army North, and Command Sgt. Maj. Phil Barretto, U.S. Army North’s senior enlisted advisor, poses with other senior service members, after the Gold Star Mother’s and Family event, held at Joint Base Fort Sam Houston-San Antonio, Texas, September 25, 2022. Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day honors the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military service members. It provides an opportunity for us as a nation to pay tribute to their sacrifices and support those who remain behind. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Gianna Elle Sulger)

Never Forgotten, always Remembered, Gold Star Mothers and Families honored in proclamation ceremony

The loss of a loved one can feel like a lost piece of a puzzle that can never be found. The Gold Star Mothers and Families program doesn’t fix the puzzle, but rather, honors the legacy of fallen service members.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, U.S. Army North commanding general, shows Wayne Peacock, president and chief executive of USAA, and the USAA team around the original USAA building to celebrate history with USAA and the U.S. Army during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Building 44 on Joint-Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston,Texas, Aug.18, 2022.The ceremony honored USAA’s historical roots among the local San Antonio, Texas community and celebrated the long-standing partnership with U.S. Army North in connection to the building. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Gianna Elle Sulger)

U.S. Army North honors USAA at Building 44 rededication

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS – U.S. Army North hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Building 44 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Evans, commanding general of U.S. Army North, speaks during St. Philip’s College Col. Burley Oak Tree Dedication Ceremony, held on the St. Philip’s College’s campus, August 18, 2022. The 100-plus-year-old oak tree is part of the Burley homestead of the late retired U.S. Army Col. Roy W. Burley, Sr., for many generations. The tree now resides on the college campus with a plaque to share with future generations the legacy of “The Colonel”. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany L. Huff)

Strengthening roots at local college

Through the bustling campus of students moving from classes and activities, stands a sturdy oak tree. Providing shade from the blistering Texas sun, this tree peeks into the past with its marked bark.

U.S. Army North Soldiers fire off cannons during the playing of the National Anthem in celebration of the U.S. Army 274th Birthday, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 14, 2022. The Army Birthday celebrates our people: Soldiers, families and civilians who make defending America possible. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany Huff)

U.S. Army North celebrates U.S. Army’s 247th birthday, inducts new ‘Distinguished Quartermasters’

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Army North celebrated the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday in a ceremony, which included the induction of new Distinguished Quartermasters and the traditional cutting of the birthday cake at the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle, June 14, 2022.

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The U.S. Army North command team, Lt. Gen. John R. Evans Jr., commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Phil K. Barretto, senior enlisted leader, speak about U.S. Army North and its mission to defend the homeland. (U.S. Army video by U.S. Army North Public Affairs)

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San Antonio, Texas is known as “Military City USA” due to its outstanding support of Joint Base San Antonio, the largest joint base in America with more than eighty-thousand people. Every year the Army and San Antonio come together to celebrate their shared history and friendship at parades, sporting events, concerts by “Fort Sam’s Own” the three twenty-third Army Band and events such as Fiesta, Celebrate America’s Military Week, and the San Antonio Rodeo and Stock Show.