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Army North’s Office of the Command Surgeon receives Army Medicine Wolf Pack Award
November 7, 2022 — The Office of the Command Surgeon team of U.S. Army North, received the quarterly Army Medicine Wolf Pack Award in the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle, October 5, 2022... MORE

DSCA teaches DOD personnel how they support the state during disaster
October 28, 2022 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Military personnel and civilians recently came together to attend a four-day Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase II seminar, at Fort Sam Houston August 23-26, 2022. This course was one of more than a dozen DSCA courses which are led by U.S. Northern Command through U.S. Army North each year... MORE

Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase II seminar

U.S. military, state, and local leaders honor Memorial Services Detachment Members
October 26, 2022 — U.S. military, state, and local leaders paid special tribute to Memorial Services Detachment members at a banquet held in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2022... MORE

U.S. and Mexico thrive together during exercise ‘Fuerzas Amigas 2022’
October 21, 2022 — The U.S. military conducted the theater security cooperation exercise Fuerzas Amigas 2022 with the Mexican militaries on Oct. 16-21, 2022, at Campo Militar Reynosa in Reynosa, Mexico. ... MORE

The U.S. military conducted the theater security cooperation exercise Fuerzas Amigas 2022 with the Mexican militaries on Oct. 16-21, 2022, at Campo Militar Reynosa in Reynosa, Mexico.

Military leaders discuss future of homeland defense at AUSA annual meeting
October 11, 2022 — WASHINGTON, D. C. The Association of the United States Army marked its 2022 annual meeting hosting multiple panels discussing topics surrounding this year’s focus of “Building the Army of 2030,” held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from October 10 to October 12, 2022. U.S. Army North, with U.S. Northern Command, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Guard Bureau, hosted the Homeland Defense Panel, discussing the Army’s future in its ability to deter against threats with homeland defense measures and successful performance of Defense Support of Civil Authorities... MORE

Never Forgotten, always Remembered, Gold Star Mothers and Families honored in proclamation ceremony
September 25, 2022 — 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. ... MORE

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)

U.S. Army North honors USAA at Building 44 rededication
August 24, 2022 — 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. ... MORE

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)

Strengthening roots at local college
August 22, 2022 — 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... MORE

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)

U.S. Army North celebrates U.S. Army’s 247th birthday, inducts new ‘Distinguished Quartermasters’
June 14, 2022 — 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... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, commanding general of Army North, Command Sgt. Maj. Phil K. Barretto, senior enlisted advisor of Army North, and others cut the birthday cake during the Army’s 247th birthday celebration, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 14, 2022. The Army’s annual birthday celebration highlights total force history and tradition, and commemorates the continuous commitment to defending America 24/7. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Andrea Kent)

US Army North, FEMA, others prepare for 2022 Hurricane Season predicted to be “above average”
May 25, 2022 — As the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season approaches, U.S. Army North hosted more than 150 military and civilian partners who gathered in person and virtually for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill at the Army Medical Department ROC Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, May 25... MORE