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'Fort Sam’s Own' 323rd Army Band to perform patriotic concert at The Alamo
June 29, 2021 — ‘Fort Sam’s Own’ 323d Army Band alongside the 313th Army Band will perform in concert at The Alamo, July 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m... MORE

The 323d Army Band poses for a group photo at the Alamo.

U.S. Army North HHBN conducts Change of Responsibility
June 29, 2021 — U.S. Army North Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion commander, held the HHBN change of responsibility ceremony at the main post theater on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, June 29, 2021, saying farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Joy Allen and welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Scotty Messer. Messer looks forward to building a team here at U.S. Army North. Allen has served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, and will continue to serve at U.S. Army Futures Command... MORE

ARNORTH completes 5G CoLT training: expanding communication capabilities beyond imagination
June 26, 2021 — What was once science fiction, is slowly becoming reality as the Department of Defense pushes the boundaries to create smart bases across America that accelerates operational capabilities for the warfighter by providing fast and secure communication... MORE

hese 5G CoLTs are part a three-year experiment, which are in line with the Army’s modernization efforts, that provide Soldiers with equipment and data systems while simultaneously testing, upgrading and, fielding multi-domain technologies.

Army Day at the Alamo
June 23, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas' Independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo. MORE

Joint Base San Antonio honors the long-standing partnership between the U.S. military and San Antonio in annual Fiesta events, which commemorate Texas' Independence after the Battle of San Jacinto and The Alamo.

U.S. Army Golden Knights make first ever jump into Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle
June 21, 2021 — As part of this year's Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Reception hosted by U.S. Army North, a member of the the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights Demonstration Team, descends into the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, June 20, 2021. The Golden Knights were the first to ever jump into the Quadrangle. MORE

The Golden Knights were the first to ever jump into the Quadrangle.

2021 U.S. Army Military Fiesta Ambassadors Announced
June 11, 2021 — The beloved festivities of Fiesta are just around the corner, and this year the U.S. Army Fiesta Military Ambassadors are looking forward to their chance to represent the U.S Army in this 11-day celebration held June 17th through 27th, throughout San Antonio, Texas... MORE

This event shows the commitment and support of San Antonio community leaders to our military.

Major General David P Glaser Retires after 36 Years of Service
June 11, 2021 — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen., David E. Quantock. and retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser enter retirement ceremony at JBSA Fort Sam Houston at the historic Quadrangle, June 11, 2021. Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser concluded his career after 36 years of service overseeing Army operations throughout the United States and overseas. MORE

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser concluded his career after 36 years of service overseeing Army operations throughout the United States and overseas.

Army Futures Command Best Warrior Competition ACFT 2021
June 8, 2021 — MORE

The 2021 Army Futures Command Best Warrior Competition recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the Force of the Future.

ARNORTH hosts interagency partners, prepares for all-hazards response operations and 2021 hurricane season
June 7, 2021 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted more than 200 military and civilian partners, who gathered both in person and virtually, for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, June 3... MORE

ARNORTH, the Army service component command of U.S. Northern Command, hosted military and civilian leaders at the ROC drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

ARNORTH’s G6, DCE teams prepare for Hurricane season
June 7, 2021 — As June 1st marks the official start of hurricane season, the communication team at U.S. Army North took the opportunity to train Soldiers in the Defense Coordinating Elements and the 76th Operational Response Command on communication methods in disaster responses, at Joint Base San Antonio from May 17- 21, 2021... MORE

The purpose of this training was to build relationships among the DCE NCO’s as well as increase their ability and proficiency to operate all of U.S. Army North’s tactical voice and data communications equipment.