Apr 30, 2013

Combined Arms Support Command personnel paid tribute to President James Monroe, the nation's 5th president, in a traditional wreath-laying ceremony held at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Va., on April 28.

Apr 30, 2013

Second-graders from Sun Valley Elementary School learned about personal courage and other Army values April 25 during the students' field trip to the Army North stables.

Apr 30, 2013

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

Apr 30, 2013

Members of the Soldier Show joined the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own," during Army Day at the Alamo, which is one of the unique events during Fiesta San Antonio.

Apr 30, 2013

Members of the Fort Sam Houston military community participated in the annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade April 22. The parade is one of key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio.

Apr 30, 2013

Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston made a Pilgrimage to the Alamo April 22. The pilgrimage is one of the more somber events of Fiesta, an 11-day celebration across San Antonio. It features more than 100 different events focusing on the vibrant culture and rich history of the city.

Apr 30, 2013

U.S. Army North helped kick off Fiesta! Approximately 3.5 million people are expected to attend over the course of the 11-day Fiesta extravaganza, which will include more than 100 events, said Eldridge. Wiggins is the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army); Eldridge is the president of the San Antonio Fiesta Commission; and Treanor is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most successful female beach volleyball players.

Apr 29, 2013

Solders from U.S. Army North participated in the annual Battle of Flowers Parade April 26 in downtown San Antonio. The parade was one of the many events that took place during Fiesta San Antonio 2013.

Apr 29, 2013

Fort Sam Houston Soldiers joined the San Antonio community April 27 at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.

Apr 25, 2013

Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston celebrated "Fiesta in the Quad" April 21. Fiesta is an 11-day celebration across San Antonio. It features more than 100 different events that focus on the vibrant culture and rich history of the city.

Apr 25, 2013

During Fiesta San Antonio two kings are crowned, El Rey Feo LXV, known as "the people's king", and King Antonio XCI. The crownings are just one of many official Fiesta San Antonio events.

Apr 18, 2013

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III serves up chicken to a wounded warrior April 16 at the Warrior and Family Support Center. Chandler joined Gen. Raymond Odierno, Army Chief of Staff, for a visit to Fort Sam Houston and its various commands.

Apr 16, 2013

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.

Apr 11, 2013

It doesn't matter if mankind is facing a zombie apocalypse, a massive hurricane or a catastrophic earthquake -- disasters of natural or unnatural origin still need to be prepared for.

Apr 10, 2013

Horses from the Fort Sam Houston, U.S. Army Military Honors Platoon, Caisson Section,pull a replica of an 1870s Four-Mule Army Escort Wagon near the historic Army North Quadrangle April 5. The wagon will go on display at the Fort Sam Houston Museum when it moves to the Quadrangle early 2014; it can also be used by U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) during parades and other public events.

Apr 8, 2013

More than 20 survivors, who lost their spouses, gathered April 5, 2013, at the Survivor Outreach Services Hall of Remembrance at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to mark the second-annual Gold Star Wives Day.

Apr 5, 2013

Military personnel from Fort Sam Houston April 3 at the Warrior and Family Services building where they gathered to witness the signing of the Commander's Proclamation on Sexual Assault Awareness Month during the base's Sexual Assault Awareness Month observance.

Mar 27, 2013

Military and education leaders from Fort Sam Houston and the surrounding community met March 19 at a School-Unit Partnership luncheon for the Fort Sam Houston Adopt-A-School Program, at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Course to discuss the success of the program and plan for the next school year.

Mar 22, 2013

Maj. Gen. Adolph McQueen Jr., deputy commanding general for support, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), presents the Purple Heart Medal to Spc. Abdullah Savage March 18 during a ceremony in the Purple Heart Courtyard of the Warrior and Family Support Center.

Mar 20, 2013

Senior noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) gathered recently at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to discuss the importance of being directly involved in the professional development of their Soldiers.

Mar 18, 2013

-- Military and civilian leaders from Fort Sam Houston join Army Emergency Relief leaders to kick off the annual AER Campaign March 12 at the Army Community Services building. The theme of this year's nationwide campaign is "Supporting Soldiers and their Families -- Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," and runs through May 15.

Mar 15, 2013

Gary Sinise, who is often known for his portrayal of Lt. Dan in the Oscar-winning film "Forrest Gump," made an unscheduled visit the Warrior and Family Support Center on March 7. Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band played a free concert Marrch 6 at Brooke Army Medical Center for wounded warriors, service members and their families.

Mar 12, 2013

Forty-nine New York National Guard citizen Soldiers got a leg up on the skills it takes to get a job at a three-day training workshop hosted in Buffalo, N.Y., by the New York National Guard.

Mar 12, 2013

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, emphasizes the importance of the civilian workforce and offers encouragement while discussing the possible impacts of fiscal constraints during a quarterly town hall and recognition ceremony March 8 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater.

Mar 11, 2013

For the second year in a row, "Epic Flood," a rock band ensemble from the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own," rocked and rolled its way to victory as the members earned bragging rights in the large popular music ensemble category of the Army Band 2012 Mission Performance Team of the Year competition.

Mar 8, 2013

Shawn "SuperMex" Hernandez, a professional wrestler with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and Velvet Sky, a fellow TNA wrestler, visited the Warrior and Family Support Center March 5.

Mar 8, 2013

The senior commander for Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis' delivered the key note address at the Alamo March 6 during the annual memorial service at the Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza.

Mar 6, 2013

U.S. Army North helped the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Mission Chapter honor the men and women who fought and died for Texas Independence during a remembrence ceremony March 2 at the Alamo.

Mar 4, 2013

The Fort Sam Houston community recognized six Soldiers for their dedicated service and commitment to the U.S. Army Feb. 28 during the monthly Fort Sam Houston retirement ceremony at U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle. Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, presided over the ceremony.

Feb 27, 2013

Cadets from the San Antonio based Sam Houston High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps visited Fort Sam Houston Feb. 22. After visting several locations around the post the cadets visited with Maj. Gen. Adolph McQueen Jr., deputy commaning genreal for support, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army).

Feb 21, 2013

Military leaders from a score of states traveled to U.S. Army North headquarters Feb. 12-13 for the Dual Status Commanders Orientation Course; the event served as a forum to discuss and learn about the methods, capabilities and services federal ground forces can provide a commander.

Feb 21, 2013

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes, administered the Oath of Enlistment to 48 of the Army's newest Soldiers Feb. 15 during the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo at the AT&T Center. Caldwell is the commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and the senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis; Rhodes is his senior enlisted leader.

Feb 21, 2013

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

Feb 20, 2013

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall (center), senior enlisted leader, U.S. National Guard Bureau, and Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk Conley, U.S. Army National Guard, visited Army North to confer on disaster response missions and gain perspective on partnerships between the National Guard, Army North and U.S. Northern Command.

Feb 11, 2013

Joint Task Force-51, which serves as U.S. Army North's rapidly deployable command post, has a large stake in hurricane season; the joint task force conducted a hurricane response exercise Feb. 4-8 at Camp Bullis.

Feb 11, 2013

The Fort Sam Houston Museum is getting 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. The new museum will take up almost the entire east wing of the structure. Renovation is scheduled to begin the end of February.

Feb 7, 2013

Members of the U.S. Army North's Caisson Platoon paraded down Houston Street Feb. 2 during the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio. The parade is the official kickoff of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, which runs Feb. 7-24 at the AT&T Center.

Feb 1, 2013

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) welcomed back one of its own to the Army North family during a ceremony Jan. 31 at Army North's historic Quadrangle. Maj. Gen. Perry Wiggins, who previously served as Army North's deputy commanding general. April 2009 to October 2011, rejoins the command after serving as the commanding general of First Army Division West at Fort Hood; he now serves as the deputy commanding general for operations.

Feb 1, 2013

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

Jan 29, 2013

On the front lines protecting the homeland, small specialized teams of National Guardsmen stand between the American people and a potential chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident. To prepare for such a complex mission, they have to constantly train and be certified.

Jan 29, 2013

As part of a U.S. Army North technical proficiency exercise, a small team of specialized Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assisted local Las Vegas police and firefighters in investigating a possible chemical or biological incident Jan. 24 at the Las Vegas Reserve Center.

Jan 29, 2013

Leading Soldiers can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, responsibilities in the Army, and to prepare for this vital mission, the Army provides its new commanders and first sergeants with the tools they will need to be successful. 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.

Jan 15, 2013

More than 50 senior government and military officials from throughout the nation attended the U.S. Army North hosted Department of Homeland Security / Department of Defense 2014 Concept of Support Workshop at the Fort Sam Houston ROC drill facility Jan. 9 and 10.

Dec 17, 2012

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, Army North, presented Purple Hearts to Spc. Clayton Stockton and Pfc. Donnell Lewis Dec. 11 during a ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center. Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Jack Tilley, and Col. Ronny Fryar, deputy commander for Allied Health, Brooke Army Medical Center, were also on hand to recognize and honor the Purple Heart recipients.

Dec 17, 2012

Twenty-two National Guard generals and colonels, representing 18 states and the District of Columbia, attended the U.S. Army North-sponsored dual-status commanders' orientation course at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Dec. 9-13, 2012.

Dec 11, 2012

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.

Dec 5, 2012

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. Austin told Caldwell that he was grateful for the hard work of Army North professionals during the military response to Hurricane Sandy. "You made us all proud," Austin said.

Dec 5, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes returns "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. Rhodes originally joined the U.S. Army in 1975; after completing his tour of duty, he left the service and then rejoined a decade later in 1988. Little did he know then that his career in the Army would become a life-long service.

Nov 29, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North, 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.

Nov 28, 2012

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.

Nov 13, 2012

Gen. Charles Jacoby, commanding general, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, spoke about the role his command plays in the defense of the nation Nov. 8 during the Spirit of America Dinner in San Antonio. The dinner, hosted by the greater San Antonio chamber of commerce, is part of Celebrate Americas Military, an 11-day series of events organized by the chamber.

Nov 13, 2012

Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army North, along with students and teachers from John J. Pershing Elementary School, joined San Antonio Independent School District leaders and local veterans in honoring those who have served or are currently serving in defense of the nation, during a Veteran's Day ceremony at the school.

Nov 13, 2012

Military and community members honored veterans Nov. 10 during the Fort Sam Houston and San Antonio Veteran's Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony in downtown San Antonio. Units and organizations layed wreaths on the Alamo lawn at the conclusion of the parade.

Nov 7, 2012

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, 2012, 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.

Nov 5, 2012

Department of Defense leaders spoke with N.J. Governor Chris Christie Nov. 3 about the "whole of government" response to Hurricane Sandy at the Regional Operations and Intelligence Center at the State Police Headquarters in Trenton, N.J.

Oct 29, 2012

With Hurricane Sandy beginning to transition into a "perfect storm" later today, military communities in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast should assess how vulnerable they are, and review their emergency plans to ensure they weather the storm safely.

Oct 26, 2012

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. Responding to the notional devastation of three massive tornadoes, the Kansas City, Mo.-based element trained with teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, two area military bases and the National Guard of four states.

Oct 18, 2012

Under Secretary Joseph W. Westphal discusses the future of the Army with the Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee's fall session at the Pentagon, 17 October, 2012, Washington, DC. The Committee is chaired by Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz, Commanding General of the Militia of the District of Columbia National Guard, and meets quarterly to advise the Secretary of the Army on key issues regarding the roles of the Army Reserve and National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Oct 18, 2012

Six wounded warriors spent the day in the woods of central Texas hunting exotic game Oct. 11 as a therapeutic retreat. Five of the wounded warriors, from the Warrior Transition Battalion, along with a wounded warrior who serves with U.S. Army North, took advantage of an opportunity to hunt an exotic animal of their choice, and to fish for Florida Bass, on a private central Texas game ranch.

Oct 17, 2012

Military leaders "dropped in" Oct. 15, 2012, to celebrate local World War II paratrooper and author Darrell G. Harris' 91st birthday.

Oct 16, 2012

From a small patio near the Fort Sam Houston 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. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Army Support Activity, inactivated Oct. 2 after 10 years of service following a quiet ceremony.

Oct 16, 2012

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.

Oct 16, 2012

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, U.S. Army North, met with Mexican counterparts Oct. 11 in Mexico City. While there, Caldwell thanked Mexican Gen. Guillermo Galvan for his role improving relations and interoperability between the two militaries during his tenure as the Mexican equivalent to the Secretary of Defense. Caldwell presented a certificate to Galvan during a ceremony at Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional headquarters Oct. 11 in Mexico City. Five Mexican army medical corps officers were presented certificates for their actions Sept. 19 when they helped to save the life of a local San Antonio man during dinner at a landmark San Antonio restaurant. The visiting doctors were eating dinner at the Tower of the Americas in downtown San Antonio when a man at a nearby table collapsed onto the floor. They quickly reacted and helped to save the choking man. Galvan will be relinquishing command at the end of the year.

Oct 2, 2012

Post leaders at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, cut the ribbon for the newly remodeled Survivor Outreach Services office, Sept. 29, 2012, to officially open the facility and to honor Gold Star Mothers and families.

Oct 1, 2012

Five visiting Mexican army doctors became local heroes Sept. 19, 2012, after helping save a local San Antonian during dinner at a landmark San Antonio restaurant.

Oct 1, 2012

More than 500 Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army North gathered Sept. 27, 2012, at Evans Auditorium at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to participate in an Army-wide suicide safety stand down to focus on the military's greatest asset - it's military and civilian team members.

Sep 24, 2012

Our nation has powerful words for when one loses a loved one, such as "widow" and "orphan." And although they are accurate, how do people refer to parents who go through the tumultuous emotions involved when they lose a child during war. For the Army, we recognize them as our Gold Star Mothers and Families.

Sep 21, 2012

Soldiers from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division become the first Army unit in the continental U.S. to receive the latest Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble, Sept. 20, at Fort Campbell, Ky. The JPACE is a flame resistant, light weight, chemical and biological protective coverall that resembles a standard flight suit worn over the physical fitness uniform and consists of an inner CB lining attached to an outer shell.

Sep 21, 2012

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. Legion Riders collected clothing, toiletries, books and DVDs, along with gift cards to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Wal-Mart stores, for wounded service members.

Sep 14, 2012

Members of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee met Sept 12 in U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle at Fort Sam Houston to discuss issues that affect the military community and the community at large in the San Antonio area. While in the Quadrangle, members toured Army North's "Sentinel," a mobile command, control and communications vehicle that is deployed to disaster and emergency sites. The committee seeks to improve the welfare of service members and their families who live in the greater San Antonio area.

Sep 13, 2012

A solemn funeral procession with Army North's military caisson Soldiers on horseback and honor guard members slowly made their way to the pavilion Sept. 10 as family, friends and loved ones began to say their goodbyes to an honored Army leader. Retired Army Lt. Gen. Johnny Johnston was interred at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Sept. 10; before retiring on Jan. 1, 1988, he served a 35-year infantry career in the Army that began as a draftee in the Korean War.

Sep 11, 2012

This is the first of a series of articles. The Fort Sam Houston, U.S. Army North and San Antonio communities prepare to pay their respects to the survivors of 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.

Sep 11, 2012

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. Elements from U.S. Army North deployed Aug. 27 and 28 to preposition at various locations around Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Florida to support local, state and federal authorities in operations such as medical evacuation and treatment, logistics support, transportation, communications and many others.

Sep 10, 2012

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.

Aug 22, 2012

Teaching military children here presents unique challenges and opportunities, the post's senior military commander told administrators, teachers and support staff Aug. 21 at a district-wide meeting. Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV, commanding general, Army North, and senior commander, Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, addressed Fort Sam Houston Independent School District personnel at the district's annual convocation in the Robert G. Cole Middle School Atrium.

Aug 17, 2012

Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV inducted retired Col. Ernest John "Jack" Davis into the Order of St. George Medallion during a ceremony Aug. 15. 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. Davis, 88, is one of the last remaining service members who served on horseback during WWII. During the ceremony, Caldwell, along with Col. Bill Hill II, inducted Davis at the Army Retirement Community auditorium in San Antonio. Davis began his career as an infantryman in the 10th Mountain Division and served 31 years, to include serving through WWII and the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Aug 13, 2012

It sounds like a Hollywood movie. A terrorist detonated a nuclear device in a major Midwestern city. More than 300,000 killed; hundreds of thousands more wounded or missing. Local, state and federal forces rush in to provide lifesaving and life-sustaining care.

Aug 13, 2012

Indiana National Guardsmen conducted a mandatory evacuation training mission, Aug. 7, 2012, at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., 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.

Aug 9, 2012

For some, it may appear that a major military training event could be a burden on the local communities that surround training events. Others may see the increase in traffic or the increase in noise associated with military training as burdensome. And although a small percentage of a community may not necessarily be happy when a military exercise comes near their area, such is not the case for the county and business leaders of Jennings County, Ind. 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.

Aug 7, 2012

The unthinkable happened: A (simulated) 3,000 lb. radiological dispersal devise exploded Aug. 5, 2012, 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.

Aug 3, 2012

The U.S. Marine Corps Chemical, Biological Incident Response Force continued to search for displaced and trapped civilians in need of decontamination and medical care, July 29, 2012, as part of Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Aug 3, 2012

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Engineers cleared roads choked with debris and obstacles Aug. 1 to clear the way for emergency responders at Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex as part of a major incident exercise.

Aug 1, 2012

Personnel from U.S. Army North are creating 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.

Aug 1, 2012

Quartermaster Soldiers out of Fort Bragg, N.C., produced, stored, transported and distributed potable water for displaced civilians and service members here during Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North. Soldiers of the 127th QM Company, 352nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 77th Sustainment Brigade, worked with other Joint Task Force - Civil Support units to demonstrate their ability to support local, state and federal authorities.

Jul 29, 2012

After a simulated 10-kiloton nuclear detonation in a major Midwestern city, specialized teams of Guardsmen from Tennessee and Ohio began clearing routes and monitoring radiation, July 26, 2012, at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., in advance of federal response forces.

Jul 29, 2012

Responding to a simulated 10-kiloton nuclear detonation, Soldiers from the 178th Engineer Company out of Fort Polk, La., conducted a rescue mission July 28, 2012, at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., during Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Jul 29, 2012

Search and Extraction team members from Tarlton, Ohio, cleared away rubble, pulled survivors to safety and stabilized a building to breach and extract those trapped inside July 27 at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., as part of a major incident exercise. The search and extraction team, part of the Ohio National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package, performed the critical lifesaving and life-sustaining mission a day after a simulated 10-kiloton nuclear device detonated in a major Midwestern city as part of Vibrant Response 13, an exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.

Jul 27, 2012

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 control specialists from U.S. Army North made final preparations July 25 for Vibrant Response 13, a major field exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by Army North. Service members and civilians from the military and other federal agencies throughout the country are training to respond in the event of a catastrophic domestic incident.

Jul 9, 2012

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas attended a private Purple Heart ceremony July 2, 2012, at the Warrior and Family Support Center at Fort Sam Houston, for a Soldier wounded in Afghanistan during a dismounted patrol in June 2012.

Jul 5, 2012

Maj. Gen. Walter Davis, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army North, welcomed 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. Country music stars Billy Currington and Sara Evans headlined the event.

Jun 14, 2012

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.

Jun 14, 2012

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 237th 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.

Jun 12, 2012

Twelve U.S Army lieutenant generals met with Mexican Army counterparts to discuss issues that affect both armies during a May 30, 2012, executive seminar in Mexico City.

Jun 7, 2012

Jun 5, 2012

Seven senior Mexican army general officers were hosted by U.S. Army North in Washington, D.C., as part of continuing efforts to build cooperation and foster closer relationships between the two militaries, May 21-25, 2012.

May 30, 2012

Anti-terrorism officers and security professionals from major U.S. Army commands in North America met in San Antonio for a three-day conference hosted by U.S. Army North to promote better cooperation and to discuss challenges in force protection in the United States.

May 30, 2012

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."

May 30, 2012

More than a thousand people turned out for the inaugural "Here's to our Heroes" Armed Forces Day river parade in downtown San Antonio May 19. The parade opened at the Arneson River Theater May 19 and featured 25 river floats, representing all branches of the military, veterans, military support groups and more, in honor of Armed Forces Day.

May 30, 2012

May 15, 2012

For the first time, American and Mexican militaries simultaneously conducted a coordinated disaster response exercise from May 2-9, 2012, in south Texas and in the Mexican states of Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas and San Luis Potosi.