Apr 15, 2010

Beginning in March, U.S. Army South deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti to provide support to the Joint Task Force-Haiti headquarters in support of Operation Unified Response. As part of the headquarters element of Joint Task Force-Haiti, Army South assists in providing leadership and coordination for military personnel in Haiti and liaison with the lead federal agency, USAID and other non-governmental organizations, as needed. "This is what we are trained to do," said Army Maj. Gen. Simeon Trombitas. "We have the capabilities and the personnel needed to provide and sustain trained and ready army command and control headquarters for the full spectrum of military operations in Haiti." More than 150 Soldiers from Army South joined the soldiers currently on the ground in Haiti supporting Operation Unified Response. Support includes soldiers with specialties in engineering, medical support, operations, logistics, security and intelligence.

Apr 8, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- First celebrated on April 22, 1970, Earth Day was the largest grassroots movement in U.S. history with over 20 million Americans involved in environmental activities.

Apr 5, 2010

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -Meals Ready to Eat are not the only option service members have to choose from when wanting something to eat. Now, both breakfast and dinner are served at LSA Dragon for service members wanting to have a fresh hot meal. Staff Sgt. Calvin Anderson, a food service specialist deployed from U.S. Army South, is in charge of giving the troops an alternative to MRE's.

Mar 19, 2010

During a visit to Haiti March 18, Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal visited with troops in Joint Task Force-Haiti.

Mar 16, 2010

U.S. Army South continued to push Soldiers to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during the past several days as its headquarters element deployed to provide support to the Joint Task Force-Haiti headquarters as part of Operation Unified Response.

Mar 2, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Capt. Juan Talamantes, Jr., who last served as the aide-de-camp for the U.S. Army South commanding general, took command March 1 of the Headquarters and Service Company, Special Troops Battalion, U.S. Army South.

Mar 1, 2010

Fort Sam Houston, Texas (March 1, 2010) - Warrant Officer Abelardo Villarreal, currently assigned to U.S. Army South, was awarded the Bronze Star recently in front of the U.S. Army South Headquarters.

Mar 1, 2010

The Army announced its first internal applications-development challenge. The program, called "Apps for the Army," or A4A, gives Army personnel the opportunity to demonstrate their software- development skills.

Feb 23, 2010

A new system of cooperation is emerging in Port-de-Paix after U.S. Special Operations service members facilitated a meeting Feb. 17 between dozens of local government authorities, MINUSTAH and non-governmental organizations in the area.

Feb 22, 2010

U.S. Special Operations servicemembers helped a non-governmental organization deliver and set up nearly 100 tents for Haitian citizens living in a camp in Port-au-Prince.

Feb 19, 2010

Citizens living in a sprawling tent city in north Port-au-Prince were visited by members of a U.S. Special Operations civil affairs team as part of an effort to assess conditions in the camp and better align the delivery of food and medical aid.

Feb 18, 2010

Fort Sam Houston, TX (February 18, 2010) : A six member team from U.S. Army South is on the way to Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response to help facilitate the return of Soldiers and equipment currently deployed there. The team includes civilian and three Soldiers from the Provost Marshal's Office, and two Soldiers from the U.S. Army South Special Troops Battalion.

Feb 18, 2010

A civil affairs team from U.S. Army Special Operations Command along with United Nations officials and non-governmental organizations helped facilitate the distribution of food and medical aid Feb. 13 for more than 380 families from the Haitian city of Hinche.

Feb 18, 2010

Four children are dead after a landslide hit an elementary school in Cap-Haitien around noon, Feb. 15.

Feb 18, 2010

A Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command civil affairs team assigned to St. Marc is achieving success in strengthening the network of non-governmental organizations, MINUSTAH and Government of Haiti members that will continue to operate as the U.S. military reduces its role.

Feb 17, 2010

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Feb. 15, 2010) - When a number of Soldiers of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade embraced their spouses this Valentine's Day weekend, they were also saying goodbye.

Feb 17, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Army's oldest living four-star general and senior retired officer visited U.S. Army South's headquarters in historic "Old BAMC" Feb. 11. "I was actually attending West Point when this was being built," said retired Gen. Ralph E. Haines, Jr., 96, as he made his way into the historic building that was completed in 1937.

Feb 16, 2010

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser visited the Soldiers, leadership and facilities of Joint Logistics Command Haiti in Port au Prince on February 13. Fraser was greeted by Col. (P) Robin Akin, commander of Joint Logistics Command - Haiti, at JLC headquarters at Toussaint L'Ouverture Airport.

Feb 16, 2010

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - Twenty-three members of Joint Task Force - Bravo's Medical Element finished a 28-day deployment to Haiti Feb. 14 after being called-upon to provide emergency medical services after the Jan. 12 earthquake here. The team deployed from Honduras via air on Jan. 17 in support of Joint Task Force Haiti and to provide immediate assistance to Haitians in need of urgent medical care in and around the town of Killick on the coast west of Port Au Prince.

Feb 8, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Feb. 8, 2010) - Much needed specialized and general medical treatment was provided to the people of Colombia during a Medical Training and Readiness Exercise from Jan 25 to Feb 3. At the invitation of the Colombian Government, Army Soldiers from U.S. Army South and the Army Reserve provided medical treatment at La Macarena and San Vicente del Caguan, Colombia.

Feb 8, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Army South received a special visit from the Under Secretary of the Army at their headquarters here Feb. 4. The Honorable Joseph W. Westphal obtained a first-hand account of U.S. Army South's dynamic mission including their most recent efforts in support of Joint Task Force Haiti and Operation Unified Response.

Feb 8, 2010

Hours after the earthquake struck Haiti, members of U.S. Army South's Humanitarian Assistance Survey team were notified that they would be departing for Port-au-Prince the next day.

Feb 6, 2010

Joint Task Force Aca,!" Haiti is in its seventh day of continuing to support the World Food ProgramAca,!a,,cs structured bulk food distribution program here today.

Feb 4, 2010

Members of U.S. Army South and the Army Reserve treated more than 5,100 patients in El Salvador over a nine-day period.

Feb 4, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Although the intense initial interest in the Haiti disaster is dissipating, Soldiers and civilians of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade and U.S. Army South continue their mission.

Feb 4, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Benner Barracks Jan. 29, opening the new BOSS Zone, a recreational outlet for Soldiers living in the barracks.

Feb 2, 2010

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (Jan. 27, 2010) -- In a ceremony here steeped in military tradition, 15 Soldiers were formally inducted into the Army's noncommissioned officer corps.

Feb 2, 2010

The Army revealed its Fiscal Year 2011 budgets Feb. 1, including $143 billion to fund training and sustainment of the total force, and an additional $102 billion to fund operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Feb 1, 2010

Paratroopers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team assist in numerous way to ensure the Food Surge reaches the people of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Jan 29, 2010

Eight pallets of medical supplies left Fort Bragg, N.C., last night for the Haiti relief effort, and the post continues to send containers of water and rations to be air-dropped onto the island.

Jan 25, 2010

In an ongoing effort to aid earthquake victims in Haiti, additional U.S. Army South Soldiers and civilians deployed Jan. 23 to the devastated Caribbean nation as part of Joint Task Force Haiti and Operation Unified Response.

Jan 25, 2010

A Soldier describes his experience in Haiti

Jan 21, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 21, 2010) -- When President Obama promised a "swift, coordinated and aggressive response" to the earthquake disaster in Haiti, U.S. Army South's 470th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade immediately responded by deploying intelligence teams to assist in disaster relief and sustainment support to Joint Task Force (JTF) Haiti and Operation Unified Response.

Jan 20, 2010

Three Landing Craft Utility vessels from the 97th Transportation Company (Heavy Boat), 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade have been diverted from a training mission off the coast of Florida to Haiti to support the relief effort.

Jan 20, 2010

FORT KNOX, Ky. - Between Jan. 15-17, liaison teams from Fort Knox's 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) deployed to Haiti, Fort Bragg and U.S. Southern Command in support of relief efforts stemming from the devastation caused by an earthquake on Jan. 12

Jan 19, 2010

Soldiers with the the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, provide medical assistance in support of the earthquake relief effort in Haiti.

Jan 14, 2010

U.S. military forces are mobilizing to support international disaster relief efforts underway in Haiti following the Jan. 12 earthquake that ravaged the Caribbean nation. Currently, an assessment team from SOUTHCOM is deploying to Haiti to work with U.S. Embassy personnel as well as Haitian, United Nations and international officials to assess the situation and facilitate follow on U.S. military support.

Jan 14, 2010

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 - The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is headed toward earthquake-devastated Haiti and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow to provide airlift support for the disaster-response mission, the commander of U.S. Southern Command reported today.

Jan 14, 2010

MAYPORT, Fla. - USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) has been ordered to deploy to Haiti to conduct Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HA/DR) missions Jan. 13. Currently, Vinson is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, and will briefly loiter off the coast of Mayport to receive equipment and supplies.

Jan 14, 2010

The XVIIIth Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg will deploy a battalion with a brigade command and control element in response to the earthquake in Haiti.

Jan 13, 2010

MIAMI - U.S. Southern Command will deploy a team of 30 people to Haiti to support U.S. relief efforts in the aftermath of yesterday's devastating earthquake.

Jan 12, 2010

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Jan. 8, 2010) - The annual exercise Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias (Allied Humanitarian Forces) kicks off next week in the Dominican Republic. Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias, a disaster response planning and coordination exercise which includes civilian officials, military forces and police officers from Central American and Caribbean Nations and the United States, as well as representatives of regional and international organizations, will take place Jan. 11-15 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Jan 11, 2010

SAN ANTONIO -- With a past alumni roster that reads like a "Who's Who" of college and professional football, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Jan. 9 promises to have more highlight-reel action of tomorrow's stars in store. Almost 33,000 fans attended the 2009 game.

Jan 11, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Future 470th Military Intelligence Brigade Force Protection Detachment conferences will take on added importance as they have grown to include more agents and agencies.

Dec 18, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Being deployed to Iraq didn't stop Soldiers of the 14th Military Intelligence Battalion from being in the spirit of giving.

Dec 17, 2009

CAMP BULLIS, Texas -- The initial deployment rehearsal exercise for the 201st Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion was conducted here at the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Detention Training Facility (IDTF) and encampment area Dec. 7-11.

Dec 15, 2009

HIALEAH, Fla. - Five military families are enjoying a better holiday season this year thanks to Walmart and Operation Homefront.

Dec 15, 2009

Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas, Commanding General, U.S. Army South

Dec 15, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 10, 2009) -- Some Soldiers were out running in the pre-dawn of Dec. 2 with extra weight on their backs.

Dec 15, 2009

Celebrate the holidays with safety in mind

Dec 9, 2009

Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst received briefings from the 470th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade on its organization, intelligence capabilities and operations during a visit to the brigade on Fort Sam Houston Dec. 7.

Nov 13, 2009

Recognizing the importance of Riverine operations, the U.S. Military Group in Ecuador, in partnership with the Ecuadorian Army, began training together in October to enhance the capabilities of jungle units to control the rivers in their zones.

Nov 10, 2009

The Army component of U.S. Southern Command marked a new chapter in its storied history as the former special assistant to the commanding general; U.S. Army Special Operations Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., took command of U.S. Army South during a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Nov. 9.

Nov 6, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Numerous family members, friends and colleagues gathered during a ceremony to celebrate the retirement of the U.S. Army South command sergeant major at the Fort Sam Houston Club Nov. 5th.

Nov 6, 2009

CAMP BULLIS, Texas (Nov. 3, 2009) -- The 201st Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion conducted more training here Oct. 26-29 in preparation for its deployment overseas next year.

Nov 6, 2009

An Army-wide moment of silence has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. central standard time today in honor of the Fort Hood victims, family members and loved ones affected by the shooting 24 hours ago.

Oct 28, 2009

Staff Sgt. Cory Lovejoy, with U.S. Army South's Special Troops Battalion, "Year of the NCO" essay.

Oct 28, 2009

U.S. Army South's winning essay about "Year of the NCO".

Oct 26, 2009

A golf scramble held at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Course raised more than $2,000 for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Oct. 16.

Oct 20, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 20, 2009) - Soldiers, dancers, children and the local community joined forces here Oct. 15 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month.

Oct 16, 2009

Warrant Officer Abelardo Villarreal, Jr., with Army South Information Directorate, participates in Operation Tribute to Freedom. OTF shares the stories of Soldiers who have or are currently serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The program connects these Soldiers with their local communities through speaking and appreciation events, as well as media outreach.

Oct 16, 2009

When Dr. Joseph WestphalAca,!a,,cs father moved his family from Chile to the United States, he told them to never lose the pride of their heritage Aca,!" to maintain their language and their cultural connections.

Oct 14, 2009

Washington, D.C. (Oct 14, 2009) - U.S. Army South participated in the world's largest landpower forum, Association of the United States Army, which brought together active, Guard and Reserve Army members along with retirees, family members and civilians. U.S. Army South participated in the annual meeting by providing a military exhibition, an operational presentation and social interaction resulting in a wider understanding of the Army South mission.

Oct 13, 2009

There is a saying that states, some things get better with age. While many of us may not look forward to our 68th birthday, the Soldiers of the 525th Military Police Battalion at Joint Task Force Guantanamo took time to celebrate their branch's anniversary.

Oct 13, 2009

A group of 24 Honduran firefighters practice loading, unloading and arm signals during the litter training Oct. 7 at the base flightline. The JTF-Bravo firefighters and 228th Aviations Regiment worked with the Honduran firefighters to bring them up to speed on different aircraft procedures used here in case the firefighters ever have to work together in the local community. Some of the training included litter training, aircraft training and general firefighter safety and procedures

Oct 13, 2009

In an effort to bring more of its personnel under one roof, the 470th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade is relocating its Soldiers and civilians' places of duty on Fort Sam Houston.

Oct 2, 2009

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Sept. 25, 2009) - Service members from Joint Task Force Guantanamo's 525th Military Police Battalion recently returned from the 13th annual Army war fighter competition where the three-person team placed 25th out of 42 teams from around the globe.

Sep 29, 2009

U.S. Army South proudly joins the rest of the nation in honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our largest linguistic and ethnic minority in a month-long tribute to Hispanic contributions.

Sep 24, 2009

JACMEL, Haiti (Sept 24, 2009) - U.S. Army Soldiers from throughout the United States came together under the direction of U.S. Army South to treat more than 7,200 patients during a medical readiness and training exercise here Sept. 8-23.

Sep 24, 2009

About 400 job seekers braved the rain Sept. 22 to attend the Hiring Heroes Career Fair at the Sam Houston Club. The Hiring Heroes program was established in 2004 to help wounded service members and their Family members find employment opportunities.

Sep 23, 2009

Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, with 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation regiment assigned with Joint Task Force-Bravo, lands on the flight deck during flight quarters aboard the amphibious dock transport ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Sept. 15. Mesa Verde is underway for Fuerzas Alidas (FA) PANAMAX 2009. FA PANAMAX is an annual U.S. Southern Command joint and multi-national training exercise tailored to the defense of the Panama Canal, involving civil and military forces from around the world.

Sep 23, 2009

At the Infantry Warfighting Conference Tuesday, Gen. David Petraeus walked nearly 2,000 Soldiers through "the big picture," in respect to counterinsurgency operations in the region that constitutes the United States Central Command, the smallest but most volatile of the six U.S. geographic combatant commands.

Sep 22, 2009

The 410th Contract Support Brigade's participation in PANAMAX 09 grows each year and this year was no exception as the unit's headquarters, the Expeditionary Contracting Command, deployed from Fort Belvoir, Va. to Fort Sam Houston, Texas to also participate.

Sep 19, 2009

Hundreds of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen from all over the Western Hemisphere are here to conduct one of the largest multinational, joint exercises in the world - Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2009.

Sep 18, 2009

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, Chile (Sept 16, 2009) - Nine members of the 75th Ranger Regiment, from Fort Benning, Ga. participated in the Chilean Atacama Desert International Patrolling Competition 2009 held from Sept. 10-14 in San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

Sep 18, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Sept 16, 2009) - More than 700 U.S. and Partner Nation personnel are working with U.S. Army South for the simulated ground portion of Fuerzas Aliadas (FA) PANAMAX '09, a multinational, joint forces exercise focusing on the defense of the Panama Canal.

Sep 15, 2009

Sep 11, 2009

U.S. Army South joined forces with the Armed Services Blood Program and Akeroyd Blood Donor Center during a blood drive here Sep 8.

Sep 10, 2009

More than 25 students, from the Colombian Army, Navy and Air Force, participated in the visit which focused on essential Army South missions and training and areas important to Colombia. Members of Army South briefed the students on various exercises and operations to include Fuerzas Aliadas Panamax, Beyond the Horizon and Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarian, which are operations and engagements conducted with Latin American partner nations to help foster hemispheric security and stability.

Sep 9, 2009

Beginning in October 2010, the Army will hold command sergeant major selection boards that will mirror the current officer selection process where new commanders are centrally selected and assigned to battalions and brigades.

Sep 3, 2009

SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- The Joint Security Forces members here received their yearly nonlethal qualification training including riot control, Monadnock expandable baton (MEB) training, pressure point control and advanced techniques with a baton Aug. 20 at the JSF compound.

Aug 31, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Aug. 5, 2009) - The relentless Texas heat is no match for the Soldiers of U.S. Army South as they built the command and control infrastructure here for "Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2009", an exercise scheduled to take place later this year. The command and control center, known as the Deployable Joint Command and Control, is the information hub for Army South, joint sister services, and partner nation coalition personnel to plan and conduct operations during the exercise.

Aug 27, 2009

Staff Sgt. Edmund Perez was awarded the Dept. of the Army's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers President of the Year award during the annual BOSS conference in Leesburg, Va. Aug. 11. "I am very honored to have received this award," said Perez, who has been the Fort Sam Houston BOSS president for one year. Perez was previously the BOSS president for Camp Nimble, Bravo Co., 702nd Maintenance Support Battalion in Korea.

Aug 27, 2009

Currently, with 81 volunteers, the MSD Honor Guard is composed of retired and former military service members who ensure that all veterans interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery receive proper burial honors, complete with military honor guard, rifle volleys and the playing of "Taps." The group performs at a moments notice, rain or shine.

Aug 12, 2009

The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), located in Miami, Florida, is one of ten unified Combatant Commands (COCOMs) in the Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), Cuba; as well as for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. SOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and canal area.

Aug 12, 2009

The Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the Special Troops Battalion in U.S. Army South reorganized to form three separate companies during an activation ceremony at MacArthur Field Aug. 11. The ceremony officially marked the activation and assumption of command of Headquarters and Service Company, A Company and B Company, Special Troops Battalion.

Aug 6, 2009

Conducts interagency operations against illicit trafficking by highly mobile asymmetric threats originating or transiting it's Joint Operating Area by detection and monitoring of illicit air and maritime targets, intelligence fusion, information sharing and multi-sensor correlation to facilitate interdiction and apprehension along with PN in support of national security and regional stability

Aug 6, 2009

JTF-Bravo's primary mission is to support and conduct joint, combined and interagency operations in the Joint Operations Area, to enhance regional cooperative security initiatives and to support democratic development.

Aug 6, 2009

Aug 6, 2009

7/10/2009 - CORINTO, Nicaragua - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Matthew Shaw directs a UH-60 Army Blackhawk helicopter performing Deck Landing Qualifications aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort here July 9 during Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09).

Aug 6, 2009

7/1/2009 - SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras -- Three U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo here are deploying to Nicaragua in support of the hospital ship USNS Comfort's humanitarian and civic assistance mission, Continuing Promise 2009.

Aug 6, 2009

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (July 15, 2009) - Running is a requirement for everyone in the military service. However, running as a favorite pastime for 40 years - to include several marathons - is something out of the ordinary.

Aug 6, 2009

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (July 13, 2009) - The front lines of the War on Terror aren't found in the desert sands of Cuba, but Joint Task Force Guantanamo service members still train like they are.

Aug 6, 2009

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Army Spc. Jason Adams, a Soldier deployed with the 525th Military Police Battalion in support of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, trains for the MP war fighter competition by simulating the application of a tourniquet to Army Sgt. Steven Jones' arm at Camp America, July 21, 2009. The Soldiers, who are training for the competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. in September, will represent the 525th MP Battalion and JTF Guantanamo. (JTF Guantanamo photo by Army Pfc. Christopher Vann)

Aug 6, 2009

Aug 6, 2009

Test your knowledge of U.S. Army history

Aug 5, 2009

At the invitation of the Colombian government, distinguished visitors from Colombia and the U.S., community leaders and members of the U.S. and Colombian military gathered at an opening ceremony in Cartagena to kick-off the humanitarian civic assistance mission Beyond the Horizon on July 8.

Aug 5, 2009

Much needed specialized and general medical care is being offered in Trinidad and Tobago as part of the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Beyond the Horizon (BTH) 2009. At the invitation of the Trinidad and Tobago government, the U.S. Army will be conducting medical treatments in Toco, Valencia, and San Fernando until Aug 20.

Aug 4, 2009

Have you ever had your household goods moved and at the end of the process, thought, 'That was the best move I've had, I hope my next move is that good.' Or conversely, 'That move was horrible, I hope no one else has to use movers like these.'

Jul 27, 2009

Nominations are now being accepted for a new award that recognizes teams or individuals responsible for improving the quality of life at Army garrisons.