87TH TRAINING DIVISION

Birmingham, Alabama

Spc. Joshua Phillips, a technician with the G6 at the 87th Training Division, talks about some of his motivations and lessons learned from this years Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Knox, Ky. Some of his hobbies include hunting, fishing and hiking. “Ready to Serve”
Staff Sgt. Homer Pennington from Rochester, New York, and the 87th Headquarters Company Supply Sgt., gives a shout to his unit representing the 87th at the Best Warrior Competition held at Fort Knox, Ky. The BWC tests the physical and mental limits of its competitors with the ACFT, shooting matches, German Armed Forces Proficiency events, land navigation day and night, River assaults, ruck marches, obstacle courses and much more! “Ready to Serve”
A 84th Training Command commercial showcasing its mission training complexes that support the development, integration, and synchronization of leader development and mission command solutions to units and Soldiers.
Local scholarship winner has eyes on his future
Robert Magalong receives a certificate from VFW Post 10281 to commemorate his selection in the post level Veterans of Foreign Wars Democracy Essay Contest. Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. The national first place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school.
Jan. 22, 2025 - Robert Magalong, a junior from Fort Knox Middle High School, class of 2026, and son of Master Sgt. Ron Magalong, 84th Training Command, was selected as the winning author in a post level Veterans of Foreign Wars Democracy...

Legacy of Service: Following in His Father's Footsteps
Pfc. Robert Clark (middle) poses with his mother, Amy and his father, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Clark after graduating from Basic Combat Training at (location) on (Date). Pvt. Clark elected to serve as a Religious Affairs Specialist to follow in the footsteps of his father and continue a legacy of service.
Nov. 21, 2024 - In an inspiring testament to family tradition and duty, Pfc. Robert Clark is following in his father’s footsteps and recently joined the Army to serve as a Religious Affairs Specialist...

Army Reserve Civilian Makes Career Goal Come True
Scott Robison, an Army Reserve civilian and budget analyst for the 84th Training Command poses with his certificate from receiving the Certified Defense Financial Manager certification. To obtain this certification, candidates must meet a combination of education and job experience requirements and pass three proctored multiple-choice exams.
Nov. 14, 2024 - Scott Robison, an Army Reserve civilian and budget analyst for the 84th Training Command received the Certified Defense Financial Manager certification. To obtain this certification, candidates must meet a combination of...

Drill Sergeant Hall of Fame inducts 18 new members
Sgt. Maj. Melissa Solomon, 84th Training Command G3/5/7 Sgt. Maj., receives her induction into the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Hall of Fame during the induction ceremony on September 19, 2024.
Oct. 2, 2024 - Eighteen new faces will be enshrined on the walls of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson after being inducted into the Drill Sergeant Hall of Fame in a ceremony September 19, 2024...

Observe, Control, Train and Improve
Army Maj. Herb Karg 87th Training Division, 1st Brigade, 1st Mission Control Training Detachment, provides feedback to Soldiers from the 402nd Quartermaster Battalion after a WAREX scenario, July 24,2024, Fort McCoy, Wis. (Photo by Sgt 1st Class Justin Hardin)
Aug. 5, 2024 - In a recent ceremony, 37 Soldiers from across the Army graduated from one of the many observer controller/trainer courses held by the 84th Training Command’s OC/T Academy in Nashville, Tenn...

Brig. Gen. Sonya A. Powell
Commanding General, 87th Training Division
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Command Sgt. Maj. Paul W. Drago
Command Sgt. Maj., 87th Training Division
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