84TH TRAINING COMMAND

Fort Knox, Kentucky

I am an American Soldier
I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier.
No sunshine here
The Best Warrior Competition doesn’t stop if it’s raining. Soldiers from the 84th Training Command, 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training), U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and Army Reserve Aviation Command give their all in adverse weather conditions during the Army Combat Fitness Test.
The hunt for best warrior begins with 1st Lt. Cathryn Draicchio
1st Lt. Cathryn Draicchio, a staff officer at the 84th Training Command, flexes her muscles as she competes for the Best Warrior at Fort Knox, Ky. Some of her hobbies include exercising, hiking, and hanging out with her boyfriend and his dog. See if she has what it takes as we continue to highlight Soldiers in the 84th as they compete to be the best warrior! “Strike Hard”
Soldiers laying the presidential wreath at Zachary Taylor's grave
As part of an annual tribute to all previous presidents, the 84th’s commanding general, Maj. Gen. Edward Merrigan Jr. rendered honors and laid a wreath provided by the White House at Zachary Taylor’s mausoleum on the anniversary of his birthday. “It’s quite an honor to be asked to come here to Louisville on the 238th birthday of Zachary Taylor,” said Merrigan. “Zachary Taylor, our 12th president, was an amazing Soldier and amazing American who served our country his entire life.” Taylor, “Old, Rough and Ready,” grew up in Louisville and served as an Army officer from 1808-1847, advancing to the rank of major general. He was a hero of the Mexican American War (1846-48). Taylor also served in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War (1832) and the second of the Seminole Wars in Florida (1835-42). He was sworn into office in 1849 and served as president for 16 months before his death in 1850. For full story please visit: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/434207/maj-gen-edward-merrigan-honors-zachary-taylor
'Railsplitter' command hosts change of command
FORT KNOX, Ky. – Maj. Gen. Miguel A. Castellanos relinquished duties as the commanding general of the 84th Training Command, located at Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Brig. Gen. Edward H. Merrigan Jr. during the change of command ceremony held at Brooks Parade Field on Aug. 12.
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The 84th Training Command Mobilization Team Supports the 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
The 84th Training Command Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) team, directed by deputy commander Brig. Gen. Edward Merrigan, prepares the 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) in a series of pre-deployment exercises to enable expedient and rapid troop processing for forward contingent sustainment operations.
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84th Training Command Supports the 135th ESC MOBEX
Brig. Gen. Edward Merrigan, the deputy commanding general for the 84th Training Command, directs the coordinated efforts between the Mobilization Force Generation Installation at Fort Knox, Ky., the 4th Cav. Reg. and the 645th Regional Support Group (RSG) in support of the 135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Mobilization Exercise (MOBEX). Part of this exercise is to validate unit deployment readiness measures through weapons qualifications to include Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI), High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT), and individual and crew-served weapons qualifications.
The 84th Training Command's Mission Training Complexes and Operation Railgun
The 84th Training Command's Mission Training Complexes provide cutting edge capabilities and limitless opportunities at platoon level and beyond. Operation Railgun sets the conditions that enable your teams to become proficient in platform gunnery. (Video by Michael Bothur Fort Knox Visual Information)
At the annual LANPAC Symposium's Commanders Corner stage, Brigadier General Mark Siekman highlighted the unique capabilities of the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) and its crucial role in the Pacific Theater. Speaking at the 11th annual professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and Supported by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), BG Siekman focused on the vital role of Oceania Engagement Teams (OET) in the Pacific area of operations as well as the Rapid Home Station Mobilization Model.
9th MSC's Vital Role in Pacific Theater Highlighted at LANPAC Symposium
By Cody Ford | May 17, 2024
At the annual LANPAC Symposium's Commanders Corner stage, Brig. Gen. Mark Siekman highlighted the unique capabilities of the 9th Mission Support Command and its crucial role in the Pacific Theater. Speaking at the 11th annual...
Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Soldiers joined Special Forces Soldiers at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, for a training event entitled Southern Strike 2024. The culminating event for the nearly month-long training operation was the defense and evacuation of an U.S. embassy. Extensive battlefield simulation effects such as pyrotechnics, smoke, simunitions and dozens of civilian role players enhanced the realism of the training. Southern Strike was hosted by the Mississippi National Guard. It was designed to improve combat readiness, build relationships, strengthen interoperability, and pursue greater global stability. This year, 2024, marks the 13th year the Mississippi National Guard has hosted Southern Strike.
Civil affairs, psychological operations expand role in special operations training
By Lt. Col. Brett Walker | May 16, 2024
Special operations Soldiers from the U.S. and partnered countries spent the month of April training in full spectrum irregular warfare operations in and around Camp Shelby, Mississippi. From April 7 to April 26, approximately...
VIDEO: Sustaining the battle force: Army Reserve at DEFENDER 24 in Europe
By Staff Sgt. Angela O’Hearn | May 16, 2024
The 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command, provided Base Operational Support and Integration operations, enabling the reception, staging and integration of DEFENDER 24 participant units and equipment in...
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division hosted a Yellow Ribbon event May 3-5 at The Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel for Soldiers preparing for deployment. The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is a DoD-wide effort to promote the well-being of Army Reserve and National Guard members, their families, and communities by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. Through Yellow Ribbon events, Soldiers and loved ones connect with local resources before and after deployments. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th RD Public Affairs)
Army Reserve division hosts event for deploying Soldiers at nation’s capital
By Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris | May 16, 2024
The U.S. Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division hosted a Yellow Ribbon event May 3-5 at The Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel for Soldiers preparing for deployment...
Sgt. Triston Cody, signal operations support specialist, 653rd Regional Support Group, is pictured in front of the African Lion 24 logo, May 9, Southern Zone Headquarters, Agadir, Morocco. African Lion 24 is Cody’s first overseas mission with the Army Reserve, U.S. AFRICOM’s largest and premier joint exercise on the continent every year. (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. Alun Thomas, 653rd Regional Support Group Public Affairs)
Army Reserve Soldier finds unlimited opportunity through service
By Alun Thomas | May 15, 2024
These are the types of adventures Sgt. Triston Cody envisioned when he enlisted in 2021 – traveling across the world and representing his nation in a foreign country, being part of the mission and excelling in his profession...
An Army Reserve Soldier marches to a variety of tunes
By Staff Sgt. Manuel Quirós | May 15, 2024
When people think of Soldiers, they don’t normally think of a musician in a band. U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant Jonathan Wang is a clarinet player with the 300th Army Band out of Bell, California. The 300th Army Band is Southern...
U.S. Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Alivia Stephens, with the 328th Field Support Hospital, 330th Medical Brigade, 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), poses for a photo at Paragon Army Base, Barbados, during TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24) on May 11, 2024. TW24 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Large Scale Global Exercise 24, a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. (U.S. Army photo by 1st. Sgt. Emily Anderson)
Intensive care and international collaboration: Army Reserve nurse plays vital role in TRADEWINDS 24
By Master Sgt. Emily Anderson | May 15, 2024
Amidst the bustling activity of TRADEWINDS 24 (TW24), one figure stands out amidst the hustle of the multinational training exercise: U.S. Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Alivia Stephens, a Salt Lake City native and an intensive care...
U.S. Army Capt. Ivy Young, commander of the 970th Transportation Detachment, a U.S. Army Reserve unit based in Eugene, Oregon, poses for a photo during exercise African Lion 2024 (AL24) in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, May 5, 2024. Young leads the movement control team responsible for transporting personnel and equipment throughout Tunisia during the course of the exercise. AL24 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Command’s premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, with over 8,100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Joe Legros)
Aloha from Africa: Hawaii native celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander heritage
By Maj. Joe Legros | May 15, 2024
As with many native Hawaiians, U.S. Army Capt. Ivy Young is a mix of ethnicities including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, German and Puerto Rican. Growing up within the diverse population of Honolulu, her childhood was...
Due to mission requirements, Capt. Olga Maria Tamayo DeJesús, a member of the 210th Regional Support Group under the U.S. Army Reserve 1st Mission Support Command, has spent multiple Mother's Days away from her family. She will again be far from her family this upcoming Mother's Day for the third year in a row. (Courtesy photo)
Military spouses enable readiness
By Carlos Cuebas | May 15, 2024
The U.S. Army defines resilience as the mental, physical, emotional, and behavioral ability to face and cope with adversity, adapt to change, recover, learn, and grow from seatbacks...
Master Sgt. Karen Rivera, left, Master Sgt. Vanessa Barquero and Master Sgt. Jacinta Moore are participants of the Sergeants Major Academy Corps Compass Mentorship Program.
Corps Compass Mentorship Program prepares future sergeants major for leadership
By Andrew Smith | May 15, 2024
While many skills can be learned in the classroom, and some can be learned through trial and error, others are best learned through advice from those who have experience-based knowledge to draw from. To this end, the Corps...
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Maj. Gen. Edward H. Merrigan, Jr.
Commanding General, 84th Training Command
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Command Sgt. Maj. Scott A. Hinton
Command Sergeant Major, 84th Training Command
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