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Fort Hunter Liggett: Strengthening support through Red Cross and Army Community Service collaboration
November 21, 2024 — At Fort Hunter Liggett, Army Community Service (ACS) and the American Red Cross collaborate to support military personnel and their families, providing essential resources during times of need. This partnership highlights both organizations’ dedication to resilience and readiness, offering a robust network of support for service members, veterans, and their loved ones... MORE

Fort Hunter Liggett Army Reserve spouses making a difference
October 18, 2024 — Many Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) members actively contribute to the surrounding communities and make a difference with their work and leadership. Two Army Reserve spouses stand out as teachers at San Antonio Elementary, a rural school in Central California where military and Army Civilian’s children make up 20 percent of the student population. Parents from FHL also volunteer to serve on the Parents-Teacher Organization and at school events... MORE

Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett celebrates microgrid launch
September 19, 2024 — The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett, under the command of Col. Stephen S. Trotter, celebrated a landmark achievement today with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new microgrid, a fully renewable energy system designed to bolster the base's energy resilience and sustainability. The microgrid project, initiated in 2011, makes Fort Hunter Liggett the first Department of Defense installation to operate a microgrid powered entirely by renewable energy. ... MORE

Army surgeon general explores AI advancements in health care during Silicon Valley visit
August 14, 2024 — In a pivotal visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the U.S. Army’s surgeon general, engaged with expert leaders at Stanford University and Google to explore new partnerships aimed at enhancing military health care and readiness. The visit, which also included a stop at the 63d Readiness Division in Mountain View, highlighted the Army’s efforts to integrate cutting-edge technology and build stronger ties with civilian sectors... MORE

Civil affairs officer top grad of language school
July 16, 2024 — The award for top French language student at the most recent Defense Language Institute graduation was an Army civil affairs officer assigned to the 353rd Civil Affairs Command. During the graduation ceremony on June 13, 2024, the civil affairs officer received the Provost Award... MORE

Training and triage: Real-world scenarios and medical readiness
June 14, 2024 — Soldiers face various challenges when training in field environments, whether it's sleep deprivation or the chaos of stressful events. Soldiers also face real-world challenges related to medical readiness. These challenges include maintaining physical health, managing injuries, and ensuring quick access to medical care... MORE

Engineer Soldiers build concrete paths at annual training
June 14, 2024 — The scraping from the concrete finishing trowel cuts through the other construction noises as U.S. Army Pfc. Eli Castrejon, a heavy equipment operator with the 801st Engineer Construction Company, smooths any blemishes within the fresh concrete. The hot sun beats down on the wet concrete, compelling the Soldiers of the 801st to move quickly and efficiently. But with that speed, there is no loss of skill or quality as the new concrete pad is smoothed to a refined finish that is free of any pockmarks or crevices. ... MORE

Army Reserve observer coach/trainers assist to enhance unit readiness
June 13, 2024 — Combat Support Training Exercise 91-24-01 kicked off at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, where OC/Ts, from the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, supported the exercise to ensure training units met the readiness level for future missions, overseas exercises and deployments... MORE

Simulated casualties lay on the ground during simulated indirect fire attacks with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear agents on their position during CSTX 91-24-01 at Fort Hunter Liggett, California, June 6, 2024.

From simulation to situation: Realistic medical training for combat
June 11, 2024 — Stepping into the field hospital, patient demands and medics’ orders meld together, creating a cacophony of urgent noise. The smell of sweat permeates the air, a testament to the constant running around of medics attending to each new arrival. As you look across the room, you see an ever-growing number of injuries, a grim indication of the brutality outside. The shuffling of uniforms and the grunts of Soldiers carrying litters behind you add to the chaotic atmosphere, while the pervasive smell of fear hangs heavy in the air. Each breath you take is filled with the subtle undertone of war. Amid the chaos, you have to remember this is simply a training exercise and not reality... MORE

From green fields to Army greens: Personal and professional development through service
June 10, 2024 — With every individual joining the armed forces comes a unique story. People from all backgrounds bring a new perspective and skills to the military, making each individual's contribution invaluable to the overall strength and effectiveness of the armed forces... MORE

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