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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

Sling load helicopter training at Combat Support Training Exercise
June 6, 2024 — The sound of blades cutting through the air fills the area, along with the smell of dirt and freshly cut grass. The forceful gusts of wind from the helicopter’s rotor downwash batter Sgt. Bryan Lee of the 861st Quartermaster Company... MORE

Relationship retreat offers tools to create lasting connections
May 10, 2024 — Army couples from Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) and Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) spent a day and half in April 2024 learning how to better understand emotions and relational needs, control conflict and shape positive and loving bonds at the Great Wolf Lodge, Manteca, California. The ‘Creating Connections’ event is part of the Army Chief of Chaplain’s Office Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT) program - formerly known as Strong Bonds - and one of many programs offered by the FHL/PRFTA Religious Support Office (RSO) to strengthen the community... MORE

High school students explore diverse career paths at Meet Your Army recruiting event
May 3, 2024 — U.S. Army Southern California Recruiting Battalion, out of Mission Viejo, California, held a “Meet Your Army” recruiting event at Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos, California. on April 22, 2024. Organized in collaboration with Southern California School Districts and Sunburst Youth Academy, the event offered an immersive experience of the various roles and opportunities available within the Army... MORE

Fort Hunter Liggett cultivates quality of life through community connection
April 12, 2024 — The Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Religious Support Office (RSO) is a beacon of hope for Soldiers, civilians, and their families in the remote Central California installation... MORE

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