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Civil affairs Soldiers volunteer, donate to assist storm survivors
November 18, 2024 — U.S. Army Maj. Elizabeth Fish is a double vet. She is a veterinarian who is also a seven-year veteran of the Army Reserve, including a deployment to Afghanistan, where she was wounded by an improvised explosive device. She is presently assigned to the 353rd Civil Affairs Command, which is an Army unit principally comprised of senior Soldiers and officers with particular expertise in a broad range of skills in civil-military matters... MORE

Why I Serve: Changes to Life
November 5, 2024 — Spc. Andrew Ritter, a 25B Information Technology Specialist with the 360th Civil Affairs Brigade, started his service in the Army as a 11C, an Indirect Fire Infantryman and now as an Army Reserve Soldier. He embodies a unique narrative of military service. His journey, initiated by a pragmatic necessity, has evolved into a testament to the transformative power of military experience... MORE

Why I Serve: Pick Your Adventure
November 5, 2024 — Although fall has arrived, a dense heat hangs in the South Carolina air. Sparse sunlight filters through drifting clouds and tree canopies, casting soft shadows on the group of soldiers that are gathered at a range near Fort Jackson, as they prepare to qualify with M17 pistols... MORE

Civil affairs officer wins MacArthur Leadership Award
August 16, 2024 — One of the U.S. Army’s most prestigious leadership awards for junior officers was bestowed upon an officer from the 353rd Civil Affairs Command last month. Capt. Luke Neal, a Civil Affairs officer living in New York, and an 11-year civilian employee of the Federal Reserve System, received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award on July 11, 2024, in recognition of the partnerships he forged between the U.S. Army and various other entities... MORE

U.S. Army, Marine civil affairs boosts education in Peru during Resolute Sentinel 2024
July 17, 2024 — Exercise Resolute Sentinel 2024, a joint military exercise involving the U.S. and partner nations, aims to improve readiness and strengthen bonds through a series of humanitarian and civic assistance activities. This year's mission has taken on an added layer of importance as U.S. Army, Marine and Peruvian Air Force teams came together to focus on supporting local communities in Peru. ... MORE

Army civil affairs shares expertise in defense data analytics
July 16, 2024 — Seton Hall University assembled a panel of experts on data analytics in the defense sector that included an Army Civil Affairs officer from the 353rd Civil Affairs Command in April. The two other panelists present at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business for the panel on April 22, 2024, were the CEO of a defense-focused civilian business and a professor from Florida Atlantic University... 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

Civil affairs, psychological operations expand role in special operations training
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 800 service members participated in the event, including members of the 20th Special Forces Group, the 353rd Civil Affairs Command, and the 2nd Psychological Operations Group, as well as the Air Force and Marine Corps... MORE

Legendary 353rd CACOM commander honored
May 8, 2024 — A former commander of the U.S. Army’s 353rd Civil Affairs Command was honored by the special operations community at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, last week. Col. Frank Toscani was inducted into the U.S. Army’s Civil Affairs Regiment as a distinguished member at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School on April 26, 2024. The current commander and command sergeant major of the unit attended to pay tribute... MORE

Signal Support Soldier carves path to success
March 29, 2024 — Staff Sgt. Erma Norried found new avenues and opportunities that were only made available after enlisting in the Army. One such path brought her to Poznan, Poland, where she currently supports the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion as a rotational force. Civil affairs plays a critical role in V Corps’ mission in engaging and partnering with local communities, increasing stability and the quality of life for civilians... MORE

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