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Happy Veterans Day from First Army. We honor those who have served, and those currently serving to keep our nation strong and keep the American people safe. Command Sergeant Major Chris Prosser spoke at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery Veterans Day ceremony today. The event was attended Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Global War on Terror. Thank you to the Vietnam Veterans of America for performing a gun salute and taps. First in Deed. Earn the A. This We'll Defend.

First Army, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Quad City Storm, and U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) honored our Veterans, Enlisted 63 service members into the US Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, and promoted Sgt. First Class Conyers of the Iowa City Recruiting Command during the QC Storm Salute to Military Night. Congratulations to the Enlistees and their Families! First in Deed. This We'll Defend. U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) United States Army Reserve Army National Guard Rock Island Arsenal

First Army was proud to partner with John Deere and the Rock Island High School Choir to celebrate Veterans Day. WWII Veterans Henry Wood, and Henry Langrehr, who celebrated his 100th birthday, joined the ceremony that took place at John Deere Headquarters in the Quad Cities. We honor all Veterans and Family Members who have sacrificed to defend our country and endeavor to continue their legacy. First In Deed. This We'll Defend. U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Army National Guard US Army

Lieutenant Colonel Sayers, First Army's Operations Research/Systems Analysis Officer spoke last week at the annual AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration 2024, the world's largest Women's technical conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. Lt. Col. Sayers shared her military perspective with participants from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Wall Street, Hollywood, and Amazon Web Services during her panel titled, "Navigating the AI Landscape: Unraveling Complexities Through Diverse Perspective." U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)

Staff Sergeant Waverly B. Woodson Jr. has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross! Today's ceremony at the U.S. Capitol offered long overdue recognition to the extraordinary heroism of Waverly Woodson. First Army is proud to have been a part of the occasion and the effort to upgrade Woodson's award alongside the Woodson Family, Senator Van Hollen, Ms. Linda Hervieux, Secretary of the Army and the U.S. Army. The ceremony included the Distinguished Service Cross presentation to Joann Woodson and a special presentation by Steve Woodson of Staff Sgt. Woodson's rank to First Army Staff Sgt. Aaron Williams. First Army continues to live up to the legacy of service set forth by Waverly Woodson. First in Deed! This We'll Defend. https://lnkd.in/g6cV4n5V

Staff Sergeant Waverly B. Woodson Jr. has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross! Today's ceremony at the U.S. Capitol offered long overdue recognition to the extraordinary heroism of Waverly Woodson. First Army is proud to have been a part of the occasion and the effort to upgrade Woodson's award alongside the Woodson Family, Senator Van Hollen, Ms. Linda Hervieux, Secretary of the Army, and the U.S. Army. The ceremony included the Distinguished Service Cross presentation to Joann Woodson and a special presentation by Steve Woodson of Staff Sgt. Woodson's rank to First Army Staff Sgt. Aaron Williams. First Army continues to live up to the legacy of service set forth by Waverly Woodson. First in Deed! This We'll Defend. US Army U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Army National Guard

First Army HQ, G5 Force Management Branch is looking for a Management Analyst to join the team! Please see below for further details. https://lnkd.in/gGD6UX92

Congratulations to Lieutenant General Mark Landes and his family on the occasion of his promotion and assumption of command of First Army! Speaking near the banks of the Mississippi River, Landes noted that it “has long been considered the heart of this nation: A symbol of longevity, history, freedom, and adventure. I can’t help but think that most of us here today feel the same about the United States Army. It’s fitting this historic island has been producing Army readiness for more than 200 years.” U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Army National Guard US Army https://lnkd.in/gPuvfNHh

The Pershing Cup: Best Observer Controller / Trainer Competition continues. The competitors started their day with a predawn written test and obstacle course. From there they conducted a high ropes course and a series of lanes that challenged their knowledge and tactical expertise with weapons, communications equipment, CBRNE, camouflage and more at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield. The teams are about to start the last event of the night. Check out these highlights and check back tomorrow to find out who wins! @Army

The Pershing Cup: Best Observer, Controller / Trainer Competition Day 1. The Best OC/T competition is an annual event that challenges OC/Ts from across the U.S. Army with a series of tasks to assess their physical, mental, technical, and tactical skills. OC/Ts are the Army’s warfighting advisors, their mission is to prepare Soldiers and leaders to accomplish missions for combatant commanders worldwide. JRTC and Fort Johnson U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) US Army