USCGC Spencer (WMEC 905) is deploying for a patrol to the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility, employed by the U.S. Sixth Fleet, to carry out joint training, exercises, and maritime security operations alongside African partner nations. Spencer and its crew will support U.S. interests abroad, foster growth among regional partnerships, and strengthen international maritime governance.
1st Brigade Combat Team conducts airborne operations in support
of XVIII Corps' Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP). SPJP allows
Soldiers on Jump Status the opportunity to regain or maintain currency.
Approximately 300 U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Peru are currently deployed aboard the USS SOMERSET (LPD 25) to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training with Peruvian naval forces. The purpose of this deployment is to strengthen the relationship and enhance interoperability between the two nation's forces in the event of a...
Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - WASP is a series of humanitarian-themed, theater security cooperation exercises in both El Salvador and Peru during the month of October.
The Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) is a United States Army decoration
first created on June 18, 1965. This badge is the non-combat equivalent of
the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and is awarded to medical personnel of the US
Military who successfully complete a set of qualification tests including
both written and performance portions.
First Army Division West hosts a ceremony dedicating the division conference room to S/Sgt Waverly Woodson who was recently posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his dedication and sacrifices in World War II.
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Shurer was awarded the Medal of Honor on October 1, 2018, for his actions as a Green Beret medic with 3rd Special Forces Group during the Battle of Shok Valley in northeastern Afghanistan on April 6, 2008. Shurer was part of a team sent to capture or kill several high-value members of the Hezeb Islami al Gulbadin militant group. He passed away May 14, 2020, at the age of 41.
