KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- After five long months, Bravo Battery 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment returned from their deployment to U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and reunited with their friends and families on Jan. 22, 2025.
“We’re immensely proud of our Soldiers. They’re deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility came at an especially fraught period of the region’s history,” said Col. Joseph Scott, commander of the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. “Their outstanding performance and daily operations defended the lives of their fellow service members, demonstrated our Nation’s commitment to its partners in the region and contributed immeasurably to the efforts the U.S. has had to...
Staff Sgt. Timothy Ohoulahan and Staff Sgt. Nathan Cecil finish setting up their observation point overlooking the main supply route leading to the base. Base defense exercises are crucial for maintaining readiness, enhancing unit cohesion and ensuring the 14th Missile Defense Battery can effectively protect critical assets and personnel in various threat scenarios.
This realistic training scenario allows Soldiers to practice essential skills in detainee handling, communication, and tactical decision-making, ultimately strengthening the unit's overall defensive capabilities and preparedness for real-world situations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Arnold)
BARRIGADA READINESS CENTER, Guam — In an unprecedented move, B Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam National Guard, known as "Team Binadu," was awarded the prestigious Alexander Hamilton Award on April 12, 2025. The award, typically reserved for artillery units, recognizes the best Army National Guard unit across a range of criteria including mission performance, training excellence, and community impact.
Gen. Ronald P. Clark, U.S. Army Pacific commander, presented the award to the company, highlighting the evolving nature of warfare and the critical role infantry units now play in complex air defense operations.
"This company, despite winning an award that is normally reserved for an air defense formation, is...
04.12.2025 | BARRIGADA READINESS CENTER, GU |
Story by Capt. Frank Spatt
