U.S. Army Capt. Luis Zapata and Staff Sgt. Jarrad Voza, assigned to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, stand as Team 18 in the 2026 U.S. Army Pershing Cup, the Best Observer, Controller/Trainer competition. This elite event will identify the best OC/Ts in the world and ensure the Army Reserve and Army National Guard are ready to fight and win when called upon. The Pershing Cup will take place at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 21-24, 2026. (U.S. Army video illustration by Staff Sgt. Julio Hernandez)
on July 8, 2026 First Army conducted its Change of Responsibility between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Prosser and welcomes incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena at Rock Island Arsenal, IL.
In a historic ceremony set against the backdrop of the historic Quarters One, First Army’s Division East and Division West formally cased their colors on July 8, 2026.
It has been the honor of my career to serve as the Command Sergeant Major of this outstanding organization for the past 37 months. As I prepare to depart from this position that has meant so much to me both personally and professionally, I want to share a few reflections with all of you who remain to carry on our essential mission: partnering with, enabling, and mobilizing our Reserve Component peers.
