Military News

Fort Bliss dedicates house to first Sergeant Major of the Army

By Staff Sgt. Jason Stadel, NCO Journal
Fort Bliss leaders dedicated the home of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy commandant to the first sergeant major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge, in a ceremony here, April 5.

Fort Bliss Soldiers stay afloat to save lives

By Sgt. Ida Irby, 24th Press Camp Headquarters
In an effort to stay committed to their vow to save lives, the 24th Press Camp Headquarters underwent the Army Water Survival Training at the Replica Aquatic Center, April 11, using dummy rifles and personal issued Army gear.

El Paso youth ‘Kick Butts’ against smoking habits

By Sgt. Betty Y. Boomer, 24th Press Camp Headquarters
Tobacco-prevention advocate Rebecca Zima stood back and cheered as the student council from the University Medical Center Teen Advisory Board began Kick Butts Day, March 23, at the Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center in El Paso.

Reward offered one year after Fort Bragg soldier's disappearance

By CNN: Joe Sutton
It's been one year since Fort Bragg soldier Kelli Bordeaux went missing, and there's now a reward being offered for information that could help authorities solve the mystery, according to police in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Operation Love Thy Neighbor: Unit delivers school supplies for a better tomorrow

By Staff Sgt. Kristen Duus, 1st BDE, 1st AD
What happens when you have a team of educators who deploy to a country that has a 17 percent literacy rate? The educators set out to change those numbers.

‘Hearts Apart’ takes care of deployed Soldiers’ loved ones

By Spc. Adam Garlington, 24th Press Camp Headquarters
The Hearts Apart Support Program assists families that are separated from their military sponsor for more than 30 days because of deployments, permanent change of station moves, temporary duty assignments or remote tours of duty.

Fort Bliss and El Paso victim advocates join forces

By Master Sgt. Kelly McCargo, Headquarters, 1st AD
More than 50 military and El Paso Sexual Assault Victim Advocates discussed methods to synchronize resources and interagency coordination at the 1st Armored Division Headquarters, March 20.

Soldiers bring low-cost produce to El Paso community

By Sgt. Edward A. Garibay, 16th MPAD
Eating healthy should not cost so darn much. So why should people have to pay an arm and a leg to bring them home to the dinner table? They no longer have to.

Drag racer inspires Soldiers, Western Tech students to achieve their dreams

By Spc. Adam Garlington, 4th Press Camp Headquarters
“What are you willing to do to be successful?” was the question Antron Brown, 2012 National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel World Champion, asked Soldiers and students at Western Technical College during an inspirational speech, April

Bliss personnel learn Signal Digital Master Gunner Course

By Sgt. Valerie Lopez, Headquarters, 1st AD
Fifteen Soldiers graduated from a Signal Digital Master Gunner Course held at the Signal Center of Excellence at East Fort Bliss, March 18.

Brigade Modernization Command welcomes new commanding general, says goodbye to another

By Sgt. 1st Class Lori A. Kuczmanski, Brigade Modernization Command
The Brigade Modernization Command held a Change of Command Ceremony here March 26 to farewell the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Randal A. Dragon, and to welcome the incoming commander, Brig. Gen. John W. Charlton.

Mayor proclaims Month of the Military Child

By Sgt. Edward A. Garibay, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Mayor John Cook proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child for El Paso, Texas, during an open city council meeting at the El Paso Public Library, Tuesday.

Major General Pittard addresses rumors about his retirement

By Sandra Ramirez
Major General Dana Pittard is scheduled to leave Fort Bliss in May.  The change of command ceremony is scheduled on May 23, 2013. 

Fort Bliss solar energy farm to be largest in the U.S. Army

By Sandra Ramirez
Fort Bliss is getting national attention for a big solar project on post.  Major General Dana Pittard announced plans to build a 20-megawatt solar facility, the largest solar project ever proposed by the U.S. Army.

Fort Bliss unit's Medical Training Team expands medical training

By 1st Lt. Donna Sojka, 5th Armored Brigade
The 5th Armored Brigade Combat Lifesaver program is designed to provide all war fighters with the basic skills necessary to aid fellow service members who are injured in combat.