2-29 FA sharpens crew weapon skills
Pfc. Arthy Skilling, a Soldier assigned to Alpha Battery, 2nd Bn. 29th FA Regt. sends rounds downrange during M249 qualification. MCGREGOR RANGE, N.M. – Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 29th Field...
View ArticleHighlander Brigade honors Purple Heart Recipient
Soldiers of 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division gathered at their headquarters building Jan. 10 for an awards ceremony to honor one of their own as a Purple Heart recipient. Fort Bliss Commander Maj....
View Article2-13 CAV Troopers Conduct M9 Qualification Range
Article/Photos by: 1st Lt. Nicholas Gilewitch, 2nd Sqdn 13th Cav, 4th Bde, 1st Armd Div. Troopers of 2nd Sqdn. 13th Cav. Regt. conduct M9 qualification as the lane safeties observe at Range 7 of the...
View ArticleIron Support Battalion hosts combat lifesaver course
Sgt. Mark Miranda, 4th Brigade 1st Armored Div. Public Affairs Immediate first aid is essential on a widely spread and changing battlefield to prevent soldiers from dying of wounds when located...
View Article2-13 CAV Leaders Conduct Training & Certification for Live Fires
Article/Photos by: 2nd Lt. Scott Olson, 2nd Sqdn 13th Cav, 4th Bde, 1st Armd Div. Soldiers from 2 PLT C Troop, 2nd Sqdn. 13th Cav. Regt. observe as leaders demonstrate how to conduct Battle Drill 6 at...
View ArticleHighlander FTX
Highlanders take to the field for training 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division Soldiers of 4th Special Troops Battalion set up workspace and living tents Feb. 1 at McGregor Range. Over 2,200 Soldiers of...
View ArticleHighlander leadership circulates training battlespace
4/1 AD Commander COL McKean discusses specifics of an upcoming live-fire training exercise with 2-29FA commander LTC Bolen and 2-13 CAV commander LTC Merenkov. Overseeing six battalions as they operate...
View ArticleScouts Train on Core Competencies
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Merenkov gives the safety thumbs-up for the next team to begin their run through the clearing course after ensuring the group understands all safety precautions Feb. 3. Sgt. Mark...
View ArticleHighlander medics receive real-world training on field injuries
Spc. Marcos Del Valle, 4th Bde. 1st Armored Division Medics with the 4th Special Troops Battalion proved themselves in the first week of the 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division platoon certification...
View ArticleSteel Tigers demonstrate capabilities through CERTEX
Sgt. Mark Miranda, 4th Bde. 1st Armored Div. Soldiers from A and C Companies of 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment staged themselves Feb. 9 at Range 62 near Fort Bliss, Texas to participate in an...
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