South Carolina National Guard heads to Florida as Debby looms

By Maj. Karla Evans

August 5, 2024

VARNVILLE, S.C. — The South Carolina National Guard is responding to the Florida Department of Emergency Management’s request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact in anticipation of a Tropical Storm Debby.

“The South Carolina National Guard is trained and ready to assist the citizens of the state of Florida,” said Maj. Gen. R. Van McCarty, the adjutant general of South Carolina. “The 1050th transportation battalion has the ability to mobilize for support on short notice and will be providing resources as needed.”

USARJ activates 765th TTB as only unit of its kind stationed overseas

By Sean Kimmons, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs

August 4, 2024

CAMP ZAMA, Japan – The 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion cased its unit colors during a ceremony here Wednesday as it takes on a new role to support U.S. Army Japan watercraft and improve integration and interoperability with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force in the Indo-Pacific region.

More than 100 people attended the reflagging ceremony inside Kizuna Hall to witness the 35th CSSB officially transition to the 765th Transportation (Terminal) Battalion.

80th Anniversary of Tinian Invasion

By Dr. Mike Krivdo

July 31, 2024

The end of July marked the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Tinian, completing the campaign to capture the Marianas Islands during Operation FORAGER. Seizure of the Marianas Islands enabled a strategic land-based bombing campaign as well as providing naval basing to efficiently tighten the blockade of the Japanese Home Islands.

Operation FORAGER also represented incremental progress in the war, as the Northern Marianas Islands were considered part of the Japanese Home Island Defense Area.

Soldier athletes work to earn Olympic spots

By Shannon Collins

June 24, 2024

WASHINGTON – Motivation. Drive. Spirit. As Soldiers with the World Athlete Program at Fort Carson, Colorado, push themselves, they have one goal – to qualify for the summer Olympics and Paralympics.

The WCAP coaching and high-performance team consists of former Olympians and experts in strength and conditioning, athletic training, nutrition and massage therapy. They work with the active, Guard and Reserve Soldier athletes to keep them in peak performance.

Port operations showcase interoperability between US, UK, Denmark

By Spc. Samuel Signor

June 21, 2024

ESBJERG, Denmark — The vessel ARC Endurance recently delivered an estimated 737 vehicles and pieces of equipment, including Bradley Fighting Vehicles, Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck A4s, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, M88 Recovery Vehicles and M1 Abram Tanks at the port in Esbjerg, Denmark on June 10, 2024. The vehicles belong to the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, currently deployed to Europe. The 1st ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division — stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas — replaced the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to Operation Atlantic Resolve.