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Today is National Hire a Veteran Day If you're an employer that wants access to dedicated, talented personnel and special tax incentives, look no further than military veterans and spouses. More info: http://spr.ly/6040BEnINm

Troopers with Bravo Battery, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, fire the M777A1 howitzer during Artillery Training Table VI at Fort Hood, Texas. This live-fire exercise validates our crews' ability to deliver rapid, precision fires. U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Zelika Stewart

When a hiker fell 300 feet in the Lost River Range, it took heavy-lift aviation and elite technical rescue skills to bring him home. Leveraging the high-altitude capabilities of the UH-60 Black Hawk, the Idaho Army National Guard and Boise Fire Department successfully executed an unprecedented hoist rescue. Learn more about the interagency partnership that saves lives here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ecrSu894

The Utah National Guard's Prehistoric Air Mission 🚁 Millions of years after pterosaurs roamed the skies, Utah and Nevada Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks, UH-72 Lakotas, and CH-47 Chinooks took flight on a unique mission: airlifting massive dinosaur fossils out of the rugged terrain of Grand Staircase-Escalante. U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Ian Tracy

The Army recently launched an AI chatbot that provides our recruiters with instant, highly secure answers to complex policy questions. By instantly scanning vast regulatory databases, "Staff Sgt. Star" eliminates the digital burden of manually sifting through massive manuals. Our recruiters get hours of their time back to focus on what they do best: building the future force. Read more about how the AEI team rapidly developed Staff Sgt. Star to streamline the recruiting mission: https://lnkd.in/ei5Zmvev

Hey Soldiers! Moving to a new duty station doesn't have to break the bank. Did you know that Army Emergency Relief (AER) not only helps with emergencies, but can also help pay your deposit and first/last month's rent when moving into a new place, in addition to other PCS travel costs? AER now has an online portal to make applying quick and easy. Check it out ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gfY8ivW4

The US Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Juneau are teaming up to protect the local community from the imminent threat of glacial lake outburst flooding. By combining local expertise with USACE’s national flood-fighting experience and technical guidance, crews are rapidly constructing flood barriers. Together, we are delivering accelerated solutions and critical resources to keep Juneau safe. U.S. Army video by USACE

DID YOU KNOW the significance of the Army's official historic birthplace marker in Philadelphia? 📍 Located near the intersection of Chestnut and South 6th Streets, this (new) marker recognizes Philadelphia’s legacy as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, which was established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. This We'll Defend! 🇺🇸 📸: U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs

On New Year's Eve in 1968, 19-year-old infantryman Spc. 4 Raymond Williams was medevaced out of the Vietnam jungle. He returned home, but his Purple Heart was never formally awarded. Fifty-seven years later, his daughter, Kelly, coordinated a surprise ceremony with the U.S. Army at the Pentagon to finally present the 77-year-old veteran with the medal he earned. Read more ⤵️ http://spr.ly/6046BEPjzw Photo Credit: Leroy Council