General Richard A. Shook

General Richard A. Shook

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Ric is a former United States Army general who served as the 27th chief of the National Guard Bureau.

11/02/2023

Army signallers tested the latest Army radios in one of the most challenging environments.
During Exercise Mercury Canopy in Belize, troops from 216 (Para) Signal Squadron used the jungle to test the limits of communication in the dense vegetation.
See more here https://www.army.mod.uk/.../airborne-signallers-test.../

11/02/2023

Did you know the Army has its own photographers?
Army Photographers are skilled in shooting in more ways than one: they’re trained soldiers as well as professional photographers.
Deployed on operations and exercises around the world, we’re proud to share their favourite images from the last year.
See them all here: https://www.army.mod.uk/.../army-photographers-favourite.../

11/02/2023

400 Junior Soldiers have marked the end of their basic training in a graduation parade at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate.
They will now go on to various specialist trade training at locations across the country.
See the day in pictures: https://www.army.mod.uk/.../junior-soldiers-set-for.../

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At ‘em now...Give 'em the gun!
Tactical Air Control Party members recently conducted Close Air Support training missions with live ordnance from the A-10C Thunderbolt II ✈️
The training highlighted the coordination it takes to place munitions on target with precision accuracy and the dynamic C2 that’s essential to mission success.
93d Air Ground Operations Wing

11/02/2023

“A warfighting capability is only as effective as the Marines employing it.”
Today, the Marine Corps published Training and Education 2030, describing how the Corps will modernize and transform training for the future force. Informed by lessons learned from across the Fleet Marine Force and years of force-on-force exercise, the evolution of our training and education continuum will continue to prepare individual Marines and units to fight and win.
Read Here ⬇️: https://www.marines.mil/Training-and-Education-2030/

11/02/2023

the commemorates 55 years since the Battle of Khe Sanh, which lasted from January 21 to March 31, 1968.
Read the Full Article Here ⬇️:
http://ms.spr.ly/6185ehWW1

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Squad Attack
📍Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji (Jan. 31, 2023)
assigned to the 3rd Marine Division conduct a squad attack during Fuji Viper 23.2.
provides U.S. Marines operating in Japan with realistic training opportunities to exercise combined arms and maintain proficiency, lethality, and readiness.
📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Levi J. Guerra)

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Machine Gunners 💪
📍Camp Lejeune (Feb. 2, 2023)
with the 2d Marine Division conduct a machine gun range during a Division Field Machine Gun Course.
During this course, entry-level trained machine gunners and advanced leaders focus on improving small unit tactics and increasing knowledge and proficiency in the machine gun section.
📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karlhendrix Aliten)

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Just Chillin'
📍Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, California. (Feb. 2, 2023)
and members of the United States Air Force and U.S. Navy conduct loading and unloading drills on a CH-47 Chinook during Mountain Warfare Training Exercise (MTX) 2-23.
prepares units to survive and conduct extended operations in mountainous terrain during the winter.
📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy)

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Confidence is Everything
📍Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Jan 31, 2023)
with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, maneuver through The Confidence Course.
The Confidence Course groups different obstacles together that push and challenge the recruits.
📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andres McDade)

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Right and Up ➡️⬆️
📍Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. (Feb. 6, 2023)
recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Land Navigation Course during Basic Warrior Training.
Land Navigation tests recruits on their knowledge and ability to use a compass and topological map.
📷 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie)

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