U. S. Army North (Fifth Army)

Brig. Gen. Jerry E. Baird Jr. assumes command of Task Force 51 during a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle, April 10, 2026. Lt. Gen. Allan M. Pepin presides over the event, marking the transition of leadership from Maj. Gen. Scott M. Sherman.

Task Force 51 serves as U.S. Army North’s contingency command post, a rapidly deployable headquarters that supports homeland defense and defense support of civil authorities missions.

remains committed and ready to serve when our communities need us most.



U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC)
U.S. Northern Command
North Carolina Army National Guard
JBSA 502d Force Support Squadron/MWR

🇺🇸 This We'll Defend! 🇺🇸

Maj. Gen. Scott M. Sherman, U.S. Army North Deputy Commanding General for Support, spoke at the U.S. Army War College's 2026 Homeland Defense Symposium on February 18, 2026 at Carlisle Barracks, PA, emphasizing a clear priority for the Department of War:

"Homeland Defense is [our] priority mission. It is the foundation of our national security and the bedrock of our ability to project power globally."

Maj. Gen. Sherman broke down the DoW's approach to homeland defense, requiring layered defense across all domains, spanning land, air, maritime, cyber and space, and integrates contributions from all levels of government.

"This layered approach is not just a concept; it is a necessity in the face of evolving threats and challenges.”

To our dedicated followers, thank you for being part of the U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South digital communities. We are unifying our content under a single banner: U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command.

Starting in summer 2026, stories of partnership and defense across the Americas will be shared exclusively from our new, unified command page.

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Thank you for your incredible support. See you at the new location!

ATTENTION! Exciting changes are coming! As part of the Army’s transformation efforts, we're bringing the U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South communities together with U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command. Starting in February 2026, we will be sharing all our stories under one banner: the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command. Join our unified front and follow the journey!

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III Armored Corps, Canadian Armed Forces and Secretaría de Defensa Nacional soldiers participated in in December, aimed to enhance readiness, operational compatibility and collaboration among the three nations in preparation for potential real-world emergencies related to .

Fuerzas Amigas 2025, focused on mass-casualty decontamination, hazardous material operations, and urban search and rescue, aimed to enhance readiness, operational compatibility, and collaboration among U.S., Mexican, and Canadian forces in preparation for potential real-world emergencies related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

While the event is held annually between Mexico and the U.S., this year marks Canada's first participation.

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U.S. Northern Command
Embajada Estados Unidos en México

🇲🇽 🤝🇺🇸 The Mexican Secretariat of National Defense (DEFENSA) has completed their 4th rotation at and Fort Polk! From Sept 3 to Oct 4, 2025, approx. 500 airborne Defensamx soldiers trained alongside the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division to enhance operational compatibility and strengthen defense partnerships. Both and continue to share commitment to security and defense across North America.

From 5–7 August 2025, Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense (Defensa), Military Region II hosted the Regional Border Commanders Conference (RBCC) in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. This bi-annual event serves as a vital platform for collaboration and information sharing on border security efforts.
U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) and Defensamx continue to strengthen regional partnerships, advance mutual security interests, and support homeland defense priorities.
Through key leader engagements, military-to-military cooperation and trust-based partnerships, the United States and Mexico are working together to address shared security challenges on the common border, reinforcing the mutual commitment to border security and regional stability with strict respect for the sovereignty of both countries.

U.S. Northern Command

After five dedicated years of exceptional service to U.S. Army North, we bid farewell to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Samuel T. Ngaropo. Thank you, Chief, for your unwavering commitment to excellence as the ARNORTH Command Chief Warrant Officer. You have left an indelible mark on the command and the JBSA community as the senior warrant officer advisor and mentor.

ICYMI: As part of 's Defense Support to Civil Authorities Mission, we stand ready to support our partners at the National Interagency Fire Center during wildfire season in the U.S. When called upon, the U.S. Army provides augmentation to civilian firefighting entities to alleviate the strain of continuous firefighting efforts. The military is ready to serve, both in times of war and natural disaster.

In 2024, soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion and 117th Infantry Battalion based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA stepped out to support suppression efforts in Payette and Boise national forests, Idaho.

📸: Mr. Christopher Grissett, U.S. Army