25th Infantry Division

10/16/2026

During , the 25th ID Commanding General Maj. Gen. VanAntwerp joined Joe Byerly of "From the Green Notebook" to discuss his first 60 days of command, emerging Army capabilities, and the importance of readiness.

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10/15/2026

From air movement to rounds downrange
Soldiers with 3-7 FA sling-load M119 Howitzers beneath UH-60 Black Hawks from 25th CAB, before moving straight into a live-fire gun raid at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

From air movement to rounds downrange, the exercise tests rapid force projection, artillery certifications and the ability to put combat power where it’s needed—fast.

🎥 U.S. Army video by Sgt. Olivia Cowart

10/12/2026

in 1952, actions near Sataeri, Korea by Pfc. Ernest West of Russell, Kentucky, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the . Read his award citation here: http://b.link/west52

that the 25th Infantry Division counts amongst its ranks 43 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients? It's the second highest across all U.S. Army divisions.

U.S. Army Private First Class Ernest Edison West was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the Korean War.

10/12/2026

⚡ Forging the Next Generation of Tropic Lightning ⚡

Every Light Fighter starts somewhere.

U.S. Army Col. David Lamborn, chief of staff of the 25th Infantry Division, welcomes incoming Soldiers during a patching ceremony at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

More than placing a patch on a uniform, the ceremony marks their entry into the Tropic Lightning family—reinforcing the pride, belonging and responsibility that come with carrying the legacy of the 25th Infantry Division forward.

🎥 U.S. Army video by Pfc. Leonardo Martinez Tovar

10/11/2026

Readiness Through Endurance 🏃‍♂️⚡

More than 26,000 runners from around the world converged on the Pentagon for the U.S. Army Ten-Miler, testing their endurance on a course through Washington, D.C., and back to the Pentagon.

Representing the 25th Infantry Division, the team placed 10th among mixed teams and finished 18th overall. Physical fitness is a Lightning Fundamental and a foundation of warfighting readiness.

Team members: 1st Lt. Colin Donohue, Pfc. Omar Cruz, 1st Lt. Trinity Wilson, Capt. Jane Marshall, 2nd Lt. Samantha Ruggiero, Capt. Emily McKinney, Maj. Andrew Turpin and 1st Lt. Adam Johnson.

10/08/2026

🌴⚡25th Infantry Division Soldiers take on the Jungle 10K during the division’s Best Ranger and Best Sapper Competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Adapted from the Jungle 5K conducted during the Jungle Operations Training Course, the 10-kilometer course test competitors endurance, grit and the ability to perform through challenging terrain.

Over five days, Soldiers compete for the chance to represent the 25th Infantry Division at higher-level Best Ranger and Best Sapper competitions.

📸 U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Duke Edwards and Pfc. Issac Davila

10/07/2026

Leadership starts with shared challenges. ⚡

Lt. Col. Dana Gingrich, commander of 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, highlighted the importance of the Combat Field Test Sept. 28, 2026.

The Combat Field Test kicked off the 25th Infantry Division’s Long-Range Planning Conference, bringing leaders together to build cohesion, strengthen trust, and prepare for future challenges.

10/03/2026

25th Infantry Division History Spotlight for the week

in 1941, the 25th Infantry Division was activated at Schofield Barracks. The division was comprised of units from the old Hawaiian Division, which was established in 1921 to defend Hawaii. During a reorganization of Army divisions just before World War II, the Hawaiian Division was inactivated, and its units were reassigned to form the new 24th and 25th Infantry Divisions. The brand new division, under command of MG Maxwell Murray, was only eight weeks old when Japanese forces attacked Hawaii on December 7, 1941. That event became the first chapter of many in Tropic Lightning’s history.

25th Infantry Division History Spotlight courtesy of Adam Elia, 25th Infantry Division Command Historian

10/02/2026

During the 25th Infantry Division’s 85th birthday celebration, static displays gave Soldiers, veterans, families, and the Hawaii community a closer look at the capabilities supporting today’s Light Fighters. From ground vehicles to aviation assets, the displays highlighted the readiness and evolution of America’s Pacific Division and the Soldiers who turn those capabilities into combat power.
Ready to fight, win, and prevail. Strike Hard!

10/02/2026

Their sacrifice is forever part of our foundation.

As part of our 85th birthday celebration, the 25th Infantry Division honored our fallen warriors during the Memorial Brick Laying Ceremony at Schofield Barracks. Each brick preserves a legacy of service and sacrifice, connecting generations of Tropic Lightning Soldiers and reminding us of those who paved the way.

We remember. We honor. We carry their legacy forward.