Army Today

This edition features a story on ROTC Cadets gaining a cultural experience and college credit while volunteering with Ukraine Cadets.

Mississippi Army National Guard leaders say they have great respect and admiration for Soldiers with the difficult task of balancing military duties with jobs and home life. Officers thanked guardsmen at a Change of Command ceremony for the Second Battalion, 198th Armored Regiment. Public Affairs Specialist Danielle Thomas takes us to Camp Shelby.

18th Field Artillery Brigase conducts Combat Water Survival Training

FORT BRAGG, N.C.--A U.S. Army Soldier of the 18th Field Artillery Brigade carries the M4 Carbine Rifle during a 50 meter swim at combat water survival training, June 24, 2016.

Staff Sergeant Aaron Johnson has spent a majority of his 39 years of age on a mat.

Starting 4 years old and being the self-described "little guy", he struggled, but eventually earned a spot in 7th grade on the prestigious Team Foxcatcher.

After winning nearly every match in high school, he moved on to the University of Indianapolis, and eventually became a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

His goals were still much higher though, he wanted to be on the USA Wrestling team. When he got injured a few years ago, he thought those dreams were gone.

Unwilling to give up, Aaron went to the qualifying trials for the U.S. Grappling team in May of 2016 and beat the current Team USA member.

He earned a spot on Team USA, and this is his story.

Music: Jens Kiilstofte

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Staff Sergeant Aaron Johnson has spent a majority of his 39 years of age on a mat.

Starting 4 years old and being the self-described "little guy", he struggled, but eventually earned a spot in 7th grade on the prestigious Team Foxcatcher.

After winning nearly every match in high school, he moved on to the University of Indianapolis, and eventually became a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

His goals were still much higher though, he wanted to be on the USA Wrestling team. When he got injured a few years ago, he thought those dreams were gone.

Unwilling to give up, Aaron went to the qualifying trials for the U.S. Grappling team in May of 2016 and beat the current Team USA member.

He earned a spot on Team USA, and this is his story.

18th Field Artillery Brigade conducts a NOT IN MY SQUAD Public Service Announcement. Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Langley, the brigade Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SHARP) discusses the importance of Sergeant Major of the Army's NOT IN MY SQUAD program. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Benjamin Parsons, 18th Field Artillery Brigade/Released)

Un video de dos minutes muestra los esfuerzos entre las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos y El Salvador durante el ejercicio, Más Allá Del Horizonte - 2018.

Las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unido, cuyos miembros del servicio Activo, Reserva y Guardia eran de todo el país, trabajaron junto con personal militar Salvadoreño durante el ejercicio Humanitario/Entrenamiento Más Allá Del Horizonte 2018. Durante el ejercicio, llevaron a cabo Ejercicios de Entrenamiento de Preparación Médica en el municipio de Zacatecoluca (pronunciado Za-kah-te-co-lou-kah) que brindaron servicios médicos a los ciudadanos de El Salvador; optometría, odontología, pediatría, salud de la mujer y atención farmacéutica. Los proyectos de construcción incluyeron la construcción de dos escuelas desde cero y la ampliación de dos escuelas existentes y la Clínica de Salud Zacatecoluca en el condado de La Paz.

BTH es una misión anual del Comando Sur de los EE. UU. (SOUTHCOM), liderada este año por la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta Esperanza de la Guardia Nacional de Puerto Rico.

*Enlglish version of video is also available under the title "Beyond the Horizon 2018 - El Salvador: Mission Accomplished"

Vice Adm. John Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force and team send message of support to the Navy football team vs. Army for game scheduled Dec. 10, 2022 at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia.