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Fifth Army, Smoking Snakes commemorate historic WWII campaign with Operation Encore
March 21, 2025 — On the morning of Feb. 21, 2025, U.S. Army North hosted a joint ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston with a delegation of senior Brazilian Army leaders and diplomats to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the WWII allied offensive, Operation Encore — known as The Battle of Monte Castello to Brazilians... MORE

U.S. Army North hosts homeland defense seminar at AUSA, focuses on multi-domain operations
October 17, 2023 — U.S. Army North hosted a Homeland Defense Seminar during the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army on Oct. 10 in Washington D.C... MORE

U.S. Army North strengthens roots at local college
August 23, 2022 — Through the bustling campus of students moving from classes and activities, stands a sturdy oak tree. Providing shade from the blistering Texas sun, this tree peeks into the past with its marked bark. St. Philip’s College dedicated the historical tree officially in tribute to the late retired U.S. Army Col. Roy W. Burley Sr. and his commitment to the San Antonio Community throughout his life. The ceremony invoked the spirit of the Burley family on their homestead, which is now an integral part of the college. ... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Evans, commanding general of U.S. Army North, speaks during St. Philip’s College Col. Burley Oak Tree Dedication Ceremony, held on the St. Philip’s College’s campus, August 18, 2022. The 100-plus-year-old oak tree is part of the Burley homestead of the late retired U.S. Army Col. Roy W. Burley, Sr., for many generations. The tree now resides on the college campus with a plaque to share with future generations the legacy of “The Colonel”. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany L. Huff)

U.S. Army North dedicates training facility to distinguished Texas Soldier
October 31, 2021 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) honored the late Lt. Col. Milton J. Landry Oct. 29 by dedicating a building in his honor... MORE

Service members holding plaque standing by a woman and Army General.

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) celebrates 77 years
January 13, 2020 — It was 77 years ago when Fifth Army officially activated, Jan. 5, 1943, at Oujda, French Morocco. In 2004, with its rich, vibrant history that originated during the ongoing battles of World War II, Fifth Army became U.S. Army North... MORE

Spc. Dazhir Walker, 323d U.S. Army Band “Fort Sam’s Own;” Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) and senior commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, retired Command Sgt. Maj. Willie Noles; and Army North Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado, senior enlisted leader, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, cut a cake to celebrate Fifth Army’s 77th birthday at the Military & Family Readiness Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10.