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Army North commander among leaders stressing cohesion during Hurricane Michael relief efforts
October 12, 2018 — The devastation and unpredictable damage of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year caused Army leaders to take a hard look at relief effort procedures. Hurricane response became a timely topic as Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida Panhandle Oct. 10. After Maria, one objective became clear: interagency cooperation between the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Defense is essential in disaster response. ... MORE

Members of the National Guard conduct search and rescue operations in North Carolina last month following Hurricane Florence. Disaster preparedness and unity of effort will be an Army priority, Army leaders said Oct. 9, 2018 during the annual AUSA meeting. With Hurricane Michael making landfall in Florida, Army leaders said they re-evaluated their response procedures after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico last year.

U.S. Army North celebrates Army’s 243th birthday
June 15, 2018 — Members of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) were all over San Antonio June 14 to mark the Army’s 243rd Birthday with a ceremony at the Alamo in downtown San Antonio and an early morning birthday run at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Soldiers render salutes in formation as the flag is raised June 14 before celebrating the Army’s 243rd birthday with a run at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), presided over the events celebrating the Army’s birthday with soldiers, Army civilians and families.

U.S. Army North opens new location for inspector general
March 23, 2018 — The U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Inspector General has a new home on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as of March 22... MORE

(From left) Kevin C. Franks, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Col. Michael Mathews, U.S. Army North Inspector General; Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth A. Green, U.S. Army North Equal Opportunity Advisor; and Robert Naething, Deputy to Commanding General, cut the ribbon officially opening the doors to the new ARNORTH Inspector General's office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 22. ARNORTH I.G. is the senior command I.G. for Fort Sam Houston.