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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. ...

Breaking Bob: training the new Funeral Honors Platoon Caisson Section horse
April 25, 2016 — One of U.S. Army North’s newest members will soon be saddledwith the responsibility of a solemn task that will make him a highly visiblemilitary ambassador. Being put into such a conspicuous position...

Acting Secretary of the Army to civilian aides: Readiness is priority No. 1
April 15, 2016 — Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy told a group ofArmy advocates that readiness is top priority and offered advice on how theycan help during a speech at Fort Sam Houston April 4. Murphy...

U.S. Army North hosts Alaskan Command planners to discuss mission support options
February 19, 2016 — U.S. Army North hosted planners from Alaska Feb. 3-5 at FortSam Houston to explore and develop options that will allow for effectiveresponse to the “Last Frontier” state in times of need.The meeting...

Fort Sam Houston Soldiers judge regional JROTC drill competition
February 12, 2016 — Noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army North at Fort Sam Houstonserved as judges for the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 5th Brigade Junior ROTCDrill Team Championships at the Henry B...

Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section rides in Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive
February 12, 2016 — A typical Saturday for Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section’shorses is not much different from most Soldiers.After a long week of helping U.S. Army North’s MilitaryFuneral Honors Platoon honor departed...

U.S. assumes Conference of the American Armies responsibility from Colombia
February 12, 2016 — With the transfer of colors and a handshake, the U.S. Armyassumed authority of the Conference of the American Armies during a ceremony onJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Feb. 2. During the...

Retired general who served under Fifth Army in World War II laid to rest
February 5, 2016 — Retired Army Brig. Gen. Michael E. Leeper, who served underFifth Army in World War II, was laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston NationalCemetery Jan. 19. Leeper, who retired from the Army in 1971 after 30...

Army North personnel train for hurricane response in North Carolina
February 5, 2016 — “As natural disasters or man-made disasters become morecomplex and resources get constrained we need to come together as acollaborative group effort to provide the support necessary,” said Army...