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Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson takes command of U.S. Army North
July 9, 2019 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) conducted a change of command ceremony at Staff Post Field on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 8... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, incoming U.S. Army North commander, accepts the Army North (Fifth Army) colors from U.S. Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, commanding general, U.S. Northern Command, during the change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 8. Richardson most recently served at U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where she was the deputy commanding general.

U.S. Army North conducts change of command July 8
June 27, 2019 — U.S. Army North will conduct a change of command ceremony at Staff Post Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston at 9 a.m. July 8. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, who has commanded U.S. Army North for the last three years, will relinquish command to Lt. Gen Laura J. Richardson. Gen. Terrence J. O’Shaughnessy, commanding general, U.S. Northern Command, will host the ceremony. ... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (left), who has commanded U.S. Army North for the last three years, will relinquish command to Lt. Gen Laura J. Richardson (right).

U.S. Army North hosts 2019 Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill
June 24, 2019 — With hurricane season upon us, more than 115 leaders from federal, state, U.S. territories and the military met at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 12 to discuss and coordinate active duty military support to emergency response efforts. The Rehearsal of Concept drill was organized by U.S. Army North, the Army component of U.S. Northern Command, as part of its mission to support civil authorities during disasters... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North commanding general, hosts personnel from federal, state, U.S. Territories and military agencies at the 2019 ARNORTH Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 12. The ROC Drill helped synchronize active duty military support efforts with federal, state, territorial and local partners to ensure seamless support in a hurricane response event.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston leaders host second family housing town hall
March 22, 2019 — The second Army Family Housing town hall was held at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center March 20 to address housing concerns from Soldiers and their family members living on the installation... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (center), U.S. Army North commander and senior Army commander for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, as well as other JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and Lincoln Military Housing leaders, addressed additional housing concerns at the second Army Family Housing Town Hall. This town hall provided an update for housing residents and new steps residents can utilize to help with issues in the future.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston leaders host family housing town hall, address resident issues
February 25, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston leadership held a family housing town hall at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center Feb. 21 to provide information and gain feedback as part of an ongoing Army-wide effort to resolve unsatisfactory conditions in Army family housing... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (second from left), U.S. Army North Commander and Senior Army Commander for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, as well as leaders from JBSA-Fort Sam Houston like Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and JBSA commander, and Lincoln Military Housing officials answer questions and address issues from Soldiers and their families during a town hall meeting at the Lincoln Military Housing Community Center Feb. 21. The town hall was a platform for Soldiers and family members to provide information and gain feedback as part of an ongoing U.S. Army-wide effort to resolve unsatisfactory conditions in Army family housing.

U.S. Army North commanding general briefs Soldiers supporting Operation Faithful Patriot
October 31, 2018 — Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, briefed newly arrived Soldiers from 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., and Fort Knox, as well as Joint Forces Land Component personnel and U.S. Air Force attorneys at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 31. The Soldiers are in Texas in support of Operation Faithful Patriot, which is a Department of Defense operation in support of the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Patrol in order to provide national security at the nation’s southern border... MORE

Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, briefs newly arrived Soldiers from 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo., and Fort Knox at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 31. The Soldiers are in Texas in support of Operation Faithful Patriot, which is a Department of Defense operation in support of the Department of Homeland Security and, Customs and Border Patrol in order to provide national security at the nation’s southern border.

Military aids disaster response effort in aftermath of Hurricane Florence
October 1, 2018 — After two weeks of preparing and providing relief to communities devastated by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina, active-duty soldiers, led by U.S. Army North commanding general, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, are winding down rescue efforts while remaining ready to meet federal and local needs... MORE

Soldiers with the 74th Composite Truck Company, 129th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division rest at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2018. The soldiers have been conducting high-water rescue and relief operations in Lumberton, North Carolina. The soldiers deployed from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to assist with the response to Hurricane Florence.

Army Day at the Alamo
April 26, 2018 — Army Day at the Alamo took place in downtown San Antonio April 24. It is one of the celebrations of Fiesta 2018, a 10-day event honoring those who fought and won the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto... MORE

With amazing displays of discipline through unified movement in formation and catches of bayonet-tipped 1903 Springfield Rifles, the U.S. Army Drill Team performs a drill exhibition April 24 during Army Day at the Alamo in front of hundreds of onlookers. The Soldiers are assigned to 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” at Fort Myer, Va.

JBSA hosts Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Summit
April 23, 2018 — From start to finish, the second annual Joint Base San Antonio’s Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Summit at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston April 19 was both unfiltered and candid; it provided a deeper look at sexual misconduct in the Department of Defense and communities surrounding military installations, specifically the San Antonio area... MORE

Prevention Summit at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center April 19, a painting is displayed depicting the devastation caused by sexual assault amongst military service members. The artist, Sandra Hocking, from the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, titled this painting “Shattered Trust.”

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off March 2
February 8, 2018 — The 2018 Army Emergency Relief, or AER, kick-off campaign take place from 2:45-4 p.m. March 2 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, 2472 Stanley Road, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Army Emergency Relief mission it is to provide financial assistance to Army Soldiers in times of valid emergency need. Last year, AER provided JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers and their families with more that $1 million in assistance ($1,006,972.32), a 54 percent increase locally.

Army North’s Task Force-51 gains new commander
January 29, 2018 — Maj. Gen. John F. King assumed command U.S. Army North’s Task Force-51 from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Harris during a change of command ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at the quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 26... MORE

Maj. Gen. John F. King (left) takes the Task Force-51 colors from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), during a change of command ceremony at the historic quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 26. King assumes command of TF-51 from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Harris. TF-51 is Army North’s contingency command post and conducts a Defense Support of Civil Authority, homeland defense and theater security cooperation in order to promote the defense and security of the United States.

Army, DOD continue to provide more response capacity to Puerto Rico
October 10, 2017 — The Department of Defense continues to deploy more response capacity to Puerto Rico to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's need for a commodities distribution network able to reach isolated communities and sustained medical support for the island's residents, said Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col. Jamie Davis Oct. 2... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (right), commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Jint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, and Joint Forces Land Component Commander forward in Puerto Rico, consults with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to provide logistical distribution of water, food and medical capabilities.

U.S. Army North building partnership, community relations on the border through innovative readiness training
June 30, 2017 — Training is an essential part of the Department of Defense’s mission, especially when the mission builds long-lasting community relationships and helps the American populace. That’s what the Texas A&M Colonias Joint Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, mission is geared toward – building a better America through partnership... MORE

During the Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, a Soldier and civilian dental hygienist examine a local resident in Laredo, Texas, at the Larga Vista Community Center June 27. The mission builds partnerships between US communities and the Department of Defense by addressing public health and infrastructure needs.

Army North celebrates 242nd Army birthday with City Hall ceremony
June 7, 2017 — Several Soldiers and City of San Antonio officials gathered to partake in an Army Birthday cake cutting ceremony at City Hall June 1. This ceremony marked the first event for Soldiers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s celebration of the Army’s 242nd Birthday... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, gives the opening remarks June 1 at City Hall in San Antonio during Army Birthday cake-cutting ceremony. The Army celebrates its 242nd birthday June 14.

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off
March 2, 2017 — Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) spoke on the importance of Army Emergency Relief, or AER, during the campaign kickoff event at the Fort Sam Houston Theater March 1... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) spoke on the importance of Army Emergency Relief, or AER, during the campaign kickoff event at the Fort Sam Houston Theater March 1. AER is the Army's own emergency financial assistance organization and is dedicated to “Helping the Army Take Care of its Own.” AER financial assistance is conducted within the Army structure by mission commanders and garrison commanders through AER Sections located at U.S. Army installations worldwide. The general referenced several cases where AER assisted Soldiers with financial needs. Of all the Army values, he said contributing to AER to help out fellow Soldiers is the most selfless service act anyone can do and also highlighted the importance for every Soldier to know about AER and the services they provide. In addition, this year marks the 75th anniversary of AER, a program of Soldiers helping Soldiers since 1942.