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U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) troops fighting wildfires in California
September 18, 2020 — In the midst of the California wildfires, there are over 200 U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Soldiers supporting wildland fire ground response operations in the August complex, located in the densely forested northern part of the state... MORE

U.S. Army North Commanding General Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson speaks with Soldiers.

'Strength of the Nation' assists wildland firefighting operations
July 2, 2020 — The primary mission of U.S. Army North is homeland defense, however, when requested, their forces may deploy to provide Defense Support to Civil Authorities for disasters and emergencies, such as wildland fires... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier deployed in support of wildland firefighting for the National Interagency Fire Center helps complete mop-up operations that are important to extinguishing and containing wildland fires.

Holiday food preparation and safety tips for Thanksgiving
November 27, 2019 — Thanksgiving is this week and that often means a lot of cooking for holiday dinners. Improper storing and cooking of a turkey dinner can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria, and serving that dinner could cause food-borne illnesses... MORE

Thanksgiving meals are some of the largest prepared each year and come with a significant amount of stress. Preparing large meals requires the cook to juggle many “different pots” at the same time but getting the turkey roasted just right is main objective of most cooks.

Various food items recalled by U.S. Department of Agriculture
June 12, 2017 — The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced several recalls of certain food products. The FSIS is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that United States’ commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged... MORE

The Food Safety and Inspection office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced several recalls of certain food products. The FSIS is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that United States’ commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.