We're excited to announce that Insurgency: Sandstorm's full release will be available on PC as of December 12, 2018!  Bravo Company Misfits under the command of Company Commander First Lieutenant Doug Lipnitz and First Platoon Leader OCS Matthew Carter, First Platoon First Squad Jesters will push towards active recruitment within Insurgency Sandstorm.   First Lieutenant Lipnitz and Bravo Company started the initial transformation to Insurgency Sandstorm in November 2017 and over the last year having soldier participate in closed Alphas and Beta to help build the foundation of First Platoons launch into Sandstorm.  

Prepare for battle with the new launch trailer, and then get online at 6pm CET/9am PST for your choice of co-op or competitive, large- or small-scale matches in this fictional, contemporary Middle Eastern conflict. Insurgency: Sandstorm is a game of team-based tactics and objective-oriented gameplay complete with player versus player, competitive matchmaking and co-operative game modes versus AI. Your soldier’s appearance, weapons, attachments, armor, and equipment are all up to you. Call in airstrikes, use vehicles with mounted weapons, and equip a wide range of specialist weaponry from grenades to drones to C4 explosives.

Prepare for a hardcore depiction of combat with deadly ballistics, light attack vehicles, destructive artillery, and unprecedented audio design putting the fear back into the genre. Death comes fast, ammunition must be carefully managed, and the environment must be tactically navigated at every step toward victory.

Command Staff wishes all our soldier safe and happy holidays!
Holiday Furlough will begin on the the 21st and last until the 2nd of January. During this time, you do not need to TPR, LOA, or Muster. We will still be having regular events though!
Our annual New Year's Pub-A-Thon will go as usual, hope to see you there!
 

Promoted to Staff Sergeant
Phillip Stowe
 

Promoted to Corporal
Eliel Piispanen, Jack Ryan
 

Promoted to Specialist
Jon Bryan, Nuno Moreira, Masaki Moro, Anthony Rizzo, Timothy Whalen
 

Promoted to Private First Class
Erik Babol, Wouter Bensink, James Milan


 

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Mike Murakami


 

Army Commendation Medal
Joseph Rizzo


 

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Jasmine Johnson, Garry Beaudoin, Daniel Shade


 

Armed Forces Service Medal
Garry Beaudoin, Wolffe Fives, Kalin Grigorov, Daniel Shade


 

Army Achievement Medal
Matthew Baldwin


 

Good Conduct Medal
Dana Cantu, Doug Lipnitz, Mike Murakami, Garry Beaudoin, Phillip Stowe, Hunter Hannaford, Walter O'Reilly, Jack Ryan, Ty Bowen, Michael Marks, Timothy Whalen, Yarden Nissan, Nate Hoser


 

Soldiers,

The weather has gotten colder, and the days  shorter. The leaves have changed and fallen from their branches. For us, late November is more than a seasonal change: It is a time for spending with Family and Friends

Many, however, are not so fortunate as to spend time with their Families. This Thanksgiving Day, I ask each of you to remember the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen separated from their loved ones and pray for their safe return. Their sacrifice makes it possible for others to know freedom from oppression and fear and instills hope for the future. For the Families with loved ones deployed, the holiday can be challenging. Thanksgiving is about Family and our community is a Family.

I think it is worth taking a moment to express some gratitude and reflect on this day, which was set aside by our Nation to reflect and be grateful for the freedom, and opportunity we have here.  As John F. Kennedy said, “We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”

Wherever you are, if you are at home, with family, traveling, or just enjoying something you take pleasure and find peace in, Command Staff  and I wish you the very best this thanksgiving and are grateful for all you do serving without our unit!    And of course "If you drive don't drink, if you drink don't drive and if you drink, don't drink alone!" 

- Battleboar 6

Happy Birthday to the US Army's Third Infantry Division!

Our new website is live! Take a look around and make yourself at home!
This month we see Lieutenant Nick Lipnitz retiring from service. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication over the years!
 

Promoted to Officer Candidate
Mathew Carter


 

Promoted to Sergeant
Isaiah Delgado, David Keaton


 

Promoted to Corporal
Hunter Hannaford, Justyn Martin


 

Promoted to Specialist
Anthony Jones, Micheal Marks, Corey Miller, Yarden Nissan, Jack Ryan, Mike Tymms


 

Promoted to Private First Class
Luka Gregurevic, Harvey Moro, Timothy Whalen


 

Meritorious Service Medal
Arthur Cantu, Dana Cantu


 

Joint Service Commendation Medal
Elgin Gilmore


 

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Brad Ahles, Kalin Grigorov


 

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Justin Franc


 

Army Achievement Medal
Garry Beaudoin, Wolffe Fives, Geovanie Hernandez, Arba McCullough, Jack Ryan, Daniel Shade


 

Good Conduct Medal
Brad Ahles, Matthew Baldwin, John Bolten, Mathew Carter, Wolffe Fives, Jackson Fortune, Justin Franc, Maarten Gregoire, Dakota Hicks, Joe Lex, Justyn Martin, Israel Rangel, Joseph Rizzo, Daniel Shade


 

Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Yarden Nissan


 

Operation Freedom's Sentinel Service Ribbon
 

Valorous Unit Award
 

Welcome to our new home soldiers!
Well over a year in the making and developing of this beautiful state of the art website, we present to you the next phase in the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Unit. With complements of a newly developed PERSCOM system, new uniforms/signatures, and all the bells and whistles for an easy navigational forums layout.  Huge shout out to all those involved in the development, design and transfer of data to our new home.  Captain Arthur Cantu and his small team of dedicated soldiers have really outdone themselves!  

Quick history lesson - We launched and operated on our prior website version for since September 2014 ( over 4 years), since then we have conducted eight (8) operations as a unit, RRO has accepted 2,110 soldiers into the unit (just shy of 3,000 total applications), FIG has conducted 453 Basic/ Advanced training course and CID has completed 4,085 uniform updates in that same time period.  There are not many words to describe those numbers above besides "Outstanding" and "Dedicated".  Literally thousands of soldiers and leaders are responsible for the success we have had since  that launch!

Lets kick the tires, check the gauges, and get behind the wheel of our new site in the coming days, make it your own and be proud that you're a Dog Faced Soldier!  

Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend.

DST ends Sunday, Nov. 4, so you should set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

The change officially comes at 2 a.m. local time on the first Sunday in November.

DST started March 11, 2018. It will restart on March 10, 2019.

Sunday’s change means sunrise and sunset will be about one hour earlier on Nov. 4 than it was the day before, meaning there will be more daylight in the morning hours.

Unsure if the your state or country you live in observes DTS? Check here.

Lieutenant Colonel LaFlash is proud to announce the Soldiers of the Quarter for Third Quarter 2018.
These soldiers truly set the example of what it means to live up to the Army Values.
They have been awarded the Soldier's Medal in recognition of their dedicated service.

Alpha Company - Corporal Arba McCullough
Bravo Company - Specialist Hunter Hannaford

Corporal Arba McCullough -
Tell us a little about yourself. 
Aside from school, I love to play tactical RTS games and study tactics, learn history, draw, write literature, and exercise with my dogs.
What is your favorite aspect of the unit?
I like the satisfaction of achieving rank, and with it comes responsibility- pushing myself here to lead others will guide me in the right direction in real life.
Any favorite/funny/memorable moment throughout your whole time in the unit? 
I remember when I was leading a 3-man patrol on the outskirts of Rasman, Takistan- and the enemy decide to casually roll three T-72s down the MSR, heading straight towards my team with no AT. Fun time.
Any advice to give to your fellow soldiers? 
Speak out. If you have any concerns or questions regarding other soldiers or the unit- don't hesitate to speak out, because we can clear the problem then and there before it escalates and people end up leaving due to problems that could've been solved in the first place, and personally I hate seeing people leave.
What army value is the most important to you and why? 
I would have to say Personal Courage and Integrity, I can't choose one. Personal Courage hits me hard because I know myself that I have a hard time taking the initiative whenever the 1iC goes down and it falls onto me. Integrity as well also hits close to home because I was taught that if your word has no value, your life has no value- it's a bit extreme but if you're at fault for the failure of your unit, you cannot break your honesty and blame someone else. Doing what's right at the cost of your ego and dignity that can both be replenished by learning from your mistakes, is a start in the right direction nonetheless.
Any valuable lessons you have learned while being in the unit?
I've learned to have more military bearing, personal courage, and expand my communication through myself up and down the chain of command.

Specialist Hunter Hannaford -
Tell us a little about yourself. 
I enjoy mountain biking and have have too many pets to be good for my health.
What is your favorite aspect of the unit?
I like the military realism it brings to the members, and the FTX's and drills, I have never said "ugh FTX," or "ugh drills."
Any favorite/funny/memorable moment throughout your whole time in the unit? 
My most memorable moment is SGT P.Stowe chasing me in a Bradley down the training field. (for no reason in particular)
Any advice to give to your fellow soldiers? 
Stick in the unit, and learn all you can from this community. Also feel free to ask questions, you're not gonna be made fun of for asking a question.
What army value is the most important to you and why? 
Teamwork and leadership in the unit and not holding grudges during FTX's or Drills.
Any valuable lessons you have learned while being in the unit?
Yes, I have learned how to be a better leader, talk and work with people.