OSUT GRADUATES #24-14

Congratulations to the soldiers of OSUT class #24-14 (Arma3) for successful completion of training! These soldiers have been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and have earned the right to be a full active member of their squad and the unit! This is merely the first step in their career here at 3rdID, we look forward to your continued success! Hooah

Graduates :

           PFC J.Allen

PV2 Z.Ditto  

                     PFC J.Finlayson 

PV2 T.Hobbs   

PV2 R.Legacy  

Instructors : 

SGT A.Shocked           

SPC Q,Clayton           

SPC P.Byrde              

WO1 J.White              

PFC I.Bar-tal             

SPC D.Hughson        

CPL H.McMahon        

PFC T.Anderson        

Congratulations to the soldiers of OSUT class #24-13 (Arma3) for successful completion of training! These soldiers have been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and have earned the right to be a full active member of their squad and the unit! This is merely the first step in their career here at 3rdID, we look forward to your continued success! Hooah

Graduates :

 PV2 R.Veneer    

            PFC Z.Snow  

Instructors :

  SGT J.Nicholas       

 SPC P.Byrde          

 SPC Q.Clayton     

 SPC G.Plunkett   

 SPC D.Hughson  

 WOC J.White       

End of the Somalia Campaign

The United Nations Operation in Somalia II (UNOSOM II) was the second phase of the United Nations intervention in Somalia and took place from March 1993 until March 1995, following the outbreak of the Somali Civil War in 1991. UNOSOM II was a substantial multinational initiative, uniting over 22,000 troops from 27 nations. This operation marked the largest multilateral force ever assembled for peacekeeping, and at that time, it was the costliest UN operation. Notably, it was the first UN mission authorized from the start to use military force proactively, beyond self-defense. After the infamous Battle of Mogadishu took place, the end of the hunt for Aidid and military operations in Somalia shortly after. The United States withdrew six months after the battle, and the remaining UN forces departed from Somalia in early 1995, concluding the operation. UNOSOM II faced heavy criticism for alleged human rights abuses, violations of international law, and the use of excessive force, attracting scrutiny from a wide range of humanitarian organizations, academics and journalists. Furthermore, the operation was widely criticized for an overemphasis on military operations, diverging from its original humanitarian intent. The humanitarian efforts were heavily called into question following the operation leaving many in doubt of the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping force.

Congratulations to the soldiers of OSUT class #24-12 (Arma3) for successful completion of training! These soldiers have been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and have earned the right to be a full active member of their squad and the unit! This is merely the first step in their career here at 3rdID, we look forward to your continued success! Hooah

Graduates :

PV2 M.Pastega  

PV2 J.Forrester   

      PFC H.Rue

Instructors : 

 SGT W.Fives   

  SPC Q.Clayton 

      SPC B.Fitzgerald   

     CPL H.McMahon  

SPC D.Hughson

 WOC J.White       

PFC I.Bar-Tal     

On March 25th, Americans commemorated National Medal of Honor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the brave individuals who have been awarded the nation's highest military honor for their acts of valor and heroism. This prestigious medal is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in risking their lives to save others.

Throughout the country, ceremonies and events were held to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and to recognize their selfless contributions to the nation. Many communities organized parades, memorial services, and educational programs to raise awareness about the significance of this distinguished honor and the sacrifices made by these extraordinary individuals.

National Medal of Honor Day serves as a poignant reminder of the valor and courage displayed by those who have served in the armed forces, embodying the highest ideals of duty, honor, and sacrifice. It is a day for Americans to come together and reflect on the profound impact of these individuals' actions on our nation's history and values.