Army Reserve Soldiers conduct active shooter training with local first responders

Story by Ronald Bell July 28, 2025 at 03:41PM BELL, Calif. - On April 8, personnel from the U.S. Army Reserve, Navy, Marines, as well as local police and fire departments, participated in a joint training exercise focused on active shooter scenarios and medical evacuations at the Army Reserve Center in Bell, California. Master Sgt. Ryan Taylor, the Security Manager, and Maj. Anjum Haydar, the Installation Emergency Manager, both from the 380th Hospital Center, designed the training after recognizing the need for an effective emergency action plan through discussions with the various units. The exercise aimed to identify gaps in the facility's emergency action plan by simulating an active shooter scenario. It addressed the differences in training methods across the various branches of service. Another goal was to help participants understand how their roles interact with those of local police and fire departments.

Coast Guard Cutter Eagle crew competes in Galley Wars during LA Fleet Week 2025

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Lower July 26, 2025 at 05:10PM U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Sarah Gorby and Petty Officer 2nd Class Reba Persons, culinary specialists assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, prepare their dish during the Galley Wars competition at Los Angeles Fleet Week in San Pedro, California, May 24, 2025. The annual culinary contest, held aboard the Battleship IOWA Museum, features teams from the U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the Los Angeles police and fire departments. The event challenges chefs to craft gourmet meals using limited ingredients, showcasing their creativity and skill. Los Angeles Fleet Week, now in its eighth iteration, is a sea service celebration that allows citizens of Greater Los Angeles to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 1,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles during the event. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Frank Lower)

Czech partners assist Texas Army Guard during flood response efforts

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman July 23, 2025 at 01:52PM KERRVILLE, Texas — With just two days’ notice, 16 firefighters and four search dogs from the Czech Republic arrived in the Texas hill country, teaming up with National Guard members to search flood-affected areas for missing individuals.

Medical Care to Kitchen Flare CP25

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alfredo Marron July 23, 2025 at 11:06AM Hospitalman Kevontae Washington, assigned to Comfort, is a 26-year-old native of Waldorf, Maryland. Before joining the Navy, he worked in a variety of fields. After earning a certificate in automotive maintenance, he then changed his career path and became a fireman for a local fire department in Virginia.

Fort Hunter Liggett supports the Madre Fire 2025

Story by Amy Phillips July 22, 2025 at 04:33PM Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) provided three heavy equipment operators and two firefighters for a 12-day deployment to support the Madre Fire in the Los Padres National Forest’s remote central California area from July 2-14, 2025. They were part of the team of hundreds of firefighters and support personnel committed to containing the wildland fire, which also included seven firefighting air tankers, four helicopters, 46 fire engines and seven bulldozers assigned to fight the fire.