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Oct 31 6 tweets 2 min read
This #Halloween, we’re taking a look at a different kind of ghost story — the Ghost Army.

This World War II unit was all trick, no treat for enemy forces. ⤵️

1/6 23rd Headquarters, Special Troops Soldiers From June 1944 to March 1945, the top-secret 23rd Headquarters, Special Troops used inflatable tanks, fake radio transmissions and sound effects to deceive the enemy and protect Allied troops.​

2/6 Ghost Army Soldiers and an inflatable tank
Jul 21, 2023 5 tweets 2 min read
Rest in peace, Soldier. You led, 'The Good Life."

#TonyBennett, who died today at age 96, was a #USArmy veteran. We salute his service to the Nation and his iconic career as a singer.
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Tony Bennett is shown while serving in the U.S. Army in 1945.
After completing basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Robinson, Nebraska, Bennett served with the 63rd Infantry Division and went to Europe in March 1945.
Jan 5, 2022 6 tweets 3 min read
We continue The Story of Old Abe.

Many newspapers and Veterans groups wondered aloud "what would become of this famous, flesh and blood war relic?" Upon his death, "Old Abe" was preserved and exhibited in the Capitol building's Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall until a fire destroyed the display in 1904.

Sadly, only a few of his feathers survived, carefully preserved by the Wisconsin Veterans' Museum in Madison.
Jan 5, 2022 24 tweets 9 min read
We have quite the story to tell on #NationalBirdDay.

We present The Story of Old Abe.

The symbol of the Screaming Eagles, @101stAASLTDIV The Screaming Eagle insignia of the @101stAASLTDIV is perhaps the most recognized and famous shoulder sleeve insignia in the United States Army.
Jan 3, 2022 11 tweets 4 min read
Even small victories have big effects.

Today we look back at The Battle of Princeton

New Jersey | Jan 3, 1777 After crossing the Delaware on December 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington embarked on a ten day campaign, known as the “10 Crucial Days," that would change the course of the war, culminating at the Battle of Princeton.
Dec 26, 2021 12 tweets 6 min read
We know the Holidays are in full swing, but let's take a moment for some #ArmyHistory.

Today, we look at #TheBattleofTrenton.

New Jersey | Dec 26, 1776 In late 1776, morale in the Continental Army was at a low after losses at the Battle of White Plains in October and at Forts Washington and Lee in November.

Chased by the British, General George Washington retreated across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania.

#ArmyHistory
Oct 19, 2021 15 tweets 12 min read
In #ThisDayInHistory, the American victory at the #BattleofYorktown would be the last major land battle of the #AmericanRevolutionaryWar.

Check out the thread to learn more about this historic battle!

#ArmyHistory | #ArmyHeritage In 1781, the British occupied Yorktown, where General Charles Cornwallis intended to resupply his 9,000-man army.

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Sep 12, 2021 8 tweets 6 min read
THE BATTLE OF ST-MIHIEL

On September 12, 1918, the American Expeditionary Forces under Commander General John J. Pershing launched its first major offensive in Europe as an independent army.

#ArmyHistory | #ArmyHeritage The U.S.-led attack occurred in the Saint-Mihiel salient, a triangular area of land between Verdun and Nancy occupied by the German army since the fall of 1914.

#ArmyHistory | #ArmyHeritage
Mar 12, 2021 7 tweets 5 min read
Women who serve in today's #USArmy are patriots.

They are driven by their love of country and an oath to protect and defend our constitution and people.

THE SOLDIERS CREED.

I am an American Soldier.

I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.

I will always place the mission first.

#PeopleFirst #WomensHistoryMonth
Jan 17, 2021 11 tweets 8 min read
Today, we salute and honor the #Veterans of the #OperationDesertStorm. Listen as SFC (Ret.) Fred W. Brown Jr. recounts his experience from thirty years ago.

Let's celebrate their service! Share a photo or a story or your favorite #DesertStorm Vet.

#ArmyHistory The #PersianGulfWar (1990–91), was an international conflict that was triggered by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990.

Saddam Hussein, ordered the invasion and occupation of Kuwait with the apparent aim of acquiring that nation’s large oil reserves.

#DesertStorm
Nov 18, 2020 6 tweets 3 min read
On this day in 1944, Sgt. Alfred Nietzel fought tenaciously to repel a German counter-attack during WWII. Realizing he desperately needed reinforcements, Nietzel ordered his men back to the company command post to secure aid.

army.mil/medalofhonor/v… Nietzel remained alone in the forward position, using his machine gun to cover their movements and hold off the German advance. After expending his ammunition, Nietzel began firing his rifle into the attacking ranks until he was killed by an enemy grenade.
Oct 5, 2020 6 tweets 6 min read
Out of 24 Soldiers awarded the #MedalofHonor during the Valor 24 ceremony in 2014, Master Sgt. Jose Rodela was one of only three living recipients to receive the medal for his actions during the Vietnam War.

Here's his story.

📸 ➡️ Nick Del Calzo, spr.ly/6013G0F4H Image On Sept. 1, 1969, Rodela’s battalion came under an intense barrage of mortar, rocket and machine gun fire.

Despite wounds to his back and head, Rodela repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire as he single-handedly assaulted and knocked out the B-40 rocket position.

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Sep 29, 2020 18 tweets 15 min read
Then-Staff Sgt. Roy Benavidez distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions while assigned to Detachment B-56, @5thForces, 1st Special Forces, Republic of Vietnam.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #MoH Image On May 2, 1968, #Benavidez was at the Forward Operating Base in Loc Ninh, Vietnam, when word arrived of a 12-man Special Forces intelligence-gathering team that was pinned down by the North Vietnamese Army.

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Sep 24, 2020 4 tweets 5 min read
The #USArmy announces upcoming unit rotations for:

@2BCT10thMtnDiv
@1ABCT_3ID
@1BCT1CD

#Ready2Fight Image The #USArmy announced today the fall 2020 rotation to Afghanistan of the @2BCT10thMtnDiv, stationed at Fort Drum, New York.

➡️ go.usa.gov/xGVQq

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Sep 21, 2020 8 tweets 5 min read
#MOHMonday
SFC Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

For more, ➡️ go.usa.gov/xGPZF Staff Sgt. Leroy A. Petry d... On May 26, 2008. As a Weapons Squad Leader with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sgt. Petry moved to clear the courtyard of a house that potentially contained high-value combatants.

#MOHMonday On May 26, 2008. As a Weapo...
Sep 15, 2020 9 tweets 7 min read
To kick off #HispanicHeritageMonth, lets look at a Soldier who went above and beyond the call of duty.

#MedalofHonor Recipient: Sergeant First Class Leroy A. Petry

Learn more of his story at go.usa.gov/xGXbm Image Staff Sgt. Leroy A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

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Aug 16, 2020 11 tweets 11 min read
Today we celebrate the Airborne #Soldiers that love their knees in the breeze on #NationalAirborneDay.

What better way to celebrate than a history thread on U.S. #Paratroopers.

Let's Begin. In 1940, a test platoon from @FortBenning's @29thID Regiment executes the #USArmy's first airborne training jump less than 45 days after airborne was formed.

The U.S. joined several world powers who had also developed the capability after World War I.

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Jul 13, 2020 5 tweets 4 min read
Today, we look back at a historic unit: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.

The 6888th also known as the “Six-Triple Eight" was the first and only all-Black Female Women Army Corps unit to be deployed overseas during #WWII.

#servedWithHonor Image “No Mail, Low Morale.”

The 6888th were assigned to Birmingham England, Rouen, France, and Paris, France during #WorldWarII.

Their mission was to clear several years of backlogged mail in the European Theater of Operations.

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Jul 1, 2020 8 tweets 6 min read
#OTDIH: The first day of the #BattleofGettysburg during the American Civil War took place and began as an engagement between isolated units and escalated into a major battle that culminated in the Union forces retreating to the high ground south of Gettysburg, PA. 7:30 am: First shot fired intersection of Knoxlyn Rd and US Rt. 30 Chambersburg Pike by the Eighth Illinois Cavalry, Gen. John Buford’s cavalry division, against Major General Henry Heth’s division of A. P. Hill’s corps as they march towards Gettysburg.

#BattleofGettysburg
Jun 14, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Today, we recognize 245 years of bravery, commitment, skill and answering the call to serve.

We are America's Army.

#ArmyBday #ServeWithHonor Thank you for your incredible support of America's Army and the men and women who have served this country for 245 years!
May 11, 2020 11 tweets 10 min read
#WeAreTraining

#COVID19 has changed the way our force trains our Soldiers and @FortBenning wants to show you how, even with these changes, our #Soldiers are learning the skills to be #Ready2Fight.

Check out the Thread below.

Make sure to follow @FortBenning! Image Trainees from the 198th Infantry Brigade conduct urban operations room-to-room clearing, April 21, 2020, at Buchanan Range on Harmony Church.

Soldiers practice safety while ensuring correct execution of the training.

Photo by Patrick A. Albright

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