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Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security
May 13, 2025 — NOGALES, Ariz. — In an effort to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States, Arizona... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Arizona Army National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents inspect a cooler of fish for illegal drugs or other contraband items at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, April 30, 2025.

Texas Guard Members Bolster Border Patrol Efforts along Rio Grande
May 7, 2025 — ROMA, Texas – A steady breeze rolled across a closed bridge crossing the Rio Grande, offering relief... MORE

A U.S. Soldier with the Texas Army National Guard monitors activity along the Rio Grande during a patrol near Roma, Texas, April 25, 2025.

Maryland Guard Soldiers Return Home From Border Mission
March 19, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. – Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation... MORE

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, celebrated their return home from federal deployment under the direction of U.S. Northern Command at Weide Army Heliport at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground-South March 8, 2025.

Oregon National Guard Prepares for Southern Border Mission
March 13, 2025 — SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long... MORE

Soldiers from the Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. The battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the southern border beginning October 2025.

District of Columbia Guard Returns from Border Mission
February 18, 2025 — WASHINGTON – About two dozen District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Command members... MORE

Left to right, Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, the adjutant general for the District of Columbia National Guard; Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard; Capt. Corbin Cali, aviation operations officer and Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S commander; Sgt. 1st Class Richard Molezzo, Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S NCOIC; Chief Warrant Officer 5 Bernard L. Aguon, command chief warrant officer for the D.C. National Guard, and Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, state aviation officer for the D.C. Army National Guard. About two dozen D.C. Guard members returned home following a 12-month deployment to the southern border.

Texas National Guard Operation Lone Star Helps Secure Border
February 11, 2025 — ROMA, Texas - National Guard members continue to play a key role in sealing and securing the... MORE

A Texas Army National Guard Soldier looks across the Rio Grande River near Roma, Texas, while taking part in border operations with the Texas Tactical Border Force, Feb. 5, 2025. The TTBF, comprising Texas National Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including U.S. Border Patrol, to deter, detect and stop illegal border crossings and to interdict transnational criminals.

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Video by Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery

5-7 Cav Assumption of Authority Ceremony

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Feb. 10, 2025 | 15:25

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, participate in the 5-7 Cav assumption of authority ceremony at Camp Reedo, Estonia, Feb. 10, 2025. 5-7 Cav is the first armored brigade combat team to be rotated to Estonia and the the authority of Task Force War Paint was presented to Ltc. Michael Hefti and Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Padilla. V Corps strives to remain a lethal ally with NATO partners by modernizing warfighting capabilities such as training with the M2A4 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, the newest edition making 5-7 Cav the first unit U.S. Army wide to be fielded these vehicles, as well as establishing and maintaining partnerships to assist with strengthening NATO's eastern flank and deter adversaries. (U.S. Army Video by Sgt. Kourtney Nunnery)

SHOT LIST:
00;00;05;00-00;06;18;00- OPENING REMARKS, STILL SHOTS OF FORMATION, SALUTE TO THE ESTONIAN AND U.S. NATIONAL ANTHEMS.

00;06;18;01-00;06;44;09- UNCASING OF UNIT COLORS

00;06;44;10-00;09;38;06- REMARKS FROM DEPUTY CHIEF MISSION, MR. MATTHEW E. WALL.

00;09;38;07-00;12;48;17- REMARKS FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE 2ND BRIGADE ESTONIAN DEFENSE FORCE, LTC ANTTI VILJASTE.

00;12;48;18-00;14;40;29- REMARKS FROM THE COMMANDER OF THE 5TH SQUADRON, 7TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, LTC MICHAEL HEFTI.

00;14;40;30-00;15;25;07- PLAYING OF THE DOG FACE SOLDIERS SONG AND THE ARMY SONG, SHOTS OF THE FORMATTION.