Puerto Rico native retires as Army Reserve general after 39 years
By | Sept. 4, 2026
Brig. Gen. Raúl Rodriguez, deputy commanding general of the 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training), concluded 39 years of military service Aug. 29 during a retirement ceremony at the Fort Buchanan Community Club, closing a career shaped by leadership, service and a commitment to Soldiers across the Army Reserve.
Yama Sakura 91 begins trilateral command post exercise
By Sgt. Jonathon Downs and Maj. LeeAnn Sagucio | Sept. 3, 2026
CAMP ASAKA, Japan — U.S., Japanese and Australian forces opened Yama Sakura 91 during a ceremony Sept. 2 at Camp Asaka, launching a trilateral command post exercise focused on readiness and interoperability.
Yama Sakura 91 brings together about 700 U.S. personnel, 5,200 members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and 280 Australian Army personnel at locations across Japan and the United States.