Army Reserve officer serving with First Army named USO Soldier of the Year
By Warren W. Marlow | April 16, 2026
An officer serving with First Army has had her heroism recognized with a major national award.
Capt. Emily Malcom, an activated U.S. Army Reserve Soldier serving with the 5th Armored Brigade, has been named 2026 USO Soldier of the Year for her volunteer recovery efforts in the July 2025 Texas flooding.
Eyes in the sky: sUAS training changing way Soldiers fight
By Spc. Nathan Starr | April 16, 2026
In a classroom here, Soldiers learned that on today’s battlefield, even a small drone can present a serious threat. Through small unmanned aircraft systems training, they sharpened the skills needed to identify, report, and respond to emerging aerial dangers.