Platoon Thanksgiving Dinner at SSG Bray’s House PFC Merrell teaching how to operate the ASIP Radio

An early morning PT competition on our skis

First Platoon has been busy working on perfecting our ability to “be about it,” our unofficial motto. We have focused on training soldiers to become effective leaders, whether for themselves or for their team(s). Training in this extreme environment has enabled us to become more knowledgeable and successful Arctic warriors.

In recent months we’ve had one of our soldiers get married. SPC West married Aidan, a local student at UAF. Both have received incredible support from soldiers and civilians alike in response to their burnt apartment. We’re thankful for such generosity. Soon enough our very own, SGT Music, will be married to Leticia in January in California. He, along with SGT Nichols, received their E-5 promotion in November; a deserved recognition in light of their hard work and dedication to the Army and their soldiers.

SPC McClintock acting as a wounded soldier

Soldiers evaluate a casualty and set up an ASIP radio in a platoon competition at Donnelly Training Area. SSG Bray and SSG Ianno grade vigilantly.

First Platoon

DTA Sunrise in -50

Cross Country ski training during PT in our Company Formation area led by SSG Porreca and SSG Ianno.

SGT Nichols and SGT Music sharin’ some lovin’

CACTF Training