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Sept. 15, 2023

Getting to know Command Sgt. Maj. Philip Blaisdell

FORT KNOX, Ky. — As a junior NCO, visiting the command sergeant major’s office at the corps level can be intimidating. The corps CSM is responsible for thousands of enlisted Soldiers and their welfare, their readiness and their mission. The position alone commands respect. Just meeting V Corps’ Command Sgt. Maj. Philip Blaisdell and walking into his office, his

Aug. 21, 2023

V Corps announces exercise Agile Spirit 23

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army V Corps, Georgia Defense Forces, Türkiye and Multinational Division Southeast, along with Allies and partners, conduct exercise Agile Spirit 23 from 21 August – 01 September in the countries of Georgia and Türkiye.

V Corps' incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Philip Blaisdell, addresses the audience during the change of responsibility ceremony at V Corps Headquarters, Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2023. V Corps conducted a change of responsibility ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond Harris who released responsibility to Blaisdell. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gabriella Sullivan)

Aug. 4, 2023

V Corps conducts Change of Responsibility ceremony

FORT KNOX, Ky. — FORT KNOX, Ky. – U.S Army V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Raymond S. Harris relinquished his responsibilities as the V Corps senior enlisted leader to Command Sgt. Maj. Philip B. Blaisdell during a change of responsibility ceremony at V Corps headquarters, Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4.Harris assumed duties as V Corps’ command sergeant major in November

Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak gives a speech during V Corps' Victory Honors ceremony July 18, 2023, Fort Knox, Kentucky. The event was a combined welcome and farewell ceremony, referred to as Victory Honors, with special guest Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak, for V Corps’ deputy commanding generals at the V Corps Headquarters. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Kleca

July 19, 2023

V Corps, Polish MINDEF recognize deputy commanders in honors ceremony

FORT KNOX, Ky. — U.S. Army V Corps held a combined farewell and welcome ceremony, referred to as Victory Honors, with special guest Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak, for V Corps’ deputy commanding generals at the V Corps Headquarters here, yesterday.

Sen. Mitch McConnell, center, stands with V Corps Soldiers after an awards ceremony during a visit to V Corps Headquarters, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, July 5, 2023. McConnell visited U.S. Army V Corps’ Headquarters to meet with corps leaders and to recognize Victory Corps soldiers for their recent military achievements. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Devin Klecan)

July 7, 2023

Senator Mitch McConnell recognizes, awards Victory Soldiers

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Senator Mitch McConnell visited U.S. Army V Corps’ Headquarters in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to meet with corps leaders and to recognize select Victory Soldiers for their recent military achievements during an awards ceremony, Wednesday.

May 24, 2023

News Release - The third and final DEFENDER 23-linked exercise, Saber Guardian 23, begins

WIESBADEN, Germany — Exercise Saber Guardian 23, the third and final connected exercise making up the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness 2023 exercise, or DEFENDER 23, begins May 29.

May 11, 2023

V Corps and NATO Multinational Corps Northeast execute combined exercise to expand Battle Group in Poland

BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland — U.S. Army V Corps and NATO Multinational Corps Northeast, along with allies and partners, will conduct exercise Griffin Shock May 8 – 26, 2023, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, in Northeastern Poland.

U.S. and NATO senior military leaders receive a tour of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during the European Rocket Artillery Summit in Toruń, Poland, April 18, 2023. The 4th Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)

April 19, 2023

European rocket artillery summit launches allied initiative

TORUN, Poland — Senior leaders from V Corps, partner U.S. formations and allied services launched into the pathbreaking European High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Initiative April 17-19 at the Polish Artillery School.

March 30, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: NATO Long Term Equipment Storage and Maintenance Complex Ribbon Cutting Event

POWIDZ, Poland — POWIDZ – A ribbon cutting event is scheduled for the NATO Long Term Equipment Storage and Maintenance Complex on April 5 at the 33rd Air Base in Powidz, Poland.

Lt. Gen. John S. Kolasheski, V Corps commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Timothy N. Thombleson, deputy commanding general of support, salute during the National Anthem at Thombleson’s welcome ceremony in Fort Knox, Kentucky, March 9, 2023. Prior to coming to V Corps Thombleson served as the 38th Infantry Division Commanding General from January 2021 to January 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl Javen Owens

March 9, 2023

V Corps welcomes new Deputy Commanding General of Support

FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army’s Victory Corps held a welcome ceremony for Maj. Gen. Timothy N. Thombleson, deputy commanding general of support, here, March 9.