34th Infantry Division Association - Commander’s Own Chapter

06/22/2026

When a regular Lyft isn’t fast enough, there is always Air Lyft.

06/22/2026

Getting through Phase I is a big step and some words of wisdom from Red Bull 6.

06/22/2026

Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your service.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads of the U.S. Army!

Thank you for everything you do on and off the battlefield.

06/19/2026

Respect!

Today, June 18, 2026, the President of the United States will award the Medal of Honor to three American warriors whose actions reflect the very highest ideals of courage and selfless service.

🇺🇸 Major James Capers Jr. – U.S. Marine Corps (Vietnam War, Ret.): Then-Second Lieutenant, who led his reconnaissance team through a devastating ambush in 1967, repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire, calling supporting fires onto his own position, and refusing evacuation until every Marine under his command was accounted for.

🇺🇸 Colonel John W. Ripley – U.S. Marine Corps (Vietnam War, posthumous): Then-Captain, who during the Easter Offensive in 1972 spent more than three hours suspended beneath the D**g Ha Bridge under enemy fire, emplacing explosives that halted a massive North Vietnamese advance and saved countless lives.

🇺🇸 Major Nicholas Dockery – U.S. Army (Afghanistan War, Ret.): Then-Second Lieutenant, who in 2012 led repeated counterattacks against a numerically superior enemy, shielded a fellow Soldier from a gr***de blast with his own body, and rescued a wounded noncommissioned officer from enemy capture.

Their conflicts span generations - from Vietnam to Afghanistan - but honor never fades.

Today we recognize their gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty. In the days ahead, we will share more about each of their actions and the enduring legacy they now join.

Tune in live to watch the ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r6c6McvHiE

06/19/2026

If you are looking for an activity and want to learn more about Red Bulls in WWII, mark your calendar.

06/17/2026

Obituary and funeral arrangements for Colonel (R) Ken Johnson. Condolences to Colonel Jesse Johnson and the Johnson family.

https://robertsfamilyfh.com/obits/kenneth-carrol-johnson/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASgDAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEejgg0m9rNLDDH6zxW6ZJ5hR0ST9cfbZ0BXCtybcmEdflfF4XfWl-7m6IYHIc_aem_0rPjqOQMVQz_NqCzjeP1kA

Kenneth Carrol Johnson—affectionately known to family and friends as Ken, Kenny, Jive, and Col J—passed away on June 13, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Lewy Body Dementia. Born on January 27, 1946, to Jim and Frances (Beaver) Johnson in Mankato, Minnesota, Ken sp...

06/15/2026

Military Appreciation Day is June 28th if you are headed to DC for the 250th Birthday.

Come see the Great American State Fair! 🇺🇸

Come celebrate 250 years of freedom with the U.S. Military and every state and territory. You can find the U.S. Army at the joint military tent, showcasing 251 years of U.S. Army service as we look forward to the technology of the future.

This once-in-a-generation celebration will feature live music, carnival rides, and dozens of hands-on partner activations, where visitors can taste, touch, and experience what makes each state and territory unique.

06/15/2026

Quite the flag retiring ceremony. Thank you for disposing of the flags with honor.

Founded as the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp in 1926 to help World War I veterans recover, this 75-acre parcel of land today holds a special place in the heart of veterans in Minnesota. It is northeast of the Twin Cities – out in the country about a 30-minute drive from downtown St. Paul.

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday, Camp Ripley!