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06/15/2025
Last week, the 5th BN conducted a Readiness Day that challenged Advisors both physically and mentally! Teams raced throu...
03/11/2025

Last week, the 5th BN conducted a Readiness Day that challenged Advisors both physically and mentally! Teams raced through an obstacle course with stations along the way where they tested their knowledge on Holistic Health & Fitness, Resiliency, and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention.

During the Staff Ride on Tuesday, Advisors explored the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Pearson Air Museum in ...
12/06/2024

During the Staff Ride on Tuesday, Advisors explored the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and Pearson Air Museum in Vancouver, WA. Guided by Park Rangers, they toured the entire historic fur trade fort. After, each company discussed the fort’s role in past conflicts and connected the fort’s history to modern-day operations through the lens of Warfighting Functions.

Learn more about Fort Vancouver here: https://www.nps.gov/fova/index.htm

The Ram Battalion recently held a Change of Command ceremony for Vigilant Company, marking a transition of leadership. W...
12/02/2024

The Ram Battalion recently held a Change of Command ceremony for Vigilant Company, marking a transition of leadership. We bid farewell to CPT Goss, whose hard work and dedication left a lasting impact, and proudly welcomed MAJ Wilson and his family to the Ram Family.

Thank you, CPT Goss, for your outstanding service, and welcome, MAJ Wilson—excited for the journey ahead!

On Friday, a group of 12 Leaders and Advisors from FP 24-02 successfully summited Mailbox Peak in winter conditions! Thi...
11/04/2024

On Friday, a group of 12 Leaders and Advisors from FP 24-02 successfully summited Mailbox Peak in winter conditions! This marks the first training hike in preparation for a summer 2025 Mt. Rainier climb.

Congratulations to CW2 Jacob Clapp on his promotion to CW3! We are happy to have you as part of the Ram Battalion and co...
11/03/2024

Congratulations to CW2 Jacob Clapp on his promotion to CW3!

We are happy to have you as part of the Ram Battalion and congratulations to you and your family on this well deserved promotion!

Last week, the Ram Family held a Change of Responsibility ceremony for Delta Company. We welcomed 1SG Blaine Courtway an...
10/09/2024

Last week, the Ram Family held a Change of Responsibility ceremony for Delta Company. We welcomed 1SG Blaine Courtway and farewelled 1SG Christoper Edwards.

We sincerely thank 1SG Edwards for his hard work and dedication to the Ram Battalion and give a warm welcome 1SG Courtway and his family!

08/28/2024

JBLM’s Fill the Ruck 5K will start at the American Lake Conference Center Sept. 6 at 7 a.m. This team-based event focuses on not only raising awareness about Su***de Prevention Month but ensures all squads participating are introduced to a variety of JBLM resources available to reduce stress and build resilience.

Last year, more than 1,500 JBLM service members participated. Here’s the link to our story last year -- https://www.army.mil/article/269777.

If you have a team that would like to sign up, scan the QR code on the flyer or email [email protected].

Last week the Ram Family welcomed new leadership for three Company Command Teams. On August 13th, MAJ Edwin Callahan han...
08/23/2024

Last week the Ram Family welcomed new leadership for three Company Command Teams. On August 13th, MAJ Edwin Callahan handed the reins of Alpha Company over to MAJ Katrina Johns, followed by MAJ Taylor Schenck and 1SG Jason Grieco assuming command and responsibility of Bravo Company. The following day, Charlie company farewelled MAJ Jacob Oates and 1SG Jeff Lillard and welcomed MAJ Christopher Dozier and 1SG David Crayle.

We will miss the outgoing leadership and their families, but we are excited to welcome the new leaders!

Welcome to the Ram Family!
08/21/2024

Welcome to the Ram Family!

Congratulations on your well deserved promotion, LTC Callahan!
08/19/2024

Congratulations on your well deserved promotion, LTC Callahan!

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