Marne 6 Sends
MG Chris Norrie
Honorary President
Greetings to all Dogface Soldiers and friends of the Marne Division!
The division celebrated our 107th year anniversary and hosted Marne Week to highlight our incredible legacy both past and present. This year, there were 30 competitive events and ceremonies which honored the embodiment of the Dogface Soldier spirit. This was the first Marne Week we have been able to host since 2022 when the division deployed to Europe so it’s incredibly special to be home at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.
The Army announced that Raider brigade will deploy to Europe as part of the U.S.’ enduring mission to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank and engage in multinational exercises with partners across the European continent. Approximately 3,500 Soldiers will deploy throughout January 2025 and will replace elements from the 1st Cavalry Division in Poland. This means Raiders have been busy packing their containers and hitting the railhead to deploy their equipment. That doesn’t mean they haven’t gotten to have a little fun; the brigade had teams compete in the Jacksonville Jaguars “Battle of the Branches” football game for Veterans Day and took home the victory against the Navy.
Spartan closed out their density training month with success. They certified individuals and crews on weapons and gunnery tables to certify their brigade’s readiness in preparation for their rotation at the National Training Center in spring. This included qualifying all major platforms to include engineer and construction crews, paladins, and fielding the modernized AMPV. Spartan will transition into a rest cycle to recover and allow Soldiers and Families to spend some much needed downtime together for the holidays.
Thunder completed a command post exercise which allowed the division to refine processes and test the command post survivability in preparation for the division headquarters density training in the spring. Provider supplied over 15,000 gallons of fuel and 10,000 gallons of water during training density, all while supporting Raider’s deployment loadout.
Marne Air put their technical skills to the test through a rigorous inspection from Forces Command and the Department of Evaluation and Standards. This is an annual requirement to ensure our aviation units are safe and ready when the nation calls.
Finally, the southeast was hit hard by hurricanes and tropical storms. Elements from across the division quickly deployed to support areas in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and provided resources to those who were affected. Our Soldiers were proud of their mission to help those in need and were recognized by the 18th Airborne Corps Commander for their efforts.
As the holidays approach us, I am thankful for men and women who serve in the 3rd Infantry Division and execute our complex mission. I wish all Dogface Soldiers, past and present, happy holidays and we will see you in 2025!
As always, thank you for your support,
Rock of the Marne!
Major General Chris Norrie
Dogface Soldier