Marne 6 Sends
BG John Lubas
Honorary President
To our Marne Division, families, and friends...
I would like to start by congratulating Spartan Brigade in their completion of Spartan Focus—a 45-day training period focused on conducting tough, realistic training at platoon and squad levels, preparing to validate their capabilities at NTC-26. Spartan Brigade continues experimentation with new and evolving TiC 2.0 equipment. Their sustainment battalion is using technology to pull drinkable water from the air while using drones to transport life-saving blood to where it is needed most. Our armored formations are being obscured by smoke-screens placed by drones and firing the Army’s newest tank munition. Spartan Brigade is furthering innovational equipment to advance battlefield efficiency.
Across the formation, Division Headquarters and its enabling elements continue to provide the command and control required to synchronize operations across multiple theaters and maintain the Marne Division’s readiness to fight and win. Forward in Europe, Division Headquarters, the Combat Aviation Brigade, Division Artillery (DIVARTY), and the Division Sustainment Brigade (DSB) are in support of U.S. Army Europe and NATO allies and partners, strengthening interoperability and reinforcing our commitment. Their continued performance abroad reflects the professionalism, discipline, and lethality expected of Dogface Soldiers.
At Fort Stewart, the Raider Brigade continues to build combat readiness through demanding training and sustained operational tempo. Following the successful completion of E3B certification, the brigade initiated another 30-day field density, reinforcing warfighting fundamentals and unit cohesion. These efforts mark the next phase in the Raiders’ progression toward mastering TiC 2.0 tactics and operational improvements. Through disciplined training and deliberate preparation, the brigade is sharpening the skills required for modern warfare and ensuring the division remains agile, capable, and ready for future challenges.
In the months ahead, the division will continue to build momentum as elements currently on rotation in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility prepare to return home, marking the successful completion of another rotation supporting our allies and partners abroad. At the same time, the Spartan Brigade will shift focus toward its next major training milestone as 2nd Brigade Combat Team prepares to execute its National Training Center rotation in June. These efforts represent the deliberate progression of the Marne Division’s training and readiness cycle, ensuring our Soldiers and leaders remain prepared to operate in complex, large-scale combat environments.
I am incredibly proud of the dedication and professionalism our Dogface Soldiers, leaders, and families continue to demonstrate every day. Across every formation and theater, the Marne Division remains committed to maintaining our reputation as a lethal, disciplined, and ready force while leading the U.S. Army in the continued evolution and implementation of TiC 2.0. Your hard work, adaptability, and commitment to excellence ensure we remain prepared to meet the challenges of today while shaping the fight of tomorrow. I look forward to building on this momentum together as we continue to set the standard across the Army.
Thank you, and Rock of the Marne!