Marne 6 Sends
BG John Lubas
Honorary President
Greetings to all Dogface Soldiers and friends of the Marne Division!
First, I’m honored to join the team as the new Marne 6. This division has such a rich history, and I am honored to join that legacy and serve our Dogface Soldiers. I’d also like to welcome the new Marne 7, Command Sergeant Major Donald Durgin. We will both work hard to excel at the challenges we face together.
I would also like to welcome back our Raider Brigade from Europe. Throughout their mission, the Raider Brigade demonstrated unmatched professionalism, resilience, and readiness, strengthening NATO’s collective defense through numerous multinational training exercises.
Their presence reassured our allies, deterred aggression, and showcased discipline and commitment that defined the division. The accomplishments of 1ABCT over thepast nine months – including Combined Resolve exercising Transformation in Contact, First- Person View Drone Qualification, and Allied Spirit Exercise – are a testament to their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, and we are proud to welcome them back to Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield.
As Raider Brigade returns, Soldiers from Provider Brigade and the Falcon Brigade have arrived in Europe to begin their mission in support of Atlantic Resolve. Over the coming months these units will provide unmatched aviation assets that enable rapid mobility, precision engagement, and vital aerial support for allied forces, as well as essential sustainment functions such as transportation, supply, and medical logistics, ensuring ready and lethal formations.
The Division Headquarters and Division Artillery (DIVARTY) joined Provider and Falcon this month in Europe in support of our nation’s commitment to NATO allies and \ partners. Immediately upon arrival, our units were integrated into a command post exercise, Avenger Triad, which included 4,000 participants from NATO nations simulating large-scale ground combat operations aimed at improving interoperability among Allied forces and testing new military concepts. Together, these units demonstrate the Dogface Soldier’s ability to rapidly project combat power, reinforce security in the region, and uphold the 3rd Infantry Division’s proud legacy of answering the nation’s call.
Meanwhile at home, 2ABCT is in their second 30-day field training iteration, Spartan Density. This large-scale exercise sharpened the brigade’s warfighting capabilities, validated battalion-level requirements, and strengthened overall readiness. Building on lessons from Marne Focus, the brigade incorporated new Transforming in Contact (TiC) initiatives to further enhance lethality while simultaneously supporting the 82nd Airborne Division at their Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).
This November, the division will proudly celebrate its 108th birthday during Marne Hero Days, honoring more than a century of service, sacrifice, and excellence. As part of the celebration, the division will honor the distinguished Soldiers, past and present, who embody the Dogface legacy. To ensure we continue to highlight the incredible talent within our ranks, we are actively seeking additional nominations for outstanding Marne Division members whose contributions deserve to be recognized.
Thank you to all who carry the legacy of this division and who continue to support the Marne community.
Rock of the Marne!