(far left) Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander of Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, John Sharp, chancellor of Texas A&M University System, and Brig. Gen. John Hashem, deputy commanding general – support and director of Army North’s Army Reserve Engagement Cell (AREC), prepare to sign the Memorandum of Understanding at Laredo Community College’s De La Garza building in Laredo, Texas, June 27 during the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mission. This memorandum signifies the commitment of the military and the surrounding communities in future IRT miss

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(far left) Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander of Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, John Sharp, chancellor of Texas A&M University System, and Brig. Gen. John Hashem, deputy commanding general – support and director of Army North’s Army Reserve Engagement Cell (AREC), prepare to sign the Memorandum of Understanding at Laredo Community College’s De La Garza building in Laredo, Texas, June 27 during the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mission. This memorandum signifies the commitment of the military and the surrounding communities in future IRT missions. “It’s our [the military] purpose to protect the American people, and that’s what signing this document means,” said Buchanan. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Tomora Nance, Army North Public Affairs)

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