{"id":575365,"date":"2025-08-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=575365"},"modified":"2025-08-07T18:22:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T18:22:40","slug":"sma-weimer-stresses-readiness-unity-in-puerto-rico-guard-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=575365","title":{"rendered":"SMA Weimer stresses readiness, unity in Puerto Rico Guard visit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visits the Puerto Rico Army National Guard headquarters at Fort Buchanan on Aug. 4, 2025, to meet with senior leaders, engage with Soldiers and recognize outstanding performance.
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FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico \u2014 Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visited the Puerto Rico Army National Guard headquarters at Fort Buchanan on Aug. 4, 2025, to meet with senior leaders, engage with Soldiers and recognize outstanding performance.<\/p>\n

During the visit, Weimer met with Puerto Rico Adjutant General Carlos J. Rivera Rom\u00e1n and Command Sgt. Maj. Juvencio M\u00e9ndez Mercado, the command senior enlisted leader, along with other senior enlisted members. Discussions focused on leadership, professional development and Soldier well-being, reinforcing the critical role of noncommissioned officers across all components.<\/p>\n

The day’s schedule included a National Leadership Council Teams call at the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, a filmed engagement with Recruiting and Retention Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Ortiz and a town hall with full-time support enlisted leaders.<\/p>\n

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\n Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer holds a Sergeant Major of the Army Coin of Excellence during a town hall at the Puerto Rico National Guard\u2019s headquarters at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, Aug. 4, 2025.
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\n The Puerto Rico Army National Guard 201st Multi-functional Training Regiment, at Fort Allen, Juana D\u00edaz, received a visit from Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, August 4, 2025
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In the open forum, Weimer addressed topics such as readiness, modernization, recruiting and retention and improvements to training sites such as Camp Santiago.<\/p>\n

“The visit of Sgt. Maj. Weimer has been a clear demonstration of the Army leadership’s interest in our troops and local programs. It has been a valuable experience for our Soldiers and for our community,” Rivera Rom\u00e1n said.<\/p>\n

Weimer also traveled to Fort Allen to meet with instructors at the 201st Regional Training Institute and with cadets of the Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy, where he underscored the importance of mentorship and developing the next generation of leaders \u2014 cornerstones of Weimer\u2019s leadership vision since assuming the role as the 17th sergeant major of the Army in August 2023.<\/p>\n

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“Our Soldiers felt heard and valued. Sgt. Maj. Weimer’s message was clear: Every Soldier matters, and their well-being is a priority,” M\u00e9ndez Mercado said. “This visit reinforces our commitment to continue cultivating strong, prepared and dedicated leaders for Puerto Rico and the nation.”<\/p>\n

Eighteen Soldiers received the Sergeant Major of the Army’s Coin of Excellence for exceptional performance during the day’s engagements.<\/p>\n

“We exist to fight and win our nation’s wars,” Weimer said. “This is true for all components: active duty, National Guard and reserves. We fight together as a Total Army. It’s a privilege to be here to spend time with the Puerto Rico Army National Guard and reserves, and to see firsthand how they’re getting after it.”<\/p>\n

The visit underscored the importance of mentorship and professional growth, while reaffirming the Army\u2019s commitment to caring for every Soldier and preparing them to meet tomorrow\u2019s challenges with confidence and skill.<\/p>\n

Related Links<\/h2>\n

The Official Website of the National Guard | NationalGuard.mil<\/a><\/p>\n

The National Guard on Facebook | Facebook.com\/TheNationalGuard<\/a><\/p>\n

The National Guard on X | X.com\/USNationalGuard<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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