About Griffin Shock

 
 
 
Griffin Shock is an exercise designed to prepare V Corps and NATO Multinational Corps Northeast with the rapid expansion of NATO Multinational Battlegroup Poland in support of NATO deterrence initiatives such as bolstering readiness, responsiveness, and reinforcement. 

 

Griffin Shock is a combined NATO and U.S. Army short notice exercise that will demonstrate the U.S. Army’s ability to enhance the NATO alliance by rapidly reinforcing the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) Battlegroup in Poland to a brigade size Land Forces Brigade.

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Building 100 Sunrise Timelapse
502nd Air Base Wing
Nov. 25, 2024 | 0:15
A timelapse captures the sun rising near the Administration Building, Building 100, on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Nov. 25, 2024, highlighting the tranquil beauty of this historic landmark at dawn. Built in 1931, the Administration Building, popularly known as the “Taj,” stands as a centerpiece of JBSA-Randolph's historic district. This architectural marvel houses a 500,000-gallon water tower and features a 148-foot-high observation deck. Recognized as a Texas Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Taj symbolizes Randolph’s legacy as the "Showplace of the Air Force" and its storied role in Air Education and Training Command history. (U.S. Air Force video by Jonathan R. Mallard)
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