297th Regional Support Group

The 297th RSG successfully completed their mission as part of Operation European Assure, Deter and Reinforce!

The 510th RSG, a U.S. Army Reserve unit out of Kaiserslautern, Germany, succeeded the 297th with a transfer of a authority (TOA) ceremony held Nov. 21, 2025 at Camp Kosciuszko, Poland.

Arctic Warriors!

(📸 and 🖋️: Staff Sgt. Stanford Toran IV, 510th RSG public affairs)

V Corps U.S. Army Garrison Poland U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Last week, the 297th Regional Support Group from Alaska went home after 9 months of service in Poland. Now, the 510th Regional Support Group, 7th Mission Support Command from Kaiserslautern Germany, marked the beginning of their first ever mobilization in unit history with a Relief in Place/Transfer of Authority ceremony held in November.

The dedicated service of our troops on NATO's Eastern Flank continues. "It Will Be Done!"

Read more about it here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/552014/510th-regional-support-group-relieves-297th-regional-support-group

Happy Thanksgiving from the 297th RSG!

Arctic leaders displayed servant leadership by serving Camp Kosciuszko Soldiers and civilians a Thanksgiving meal held Nov. 26, 2025. The meal, put on by U.S. Army Garrison-Poland, brought Soldiers and civilians together to celebrate camaraderie over the holidays.

📸 Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Katie Mazos, 297th RSG PA NCO

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

For more information, visit:
https://www.war.gov/Lapse-in-Appropriations

⭐Norwegian Foot March ⭐

U.S. Army Soldiers and Department of War (DoW) civilians from across the Poland area of operations gathered at Powidz Air Base to conduct the Norwegian Foot March (NFM) hosted and sponsored by the 297th Regional Support Group, Sept. 26, 2025.

To successfully complete the march, participants are required to carry a 24-pound pack for 30 kilometers, or 18.6 miles, in their allotted amount of time. After a long, cold night of marching in the dark, over 100 participants earned their NFM badge, including all six RSG participants.

Arctic Warriors!

📸: Capt. Logan Bullard and Sgt. 1st Class Katie Mazos, 297th RSG Public Affairs

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🤝Dedication and Commitment🤝

Col. Michele Edwards (pictured right), 297th Regional Support Group commander, presented an Army Commendation Medal to Maj. Jessica Lacoste, response coordinator for the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) team, for the work and dedication she provided during her time with the unit. Maj. Lacoste is originally assigned to the 139th RSG out of Louisiana, and following their departure from theater, she made the commitment to stay and provide her knowledge and expertise to the 297th RSG SHARP team.

Recently, Maj. Lacoste said farewell to her fellow Soldiers and returned home to her family in Louisiana after more than a year spent in theater!

Thank you for your dedication and care of the Soldiers and the 297th RSG mission, Maj. Lacoste! Arctic Warriors!

📸: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Mazos, 297th RSG PA NCO

⭐Staff Sgt. Andruss ⭐

Sgt. Mikkel Andruss, an information technology specialist assigned to the 297th Regional Support Group's communications team, promoted to the rank of Staff Sgt. in a ceremony held at Camp Kosciuszko, Poland, Sept. 12, 2025. Staff Sgt. Andruss is a valuable member of the RSG staff and uses his talents and skills to ensure everyone's communication systems are mission-ready at all times.

Congratulations, Staff Sgt. Andruss, and thank you for all you do for the Soldiers of the 297th RSG. Arctic Warriors!

📸: Capt. Logan Bullard and Sgt. 1st Class Katie Mazos, 297th RSG PAO Team

Remembering 9/11

Staff members of the 297th Regional Support Group out of Camp Kosciuszko, Poland braved the rainy weather to conduct a Patriot Day workout in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. This special workout displayed resilience and camaraderie as participants ran, lifted weights, and rowed to complete the workout together.

📸: Capt. Logan Bullard, 297th RSG Public Affairs Officer

Never Forget.

On this solemn 24th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we pause to honor...

.. the lives lost
.. the heroes who rose
.. and the unbreakable spirit of our nation

V Corps stands in reverence for those we lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the Soldiers who answered the call to serve in the days that followed. Today, we stand strong for those who can no longer stand with us.

🌟Sergeant Major Dean🌟

Soldiers of the 297th RSG celebrated the promotion of 1st Sgt. Joyce Dean to sergeant major in a ceremony held at Camp Kosciuszko, Poland, Sept. 3, 2025. Her husband, Kevin Dean, made a special appearance to pin her new rank and celebrate her accomplishments by her side.

Congratulations, Sgt. Maj. Dean and thank you for all you do for the 297th RSG Soldiers and their families!

Arctic Warriors!

📸: Sgt. 1st Class Katie Mazos, 297th RSG Public Affairs NCO

🎖RSG Receives NATO Medals 🎖

The 297th RSG mayor cell team at Nowa Deba Training Area, in Nowa Deba, Poland received North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) medals from the Polish Armed Forces with at NDTA, Aug. 26, 2025. This gesture from the Polish Armed Forces recognizes the mayor cell team's shared commitment and collaborative efforts to ensure effective base support operations at NDTA, as well as contributing to building peace and stability in Poland and Europe.

Congratulations to Capt. Matthew Clausen, Staff Sgt. Cody Foster, Sgt. Harlan Hartman, Sgt. Aiston Kahananui-Espaniola, and Spc. Alejandro Armpriest on a job well done! Thank you for your hard work to ensure the success of the 297th RSG's sustainment mission!

Arctic Warriors!

📸: Courtesy photos from Nowa Deba Training Area

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🐅🏃Tiger Run🏃‍♀️🐅

Maj. Richard Collins, an infantry officer, Capt. Dana Tamayo, a logistics officer, and Spc. Tristan Heil, a combat medic, all assigned to the 297th Regional Support Group, represented the RSG mayor cell at Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland in the annual Polish-run Tiger Run hosted in Orzysz, Poland, Aug. 23, 2025.

The Tiger Run began in 2012 as a civilian endurance event designed to let participants experience the kinds of physical hardships Polish soldiers endure. The 30-kilometer (18.6 miles) race requires participants to carry a pack with wooden blocks and a dummy weapon over several physical and tactical obstacles spread throughout the course.

Spc. Tristan Heil completed the race in just under five hours, making him the first out of seven U.S. Army Soldiers to cross the finish line.

📸: 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and Capt. Logan Bullard, 297th RSG Public Affairs Officer

🐎⭐Spur Ride ⭐🐎

The 297th Regional Support Group's mayor cell at Camp Reedo, Estonia, tested their grit, determination and teamwork by participating in a Spur Ride alongside several other Soldiers at Camp Reedo, Aug. 11-13, 2025.

The grueling several-day event gives participants a chance to earn their silver spurs, a symbol of excellence in the U.S. Army Cavalry. Spur Ride events include obstacle courses, weapons training, medical scenarios, land navigation, and written tests, all designed to test Soldiers' physical fitness and technical expertise.

Congratulations to 1st Lt. Joshua Banks, Sgt. Hunter Dameron, Spc. Luis Barrasa and Spc. Brian Svedin on earning their spurs!

📸: Courtesy photos from Camp Reedo, Estonia