Dennis Breedlove

Fort Bliss, located in El Paso, Texas, was established in 1849 to provide protection for settlers and travelers in the region. Over the decades, it played a pivotal role during the Indian Wars, the Mexican Revolution, and both World Wars as a training and deployment center. During the Cold War, Fort Bliss became the home of the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery, hosting advanced missile and air defense training. Today, it remains a major installation, supporting the 1st Armored Division and serving as a hub for joint military operations, testing, and modernization efforts.

The Southeastern Signal School at Fort Gordon was established during World War II as a primary training center for the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Originally activated in 1941, the school played a vital role in training soldiers in communications, electronics, and information systems essential for modern warfare. Over the decades, the Southeastern Signal School evolved in response to technological advances, expanding its curriculum to include digital and cyber communications. Today, as part of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon), the school remains a cornerstone of Army communications training, preparing soldiers for the complex demands of 21st-century military operations.