198th Regional Support Group

Soldiers with the 198th Regional Support Group and the 996th Medical Company, Area Support, conducted M4A1 carbine weapons qualifications June 4, 2026, at near Bellemont, .

The training included zeroing and automatic record fire on a pop-up range. Realistic training environments ensure Arizona soldiers maintain a high state of , providing trained and capable forces to support both regional security overseas and homeland response missions at a moment's notice.

The honored U.S. Army Master Sgt. Mark Torres, signal operations section chief for the 198th Regional Support Group, during his ceremony at Papago Park Military Reservation in Phoenix, June 14, 2026.

Torres retired after 38 years of distinguished military service. The ceremony included the presentation of the Army Meritorious Service Medal and a certificate of retirement, and celebrated his long-standing dedication to the nation and state.