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People portraits

Personality features and interviews that portray the stories of TRADOC's people, included U.S. allies attending TRADOC schools. Also see TRADOC News Service news releases for announcements of honors and competition winners such as general-officer promotion stories, changes of command or changes of responsibility, Equal Opportunity Adviser of the Year, Black Hat of the Year, Drill Sergeant of the Year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Soldier of the Year, etc. (Although these articles may have some personality information in them, they are essentially news stories.)

2008

February 1, 2008 -- Army Green + Air Force Blue = happily ever after

February 1, 2008 -- Soldier attempts journey from Iraq to Olympics

January 31, 2008 -- Drill sergeant makes All-Army Bowling team

January 24, 2008 -- Contestant’s dad: I didn’t know she could sing

January 24, 2008 -- Army values come into play in crash

January 17, 2008 -- Lightning Warrior makes All-Army boxing team

2007

December 12, 2007 -- Wounded Warrior wants to remember

December 7, 2007 -- Like mother, like daughter

December 6, 2007 -- Vietnam veteran speaks to 7th Bde. Soldiers in Iraq

December 3, 2007 -- TRADOC Soldier hosts local television show

December 3, 2007 -- Soldier represents Forts Eustis/Story in rugby

December 3, 2007 -- Chaplain School bears name of KIA Medal of Honor recipient

November 21, 2007 -- Soldiers meets famous email pal

November 8, 2007 -- A Soldier who didn’t complain about his mission in Vietnam, he just accomplished them

November 8, 2007 -- Retired Command Sergeant Major Steven Greer talks about how Desert Storm influenced his career

November 8, 2007 -- Bataan Death March Survivor looks back at his experiences from World War II

November 8, 2007 -- From 1957 to 2007 – keeping it in the family

November 8, 2007 -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hold Military Appreciation Day

October 24, 2007 -- Gratitude - Native Liberian Obligates Himself To Service After U.S. Army Soldier Saves His Life

October 9, 2007 -- Eustis Funeral detail honors fallen heroes

October 9, 2007 -- “Triple Nickels” fight different kind of WWII battle

October 9, 2007 -- 20th Armored Division holds reunion here

October 9, 2007 -- 90-year-old veteran shares airborne memories

September 17, 2007 -- Family ties: Utah Guard father, son prepare for combat

September 17, 2007 -- FMA presents awards

September 17, 2007 -- Teacher, students reunite during Operation Boss Lift

September 11, 2007 -- Florida Guard female first to train on NASAMS

September 11, 2007 -- New MP CSM ready for future mission

September 11, 2007 -- New chief working to facilitate Bliss transformation

September 4, 2007 -- Fort Jackson Soldiers, others tee up for national, world-wide long drive title

August 27, 2007 -- Post first sergeant trains athletes, Soldiers

August 27, 2007 -- Instructor saves Soldier’s life

August 16, 2007 -- WTC hosts Soldier, NCO of the Year

August 16, 2007 -- Deputy Commander gets star

August 10, 2007 -- Army Spouse Shares Talent

August 9, 2007 -- CSLA inventory management specialist named July’s top civilian

August 9, 2007 -- Scheduler describes her move up the civil service ranks

August 2, 2007 -- Civilians chosen for Executive Leadership Development Program

July 31, 2007 -- Knox senior-to-be nearing end of basic training

July 31, 2007 -- It’s the small things that count

July 26, 2007 -- ‘Gracefully waiting’ - Local church offers fellowship, spiritual support to spouses of deployed Soldiers

July 26, 2007 -- America - 'The Holy Land'

July 26, 2007 -- Call to Duty Leads to Another Calling

July 26, 2007 -- Ambitions Send Cadet Sky High

July 13, 2007 -- ‘Somebody has to be in charge’

July 13, 2007 -- ‘Augusta in Army Boots’ still opening eyes

June 25, 2007 -- International Military Students host cultural luncheon

June 14, 2007 -- Eustis Soldier recognized for heroism

June 7, 2007 -- Volunteering is good for the heart and soul

June 1, 2007 -- ‘Maybe it’s the uniform’- Girl’s ‘flock’ to JROTC

June 1, 2007 -- Soldier’s spouse finds niche in bodybuilding arena

May 24, 2007 -- Local Civilians Join the Army Band

May 17, 2007 -- Fort Knox honors top youth, adult volunteers

May 17, 2007 -- Soldier Leaves Civilian Practice as Funeral Director to Serve Country

May 17, 2007 -- Meeting others' needs . . . Post civilian finds calling in Angel Food Ministry

May 17, 2007 -- Youth excel in Junior Olympic Skills Competition

May 17, 2007 -- AFTB connects families to the Army

May 17, 2007 -- 19th annual volunteer appreciation luncheon held at Fort Story

May 17, 2007 -- Seeking a healthy alternative

May 17, 2007 -- Helping revive an endangered population

May 14, 2007 -- Soldier’s son wins contest

May 10, 2007 -- Super mom  – super Soldier; A Fort Jackson mom, Soldier covers all the bases at her home

May 10, 2007 -- Fort Jackson, Special Olympics –– 39 special years

May 4, 2007 -- Infantry School top NCO retires: Greenway plans to retire locally, keep working with Soldiers

April 28, 2007 -- Army wife, Faith students create ‘reading garden’

April 27, 2007 -- Pathways to America and the Army: We Are Americans Now

April 27, 2007 -- Reservist helping drive cancer away - Recognized as local hero at upcoming fundraiser

April 26, 2007 -- New View on Life

April 23, 2007 -- Drill-sergeant has softer side

April 19, 2007 -- Drawn to American Values

April 18, 2007 -- USACC officer earns Soldier’s Medal

April 13, 2007 -- NYC lawyer becomes Benning Soldier

April 12, 2007 -- Post Soldier, Close to Retiring One Year Ago, Trumps All in TRADOC Competition

April 12, 2007 -- Surviving Abuse; Making Something Good Out of a Traumatic Childhood

March 26, 2007 -- Army Food Advisor Served Soldiers with Wartime Needs

March 16, 2007 -- Benning Soldier claims ‘Thai’ to royalty:  Infantry Band flutist is descendent of King Mongkut

March 16, 2007 -- Rangers ‘Make a Wish’ come true: 14-year-old boy earns Ranger tab after training with 6th RTB

March 9, 2007-- Why I serve

2006

November 27, 2006 -- Fort Story celebrates life of 159th Transportation Company commander

September 25, 2006 -- Father-son duo a positive influence among trainees in 2/81 Armor

September 8, 2006 -- Determination: Strong mind, body, team, key to Infantry training success

September 7, 2006 -- Badge means more than courage, honor

September 7, 2006 -- Drill sergeant family serves Fort Jackson

August 25, 2006 -- Brother, sister go Airborne together

August 25, 2006 -- Following in her daughter's footsteps

August 23, 2006 -- Academy command sergeant major earns national government recognition

August 11, 2006 -- Legenday football coach inspires wounded Soldiers

August 4, 2006 -- Soldier saves drowning child

August 4, 2006 -- Retired firefighter grabs second chance at Army career

August 4, 2006 -- Ex, working dog, soon to be ex-working dog, family pet

August 4, 2006 -- Sergeant earns Outstanding Volunteer Service medal

August 3, 2006 -- A duty of honor: From drill sergeant to casualty assistance officer

July 27, 2006 -- House of Heroes helps vets

July 21, 2006 -- One of nation's highest decorated heroes to speak at son's graduation

July 21, 2006 -- Volunteer archivist safeguards MI History

July 14, 2006 -- Hero Soldier donates liver to in-law

July 14, 2006 -- From the Olympics to the basics ... Basic Combat Training that is

July 13, 2006 -- Soldiers surprise peers, marry during formation

June 29, 2006 -- From major to sergeant and back to major

June 29, 2006 -- Basic trainees carry legacy of Vietnam vets updated

June 26, 2006 -- Soldier rescues women trapped in wreckage

June 23, 2006 -- 7-year-old saves mom's life

June 22, 2006 -- Soldier of the Day: Lifelong wish comes true for Soldier-at-heart

June 20, 2006 -- Soldiers, NCOs vie to be CAC's best

June 13, 2006 -- Soldier would have traded places with his troops

June 6, 2006 -- Soldier fulfills dream of becoming US citizen

June 2, 2006 -- Drill Sgt. tops 1,000 plus, snares DSoY

June 1, 2006 -- Old-world values translate to Ranger’s training

June 1, 2006 -- Ain't that America, land of the free

May 30, 2006 -- 11th Bn. CSM bids farewell to military service

May 30, 2006 -- Brookie inspired by father's patriotism

May 8, 2006 -- COL Dolac returns from Afghanistan

May 8, 2006 -- Memorial service held for Pfc. Tristan Slade

May 8, 2006 -- 40-year-old recruit joins ranks

May 8, 2006 -- Fort Knox Drill Sergeant of the Year selected after competition

May 5, 2006 -- Iraqi earns Ranger tab

May 5, 2006 -- Couple shares Airborne training experience

April 28, 2006 -- Monroe worker earns top civilian award

April 27, 2006 -- Engineer diver rescues Florida fisherman, praises Army training

April 13, 2006 -- Fort Bliss Drill Sergeants uphold standard at DSOY competition

April 12, 2006 -- Fort Eustis NCO of the Year holds standard high

April 7, 2006 -- Dream come true: Soldier wins St. Jude home

April 6, 2006 -- Fort Huachuca Civilian of the Month

April 1, 2006 -- Civilian helps Soldiers relocate to Fort Jackson

March 31, 2006 -- Gordon Soldier saves lives

March 10, 2006 -- An Officer, a Gentleman and a Big Brother

March 10, 2006 -- Female black hat joins Silver Wings

March 10, 2006 -- Vanoli is Story/Eustis Soldier of the Year

March 9, 2006 -- Fort Jackson’s Drill Sergeant of the Year chosen

Feb. 9, 2006 -- Soldiers return gold 'doorstop' to officials

Feb. 9, 2006 --Saving Private Perkins

Feb. 8, 2006 -- SGT Amy Dye: Parachute Rigger

Feb. 8, 2006 -- CW5 Arthur Waldo: Parachute Rigger

Feb. 8, 2006 -- SGT William Rich: McGuire Veterans Medical Center

Feb. 8, 2006 -- SFC Benjamin Barnes: Audie Murphy Club and Sgt. Morales Club Member

Feb. 3, 2006 -- Army Englishman's cup of tea

Jan 31, 2006 -- Eustis MPs receive Soldier's Medal

Jan. 12, 2006 -- Soldier fights for deployment

2005

Dec. 15, 2005 -- Soldier’s disability not disabling fight to serve leads to new career direction

Nov. 23, 2005 -- Dad is coach, mentor, teacher ... mom

Nov. 23, 2005 -- Bliss Soldiers provide 45 families with Thanksgiving essentials

Nov. 22, 2005 -- Army goal reality now

Nov. 21, 2005 -- Former Miss Teen pursues new challenge

Nov. 21, 2005 -- Basketball star displays Soldier leadership, pride

Nov. 18, 2005 -- Trainees overcome obstacle, overcome fears

Nov. 18, 2005 -- Former POW speaks to helicopter society

Nov. 18, 2005 -- Wallace, new TRADOC commander: an armor officer who wanted to fly

Nov. 18, 2005 -- Armor Center employee, Tom Hanks share love of typewriters

Nov. 18, 2005 -- ‘You can have these wings if you earn them’: fulfilling a promise

Nov. 10, 2005 -- 'Strength in Honor' Soldiers beautify Ross Middle School

Nov. 10, 2005 -- Story Soldier receives American citizenship

Nov. 10, 2005 -- Private lost 230 pounds to join Army

Nov. 10, 2005 -- Grandma top graduate of basic

Oct. 28, 2005 -- Fort Bliss Soldier competes in Army NCO of Year competition

Oct. 28, 2005 -- Rising Star: Soldier turned actor breaks into bigger roles

Oct. 28, 2005 -- Army Management Staff College welcomes new Sustaining Base Leadership and Management Program director

Oct. 21, 2005 -- 40-year-old Soldier mom is honor graduate at basic combat training

Oct. 21, 2005 -- Quartermaster jumpmaster inducted into Sgt. Audie Murphy Club

Sept. 23, 2005 -- ROTC loses ‘main connection with the public’ to retirement

Sept. 20, 2005 -- Army Management Staff College welcomes new deputy commandant/dean of operations

Aug. 29, 2005 -- Drill sergeants work sunup till sundown

Aug. 23, 2005 -- Son follows father’s dream, father follows son

Aug. 18, 2005 -- BOSS takes needy kids on Back to School Shopping Spree

Aug. 12, 2005 -- West departs Quartermaster School, reflects on transformation of warrior Soldiers

Aug. 11, 2005 -- 5-52 Soldier reaches out, gives to community

Aug. 9, 2005 -- Soldier overcomes obstacles

Aug. 5, 2005 -- Fort Story officer presented Raytheon/Hughes award

Aug. 5, 2005 -- Combat veteran returns to Sand Hill as chaplain

Aug. 4, 2005 -- 7th Group Soldier sees poems published

July 13, 2005 -- Hicks looks back on career

July 13, 2005 -- 7 lives, 3 careers, 2 wars add up to adventure

June 29, 2005 -- Classroom turns to combat for former professor, students

June 17, 2005 -- Chaplain’s counseling transcends religion

June 17, 2005 -- Operation Iraqi Freedom airborne combat medic tells all in memoir

May 13, 2005 -- OCS grad adds gold bars to Silver Star

April 29, 2005 -- Soldier of fortune: Infantry Center’s Command Sgt. Maj. Mike Kelso

April 27, 2005 -- Service to country a family affair

April 15, 2005 -- Benning Soldier preps for All-Army triathlon

April 15, 2005 -- Army legend credits success to training, Soldiers

March 31, 2005 -- Signal School student named to compete in armed forces triathlon

March 18, 2005 -- Military experience helps Soldier shape future

March 14, 2005 -- CASCOM commander’s objective for 30 years: lead well, take care of Soldiers

March 14, 2005 -- Officer overcomes bias, achieves career goals

March 11, 2005 -- Vietnam, 9-11 hero honored at Benning

March 7, 2005 -- Soldier becomes an American, re-enlists to fight terrorism

March 7, 2005 -- Incentive gains ROTC, Kentucky school 'the best of the best' officer and teacher

Feb. 25, 2005 -- Soldier trades pigskin for rucksack

Feb. 23, 2005 -- Murder of brother haunts, drives Infantry Training Brigade Soldier

Feb. 14, 2005 -- Williams ends three-year assignment as TRADOC command sergeant major

Feb. 10, 2005 -- ROTC cadet earns perfect score on demanding military mountaineering course

Feb. 10, 2005 -- Employee earns rare ‘flag officer’ rank

Feb. 4, 2005 -- TRADOC’s new SGS a dedicated former Soldier

Jan. 27, 2005 -- Irishman sets sights on U.S. Special Forces

Jan. 21, 2005 -- Aviation Center’s top enlisted Soldier retires, ends distinguished career

Jan. 19, 2005 -- Brothers take up arms together

2004

Nov. 30, 2004 -- Ground Zero fireman joins infantry

Nov. 30, 2004 -- EXFOR Soldier saves injured trucker’s life

Nov. 10, 2004 -- Army civilian honored for 50 years’ service

Nov. 3, 2004 -- This beauty queen wears Army boots

Nov. 3, 2004 -- Cadet Command artist creates collectable cancellation stamp for postal service

Oct. 8, 2004 -- Cadet earns honors as top diver among special-ops troops

Sept. 13, 2004 -- 11th Infantry Regiment top trainer to trade in greens

Sept. 10, 2004 -- Iraqi officers make Infantry Center history

Aug. 27, 2004 -- Vet fights leukemia, seeks marrow donor

Aug. 18, 2004 -- CAC’s Bullock named as TRADOC’s top NCO

Aug. 18, 2004 -- CASCOM’s Garcia named as TRADOC’s top Soldier

Aug. 3, 2004 -- First Afghan officer in 25 years graduates from U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Aug. 2, 2004 -- TRADOC EO rep earns nod from national women’s group

July 2, 2004 -- German air force pilot makes history at Fort Rucker

June 23, 2004 -- Maynard proves to be top gun in DSOY competition

June 23, 2004 -- Fowler prepares to represent Reserve drill sergeants

June 23, 2004 -- U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shooter helps save man’s life in D.C.

June 16, 2004 -- Outgoing DSOY bids farewell to command, peers

June 16, 2004 -- Rouse reflects on tour as Reserves DSOY

June 7, 2004 -- Arabic-Muslim troop sets out to prove love for country

May 21, 2004 -- Academy’s Class 54 student lends a hand to Habitat for Humanity

May 21, 2004 -- German graduates into U.S. Army

April 16, 2004 -- Graduate adds to Officer Candidate School, family history

March 5, 2004 -- Linking Special Ops to military intelligence

Feb. 6, 2004 -- First black paratrooper pins grandson

Jan. 15, 2004 -- Legend hangs up 'cloak' for classroom