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Another chapter in U.S., German partnership comes to a close

Another chapter in U.S., German partnership comes to a close

SCHWEINFURT, Germany -- In a ceremony Jan. 14, the U.S. Army returned Leighton Barracks in Wuerzburg, Germany, to the host nation, marking the end of a relationship that began in the closing days of World War II. View Article

Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps prepares for inauguration

Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps prepares for inauguration

– The largest U.S. Army fife and drum corps ever assembled will take part in President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration Jan. 20. View Article

Family time

Family time

Pfc. Anthony Williams, a Cliffwood, N.J., native and truck driver with the 154th Transportation Company, 180th Transportation Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, feeds his 4-month-old daughter with his wife during a deployment ceremony Dec. 31, 2008, on Fort Hood, Texas. Williams and about 450 Soldiers from the 180th deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan during the closing days of 2008. View Image

Army receives first six NEVs

Army receives first six NEVs

during a ceremony Jan. 12 at Fort Myer, Va. Delivery of the six tiny battery-powered NEVs, each about the size of a golf cart, represents the beginning of a leasing action by the Army to obtain more than 4,000 of the vehicles. View Article

Shades of Green, Disney partner to make vacations affordable for military

Shades of Green, Disney partner to make vacations affordable for military

Shades of Green is a resort hotel, located on Walt Disney World Resort, available exclusively to servicemembers, retirees, DoD civilians and their family members. View Article

Army Spotlight

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2009 -- Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
With more than 200 years of service, the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps has distinguished itself as the world's most accomplished group of military professionals.

Army Quote

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Veterans are the centerpiece of our organization. We will design, implement and sustain programs that serve them. They are clients that we represent...and whose well-being is our sole reason for existence.

Retired Gen. Erik K. Shinseki, President-elect Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs

Related Link: Shinseki Promises Transformation If Confirmed to Head VA


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