McKiernan views incoming troops as opportunity in Afghanistan

The new U.S. Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy, with more troops and nonmilitary resources to flow into Afghanistan to support it, opens a window of opportunity to break a security "stalemate" here, said the senior coalition military official...READ MORE

Deploying brigade to test 'advise and assist' concept

A city manager's course, civil affairs training and a border patrol class have not been...MORE
Kiowa Warrior gains firepower

The Army's Avenger air defense system is not part of the fire fight these days in overseas...MORE
Army Chief of Staff shares insights during Afghanistan visit

A revitalized spirit is among the things the Army's top officer noted on April 24, during his...MORE

Army saves fuel and lives by bringing new life to an old technology

The Army is taking steps now to save fuel by revitalizing a 40-year old insulation method. But...MORE
Red Bulls continue to arrive in Basra

Soldiers wearing the Red Bull patch of the 34th Infantry Division will replace the 10th Mountain...MORE
Soldiers gain confidence in protective gear after they walk away from attack

Two deafening booms followed bright, orange flashes. The Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle...MORE
Market opening highlights progress west of Baghdad

BAGHDAD - The Abu Ghraib district is undergoing a joint effort to not only provide security for the...MORE
'Eye in the sky' keeps Soldiers out of harm's way

A group of insurgents wait in the dark to ambush a convoy. They sit patiently, having planned the...MORE
Iraqi, Afghan find home in U.S. Army

Earlier this month, when Balsam, an Army private, graduated from Basic Combat Training with his...MORE