Sep 25, 2012

Long after midnight with most residents fast asleep, 3rd Zone Afghan Border Police and International Security Assistance Force members quietly launched their surprise air assault mission in conjunction with Operation Southern Strike III, an Afghan-led mission that took place in Spin Boldak and Takhteh Pol districts of Afghanistan, Sept. 1-9, 2012.

Jul 16, 2012

Spc. Anthony Saenz, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, works an x-ray machine at Checkpoint 9 along Highway 4 in the district of Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, July 5, 2012. This Afghan Border Police checkpoint is one of the few that operates 24/7.

Jul 16, 2012

Spc. Aaron Tillman, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, stops traffic at Checkpoint 9 along Highway 4 in the district of Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, July 5, 2012. This Afghan Border Police checkpoint is one of the few that operates 24/7.

Jul 16, 2012

Spc. Jesse Border, a combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, walks outside his Stryker vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II near Shorabak, Afghanistan, June 29, 2012. Border is from Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Jul 16, 2012

Spc. Tyler Winowiecki, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, cleans the dust off his M4 carbine during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in the district of Shorabak, Afghanistan, June 28, 2012. During the eight-day mission, Afghan and American forces cleared more than 120 kilometers of rugged terrain and escorted approximately 60 truckloads of humanitarian aid for distribution to the people of Shorabak.

Jul 16, 2012

Sgt. Tim Martin, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, shows evidence of the long journey after returning from Operation Buffalo Thunder II at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, July 2, 2012. During the eight-day mission, Afghan and American forces cleared more than 120 kilometers of rugged terrain and escorted approximately 60 truckloads of humanitarian aid for distribution to the people of Shorabak.

Jul 16, 2012

Sgt. Tim Martin, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security from the rear hatch of his Stryker vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in the Shorabak district, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Martin is a native of Sheridan, Mo.

Jul 16, 2012

Pfc. Tyler Shumate, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security from the rear hatch of his Stryker vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in the Shorabak district, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Shumate is from Wixom, Mich.

Jul 16, 2012

Spc. Nathan Smith, an infantryman with Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, unloads bags from his Stryker vehicle at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak after returning from Operation Buffalo Thunder II, July 2, 2012. Smith hails from Anchorage, Alaska.

Jul 16, 2012

First Lt. Ryan Allen, Security Force Assistance Team 8, appears on a mountainside during Operation Southern Strike II in southern Afghanistan, June 13, 2012. The Afghan Border Police-led operation focused on disrupting enemy formations in the vicinity of major passes, exploiting areas of interest as well as positive interactions with the local populous.

Jul 16, 2012

The Afghan Uniformed Police and Afghan National Army partnered with C Battery, 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, to conduct clearance operations in the Shah Wali Kot district, Afghanistan, July 7-10, 2012.

Jul 16, 2012

The first Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) round fired from a Stryker vehicle in Afghanistan accomplished what few conventional 120 mm high explosive mortars can achieve: a direct hit on a target with the first round fired. But when firing the Army's new precision-guided cartridges, this is the standard.

Jul 14, 2012

Sgt. Tim Martin, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security from the rear hatch of his Stryker vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in the district of Shorabak, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. During the eight-day mission, Afghan and American forces cleared more than 120 kilometers of rugged terrain and escorted approximately 60 truckloads of humanitarian aid for distribution to the people of Shorabak.

Jul 13, 2012

Korean Augmentation to the United States Army soldiers, also known as KATUSAs, are conscripted citizens who, by obligation, put their lives on pause to serve their country.

Jun 14, 2012

CAMP RED CLOUD, Korea -- Several hundred local Korean citizens joined Republic of Korea and U.S. Soldiers and families on Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu today to celebrate the U.S. Army's 237th birthday.

Sep 1, 2010

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea - Army family members attend the 6th Annual Do Dream Festival - the Republic of Korea and United States friendship event sponsored by Dongducheon City - at the Bosan-dong special tourist area outside Casey Garrison's main gate Aug. 28. The event included games, a variety of contemporary and traditional Korean folk music, and prize drawings.

Sep 1, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON, South Korea - U.S. Army installations throughout South Korea are home to some special natural and cultural resources that are protected and managed by the respective garrison's Directorate of Public Works' Environment Division and Camp Hovey is no different.

Aug 19, 2010

Soldiers from the 2nd (Assault) Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade move a UH-60 Blackhawk from a hangar at Seoul Air Base Aug. 11 following a severe weather exercise conducted in preparation for tropical storm Dianmu. Once the storm passes, Soldiers must take the helicopters out of the hangar and unfold the blades. The aviation unit conducts weather training several times a year to ensure readiness for the Korean monsoon season.

Aug 18, 2010

Gyeonggi Province: A trip "off the beaten path.'

Jul 28, 2010

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea - "R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me." The underlying message that Dongducheon and U.S. Army leaders here are asking Korean and American residents in this community that has become home to an increasing number of military families is to heed those lyrics of Aretha Franklin, the Grammy-award winning "Queen of Soul."

Jul 21, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON, South Korea - Republic of Korea Army Maj. Gen. Nam Gun-gyun and more than a dozen members of his ROKA staff visited Red Cloud Garrison July 8 to learn about the 2nd Infantry Division's signal capabilities.

Jul 21, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen answers questions from a group of 250 servicemembers during an all hands call at Red Cloud Garrison July 21.

Jul 6, 2010

CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea - Warriors from 2nd Infantry Division, and candidates from around the peninsula, competed to earn one of the highest honors an infantryman can earn, the Expert Infantry Badge, June 14-18 at Camp Casey.

Jul 6, 2010

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew C. Kim of B Company, 4th Attack Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade is no stranger to Camp Humphreys. Born Kim Chang-Joong, he was raised near Pyeongtaek, and grew up with visions of flying helicopters one day. His journey to his current position as an Apache pilot has taken him from the heights of South Korean Aviation, all the way across the world to America, working full time for a food distributor while going to school and raising a Family, and finally back to the skies as a pilot for the U.S. Army.

Jul 6, 2010

CAMP RED CLOUD, Republic of Korea - As visitors in a strange land, many of you may not know all the wonderful sites there are to experience here in the Republic of Korea. For this and future editions of the Indianhead, I will show you various places that you, your Family and friends may enjoy, which may offer an alternative to nightlife in the "villes" or just sitting around in your rooms on the weekends.

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Waving flags, school children and Republic of Korea and U.S. Army Soldiers in full dress uniform greeted veterans of a little known but pivotal battle of the Korean War - the battle of Chipyong-ni, a small town about 90-minutes east of Uijeongbu.

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Apr 26, 2010

The commander of the Korea-based 2nd Infantry Division and his wife will address Fort Benning Soldiers and families with Korean assignments in their future from 3:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, April 28 in Pratt Hall (Room 328), which is located in Ridgway Hall (Bldg. 35).

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Apr 21, 2010

US and ROK Army forces conduct combined arms live fire at Rodriguez Range, South Korea on 15 April 2010. US and ROK Army Infantry Fighting Vehicles, tanks, artillery, and attack helicopters worked together as Korean War legend, General Paik Sun Yup looks on.

Apr 14, 2010

(From left) Cho, Yi Hyun, Mayor Oh, Sea Chang, and Col. Larry 'Pepper' Jackson, Red Cloud Garrison commander, sign a Memorandum of Agreement in Dongducheon City Hall April 7 detailing the responsibilities of both the city of Dongducheon and Red Cloud Garrison for sewer line renovations affecting Casey Garrison.

Apr 14, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON - Maj. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, 2nd Infantry Division commander, read a story to military children at the Red Cloud Library April 6.

Apr 7, 2010

CASEY GARRISON South Korea - Cyclists from Warrior Country gathered to compete in a 30 kilometer bicycle race April 3 at USAG-Casey's Hanson Field House.

Apr 7, 2010

CASEY GARRISON, South Korea - More than 20 Soldiers, Civilians and Family members gathered outside the Warrior's Club April 3 to walk or run 5 kilometers to raise awareness of three causes being campaigned throughout the Army during the month of April.

Apr 7, 2010

CASEY GARRISON South Korea - Women of different ages and ranks came together to honor women's history in the military in Casey Garrison's Thunder Inn March 31.

Mar 31, 2010

With their Strykers parked outside, 1st Lt. Matt Sawdy led 1st platoon, Company C, 1st Battalion 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, into the building, his men setting up a security perimeter along the way. Inside the courtyard, the lieutenant met with his Iraqi Army counterpart, discussed plans for the day's mission, then took a knee, placing his M4 carbine at his side and picking up a bright pink Barbie backpack. Soldiers from the platoon conducted a series of humanitarian assistance drops March 25, delivering roughly 2,400 backpacks full of school supplies to children at schools in their operational environment.

Mar 30, 2010

CASEY GARRISON South Korea - Warriors competed individually and in pairs during the Ultra Fitness Challenge held March 27 at Casey Garrison's Carey Physical Fitness Center.

Mar 23, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON - Military spouses seeking easier ways to raise children gathered in Red Cloud Garrison Pear Blossom Cottage March 16 to hear a briefing given by the Child and Youth Behavioral Military and Family Life consultant. The PBC hosts these meetings on the third Tuesday of every month.

Mar 23, 2010

CAMP MOBILE - The Army Career Alumni Program held a class for all service members and Civilians interested in applying for a federal job March 12 in the Camp Mobile ACAP building.

Mar 22, 2010

Soldiers from 422nd Civil Affair Battalion and the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment provided new school supplies to Iraqi Children at a school in Khandari, a rural area northwest of Baghdad.

Mar 17, 2010

CAMP HOVEY South Korea - More than 100 Soldiers and Family Members came together to participate in a 5k and 10k run event that took place March 6 at the Hovey Physical Fitness Center. The event was put together by Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, Sports Division.

Mar 17, 2010

Maj. Ryon Adams, Headquarters Headquarters Company Division Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division is taking a bite of Spinkopita during a bake sale held by members of the Family Readiness Support Assistance March 8 in foyer of the 2nd ID bunker. The bake sale was held to raise money for Soldiers and Families in need around the Red Cloud Garrison. The FRSA baked breads, cookies and cupcakes by themselves form earlier in the morning for the function. "We will have a bake sale again tomorrow and March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and raise money for donations with hot drinks," said Claudia Figueroa, Family Readiness Group battalion leader. "I came here to buy some because I like to help those in need around the Red Cloud Garrison" said Cpl. Jung, Ho-young, 2nd ID Public Affairs specialist.

Mar 17, 2010

DONGDUCHEON CITY South Korea - The American Red Cross and Korean Red Cross accompanied by Soldiers, Family members, and members of the local community donated charcoal bricks, used to burn and provide heat, March 6 to persons who could not afford them.

Mar 17, 2010

Two Soldiers bowl each other in Casey Lanes Ironman Bowling event March 6. The event was sponsored by Casey Lanes of Area I FMWR and dreamed up by Casey Lanes Manager Gearld Keener. "Ironman Bowling is an event where the object of the game is not to lose, and not necessarily to win. You have to be able to survive. It is a survival tournament. "If you are playing against somebody you are sure you cannot beat, then you can dodge them; you can dodge up to two bowlers. Then you will have to bowl against your own score minus 10 pins," Keener said. "Let us say a 140 bowler goes against a 220 bowler scratch (meaning no handicap) there is 80 pins difference, the bowler with the lower average decides not to bowl that person but to bowl their own score. If they bowl a 120, they have to bowl a 110 or better to get the win. The other opponet goes on to beat someone else. Every other game it switches to handicap; in that case the switch bowler has the same option; do they want to bowl their handicap bowler or do they want to bowl against their own score' At the end of the day, which will be eight or nine games, we will have a winner." Thirteen of the best bowlers from the Red Cloud and Casey enclaves participated and bowled on six lanes. "If you are not rolling the ironman, you are not a bowler," Keener said.

Mar 17, 2010

USAG Casey, South Korea Aca,!" The Gateway Club on U.S. Army Garrison Casey and its business manager, Avelina Richardson, have been named best in the Army for 2009.

Mar 12, 2010

Sgt. Scott D. Brooks, 82nd Engineer Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, was awarded the Silver Star medal for his actions on June 25, 2007 where his bravery resulted in saving the lives of five Iraqi policemen and untold American Soldiers following a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device that struck the walls of Forward Operating Base Summerall in Iraq.

Mar 8, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON - Soldiers and Korean Augmentation to the United States Army members gathered to speak about their issues within Area I during the quarterly Soldier Focus Group Feb. 24 in the USAG-RC building 57.

Mar 2, 2010

Leaders and Soldiers of the 2ID welcomed Korean brothers-in-arms to Warrior Country for a tour a major Division facilities and equipment.

Mar 2, 2010

A recent find in our social media communities has been the use of military support Facebook groups as the construction site for houses of adversary propaganda through violent, anti-American posts, videos and photos. What makes it scarier is friends and families have welcomed the invitation without looking at the pictures hanging on the walls or the violent movies playing on the television.

Feb 28, 2010

USAG CASEY, Republic of Korea - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with the Army's I.A.M. STRONG Campaign encouraging all Soldiers to intervene, act and motivate to prevent sexual assaults.

Feb 24, 2010

No ground seems less hospitable to Family life than the training area surrounding a rifle company command post. One 2-9 Infantry senior enlisted leader stood that conventional wisdom on its head and in the process proved Family life can not only survive but thrive even in the heart of the Division's legacy infantry battalion.

Feb 11, 2010

2ID Soldier receives PCS award at OP Oullette on DMZ, named after Pfc. Joseph Oullette, a relative and Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War.

Feb 11, 2010

2nd CAB, 2nd ID conducts gunnery at Rodriguez Range, South Korea.

Feb 9, 2010

(From left standing) Lt. Col. Richard Fromm, USAG-Casey commander, addresses the KSTA business men gathered in the Dongducheon Saemaeul Geumgo Building, as Pae, Tong su translates, to discuss issues and concerns regarding entertainment and commerce between U.S. personnel and Korean shop owners Feb. 4. - Courtesy photo

Feb 9, 2010

RED CLOUD GARRISON - Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation partnered with Child Youth and School Services to bring children and Family members in the community 'Story Time' in their kickoff of the event Feb. 2 at the USAG-Red Cloud library.

Feb 9, 2010

USAG CASEY, Republic of Korea - The Indianhead Golf Course here was given the Best Army Golf Course 2009 Excellence in Management for Golf Course Management award Jan. 24.

Feb 9, 2010

Hairo Ortiz, Troy Glover, Brian Perry, and Rasheed Johnson cheer their teams on during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLIV.

Feb 9, 2010

USAG RED CLOUD, Republic of Korea - Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers on U.S. Army Garrison Red Cloud Garrison earned first place for Best Installation BOSS organization, Best Event, which was awarded for delivering the best BOSS activity for Soldiers in Korea to participate in.

Feb 9, 2010

USAG RED CLOUD, Republic of Korea - Parents meet at the education center here to participate in a seminar and workshop that focused on transition issues and transitional resources for children of military parents.

Feb 8, 2010

Manchus of 2-9th Infantry, 2ID, conduct combined training with ROK Army Soldiers from the 75th ROK Army Brigade

Feb 8, 2010

2-2 CAB Soldiers help ROK Army aviators prepare for deployment to Afghanistan.

Feb 2, 2010

CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea - The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sports division on U.S. Army garrison Red Cloud treated more than 50 Soldiers, civilians and Family members to a Fitness Clinic and Training Seminar Jan. 30 in the Camp Hovey Fitness Center.

Jan 26, 2010

CASEY GARRISON South Korea - 'Manchus' from 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, trained alongside with some very special guests at the Close Combat Tactical Trainer facility on USAG-Casey.

Jan 25, 2010

Prizes totaling nearly $4,000 are still up for grabs as the 2nd Annual Peer to Peer Safety Video Competion heads into the final months.

Jan 24, 2010

USAG CASEY, Republic of Korea - Soldiers from the 1-15 Field Artillery, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division welcomed children from various schools in the Dongducheon City community as they came to learn more English and learn about American culture during the Dream English Camp Jan. 8 held on USAG-Casey.

Jan 21, 2010

Soldiers and their Families undertake the challenges and rewards of expanded command sponsored assignment opportunities in South Korea.

Jan 20, 2010

Lt. Col. Henry Blake wasn't available for an in-brief or a complimentary glass of bourbon, but around a dozen 2nd Infantry Division medical officers toured the site of the last Korean mobile army surgical hospital during an officer professional development event conducted Dec. 17.

Jan 6, 2010

CASEY GARRISON South Korea - Special guests delivered Yuletide cheer to the USAG-Casey Carey Fitness Center on a cold, snowy, Christmas night. None, however, was a big fat guy wearing red. Better yet, the large audience of Division Soldiers and Family members enjoyed a visit from a much more visually appealing team of Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.

May 20, 2009

May 20, 2009

Soldiers who serve in the 2nd Infantry Division work toward the completion of their missions on the Korean peninsula. Not every Soldier comes from the same place or looks alike. Soldiers are different in personal qualities even as they share a common mission and vision. In recognition of one proud and prominent group of Soldiers and Americans, the division held an Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration May 15 at the Commanding General's Mess on Camp Red Cloud.

May 12, 2009

Oct 24, 2008

The 2nd Infantry Division celebrated its 91st birthday Oct. 24 at Camp Red Cloud, Korea.

Oct 23, 2008

During the War Path I exercise at Camp Casey, 210th Fires Brigade's Thunder Inn Dining Facility Soldiers received reinforcement from Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion's Kimbourne Dining Facility at Camp Red Cloud.

Oct 22, 2008

The best training a Soldier can receive in the Army is as realistic as possible. That's why Company E, 1st Battalion, 72nd Armored Regiment used live demolitions during urban operations training Oct. 9 at the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex.

Oct 22, 2008

Area 1 Soldiers and Civilians participated in an Adaptive Focus Antiterrorism Exercise along with Service members from United States Forces Korea and civilian Fire Emergency Services Response units Oct. 15-16.

Oct 22, 2008

The G8 office's everyday job is to provide financial analysis and information, and maintain the 2ID Headquarters financial records.

Oct 22, 2008

The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation (Air Assault) Regiment, also known as, Wildcards, hosted several members of the Republic of Korea 601st Aviators Battalion Oct. 9 as part of an ongoing officer professional development and exchange program.

Oct 20, 2008

Oct 20, 2008

MG John W. Morgan III, Commander, U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division

Oct 20, 2008

Army personnel officials are launching an outreach program as part of a push to hire more wounded warriors and their spouses as civilian employees.

Oct 16, 2008

More than 280 Soldiers from around the Army competed in the fourth annual U.S. Army Combatives Championship Oct. 4-5 at Fort Benning, Ga., with 28 making the finals in seven weight classes.

Sep 26, 2008

FST team certification on Fort Lewis

Sep 22, 2008

The 71-year-old photographer, Yu, Hu Son, has followed 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers throughout the Korean peninsula for more than 50 years.

Aug 27, 2008

Thanks to Program Executive Office Soldier, the nearly 10,000 Soldiers of 2ID received the Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System, and the Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment.

Aug 27, 2008

Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade participated in Ulchi Freedom Guardian recently and used the exercise as an opportunity to test their newest equipment.