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Panther paratroopers strive to become Expert Infantrymen

Story by Spc. Terrance Payton | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division | Date: 10.29.2012

On the morning of Oct. 22, 2012 hundreds of paratroopers stood in formation at Pike Field to take the first steps needed to earn their Expert Infantryman Badge. Read More

Why we serve: Michael P. Wilson leading the way through Afghanistan

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.27.2012

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael P. Wilson is a caricature of a different time and a different war, a 40’s propaganda poster saying: “Follow me!” Read More

173rd, ANSF enable security, demonstrate capability throughout Logar, Wardak Provinces

Story by Sgt. Michael Sword | 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs | Date: 10.26.2012

As American and coalition forces begin their drawdown in Afghanistan, they continue to support their Afghan partners. Read More

Scouts adapt for a safer Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.26.2012

The mountains of Afghanistan are an unforgiving landscape. Shale blankets the ground, providing little traction and a painful or deadly fall if footing is lost. Regardless the scouts of Troop B, 1st Squadron,... Read More

From tragedy to triumph: A soldier's story of love, loss, perseverance

Courtesy Story | 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs | Date: 10.25.2012

Through her own inner drive, inspiration, memories of Brian, and support from close family members, Ashley has been able to motivate herself to move forward in life without him. Read More