Oct 31, 2010

U.S. Army Alaska and the Indian Army celebrated the opening of the annual joint and bilateral training exercise Yudh Abhyas 2010 during an Oct. 31 ceremony at Buckner Physical Fitness Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The purpose of the 14-day exercise is to establish and enhance relationships between the allied forces while expanding operational and cultural knowledge with a focus on peacekeeping operations.

Oct 31, 2010

After several months of planning and coordination between the Department of Border Enforcement, Iraqi Army, and U.S. Division-South, the Iraqi Security Forces accomplished another milestone in their development when 12 DBE personnel began training as medics by Iraqi Army instructors at Shaiba Training Center.

Oct 31, 2010

<b>What is it' </b> U.S. Army, Pacific's Exercise Yudh Abhyas is a regularly-scheduled bilateral exercise hosted by the Indian and U.S. Armies which allows for an exchange of knowledge between the two militaries using a U.N. peacekeeping scenario. Yudh Abhyas has been ongoing since 2004, and is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges, and building joint operating skills. This year Yudh Abhyas 10, scheduled for Nov. 1-14 , at Fort Richardson, Alaska, will be the Indian army's first deployment to Alaska.

Oct 31, 2010

To ensure the readiness of the Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar system, or C-RAM, radar technicians and U.S. Navy weapon system maintainers with Battery A, 5th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conducted a test of the complex system's firing capabilities in Basra in the early morning of Oct. 22.

Oct 31, 2010

The Basra Provincial Reconstruction Team and Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment recently visited two Basra universities to increase students' awareness of various educational opportunities.

Oct 31, 2010

Controlled Detonation, a modern rock group from the 1st Infantry Division Band, recently toured U.S. bases in Iraq, performing for troops deployed with the Enhanced Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. The band is the last Army band of its type in Iraq, and constantly tours to play popular music for deployed service members. Controlled Detonation and the eCAB, 1st Inf. Div. are both from Fort Riley, Kan., and are deployed to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. The band's final stop on the tour was the aviation brigade's headquarters on Camp Taji, Oct. 30, where they played over three hours of hit songs for Soldiers there.

Oct 31, 2010

Shortly after identical twins Pfc. Lane Higson and Pfc. Casey Higson arrived at Fort Riley, Kan., this spring, they went to war.

Oct 30, 2010

The Corps' Jacksonville District and federal, state and local partners broke ground on an 1,800-acre project near the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

Oct 30, 2010

Financial leaders throughout Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan attended a financial management conference at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Oct. 28-29 to discuss lessons learned throughout fiscal year 2010 so they can continue effectively cutting cost transparency and responsibility throughout the Army.

Oct 30, 2010

Third Army Soldiers took to the sands of Kuwait Naval Base and the waters of the Port of Shuaiba Oct. 27 to conduct bilateral training in conjunction with the Kuwait Ministry of the Interior and the Kuwait Ministry of Defense during Khaleje Response.

Oct 30, 2010

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Oct 30, 2010

Approximately 400 Iraqi soldiers with the 52nd Brigade, 14th Iraqi Army Division participated in a live fire exercise at Tea Leaf Island in Basra Oct. 25, in what some commanders say was the first complex combined arms exercise of its kind since the fall of the Saddam Hussein regime.

Oct 29, 2010

Under a new concept for Army Force Generation, all units not locked into a deployment date will become part of a contingency expeditionary force.

Oct 29, 2010

FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Retirees filed out of McMahon Auditorium Oct. 16 after listening to briefings by Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, garrison commander; Col. Jimmie Keenan, Evans Army Community Hospital commander; and retired Lt. Gen. Edward Soriano, former Fort Carson commander and president of Mountain Post Historical Center Association.

Oct 29, 2010

More than 250 Soldiers, family members and pets met the rising sun Friday dressed in costumes for the 593rd Special Troops Battalion Halloween costume run.

Oct 29, 2010

Known for their restraint and composure during official ceremonies held on Fort Carson, Colo., when the Soldiers and horses of the color guard got the chance to compete in events at the National Cavalry Competition Sept. 30-Oct. 2, they galloped to 16 ribbons, two silver plates, first place in a mobility and accuracy event and the top military unit award.

Oct 29, 2010

FORT CARSON, Colo. -- About 500 volunteers turned out to clean and build a dog park at Iron Horse Park Saturday for Make a Difference Day. Soldiers, Family members, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and about 80 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets took part in Fort Carson's 20th Make a Difference Day, said Joey Bautista, Installation Volunteer Program coordinator, Army Community Service.

Oct 29, 2010

The Army's top military officer said Friday that there was no unit more capable of ensuring a successful U.S. withdrawal from Iraq than the Fort Bragg-based XVIII Airborne Corps. General George W. Casey, Jr., chief of staff of the Army, who traveled with Army Secretary John M. McHugh visited the Fort Bragg on Friday.

Oct 29, 2010

Fort Carson celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an observance, sponsored by the Equal Opportunity Office, Oct. 19 at Elkhorn Conference Center. The event featured a guest speaker, dancing, music and food sampling.

Oct 29, 2010

Bronze medalist Capt. Daniela Kessler and fourth-place finisher Capt. Austin Luher led the All-Army Golf Teams to runner-up finishes behind All-Air Force at the 2010 Armed Forces Golf Championships Oct. 23-26 at Eaglewood Golf Course.

Oct 29, 2010

U.S. Army elements in Alaska are preparing to host India's army for the next in a series of annual field engagements that aim to improve bilateral readiness and cooperation while demonstrating U.S. commitment to South Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region

Oct 29, 2010

SOS is two years old now. What I want to know is how we are doing on this... After five years of war, we were still doing the basics. It was clear that we had to do more...

Oct 29, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Henry Ford once said "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently." The fear of failure was a topic addressed during a Leadership Call Oct. 21 at the Army Medical Department Center & School.

Oct 29, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Each morning as the sun comes up, Col. Elizabeth Johnson greets the new day with gratitude. "Command is a privilege and I wake up every day feeling blessed," Johnson said.

Oct 29, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Brooke Army Medical Center serves as a world-class medical center and is one of the Army's largest medical facilities, offering the highest quality of medical care for wounded warriors, service members, Family members, civilians and veterans.

Oct 29, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- "You are the world's fastest man. You're gonna win it all."

Oct 29, 2010

The Shades of Green-an Armed Forces Recreation Center located on the Walt Disney World Resort-is now offering the Disney Parks' "Let the Memories Begin" program for military personnel, providing special offers on theme park tickets and accommodations.

Oct 29, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- The Keith A. Campbell Memorial Library is hosting the "Our Heroes' Tree" through Nov. 16 to promote and enhance awareness of the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. military and their Families.

Oct 29, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Brooke Army Medical Center opened its newest addition, the Fort Sam Houston Primary Care Clinic, during a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 21.

Oct 29, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- There was only one choice for Hans Fitchner in 1940. And that choice was Peenemunde.

Oct 29, 2010

On Wednesday, Oct. 27, The Association of the United States Army presented an inaugural Family Forum titled, "America's Families - Caring for our Survivors," during its annual meeting and exposition.

Oct 29, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- In the military world, the wife is often the spouse who follows her Soldier to destinations near and far. But for the Kirk family, that scenario has taken a decidedly different turn.

Oct 29, 2010

Survivor Outreach Services met for their third annual summit at L'Enfant Plaza on Monday, Oct. 25. "Caring for our survivors is one of the most honorable things anyone can do," said Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Commander Maj. Gen. Reuben D. Jones. "We're so proud to build a program that aids in healing as the survivor honors their fallen Soldier."

Oct 29, 2010

They traded their combat boots, high heels and dress shoes for shorts, t-shirts and running shoes during the second annual Red Ribbon Week 5-kilometer walk held Oct. 28 here.

Oct 29, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- In his 36 years of military service, women have come a long way. Speaking about the views of women then and now at the Women in Defense luncheon on Oct. 20, Lt. Gen. Mitchell Stevenson, the Army's deputy chief of staff for logistics, G-4, complimented women throughout the Department of Defense for the leadership and capabilities they bring to the workplace. Today's female professionals set a high standard for both men and women in the workplace, he said.

Oct 29, 2010

The Army has begun to deploy special, high-tech flame-resistant uniforms engineered to safeguard Soldiers in aircraft and armored vehicles who could be exposed to fire and flames during an attack, service officials said.

Oct 29, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- It didn't take long for Col. John Hamilton to sense the "positive vibe" of the Huntsville/Tennessee Valley community.

Oct 29, 2010

Military Police of 289th Military Police Company, 4th Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts Special Reaction Team tryouts at the obstacle course on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Oct. 28.

Oct 29, 2010

"How do you not honor someone whose family - spouse, mother, father, sibling - has made the ultimate sacrifice," she asked. "How do you not honor them' How do you not have a caring heart' How do you not go above and beyond and give that true 1000 percent of yourself'"

Oct 29, 2010

One of the first groups of visitors to the Installation Management Command's exhibit at the 2010 Association of the U.S. Army's annual meeting and exposition was a video crew from Fort Benning, Ga.

Oct 29, 2010

Major Ted Chittenden is a first-degree black belt who began judo training as a 20-year-old, college student at the University of Tennessee. Now, as the father of two sons; William, 8 and Jon, 6, the 18th Fires Brigade major is passing judo down not only to his sons, but to other children as an instructor at the Fayetteville/Fort Bragg Judo Club.

Oct 29, 2010

Finding someone who is satisfied with where they are in their life is a rewarding experience. Eileen Wallace is one of those people.

Oct 29, 2010

Sgt. Kevin Jarvis (second from left), 166th Aviation Brigade, First Army Division West, and Spc. Ashley Killian (center), 188th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East, talk with Soldiers at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct 25. The three-day event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center brought thousands of Soldiers, DA Civilian employees and defense contractors together to showcase Army programs, services and equipment. Jarvis, First Army Soldier of the Year, and Killian, the runner-up, informed attendees about First Army's mission in mobilizing, training and deploying Reserve-component Soldiers.

Oct 29, 2010

After sucking it up for several years, I decided it wasn't necessary to live with pain simply because of pride.

Oct 29, 2010

Tucker Performance Enhancement Center is a busy hub from 6 to 9 a.m. when the gym is used for fitness training by units. Units can train for six weeks, usually two to three days a week and incorporates the use of specialized equipment such as kettlebells, Olympic lifting and an introduction to basic fitness and performance concepts including identifying health issues that need to be cleared before beginning an exercise regimen or setting parameters for which types of activities will be performed.

Oct 29, 2010

For the past six months, the Fort Bragg chapter of the United Services Organization has been under the leadership of its director, Renee Lane and her assistant, Beverly Jackson. Under the new team, the agency has continued to flourish and provide the support to Fort Bragg Soldiers that it has become well known for.

Oct 29, 2010

Oct 29, 2010

The 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade Dining Facility staff emphasizes the Army's 'go for green' meal guidelines, which rank foods according to their health benefits. High performance foods, according to Army guidelines, provide premium fuel for the Soldier athlete and are fresh, flavorful and packed with nutrients. The 82nd CAB DFAC encourages more consumption of foods with the green label and provides them for a price the Soldiers can afford.

Oct 29, 2010

There is a legal drug which is being sold in the U.S. as herbal incense. This drug, known as spice or K2, is said to give the user a marijuana-like high. It is being sold under various brand names online, in head shops and even at some gasoline stations. The drug is marketed as incense but the products are usually smoked by its users.

Oct 29, 2010

Slideshow of manufacturing process at SCAAP. Unique forging process. Robots perform specialized tasks.

Oct 29, 2010

Keeping Fort Bragg residents safe is a top priority for all levels of leadership. Allowing young children to walk home from Fort Bragg schools without supervision creates an unsafe environment on post. It is also against Fort Bragg regulations and punishable through administrative and / or punitive action.

Oct 29, 2010

On October 29, 2010, the Honorable John McHugh, Secretary of the Army visited the Special Operations Command and received an overview of equipment and operations from members of 3rd Special Forces Group (A).

Oct 29, 2010

Three Fort Bragg teams placed in their categories at the Sunday's 26th Annual Army Ten-Miler with the women's team taking first place. The men's team and the men's master team both took third place in their categories. Three Fort Bragg teams placed with the high scores, which were the sums of a team's top four runners. The women's team score was 4:21:27, the men's team was 3:46:01 and the men's masters was 4:19:83, according to the official scorer.

Oct 29, 2010

Oct 29, 2010

Man on the street:With less than a year until closure, the Sentinel asked members of the Fort McPherson community: "How do you plan to make the most of your time before BRAC'"

Oct 29, 2010

Colonel Stephen Sicinski, Fort Bragg Garrison commander, began the Army Family Action Plan conference outbrief Oct. 21, by telling Soldiers, Families and employees anything that could be fixed at his level would be fixed. AFAP allows Soldiers and their Families, and Department of Army civilians to voice concerns to leadership and make recommendations for change, all in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Oct 29, 2010

About 30 U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command Soldiers and civilian personnel arrived in 'Carolina Country' Monday. They are part of the first large group of personnel to in-process at Fort Bragg from Fort McPherson, Ga. Added to the 'Torch Party' that arrived in August, and the liaison team that has been here since last summer, there are now 190 Soldiers and Army civilians on the ground. About 350 personnel are expected by the end of November.

Oct 29, 2010

Oct 29, 2010

As the countdown to BRAC continues, Soldiers, Civilian employees and Families throughout Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem are dealing with the growing amount of stress that comes with playing the waiting game. Personnel who are part of designated realignment organizations such as U.S. Army Central/Third Army, U.S. Army Forces Command, and First Army, and are packing up their belongings and researching new cities; waiting to officially move along with their units.

Oct 29, 2010

PANJWA'I, Afghanistan - A bazaar known as an insurgent safe-haven and staging ground for attacks against Coalition forces was disrupted Oct. 25 - 26 during a clearing operation in Panjwa'i District, Kandahar Province. Afghan Commandos from 3rd Commando Kandak, along with Soldiers from Special Operations Task Force - South, found nine improvised explosive devices during the operation and were involved in two separate firefights with insurgent elements.

Oct 29, 2010

More than $1,100 was raised when U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Force Strategic Command employees tailgated Oct. 21 to support the Combined Federal Campaign.

Oct 29, 2010

Many of you probably assume government ethics is a relatively new concept; something that bored members of Congress invented to make your jobs harder and require you to have more mandatory training.Truthfully, however, the concept of government ethics goes all the way back to the mid-13th century. King Louis IX of France, when faced with increasing corruption of his public officials, enacted ethics rules that bear striking similarities to those in effect today.

Oct 29, 2010

Army officials are seeking a new limited Title 10 authority to mobilize the Guard and Reserve in peacetime for rotations to Europe, Korea and elsewhere.

Oct 29, 2010

"You can be a leader no matter what your position." This was one of the many points Scott Randazza, director of finance for the Coca-Cola Company, shared with members of the Fort McPherson community Oct. 19 during the third leadership luncheon event hosted by the U.S. Army Garrison Chaplain Office staff. The luncheon program, held in the basement of the Fort McPherson Chapel Center, brings leaders from around the community to share their knowledge with military personnel.

Oct 29, 2010

Information assurance threats can surface in any environment, from a battle zone down to an office cubicle. But Nancy Kreidler and her team know where to look - and why it matters. Kreidler's team, which provides information assurance support to more than 30 PEO C3T systems, has also developed into an innovative resource for the greater Army. In recognition of her achievements, Kreidler will soon be presented with the 2009 Army Team Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Leadership Award.

Oct 29, 2010

For the second year in a row, the Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) will receive the David Packard Award for Acquisition Excellence. This year, PEO C3T will accept the award with its teammates from PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S) for their efforts in standing up the Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS)- International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) [CX-I] secure network, the U.S. component of the Afghan Mission Network (AMN).

Oct 29, 2010

General James D. Thurman, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command, visited his forward command post at Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 28, 2010, for an up-close view of the continuing preparations for the FORSCOM headquarters relocation to Fort Bragg, as directed by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation. By the end of Nov. 2010, more than 200 members of the FORSCOM staff will be on the ground ensuring a successful arrival of the main body of the command in 2011, while also ensuring seamless mission continuity as FORSCOM provides trained and ready forces to combatant commanders, at home and abroad, through the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) process.

Oct 29, 2010

SCHINNEN, Netherlands - Students from the AFNORTH International High School will gather with service and family members of the tri-border community to honor all Veterans at the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial Nov. 11, 11 a.m.

Oct 29, 2010

This year 142,000 Army children are dealing with their parent's deployment, said Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Thomas R. Lamont, adding that the Army is studying how they cope.

Jun 3, 2011

American and Polish military officers said that a dialogue between Warfighters and scientists is vital in empowering their nation's Soldiers during a meeting Oct. 28.

Oct 29, 2010

Fallen Soldiers will never be forgotten. It's one of the core pillars for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and the Army's active-duty, National Guard and Reserve components make it a point that families of fallen Soldiers are never forgotten.

Oct 29, 2010

Halloween can be a dangerous time of year for children. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center has tips for minimizing many of the hazards children face while trick-or-treating. This article is from <i>Knowledge</I>, the official magazine of the U.S. Army.

Oct 29, 2010

Oct 29, 2010

Oct 29, 2010

<b>Fort Benning, Ga.</b>The Soldiers picked to represent the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, in the Doughboy Classic have spent months looking forward to today.

Oct 29, 2010

A Belgian army translator who served under Gen. George Patton donated more than $20,000 to help U.S. veterans visit the National World War II Memorial Oct. 23 in Washington, D.C.

Oct 29, 2010

Several U.S. Army Europe and Installation Management Command-Europe food service personnel and dining facilities received awards for achievements at the 43rd Annual Food Service Awards ceremony at Patrick Henry Village here, Oct. 28

Oct 29, 2010

WIESBADEN, Germany - Ultimate Fighting Championship fans were treated to a clinic, autographs and a chance to meet some of the stars of the UFC scene during a visit by fighters and one of the Octagon girls Oct. 18.

Oct 29, 2010

A Super Bowl champion made a special visit to let local parents and student athletes in on several tips to boost collegiate marketability.

Oct 29, 2010

U.S. Army Northern Warfare Training Center instructor Staff Sgt. Gene MacKenzie introduced participants of the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition to the many professional and personal adventures of Alaska Oct. 27 in Washington, D.C. Stationed at Fort Wainwright, MacKenzie was one of a handful of speakers invited to tell their story at the Warriors Corner forum.

Jan 5, 2012

The 2010 political campaign season is now in full swing with local, state and national elections taking place Nov. 2.

Oct 28, 2010

Elders who fled Taliban intimidation in Afghanistan's Kandahar province have started to return home and could be catalysts for lasting stability, the commander of NATO forces in southern Afghanistan said Oct. 28.

Oct 28, 2010

<b>What is it' </b> Successful "transitions" - the empowerment of host nation governments and civil society, and the subsequent transition of responsibility and control to indigenous agencies and organizations - require close cooperation between the host nation, other governments and militaries, and civil society. They are complex, and they are critical to recovery from conflict or crisis. As the Army's Stability Operations proponent, U.S. Army Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI) is focusing its expertise on this complex process. PKSOI develops concepts and doctrine, and supports practical application of doctrine at the strategic and operational level. PKSOI serves as a bridge between theory and practice, and as a catalyst for a diverse network of government and civilian partners who share a common interest in creating a better peace.

Oct 28, 2010

Colonel Frank Tate, commander, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, addresses CAB senior noncommissioned officers during an introductory briefing at the Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks, Oct. 22

Oct 28, 2010

External news links for Medal of Honor: Staff Sgt. Giunta.

Oct 28, 2010

Fort Sill's 77th U.S. Army Band and more than 700 Soldiers perform at a Monday Night Football game in Dallas.

Oct 28, 2010

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and his wife Shelia took questions from survivors and listened to their concerns during a Family Forum on military survivors at the 2010 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.

Oct 28, 2010

FORT SILL, Okla. -- Equipment maintenance is a huge undertaking at Fort Sill, and to better manage that critical function the post is moving to civilianize 213 maintenance jobs that support the three training brigades here.

Oct 28, 2010

Dr. Nicholas Romanov, who conceptualized and began to implement Pose Running, visited Oahu for a three day running seminar and certification where he taught Soldiers and civilians how to run and even teach the Pose Method.

Oct 28, 2010

Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers fly unmanned aerial vehicles, prepare to deploy

Oct 28, 2010

FORT BENNING, Ga. - The 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team returned Tuesday to Sledgehammer Field, more than a year after casing its colors in preparation for its fourth deployment to Iraq.

Oct 28, 2010

Oct 28, 2010

Built in 1871, Sherman House is one of the oldest buildings on Fort Sill and has been reported to have mysterious occurrences within by previous occupants. Part 4 in a series of ghost stories to celebrate Halloween.

Oct 28, 2010

The U.S. Army is exploring ways to upgrade its fleet of roughly 3,000 small tactical robots in Iraq and Afghanistan designed to safeguard Soldiers by clearing buildings and caves and using sensors to sweep areas for Improvised Explosive Devices, service officials said.

Oct 28, 2010

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- The Fort Drum community honored 91 Soldiers who graduated Oct. 25 from the Warrior Leader Course - a mandatory two-week program that teaches Soldiers the military skills they will need as noncommissioned officers to lead their troops.

Oct 28, 2010

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Having losing records isn't slowing either of Fort Rucker's youth football teams down as they prepare to face off against rival Daleville Nov. 1 here at 6 p.m.

Oct 28, 2010

Oct 28, 2010

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan - Afghan National Police and members of the International Security Assistance Force continued their law enforcement training at the 2nd Precinct ANP here earlier this month.

Oct 28, 2010

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Community members got in the Halloween spirit - equestrian style - Oct. 23 during the Fort Rucker Riding Stables' Terrorific Children's Festival.