May 31, 2007

The repair bay on Richardson Tank Motor Park here is filled with what could be pieces of a life-sized hobby model kit.

May 31, 2007

U.S. Army Installation Management Command is accepting applications through June 11 for the fiscal 2008 Centralized Mentoring Program.

May 31, 2007

A collection of U.S. Army photography from the build up of troops in England, to the beaches and airborne landings in France.

May 31, 2007

Since the start of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, motorists nationwide display pride in this country and the military with "Support Our Troops" decals on their vehicles.

May 31, 2007

The spirit of competition and the desire to represent her country during a major international event has one Fort Monroe spouse hitting the weight racks to further improve her muscle tone and become a major contender in the sport of body-building.

May 31, 2007

There are certain expectations of U.S. Soldiers going outside the wire to conduct humanitarian missions in villages around their military bases. Saving a boy with a heart defect is generally not one of those expectations.

May 31, 2007

DoD prepares for pandemic influenza; Fort Bragg needs platelet donors.

May 31, 2007

"Closer Look" with General Casey who describes the state of the Army.

May 31, 2007

The U.S. Army Recruiting Command introduced two new enlistment incentives yesterday.

May 31, 2007

A U.S. general serving with Multinational Force Iraq recently took time out of his mid-deployment leave to let the American public know that the situation in Iraq is different from what they might think.

May 31, 2007

Sadoun Street in Baghdad was an important commercial district with many Aca,!A"chambers,Aca,!A? or street vendors peddling their goods daily on both sides of the bustling streets. Sadly, the narrow lanes that key lodgings like the Palestine and Baghdad hotels call home became targets of car bombs in recent years.

May 30, 2007

Less than 10 miles from training camps that produced many of the 9/11 hijackers, a team of coalition servicemembers are working together to make sure the area once home to Osama Bin LadenAca,!a,,cs terrorist organization becomes an environment that will deny such people a support base ever again. But for this joint service team, spearheading the fight against terrorism in Eastern AfghanistanAca,!a,,cs Khowst province doesnAca,!a,,ct involve executing tactical military operations, but in providing reconstruction assistance.

May 30, 2007

While in Iraq, many Soldiers take the opportunity to focus on getting healthy and working out. Some Soldiers run, some walk, some hit the basketball court, some play football and some hit the weight rooms. For a small portion of these Soldiers looking to get fit, supplements might seem like an easy way to get fast results. Unfortunately, while some supplements help, others might do more damage than good. As temperatures in Baghdad easily peak 100 degrees, the need for proper nutrition rises just as quickly as the mercury.

May 30, 2007

It was a proud day for 19 active-duty servicemembers who took the oath of allegiance making them among the newest U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony here Memorial Day. U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Wood, delivered the keynote address and with the help of Maj. Gen. David Rodriguez, commanding general, 82nd Airborne Division and Combined Joint Task Force-82, they presented the servicemembers with their certificates of citizenship. Pamela Hutchings, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer-in-charge, led the servicemembers in the oath of allegiance formally making them U.S. citizens.

May 30, 2007

Sgt. 1st Class Scott Captain, 1st Cavalry Division, who trains Iraqi security forces in the volatile Diyala Province.

May 30, 2007

The Ultimate Fighting Championship's Randy Couture honors the troops with Operation Xtreme Sacrifice.

May 30, 2007

Army Chief of Staff, Gen. George Casey, is making sure his plans for the Army are on target. Part 1 of 2 part interview with Gail McCabe.

May 30, 2007

Sgt. Ron Scheuren gets to fly nearly every day at work, but this 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division soldier isnAca,!a,,ct Superman. As a crew chief, heAca,!a,,cs responsible for the passengersAca,!a,,c and aircraftAca,!a,,cs protection while flying. HeAca,!a,,cs also responsible for maintaining the Black Hawk while itAca,!a,,cs not in flight, said Scheuren.

May 30, 2007

In the past three weeks, under Operation Dragon Fire, Soldiers have cleared 45 Baghdad neighborhoods, detained 94 terrorist suspects, freed two kidnapped citizens and captured a large quantity of weapons and explosives.

May 30, 2007

Staff Sgt. Rudy Tia Jr. spent much of his R&R leave winning an unprecedented seventh All-Army Chess Championship May 13-18 at the community center here. Staff Sgt. Tia traveled from Camp Speicher, Iraq, to his home station at Fort Hood, Texas, then loaded his family into a Chevy Blazer and drove 23 hours to play in an Army MWR-sponsored chess tournament that heAca,!a,,cs dominated for the past decade. Aca,!A"ItAca,!a,,cs alright, I guess,Aca,!A? Tia said of winning the crown three more times than any other Soldier. Aca,!A"When I first won the tournament, it was enjoyable. I got so happy about it. But if you keep winning, the fun is not there any more.Aca,!A?

May 30, 2007

Iraqi and coalition forces detained 37 suspected insurgents, found weapons caches and discovered an alleged prison camp holding 41 people in operations throughout Iraq over the past three days.

May 30, 2007

Stryker vehicles from 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, return in a landing craft from Pohakuloa Training Area to Waipio Peninsula, which is located in the West Loch of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 16.

May 30, 2007

WIESBADEN, Germany Toby Keith showed his support for U.S servicemembers by performing a free concert for almost 4,000 country-music fans at Wiesbaden Army Airfield here.

May 30, 2007

Spc. Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas, who received her U.S. citizenship on Memorial Day in Afghanistan, along with 18 other Soldiers.

May 30, 2007

It was a proud day for 19 active-duty servicemen and women who took the Oath of Allegiance making them among the newest U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony in Afghanistan on Memorial Day.

May 30, 2007

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- U.S. Army Garrison Brussels, the smallest such unit in Installation Management Command-Europe, has grown by one after getting its first-ever command sergeant major.

May 30, 2007

Soldiers of the 27th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, deliver new softball uniforms and equipment to children in the village of Al Kosh, Iraq May 19.

May 29, 2007

All warfare is based on deception. Sun Tzu, The Art of War (4th century B.C.)

May 29, 2007

In his 156th NEXTEL Cup Series start, Casey Mears, driver of the No. 25 National Guard/GMAC "American Heroes" Chevrolet, won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday evening at Lowe's Motor Speedway to earn his first victory at NASCAR's highest level.

May 29, 2007

The Defense Department is preparing a pandemic flu guide for civilian employees, a senior official said. The Defense Department released its Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan in April, Patricia S. Bradshaw, deputy undersecretary of defense for civilian personnel policy, said May 25 in an interview with the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service.

May 29, 2007

Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan often patrol urban areas or places with thick vegetation. But sometimes they encounter open terrain reminiscent of the American Midwest or desert Southwest. These scenic vistas could inspire peace and tranquility except for the fact that extremists might be nearby, watching and waiting.

May 29, 2007

The 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (Task Force Pegasus) recently responded to a request for mechanical support during the ongoing installation of nearly 1,800 Frag-5 Armor Field kits, which replace key elements on all up-armored vehicles in Afghanistan. Four Soldiers, two from 122nd Aviation Support Battalion (TF Atlas) and two from 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion (TF Talon) have been providing assistance to the Army Material Command for the past two months.

May 29, 2007

"Don't one of you fire until you see the whites of their eyes." Israel Putnam, attributed.

May 29, 2007

Soldiers from Combined Joint Task Force-82 perform a route-clearing mission in Afghanistan. Roads are sometimes mined with IEDs and extremists also set up ambushes on occasion.

May 29, 2007

Soldiers from the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, search for suspected insurgents after encountering a roadside bomb during a patrol in Taji, Iraq, May 15.

May 29, 2007

In a wild and crazy ending at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Mark Martin and the U.S. Army Team notched an 11th place finish in Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600. Martin overcame an early flat tire and was running in fifth position with just nine laps remaining in the season's longest race. Lacking the amount of fuel needed to go the distance, Martin brought his No. 01 U.S. Army Chevy down pit road for a splash of gas on Lap 392 of 400.

May 29, 2007

The Army Chief of Staff, General George Casey discusses his travels and the State of the Force.

May 29, 2007

Third US Infantry Regiment continue a Memorial Day honor by placing flags throughout Arlington National Cemetery. Crystal Park reports on "Flags In."

May 29, 2007

Hundreds of first responders, with uniforms ranging from the reflective jackets of local firefighters to military biohazard suits, were on hand at the Alaska Railroad dock to practice an integrated response to a simulated terrorist threat on a marine vessel.

May 29, 2007

General George W. Casey Jr. discusses the initiatives he has early on in his tenure as U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

May 29, 2007

Using aspects of an agreement with an industry partner, U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Urban Operations Office has begun initial testing of some joint capabilities that will enable detection, location and tracking of personnel, weapons and explosives inside buildings.

May 29, 2007

"IEDs are the number one killer on the battlefield," said Army Brig. Gen. Robert W. Cone. "I donAca,!a,,ct think weAca,!a,,cre doing enough to address that at home stations."

May 29, 2007

"The ultimate sacrifice is to give oneAca,!a,,cs life. Right under that is this population," said Capt. Skelton, referring to Wounded Warriors. "Their lives are forever changed. For the rest of their lives they will forever be reminded -- every time they look into a mirror -- of the sacrifice they made for their country."

May 29, 2007

The Indiana Army National Guard's 38th Infantry Division Band performs in downtown Indianapolis for the 50th Indy 500 Festival Parade on May 26.

May 29, 2007

President Bush, during the Memorial Day commemoration wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery, May 28.

May 29, 2007

On June 2, 1943, the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the famous Tuskegee Airmen, flew their first combat mission.

May 25, 2007

Most of us have heard the saying no one left behind but this truly exemplifies the creed. Even after death, a Soldier is remembered.

May 25, 2007

Maj. David Rozelle learned early the importance of leading from the front and setting the example for his fellow Soldiers. He climbed up from the enlisted ranks through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at North Carolina's Davidson College.

May 25, 2007

A Memorial Day greeting from MSG Pleasant Lindsey, A Virginia National Guard Soldier currently deployed in Iraq.

May 25, 2007

Spc. Chad Highland delivering a Memorial Day greeting from Iraq.

May 25, 2007

A Memorial Day message from MG Rick Lynch, Commander of the 3rd Infantry Division and Task Force Marne.

May 25, 2007

Col. Bryan Owens talks to a reporter in Raleigh, N.C., about how he will spend Memorial Day, the progress he has seen in Tikrit, Iraq, and the stepping up of Iraqi security forces.

May 25, 2007

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, patrol the Furat and Jihad areas of Baghdad on May 8.

May 25, 2007

USFK Commander General B.B. Bell hosts a ceremony to honor Soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean conflict. Holiday safety is addressed.

May 25, 2007

The Army's top officer encouraged wounded warriors to continue the marathon to recovery May 22 during visits to Brooke Army Medical Center and the Center for the Intrepid, the Army's state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation center here.

May 25, 2007

CHIEVRES, Belgium - Every Soldier, regardless of Military Occupational Specialty or unit affiliation, is a Soldier first. Never has that been more apparent than since the U.S. military has become engaged in the Global War on Terrorism.

May 25, 2007

An American war cemetery in Cambridge, United Kingdom, that honors the service of fallen Soldiers.

May 25, 2007

On May 24, President Bush nominated Acting Secretary of the Army Pete Geren to be Secretary of the Army.

May 25, 2007

"Flags In" at Arlington National Cemetery; Keni Thomas to perform at Vietnam Wall for Memorial Day.

May 25, 2007

Soldiers from 1-228th Aviation Regiment preform aircraft recovery mission in Belize City, Belize.

May 25, 2007

The increase in troops in Iraq means more contact with terrorists and extremists in the country, a U.S. general there said.

May 25, 2007

The American public has sent more than 201,000 prepaid phone cards to servicemembers through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's "Help Our Troops Call Home" program.

May 25, 2007

"Those 40-year-old trucks are here in the U.S. because they are not good enough to go to the war. But someone thinks they are good enough to be used to save American lives," Lt. Gen. Blum said. "I say they're not good enough."

May 25, 2007

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment pay their final respects to their fallen comrades April 15 at Camp Blessing, Afghanistan.

May 25, 2007

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, May 24.

May 25, 2007

Although All-Air Force squads won both team titles, the Soldier-athletes who participated in the 2007 Armed Forces Volleyball Championships May 8-12 were proud of their month spent in the Catskills focusing on a game they love.

May 25, 2007

Two teams from the Army Operational Test Command here traveled to Fort Campbell, Ky., and Barstow, Calif., to test two new helicopters.

May 25, 2007

LANDSTUHL, Germany. Soldiers have their battle buddies. Airmen have their wingmen. Sailors have their shipmates. At U.S. Army, Europes Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, wounded warriors have their Unit Liaison Officers.

May 24, 2007

Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers trained alongside soldiers of 14 Caribbean nations here during Tradewinds 2007 May 5-16.

May 24, 2007

Toby Keith in Iraq, Lt. Dan Band entertains troops.

May 24, 2007

Radford Army Ammunition Plant steps up production.

May 24, 2007

A Fort Jackson Soldier was selected Soldier of the Year for the U.S. Army Accessions Command on Friday after two days of competition here.

May 24, 2007

BG Michael Walsh, Commanding General, Gulf Region Div, US Army Corps of Engineers, Dr Quraish Alkasir, advisor to Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and President of Society of Iraqi Surgeons, provide an update on Iraqi health care efforts.

May 24, 2007

With Soldiers spread throughout southern Baghdad searching around the clock for their comrades who have been missing since a May 12 ambush, it comes as no surprise that they need a constant stream of supplies to keep them going.

May 24, 2007

On a small patch of hallowed ground next to the 4th Infantry Division headquarters sits a symbol that serves as a reminder of the commitment to country by those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

May 24, 2007

KATTERBACH ARMY AIRFIELD, ANSBACH, Germany -- How do you get adequate training for leaders in a unit with an extremely high operational tempo that is preparing to deploy' One such unit -- V Corps' 12th Combat Aviation Brigade -- turned to high technology for the answer.

May 23, 2007

Park, Nam Sun of the Samsung Search and Rescue Team took home the award for Top Dog at the 4th Annual United States Forces Korea Canine Competition May 14-18 at the Samsung Dog Training Facility in Gyeonggi-do.

May 23, 2007

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May 23, 2007

Honey Lake in California became the test site for the Army Corps of Engineers for a unique method of returning old military land to civilian use.

May 23, 2007

The Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division's 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, Fort Drum, N.Y., are focused on finding their missing comrades and returning them home.

May 23, 2007

Maryland National Guard Soldiers from the 58th Brigade Combat Team practice room-clearing procedures during training at Fort Dix, N.J., May 11. The brigade is preparing to deploy to Iraq.

May 23, 2007

Sgt. 1st Class Steve Holloway, a Florida National Guard Soldier who was injured in Iraq and is now partially paralyzed. He threw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Tampa Bay Devils Rays and Florida Marlins baseball game May 20.

May 23, 2007

It's said change is good, but it can be hard too. For the thousands of people lining the streets in BAfA1/4dingen on May 5, saying goodbye to the American military drew an equal share of smiles and tears. "When your fathers, grandfathers and relatives arrived in BAfA1/4dingen more than 60 years ago, the townspeople were not sure what to expect. Was it a foe or friend' It turned out to be friends, and what good friends," said BAfA1/4dingen Mayor Erich Spamer, while welcoming the tightly packed castle square of Germans and Americans who turned out to celebrate the more than 62 years of German-American friendship in the town and the impending departure of 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment.

May 23, 2007

Brig. Gen. Mark Brown releases testing information in response to NBC news report that challenged the Army's choice of Interceptor Body Armor versus Pinnacle's "Dragon Skin."

May 23, 2007

PEO Soldier defends the quality of its Body Armor and the decision not to use the new Dragon Skin armor. Staff Sgt. Raymond Flores reports.

May 23, 2007

Acting Secretary of the Army Pete Geren visited the Womack Army Medical Center here today to meet wounded Soldiers and take a firsthand look at the programs and treatment offered to Soldiers and their families. 'Womack is doing an excellent job of taking care of the wounded Soldiers and meeting the needs of the families,' said Geren.

May 23, 2007

Steve Thompson, Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, referring to Sgt. 1st Class Lewis Clark Walton Jr., who escorted the remains of his father from Vietnam to Rhode Island.

May 23, 2007

National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with first responders from other organizations, search for simulated wounded and dead during an exercise at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana, May 12.

May 23, 2007

The Army Corps of Engineers made a significant archaeological discovery. Contrary to popular view, Inupiat Eskimos may have lived on the Snake River Sandspit in Nome, Alaska, long before the late 1800s Gold Rush brought thousands of people to the area.

May 23, 2007

One of the most innovative programs is the Army's effort to recruit "heritage language" speakers from countries the U.S. is engaged in, said Gail McGinn, deputy undersecretary of defense for plans.

May 23, 2007

1st Lt. Thomas Loux, an Apache helicopter pilot and platoon leader in Iraq, May 21.

May 23, 2007

STUTTGART, Germany Aca,!" Actor Gary Sinise and members of his Lt. Dan Band showed their appreciation for U.S. servicemembers by holding a free concert May 11 on Panzer Kaserne here.

May 22, 2007

Six weeks ago, the first edition of Walter Reed Now brought you the highlights and the latest information on progress to restore Walter Reed Army Medical Center to its rightful place as the "crown jewel" of Army Medicine. The sixth edition published April 30, 2007, was the last. Moving forward, we bring you MEDCOM Now, a newsletter highlighting the challenges and successes of Army Medicine.

May 22, 2007

President Bush takes part in the first Joint White House Commissioning Ceremony.