Archive: Jul 2007
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Cpl. Patrick Tillman Investigation Briefing
Jul 31, 2007
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren and Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard Cody speak with reporters at the Pentagon, announcing the results of the review of Gen. William Wallace on the death of Cpl. Patrick Tillman.
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Radin returns to Arsenal, takes over ASC
Jul 31, 2007
News release concerning the U.S. Army Sustainment Command change of command ceremony July 25..
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AMC Civilian Careers
Jul 31, 2007
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Maj. Gen. Radin takes command of Army Sustainment Command
Jul 31, 2007
Maj. Gen. Robert M. Radin took command of the U.S. Army Sustainment Command today at a change of command ceremony held on Memorial Field, Arsenal Island, Ill.
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RIA-JMTC receives Army Superior Unit Award
Jul 31, 2007
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - The Rock Island Arsenal Joint Technology and Manufacturing Center received the Army Superior Unit Award at an awards ceremony here presided over by Gen. Benjamin S. Griffin, U.S. Army Materiel Command commanding general.
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JMC earns Army Superior Unit Award
Jul 31, 2007
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - As the streamer was attached to the Joint Munitions Command flag, it was a proud moment for all. Gen. Benjamin S. Griffin, Army Materiel Command commanding general, presented the Army Superior Unit Award streamer to JMC during a ceremony July 25. JMC is headquartered on Rock Island Arsenal.
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Community Dedicates 'Smith Building' to Honor Fallen Picatinny Soldier
Jul 31, 2007
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. -- The Picatinny community paid special tribute to a fallen Picatinny Soldier when it dedicated a building and plaque to his memory during a ceremony here Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico Purple Heart / UFC Fighters Visit
Jul 31, 2007
Two Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers earn Purple Heart; Soldiers in Afghanistan get visit from UFC fighters.
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3rd Culture Kids
Jul 31, 2007
Military children stationed overseas face unique challenges when heading to college in the States. Michelle Michael reports.
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Civilian Job Skills Help Guard Soldiers Address Afghanistan's Poppy Problem
Jul 31, 2007
Afghan and international forces are trying to solve Afghanistan's poppy problem and to maximize agricultural output.
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Iraqi Police Undergo Specialized Training
Jul 31, 2007
Iraq's national police are becoming a proficient, loyal law enforcement organization that serves all of Iraq's citizens.
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Gen. Petraeus Working to Keep Iraq Assessment Apolitical
Jul 31, 2007
The top U.S. commander in Iraq yesterday acknowledged high expectations for a September assessment of the situation in Iraq and said he would work to keep politics out of the process.
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AMC commanding general visits depot, tenant activities
Jul 30, 2007
Gen. Benjamin Griffin, commanding general at the Army Material Command, spent his fourth annual visit at Anniston Army Depot being updated on current missions as well as visiting some of the tenant activities located on the installation on July 18.
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DDAA conducts change of command, Harney passes torch to Gagnon
Jul 30, 2007
A change of command ceremony for the Defense Distribution Depot Anniston, Ala., or DDAA, was held at 10 a.m. July 24 at the depotAca,!a,,cs Physical Fitness Center.
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Stryker repairers find better way to store, manage parts
Jul 30, 2007
Stryker repairers find better way to store, manage parts DP, DCFA take partnering to new level with purchase of polymer crate An improved material handling process has taken shape in the Directorate of ProductionAca,!a,,cs Stryker vehicle branch, and the Directorate of Community and Family Activities played a major role in its development.
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Coalition Reclaims al-Jamea'a
Jul 30, 2007
As Operation Arrowhead Ripper moves along in Diyala, ever so quietly, Operation Rogue Thunder swept through a section of the capital in hopes of ridding the area of anti-Iraqi forces for good. The 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army, their Military Transition Team and Soldiers from the U.S. 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, cleared al-Jamea'a of caches, bombs and insurgents while helping to ramp up security efforts to reclaim the area terrorized and bullied by al-Qaeda.
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Trekking Up and Down Nuristan
Jul 30, 2007
Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard and the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team patrol the rugged mountains and valleys of Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, in search of weapons and extremists and ready to lend a helping hand to the vast majority of law-abiding citizens.
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VA's Suicide Hot Line Begins Operations
Jul 30, 2007
To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans. Aca,!A"Veterans need to know these VA professionals are literally a phone call away,Aca,!A? said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. Aca,!A"All servicemembers who experience the stresses of combat can have wounds on their minds as well as their bodies. Veterans should see mental-health services as another benefit they have earned, which the men and women of the VA are honored to provide.Aca,!A?
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Schumacher Wins Second Straight Race, Fourth of Season
Jul 30, 2007
U.S. Army Top Fuel driver Tony Aca,!A"The SargeAca,!A? Schumacher won his second straight race and his fourth of the season here yesterday in the FRAM-Autolite Nationals at Infineon Raceway. In Pro Stock Motorcycles, U.S. Army Suzuki riders Angelle Sampey and Antron Brown were ousted in the opening round of eliminations.
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Martin Makes Strong Comeback to Finish Sixth at Indy
Jul 30, 2007
Mark Martin overcame a broken gear and a speeding penalty to finish sixth in yesterdayAca,!a,,cs running of the Allstate 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The strong performance added to Mr. Martin's impressive record at the famed Brickyard. It was his ninth top-10 finish in 14 starts at the 2.5-mile oval. Aca,!A"I just want to thank Rick Hendrick and Hendrick Motorsports. IAca,!a,,cve never had a motor that ran like that in my whole life," said the 48-year-old Army-sponsored driver.
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Air Ambulance
Jul 30, 2007
Soldiers from the 45th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) prepare for a medical mission aboard their UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.
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Working Diligently in Adhamiya
Jul 30, 2007
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, conduct a dismounted patrol and set up a traffic control point in the Adhamiya section of Baghdad.
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Present, Arms!
Jul 30, 2007
Col. Joseph Busche, commander, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard," participates in the retirement ceremony for Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Edmund Giambastiani in Annapolis, Md., July 27.
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Brig. Gen. Michael S. Tucker quote
Jul 30, 2007
Brig. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, deputy commander, North Atlantic Regional Medical Command, encouraging Wounded Warriors to share their stories with America.
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Coalition Detains Terrorists / Elmo Program
Jul 30, 2007
Coalition Forces detain terrorists and weapons; Elmo deployment show up for an Emmy.
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Family concerns are part of deployment preparation
Jul 30, 2007
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany Aca,!" For Soldiers and Family members, a deployment begins long before actual departure
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Family concerns are part of deployment preparation
Jul 30, 2007
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany Aca,!" For Soldiers and Family members, a deployment begins long before actual departure
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2nd Stryker Combat Regiment Packs for Iraq
Jul 30, 2007
Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Combat Regiment, based in Germany, pack to head to Iraq. Tony McKinney reports.
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City adventure begins Camp A.R.M.Y Challenge
Jul 30, 2007
HEIDELBERG, Germany Aca,!"To kick off a three-part program supporting deploying Soldiers and their Families, nearly 80 youth from throughout Europe recently explored the rich history and heartbeat of this city.
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Embedded Provincial Reconstruction Teams Help Rebuild Iraq
Jul 30, 2007
Embedded provincial reconstruction teams are helping teach Iraqi businessmen and local officials how to better function as part of a democratic government.
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Leaders Endorse Pakistan, National Guard Partnership
Jul 30, 2007
The chief of the National Guard Bureau and Pakistani military officials said they strongly support a partnership between the National Guard and Pakistan.
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Improved Ninewah Security May Mean Fewer U.S. Troops in Future
Jul 30, 2007
Insurgent attacks in Iraq's Ninewah province have dropped significantly, and if the trend continues, fewer U.S. troops will be needed in the region, an Army commander in the area said.
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High-Intensity Training
Jul 30, 2007
(From left) Sgt. Richard Olivas and Staff Sgts. Kevin Goddard, Ernesto Cuellar and Boone Carter maneuver into position during urban warfare training at Camp Atterbury, Ind. The Soldiers are from the California Army National Guard.
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. quote
Jul 30, 2007
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., July 27.
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101st Airborne Division celebrates 65 years of history
May 18, 2012
When the 101st Airborne Division was activated Aug. 16, 1942, the first commander of the unit wrote that the unit might lack a history, but "it has a rendezvous with destiny."
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NATO Soldiers from Heidelberg deploy to Kabul
Jul 29, 2007
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY Aca,!" Soldiers from NATOAca,!a,,cs Allied Land Component Command, Headquarters Heidelberg have begun deploying to Kabul, Afghanistan, in support of the International Security Assistance Force mission.
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CSA Recognizes Recruiting Missions Met
Jul 27, 2007
Army Chief of Staff George W. Casey visited Mechanicsburg, Pa., Recruiting Station today to congratulate recruiters on reaching their yearly recruiting mission six months ahead of schedule.
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The Honorable Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army
Jul 27, 2007
The Official photo of the Honorable Pete Geren, 20th Secretary of the United States Army.
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Apache Pilots Rescue Soldier / Army Olympian
Jul 27, 2007
Apache pilots save wounded Soldier; Army Pentathlete wins Pan-Am Games Gold and qualifies for 2008 Olympics.
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Recruiting Assistant
Jul 27, 2007
A Georgia National Guard Soldier earns $94,000 in the G-RAP Program. Gail McCabe reports.
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'Sesame Street' Deployment Show Nominated for Emmy
Jul 27, 2007
A television special that looks closely at challenges military Families face when a parent is deployed has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding ChildrenAca,!a,,cs Program.
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U.S., Iraqi Generals Chart Security Progress in Baghdad
Jul 27, 2007
Security progress in Iraq is undeniable, Iraqi and American leaders in Baghdad said.
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What a Drag
Jul 27, 2007
Soldiers drag Staff Sgt. Kevin Hartman out of harm's way during an IED training scenario at Fort Dix, N.J. The Soldiers are from the Oregon Army National Guard and will deploy to Iraq later this summer.
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Lt. Col. Michael Kiser quote
Jul 27, 2007
Lt. Col. Michael Kiser, describing Aca,!A"Beach Homes for the Brave,Aca,!A? a new program for military veterans and Wounded Warriors, providing a complimentary weekend getaway to Palm Island. There are plans for expanding the program.
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Maj. Gen. Rodriguez Afghanistan Briefing
Jul 26, 2007
Maj. Gen. David Rodriguez, Commander of Combined Joint Task Force-82, and Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division, providing an update on ongoing security operations in Afghanistan.
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Law School / SFC Smith Fitness Center
Jul 26, 2007
Officers can apply for law school; Ft. Benning opens new 19 million dollar Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith fitness center.
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Drum Forestry
Jul 26, 2007
Fort Drum, N.Y., forestry officials strike a balance between providing training space and preserving nature.
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Professional Fighters Share Techniques with Soldiers in Afghanistan
Jul 26, 2007
Four Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars concluded a four-day visit to service members earlier this week at Camp Vance in Afghanistan.
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Commission Urges Improvements to Servicemembers' Care
Jul 26, 2007
A commission tasked to fix problems with wounded servicemembersAca,!a,,c care today presented a 29-page proposal to President Bush that suggests overhauling the disability-rating system and urges more attention be paid to returning Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans suffering from brain injuries.
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New Surveillance Camera Minimizes Danger in Iraq
Jul 26, 2007
A new surveillance system that minimizes Soldiers' exposure to harm while providing continual observation in operating areas has been fielded in Iraq after just three weeks of design and manufacturing.
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Soldier Secures Olympic Berth at Pan Am Games
Jul 26, 2007
U.S. Army World Class Athlete 1st Lt. Mickey Kelly secured a berth in the 2008 Olympic Games with a third-place finish in the women's modern pentathlon July 23rd at the XV Pan American Games Rio 2007.
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U.S., Iraqi Soldiers Continue Operations in Iraq
Jul 25, 2007
Combined Iraqi and U.S. forces captured 48 suspected terrorists, killed one insurgent and seized weapons and bombs in Iraq over the past several days.
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Pvt. Dustin McMore quote
Jul 25, 2007
Pvt. Dustin McMore, commenting on the the Army Reserve Recruiter Assistance Program (AR-RAP). Pvt. McMore recruited a friend into the Army and became the Army Reserve's first recipient of the AR-RAP bonus.
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First Soldier Receives $2,000 from Reserve Recruiting Assistance Program
Jul 25, 2007
On July 16, Pvt. Dustin McMore of Conway, Ark., became $2,000 richer by becoming the Army Reserve's first recipient of the Army Reserve Recruiter Assistance Program (AR-RAP) bonus.
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TV Show Recounts Military Subsistence History
Jul 25, 2007
FORT LEE, Va. -- In researching the evolution of military subsistence, producers of the Food Network show, Aca,!A"The Secret Life OfAca,!A|,Aca,!A? looked no further than the U.S. military in finding the worldAca,!a,,cs best-fed fighting force. That trail led them to the heart of military subsistence, the Quartermaster Center and School, where military members and civilians have been engaged the past 47 years in keeping warriorAca,!a,,cs minds off their stomachs and on the mission.
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Time to Surrender
Jul 25, 2007
Insurgents surrender to Sgt. 1st Class Terry Hitchrick, in Ambekiyah, Iraq, July 22. He is from Troop B, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
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U.S., Afghan Soldiers Fight Their Way Out of an Ambush
Jul 25, 2007
U.S. and Afghan Soldiers are working together to suppress the Taliban and other extremists. Here is a small glimpse of that epic struggle.
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Civilian Hospital Provides Training for Texas National Guard Medics
Jul 25, 2007
Patients in the emergency room at the Christus Spohn Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, may find they are being treated by someone in a camouflage uniform.
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Sled Ice Hockey / Referral Bonus
Jul 25, 2007
Injured Soldiers play ice hockey on sleds; 2,000 dollar bonus for referring civilians to join Army.
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Apache Maintainer
Jul 25, 2007
A Soldier talks about how he likes his job as a Apache Maintainer in Iraq and how his team pulls together to get the job done.
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Afghan Army, Coalition Forces Repel Taliban Ambushes
Jul 25, 2007
Afghan and coalition forces killed numerous Taliban fighters in defeating ambushes over the last several days.
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Appreciation of History
Jul 25, 2007
Union Civil War reenactors from New York fire two-gun salutes with a parrot cannon at the 90th anniversary celebration of Fort Dix, N.J., July 18.
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Ian Scott Wilson quote
Jul 25, 2007
Ian Scott Wilson, 13, who made an award-winning short documentary film about the poor conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the ArmyAca,!a,,cs intensive efforts to correct the problems.
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Researchers Test Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor
Jul 24, 2007
The Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor lets an observer view heart rate, respiration and core temperature from a remote location. Although intended for medical personnel to monitor the critical vital signs of Warfighters on the battlefield or in training, it also has other uses.
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DoD Extends R&R Program for Soldiers on 15-month Deployments
Jul 24, 2007
The Department of Defense approved a policy change to the U.S. Central Command Rest and Recuperation Leave Program last week, increasing the R&R time provided to servicemembers currently serving 15-month deployments in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
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Camaraderie Runs Deep for 'Bayonet' Soldiers
Jul 24, 2007
The Stryker moves in formation down Route Irish, itAca,!a,,cs humming engine luring the Soldiers inside to fall fast asleep in the dark, early morning. All is well, until the odor of the city creeps into the hatch. Senses are alarmed; eyebrows rise. The stench means the Soldiers are now deep in the city, and enemy contact could come at any time.
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New Benning Fitness Center Showcases Design Criteria
Jul 24, 2007
Soldiers and Family members at many installations exercise in older facilities with basic equipment, limited space and few frills.
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Training Ground: The Battle of Bushy Run, August 5 & 6, 1763.
Jul 24, 2007
Not all American Officers and Soldiers entered the American Revolution unschooled in the Art of War.
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Railhead mission marks Kaiserslautern's largest this year
Jul 24, 2007
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany Aca,!" One could call Pvt. JosAfA BallesterosAca,!a,,c description of placing his massive earthmover onto a railcar as a little understated.
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TRICARE Hacked
Jul 24, 2007
TRICARE information may have been hacked into.
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Game Therapy at LRMC
Jul 24, 2007
Occupational therapists treat patients with new therapy technique using the Nintendo Wii at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Michelle Michael reports.
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Kansas Military Affairs Council Brief Speech
Jul 24, 2007
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren speaks at the Kansas Military Affairs Council Brief Speech at Fort Riley, Kansas, July 20, 2007.
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Soldier Chefs Keep Units Fueled at Remote Outpost
Jul 24, 2007
It has been said that an Army runs on its stomach, and most Soldiers would agree.
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VA Researchers Develop New Prosthetic Ankle
Jul 24, 2007
Veterans with lower-leg amputations can look forward to having a prosthetic ankle-foot that matches their natural ease of motion, thanks to research funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs and conducted by researchers from the Department and two of the nationAca,!a,,cs top universities.
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Afghan, Coalition Forces Defeat Insurgent Ambush
Jul 24, 2007
Afghan and coalition Soldiers successfully repelled enemy fighters during a patrol on the western side of the Helmand River in the Musa Qalah district of Afghanistan's Helmand province.
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Task Force Provides Iraq Training to Salvadoran Military
Jul 24, 2007
U.S. Soldiers conduct military-to-military training for Salvadoran Soldiers deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Provincial Initiatives Outpace National Government in Iraq
Jul 24, 2007
The slow pace of legislation and political compromise at Iraq's national level should not belie the potential for economic and political progress in the country's provinces, a coalition commander said.
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Brig. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks quote
Jul 23, 2007
Brig. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, deputy commander for support, Multinational Division Baghdad.
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A Grand Farewell
Jul 23, 2007
A child waves a flag at a deployment ceremony for Minnesota National Guard Soldiers in Rochester, Minn., July 15. The Soldiers are deploying to Kosovo.
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Land of Enchantment
Jul 23, 2007
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Arizona National Guard, and Afghan security forces, patrol the rugged and beautiful Titin River valley of Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, June 26. But beauty can be deceiving, as extremists are lurking in these parts.
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In Step, In the Rain
Jul 23, 2007
NIJMEGEN, the Netherlands Aca,!" As rain poured down here July 20, United Kingdom army Warrant Officer John Hayes (left), from NATOAca,!a,,cs Joint Forces Command in Brunssum, the Netherlands; Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Rusch, U.S. Army Garrison Schinnen, the Netherlands; Sgt. Steven La Plume, USAG Brussels, Belgium; and Sgt. JosAfA Burgos, USAG Benelux, Belgium, complete the Nijmegen Four Day March.
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Ft. Drum Forestry
Jul 23, 2007
Fort Drum, N.Y., forestry officials balance training and nature conservation with technology and maintenance.
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Ft. Drum Cultural Resources
Jul 23, 2007
Ft. Drum Soldiers learn about cultural resources before deploying to Iraq or Afghanistan.
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McKIERNAN SENDS : Safety Update #2 - Current Status of Fiscal Year 2007
Jul 23, 2007
Now that we are in the last quarter of this fiscal year and well into the Army in Europe Summer Safety 2007 Leader Engagement Campaign, the time has come to review our safety posture again. In our March 2007 safety update, we reported a flat fatality rate. Unfortunately, that rate is beginning to climb.
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Tony Schumacher Wins on Hole Shot to Cap Rain-marred Program
Jul 23, 2007
Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher won his third race of the 2007 NHRA POWERade season yesterday by defeating Brandon Bernstein on a hole shot in the finals of the 20th Annual Schuck's Auto Supply NHRA Nationals here at Pacific Raceways.
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'Herculean Work' Drives MRAP Production, Procurement, Officials Say
Jul 23, 2007
The Defense Department is marshalling all resources possible to speed up the delivery of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to deployed troops as quickly as possible, defense officials told Congress Thursday.
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Some TRICARE Beneficiary Data Put At Risk
Jul 23, 2007
Data for nearly 600,000 households enrolled in TRICARE stored on a government-contractorAca,!a,,cs unprotected computer server could have been exposed to hackers, defense officials announced Friday.
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Sled Hockey Scores Goal With Wounded Warriors
Jul 23, 2007
Wounded Warriors and local players make up the San Antonio Rampage Sled Hockey Team. The sport is a modified version of ice hockey, altered to accommodate physical disabilities. The sport is great therapy, not just physically but mentally.
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New Prosthesis Could Help Keep Troops in the Fight
Jul 23, 2007
A new prosthesis under development will give servicemember amputees more flexibility and help them better perform their military jobs if they choose to stay on active duty.
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Iraqi, Coalition Forces Detain, Kill Numerous Terrorists; Find Weapons
Jul 23, 2007
Iraqi and coalition forces killed and captured multiple suspected terrorists over the past several days.
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Capt. Timothy Patterson quote
Jul 23, 2007
Capt. Timothy Patterson, an embedded trainer in Afghanistan.
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USAREUR News Update
Jul 23, 2007
USAREUR News Update...a 2-minute synopsis of news across United States Army, Europe.
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Secretary of the Army Visits Fort Riley
Jul 21, 2007
Secretary of the Army visits Soldiers and facilities at Fort Riley, Kan., July 20.
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MTT Major
Jul 20, 2007
A Transition Team officer relates the importance of being receptive to the Iraqi way of life.
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Capt. Dale Titus quote
Jul 20, 2007
Capt. Dale Titus, 49th Missile Defense Battalion, at Fort Greely, Alaska, who escaped a bear attack with minor scratches. Soldiers at the base are given safety briefings to avoid bear and moose attacks and getting stranded in snowdrifts.
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Sgt. Resolve Savage
Jul 20, 2007
Sgt. Resolve Savage, with the Arizona National Guard, makes friends with an Afghan boy outside of a hospital during a medical capabilities mission in Nuristan Province, June 28.
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Home at Last!
Jul 20, 2007
After a 22-month deployment, 16 of those in Iraq, Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard returned home to a rousing welcome, July 16.
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Corporate Retention
Jul 20, 2007
RDECOM Corporate Retention Office
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R and R Extended / Cultural Awareness
Jul 20, 2007
R and R program extends to 18 days; Cultural awareness playing cards.
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Stuttgart/Wiesbaden Bulldogs win German Little League title
Jul 20, 2007
STUTTGART, Germany Aca,!" After dropping their first game, the Stuttgart/Wiesbaden Bulldogs marched through the loserAca,!a,,cs bracket to win the Little League Germany District title.