Sep 24, 2012

Chains, wrenches, pipes, pliers and hammers are just few tools used in most recovery operations and the Soldiers of the 46th Engineer Battalion know them well. Vehicle recovery operation can be tricky ---- the recovery team has to be prepared for different terrain, vehicles and weather. They must come prepared with contingency plans and backup equipment. This is what the Soldiers in 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade discovered while recovering a Sherman tank from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post I in Many, La.

Sep 24, 2012

Soldiers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, trained for an upcoming objective during a field training exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center Sept. 12. Soldiers dug defensive fighting positions in preparation for any attacks by the enemy during training. Staff Sgt. Michael Foster, squad leader for Company B, said he enjoys seeing how well his guys can do maintaining their goals.

Sep 24, 2012

Soldiers of 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, supported a field training exercise by conducting fire missions at Peason Ridge Sept. 15-17. The exercise, which builds upon previous field events, introduced new "wrinkles" into training as the artillerymen were supporting other battalions during their missions.

Sep 24, 2012

Fort Polk Soldiers and civilians met a master storyteller Sept. 10-11 at Bayou Theater. Bernie McGrenahan's intimate story of alcohol abuse, denial, suicide and eventual acceptance of responsibility for his actions brought countless laughs, "uh-huhs" and rounds of applause. Billed as one of today's top stand-up comedians, McGrenahan opened his "Happy Hour" comedy tour with, "How many of you men and women have to be here?" Applause resonated throughout the theater. "A mandatory comedy show -- that makes me feel good." The first 30 minutes, comprised purely of entertainment, allowed audience members a chance to unwind and relax.

Sep 24, 2012

Maj. Gen. John O'Connor visits Sierra Army Depot to better understand Non Standard-Equipment processing returning from Afghanistan.

Sep 24, 2012

Undersecretary of the Army Joseph Westphal and Gen. John Vessey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, toured Camp Ripley, Minn., Sept. 22, 2012. The visit was the first for Westphal and gave him time to meet Soldiers and receive a background of the Minnesota National Guard.

Sep 24, 2012

Old generations of servicemembers met with new when the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, Fort Bliss Chapter, joined World War II and Vietnam veterans for a ceremony in honor of former prisoners of war and those still missing in action. It was there at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home that servicemembers of past and present gathered in respect of a cause that bound them together -- service to their nation.

Sep 24, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- For almost a decade, the Army's concept of a combined multifarious training exercise is now being tested for the first time here.

Sep 24, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Hundreds of Soldiers and civilians filled Howze Auditorium here, to celebrate the Hispanic Culture and its contributions to America.

Sep 24, 2012

MORGANS POINT RESORT, Texas -- Despite the cloud cover and the threat of rain, 22 Soldiers from the 41st Fires Brigade, "Rail Gunners," met at lot 14 on Key Wish Drive in Morgan's Point Resort, Texas, to help a fellow brother-in-arms by adding the finishing touches to his new home, Sept. 15.

Sep 22, 2012

Take a hike -- a 10,644-mile hike. Or a run. Or a bike ride. An estimated 350 Family members and other participants from the community show support for deployed Soldiers by doing just that. The 101st Combat Aviation Battalion kicked off the second Walk to Afghanistan Saturday at Fort Campbell, Ky., held in support of Soldiers participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sep 21, 2012

The pilot course for the Army's new Master Fitness Training Program will hold its graduation ceremony, Sept. 21, 2012, at Fort Jackson, S.C.

Sep 21, 2012

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, the fifth and final space-worthy NASA shuttle to be built, stopped to refuel at the Departure/Arrival Airfield Control Group at Biggs Army Airfield, Texas, Sept. 20, 2012.

Sep 21, 2012

Somewhere deep underwater and on the battlefields of World War II are more than 73,000 Americans missing in action. Thousands more are unaccounted for in Korea, the jungles of Vietnam, and other conflicts.

Sep 21, 2012

Having used legacy communications equipment during tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Rayfield is ready to see the Army send its new mobile network to the field.

Sep 21, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 20, 2012) -- The 49th Quartermaster Group, once the active Army's only petroleum and water unit, quietly faded into the annals of history during an inactivation ceremony Friday at Seay Field.

Sep 21, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 20, 2012) -- Instead of having his Airmen in hold status spend their days cleaning the dormitories over and over, the military training flight commander here has found a way to promote volunteering while helping Fort Lee and the local community.

Sep 21, 2012

After 27 months as the senior enlisted advisor of First Army Division East, Command Sgt. Maj. Sgt. Major Edwin Rodriguez passed the Noncommissioned Officer Sword, signifying the transfer of the responsibility of the Division, to the new Division command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis E. Defreese.

Sep 21, 2012

Soldiers from the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division become the first Army unit in the continental U.S. to receive the latest Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble, Sept. 20, at Fort Campbell, Ky. The JPACE is a flame resistant, light weight, chemical and biological protective coverall that resembles a standard flight suit worn over the physical fitness uniform and consists of an inner CB lining attached to an outer shell.

Sep 21, 2012

Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr., III Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, joined with Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, III Corps and Fort Hood command sergeant major, to sign the 2012 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation at a ceremony in the corps headquarters Sept. 7.

Sep 21, 2012

The Fort Hood Air Assault School class 003-12 graduated 87 students Sept 17.

Sep 21, 2012

The Fort Hood Directorate Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness coordinators hosted the fifth annual Sprint Triathlon at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area Sept. 15.

Sep 21, 2012

SEATTLE, Wash. -- It might be difficult for the average person to draw any substantial comparison between Soldiers and professional athletes. But to Spc. Reina Garay, the two are nearly one in the same.

Sep 21, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For about an hour, Monterey spectators anxiously awaited the arrival of Space Shuttle Endeavour, which was supposed to fly over the Monterey Bay Aquarium before heading to Los Angeles. However, when the shuttle finally appeared about 10:55 a.m., Sept. 21, it was quite a surprise to see the shuttle head not down the coast, but toward the Presidio.

Sep 21, 2012

FORT EUSTIS, Va. -- In June, President Barack Obama announced a "We Can't Wait" initiative to help service members obtain civilian credentials and licenses for manufacturing and other high-demand skills they received from attending military schools.

Sep 20, 2012

In a move to rapidly embrace the new Army Learning Model, the U.S. Army Soldier Support Institute's Recruiting and Retention School at Fort Jackson, S.C., has completely redesigned the Army Recruiter and Center Commander courses - from the curriculum and facilitation, to the number of students, to the students' duty uniform, to the physical appearance and layout of the classrooms.

Sep 20, 2012

Soldiers from the 2nd "Spartan" Brigade Combat Team traveled to Australia to conduct essential training with select members of the Australian Army's 1st Brigade, Aug. 22, in Darwin, Australia, prior to deploying to Afghanistan.

Sep 20, 2012

Officers with the "Mustang" Squadron have attended Dari language training courses over the past five weeks on Fort Stewart, Ga. The courses, occurring three days a week, have focused on mastering the basics of the language, to include learning common phrases and greetings to writing familiarization.

Sep 20, 2012

For Felix Lopez, the vice president for student success at Pikes Peak Community College, education is the key to uniting different cultures and accepting societal differences.

Sep 20, 2012

For many military spouses, finding employment can be stressful, frustrating and infuriating.

Sep 20, 2012

Leaders of the communities of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff hosted Fort Carson leaders Tuesday to sign a partnership committed to recognizing the strength of Soldiers and Families and the support of the public.

Sep 20, 2012

Fort Leonard Wood is currently hosting the annual gathering of the U.S. Army's Military Police Soldiers until Saturday. This year marks the 71st Anniversary of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regiment.

Sep 20, 2012

In this week's Marne Faces Marne Places, you will meet a 'Desert Rogue' Soldier, Pfc. Joseph Thacker, who is deployed in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Battalion, 2nd Armor Brigade Combat Team, Third Infantry Division.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Run, ruck and rappel. Read, write and study. Brawn and wits -- they have needed both. After enduring a summer of sore muscles and high heart rates, four Soldiers of 91st Military Police Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), are representing Fort Drum this week at the 2012 Warfighter Team Competition in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- When a serious emergency arises, Fort Drum emergency personnel have to be ready to answer the call no matter what. The installation's fire and emergency services personnel had an opportunity to test their skills last week during a mass casualty exercise at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield.

Sep 20, 2012

New rating forms will be adopted next year as the Army implements significant changes to its Officer Evaluation System.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT IRWIN, Calif. -- Deep within the National Training Center's vast and decollate training area lies a force ready to overcome any challenge or threat that comes its way; the Warrior Brigade did just that. The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) made its way to the Army's foremost training center during the peak of the Mojave Desert's summer heat to be tried and tested as one of the most proficient and capable fighting forces in today's Army.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT IRWIN, Calif. --The days of training at the National Training Center start drawing to a close, but the training is just heating up for Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI). The artillerymen wake up before sunrise to make preparations for a special mission; today they are firing the Excalibur field artillery round.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Some might say that Pabianice, Poland, is a small town with small horizons. Despite limited opportunities, however, former resident Aleksandra Socha decided to dig for gold … Olympic gold.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. - First Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment medics practice suturing on synthetic tissue at the Medical Simulation Training Center Sept. 12 to prepare for an upcoming rotation to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. Ten medics from the Wolverines attended the training. Medics, like the 1-89 Cavalry Soldiers, train on a variety of methods and materials in order to better perform their battlefield medical care techniques. The Wolverines are scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in 2013.

Sep 20, 2012

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - It was a clear morning on Fort Huachuca as Harold DeClay, the great, great, great, great grandson of Sgt. William Alchesay stood before the dedication plaque in front of Alchesay Hall on Sept. 14. He was joined by his brother Harrisen DeClay, his grandmother Nettie DeClay and his grandfather Hansen DeClay, Sr. One of the most famous of Apache Scouts and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Willam Alchesay was posthumously inducted in to the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame the same day. The large, historic barracks building was named in his honor, and the family got to see it during their visit here.

Sep 20, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- The "Chargers" of the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division geared up for a heavy training cycle by conducting Medical Evacuation training Sept. 16, here.

Sep 19, 2012

With the constant moving, changing of schools and friends and having a parent who's deployed or geographically dispersed, being in a military family can, at times, be exceedingly stressful for children.

Sep 19, 2012

U.S. Army officials announced the winners of its 2011 greatest inventions competition, Sept. 19, 2012.

Sep 19, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Sept. 20, 2012) -- The Corps of Cadets and command staff attended the 7th annual Association of Graduates presentation of the Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms to Capt. Stephen Tangen, Class of 2008, at Washington Hall Sept. 12.

Sep 19, 2012

The U.S. Army explored whether real-time, electronic point-of-treatment care was possible or practical this summer at its integrated capabilities testbed at Fort Dix, N.J.

Sep 18, 2012

Three Army Reserve Soldiers from the 3/399th Logistics Support Battalion placed first, second and third during the Truck Rodeo portion of the 800th Logistics Support Brigade's Lanes Training Exercise at Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 14-15, 2012.

Sep 18, 2012

Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Third Army/ARCENT commanding general, met with Joint Sustainment Command Afghanistan Soldiers on September 17, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield.

Sep 18, 2012

The U.S. Army Forces Command is setting up their tactical Mission Command computer systems on home station networks to ensure Solders' mission command skills remain sharp.

Sep 18, 2012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day-use fees at its more than 2,400 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29, 2012.

Sep 18, 2012

Marshall Hall, the 631,000 sq. ft. headquarters for U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., becomes a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) "Gold" certified facility.

Sep 18, 2012

Sep 18, 2012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash.-- Senior leadership of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., gathered to unify I Corps in its first steps in a new direction during a Commanding General's conference at the McChord Collocated Club, JBLM, Sept 12-13. The conference was the first under Brown, who took command of I Corps in July, and it provided an opportunity for him to discuss developing changes as I Corps focuses on the Pacific region and improving home-station training.

Sep 18, 2012

The 488th Military Police Company of the Maine Army National Guard is here training with Division West's 5th Armored Brigade for its first deployment in the unit's current form, as Soldiers prepare to head to Afghanistan.

Sep 18, 2012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- As a platoon sergeant in charge of and involved in the lives of nearly 40 Soldiers, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Anderson knows that self-confidence comes easier for some than it does for others. But after a five-day course offered by the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness-Performance and Resilience Enhancement Program on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., he also knows that improving confidence can sometimes be as easy as simply setting a goal.

Sep 18, 2012

On Sept. 2, 1950, Pvt. Richard Clapp and C Company, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment came under fire near Yulchon, South Korea. Clapp was killed in action. The Army was unable to identify his remains at the time, and he was buried as "Unknown" in a military cemetery on the Korean Peninsula; later moved to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2011, because of advances in technology, his remains were exhumed and identified by the Joint Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Command (JPAC). For Sgt. 1st Class James Shockley, maintenance supervisor with 602nd Forward Support Company, it would be his first opportunity to serve as a casualty assistance officer and serve Clapp's next of kin.

Sep 18, 2012

The dedication of the new Seitz Elementary School took place Sept. 14, 2012, at Fort Riley, Kan., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the new building as a tribute to retired Lt. Gen Richard Seitz, from Junction City.

Sep 18, 2012

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Sep 18, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas-- A Hispanic Heritage Month Observance is scheduled to take place at Howze Auditorium, here, Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Sep 18, 2012

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Sep 18, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- For the first time in a long time, aircrews of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, began training for the repel air assault, here Sept., 14.

Sep 17, 2012

Ten 10th Combat Aviation Brigade aviators received medals for valor, for their actions in Afghanistan, during a ceremony, Sept. 7, 2012, at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield on Fort Drum, N.Y.

Sep 17, 2012

Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Joseph W. Westphal visited Soldiers and their families, Sept. 8, 2012, at an Army Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program event in Kansas City, Mo.

Sep 17, 2012

For those who've lived and worked at Fort Lee,Va., over the past decade or so, the images were commonplace and unmistakable.

Sep 17, 2012

As preparations for the Army's Network Integration Evaluation 13.1 kick into high gear, Soldiers, engineers, combat developers and test officials have joined forces at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M., to provide full-time support to what will be the fourth iteration in a series of semi-annual field exercises designed to further integrate and mature the Army's tactical network, and accelerate the way network technologies are delivered to Soldiers through integrated "capability sets" of communications gear.

Sep 17, 2012

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler visited Fort Riley, Kan., Sept. 12, 2012, to get a better understanding of what is on the minds of America's fighting men and women.

Sep 17, 2012

Cold weather is on the horizon, and as members of the Army Family begin their preparations for winter, officials want them to pay special attention to one area in particular - their homes.

Sep 17, 2012

Outside it was a sunny, beautiful day, but inside the Glenmore Road Armory, New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from the 42nd Infantry Division and 109th Airlift Wing wrestled with the challenges resulting from a hurricane hitting the Albany, N.Y. area.

Sep 17, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Brown, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Pedro Pena, right, both of Division West's 479th Field Artillery Brigade, watch as children explore the Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicle they brought to display at Spurfest, a celebration in Division West's partner community of Gatesville, Texas, Sept. 15. Other Division West Soldiers volunteered during the festival to direct traffic and work in a beverage stand. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gail Braymen, Division West Public Affairs)

Sep 17, 2012

A team of contracting experts here are helping ensure the smooth execution of billions of dollars in acquisitions as the frenzied pace at which most contracting offices operate has hastened to an all out sprint toward the end of the government's fiscal year Sept. 30.

Sep 17, 2012

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- Training for Warfighter competition during 71st Annual Military Police Regimental Week held here 17-22 Sept., is a team from 512th Military Police Company, 92nd Military Police Battalion, 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, who spent Friday concluding their three-month long commitment to bring home the win for their unit.

Sep 17, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- A California Army National Guard Chinook helicopter unit training here before deploying to Afghanistan practiced transporting troops last week using 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who are also getting ready to deploy overseas.

Sep 17, 2012

The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Department of Defense Combat Feeding Directorate is now partnering with a commercial vendor in Cayce, S.C., to develop a meat product that uses an innovative dehydrating process.

Sep 17, 2012

Living in a tropical paradise doesn't mean you get to sit on the beach all day, relax and surf. Just ask Asenati Petelo. Even if she wanted to, Petelo is too busy to spend much time on the beaches of Hawaii, where she lives and works, because in addition to working a full time job she is in the U.S. Army Reserve, attends the University of Hawaii, and is a member of its ROTC program.

Sep 17, 2012

The U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team, which is managed by the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, Quartermaster School, Combined Arms Support Command, is the military's national culinary team. The JCCoE trains and develops food service leaders, from all services, throughout their careers from advanced individual training through advanced professional courses.

Sep 17, 2012

CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT -- With a grain of inspiration and their own grit, South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers have created a sanctuary from the blowing desert sand here. In fact, it was dust and sand that spurred the 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment Soldiers to turn an empty tent into a spacious dayroom for the unit, complete with amenities like televisions, tables, chairs, sofas, games, books, a grill, a refrigerator and a freezer.

Sep 17, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND -- As you walk on this hallowed ground, you can sense the respect and pride that the English have for each and every Paratrooper and Soldier that is buried in this sacred place. Cambridge American Cemetery is the location of the remains of 3,812 Soldiers, airmen, and sailors that were killed in Europe during World War II. It was a long process to ensure that each service member was properly accounted for and family members notified, and finally approved and properly laid to rest here.

Sep 16, 2012

Third Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Vincent Brooks visited the Soldiers of the Bagram Airfield Retrograde Sort Yard in Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2012.

Sep 14, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 13, 2012) -- Its reelly frustraiting when you receeve one of them emails which didn't get proofred or spelcheked. They not only fale to comunicate the massage but it don't reflect very well on you're orginization either.

Sep 14, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 13, 2012) -- Second Lieutenant Noelle Edinger was home on leave in Wyomissing, Pa., in late April when a close friend of hers committed suicide -- an act that ended his life and changed hers.

Sep 14, 2012

During 2012, the medically non-deployable population at Fort Campbell, Ky., has increased to approximately 20 percent of the Division's overall assigned strength, according to medical profile data reported by Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and the Integrated Disability Evaluation System. To enhance the readiness posture of the brigades, all units must continue to reduce the medically non-deployable population by half, no later than the end of 2013. In an effort to streamline the process and make as many Soldiers as battle-ready as possible, unit commanders will assist with reviews and revisions of policies, processes and training requirements that have caused the medical non-deployable rate to rise.

Sep 14, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 13, 2012) -- About 100 Army veterans participated in the 2012 Liquid Logisticians Reunion here Friday and Saturday.

Sep 14, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 13, 2012) -- Another unit of the 49th Quartermaster Group was inactivated here Friday during a ceremony at the Post Field House.

Sep 14, 2012

Soldiers, retirees and members of the Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. community can enjoy weekends at the recreational shooting range just outside of JBLM Main's East Gate. Sponsored by MWR, Range 15 is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10AM to 4PM.

Sep 13, 2012

The Army's Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program selects top-performing, mid-career level engineers and scientists from across the Army for assignment to an allied military establishment. Assignments complement a participant's background and offer tangible benefits to both the Army and the overseas host.

Sep 13, 2012

The U.S. Military Academy's Department of Military Instruction hosted its first Branch Week, Sept. 10-15, 2012, bringing in several hundred tons of military equipment, vehicles and weapons for the academy's spin on a college career fair.

Sep 13, 2012

The U.S. Army Sustainment Command, through the Army Contracting Command -- Rock Island, executed the first round of basic ordering agreements (BOA) with companies to provide logistics support services through its Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise (EAGLE) program. The second round of BOA releases will be made on a continuing basis between now and Oct. 15.

Sep 13, 2012

Sep 13, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- The USO recognized its national Volunteer of the Year -- a Soldier from 4th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI) -- during a ceremony Sept. 7 at the Eagle's Nest in the division headquarters.

Sep 13, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fort Drum Soldiers and Families with children in Child, Youth and School Services programs will see a change in fees beginning Oct. 1.

Sep 13, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Friends, Family Members and fellow Soldiers cheered Tuesday during a ceremony that welcomed home members of A Detachment, 33rd Financial Management Company, 10th Sustainment Brigade Troops Battalion, and 630th Route Clearance Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, after each unit's yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.

Sep 13, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- More than 60 Family Members and Soldiers attended the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), pre-deployment workshop Sept. 6 at the Family Life and Spiritual Fitness Center.

Sep 13, 2012

Staff Sgt. Muna Nur leaves a lasting impression on those who meet her. Born in Somalia, her feisty attitude is a testament to her six-year military career that includes two tough deployments to Iraq and a third, current one to Afghanistan, where she is the noncommissioned officer in charge of the Troop Medical Clinic, 10th Sustainment Brigade, Task Force Muleskinner.

Sep 13, 2012

Sep 13, 2012

By the time the students in today's Command and General Staff College Intermediate Level Education class are leading the Army, the Army of the Future will already be here, the under secretary of the Army said last week.

Sep 13, 2012

Sierra seemed a bit unsure about leaping into the water Saturday as her "brother," Garrett Single, tried to coax her into the pool.

Sep 13, 2012

Fort Carson officials marked the 11th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering the victims and honoring the sacrifice of American servicemembers in a formal ceremony at the World Trade Center Memorial near Gate 1, Sept. 11.

Sep 13, 2012

Since the days of the Army most senior leaders are used to, physical training has come a long way. Twenty years ago, who could have imagined things like Crossfit and yoga making their way into the lives of Soldiers on a daily basis when the mentality then was more in favor of push-ups, sit-ups and running - and little else. But now it's easy to see military fitness has evolved leaps and bounds beyond that.

Sep 13, 2012

Sep 12, 2012

Around 8:30 a.m. on April 9, 2012, Sgt. Michael Wazelle of Carson City Army Career Center headed over the mountain pass of Highway 50 en route to Sacramento Recruiting Battalion. His plan was to take a nice leisurely drive over the pass and seek some first-aid for his computer since his laptop was in bad condition. As it would turn out, Wazelle would end up stopping to render first aid at the site of a truck crash before he could get help for his computer.