Aug 19, 2010

When Spec. Marie Sanon, Phantom Command's administrative specialist, arranged a military blood drive for her brothers and sisters deployed overseas, she had no idea it would turn into a genuine family affair. For the family of Maj. Kevin Kugel, it was a way of participating in a fun event that could save the life of a soldier just like theirs.

Aug 19, 2010

Zachary Dixon an Aerospace Engineer is continuing his education in Mechanical Engineering at UT Knoxville, worked at the AMRDEC in the Reliability and Maintainability Egnineering and Systems Assessment Division of the Engineering Directorate. He felt his internship with AMRDEC was worthwhile and would highly recommend it to his fellow students.

Aug 19, 2010

"The American flag is one of the most precious images of citizenship we can share with our students, so it was important to impress upon them that there is a proper way to handle the flag and that it should always be done thoughtfully." said, Keep-Barnes.

Aug 19, 2010

<b>FORT STEWART, Ga. </b> - Fifty-five members of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA visited Hunter Army Airfield to get a snapshot of the installation's mission, Aug. 12. The group's members included veterans from all the branches of the Armed Forces - most of whom served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

Aug 19, 2010

<b>FORT STEWART, Ga. </b> - There was standing room only as kundreds of Marne Soldiers, Family Members, community leaders and Army Civilians came together to honor Women's Equality Day with an observance at the Main Post Chapel, Aug. 11.

Aug 18, 2010

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea - Dongducheon City and Casey Garrison's Community Activity Center officials are working to take the confusion out of an assignment to this installation in Warrior Country for new families who arrive in the area.

Aug 18, 2010

FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Now that students are returning to school, so too, are Fort Jackson Soldiers, all to make a difference in the lives of children.

Aug 18, 2010

A four-legged member of the Fort Sill staff will continue to serve after his retirement.

Aug 18, 2010

A report released Aug. 11 by Forbes ranked West Point, The U.S. Military Academy, fourth in the country in their annual ranking of America's Best Colleges.

Aug 18, 2010

The initial elements of the Iraqi Navy patrol fleet, including new ships and trained crews, are the latest tangible evidence of the efforts of the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission-Navy at Umm Qasr, Iraq.

Aug 17, 2010

FORT RILEY, Kan. - With new backpacks and clothes, sharpened pencils and unused crayons, students in the Geary County Unified School District 475 at Fort Riley began the 2010-2011 school year Aug. 16 with a half day of classes.

Aug 16, 2010

5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers, Family members, friends and colleagues were invited to sign the quilt by Judy Fattor and other volunteers from Okubo during the brigade's change of command ceremony.

Aug 16, 2010

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Madigan Healthcare System has taken its slogan "Care With Compassion" to a whole new level by forming a professional choir aptly named the Care With Compassion Singers. The singers debuted their talents July 22 during Madigan's monthly Awards Ceremony in Letterman Auditorium.

Aug 16, 2010

FORT KNOX, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2010) - Members of Fort Knox's 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and 233rd Transportation Company recently provided funeral honors in the states of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and a portion of West Virginia. The Soldier's participation from July 26 - August 9 provided dignified military funeral honors to departed Veterans.

Aug 16, 2010

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Active duty military members known as "Team Picatinny" battled against, "The Boys of Summer," the 2007 world softball champions of the over-60 league.

Aug 16, 2010

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Soldiers from Fort Belvoir teamed up with members of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Saturday by offering free, back-to-school physicals, as well as a little cheer, to area children heading to the classroom this fall.

Aug 13, 2010

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Department of Defense's Exceptional Family Member Program held a first-of-its-kind Joint Military Resource Fair Aug. 6 with more than 300 military Family members in attendance at the newly opened Morgan's Wonderland in San Antonio.

Aug 13, 2010

Mock utility bills will be sent to all Fort Campbell residents for the months of August and September. Then, live billing will resume for about 4,200 Fort Campbell homes in October. These statements will be mailed in November.

Aug 13, 2010

A dozen Soldiers from the Fort Bragg chapter of the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club volunteered July 31, for yard chores at the Raeford no-kill animal shelter, "The Haven - Friends for Life." By coming out to the shelter, the Soldiers were contributing to the community, said Sgt. 1st Class Kwame A. Pettus, who is assigned to the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division.

Aug 13, 2010

FORT McCOY, Wis. -- Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm really impressed with the dedication of our Soldiers and I appreciate they are out there protecting their country,Aca,!A? Eric Crawford said while he and his employee, Spc. James Glad, were having their Meal, Ready to Eat on Fort McCoyAca,!a,,cs South Post.

Aug 13, 2010

FORT McCOY, Wis. -- Fort McCoy allowed environmental and natural resources staff members to share their knowledge and on-the-job experience with teachers from nine area school districts at a July 20-21 workshop here. Mark McCarty, chief of the Fort McCoy Natural Resources Branch, said the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program workshop provides innovative instructional programs, supports students who typically are underrepresented in STEM areas of studies and increases the academic achievement of students in these subjects. The program grant was funded by the U.S. Department of Education and was administered through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. By strengthening ties between the school districts involved and Fort McCoy, the program supports the principles of the Army Community Covenant, McCarty said.

Aug 12, 2010

The path to becoming an Eagle Scout is always a little bit "greener" when Boy Scouts partner with the Oahu Army Natural Resources Program, for their Eagle Scout service projects.

Aug 12, 2010

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska - Lt. Aaron Anderson of the 6th Engineers said close to 50 of his Soldiers participated in the inaugural Wish Upon a North Star Relay, organized by Alaska State Troopers.

Aug 3, 2010

PV2 Oshane Ebanks of the Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) did something last week that most of us take for granted - he became a citizen of the United States. For many of us, citizenship is a right given at birth, but for Ebanks, who immigrated from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica in 1996, it was something that was hard fought and earned. ight given at birth, but for Ebanks, who immigrated from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica in 1996, it was something that was hard fought and earned.

Aug 2, 2010

Quilters from Sun city, Texas, donate han-made quilts to wounded Soldiers at Fort Hood's Warrior Transition Brigade.

Aug 2, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- High school boredom and daydreaming were the seeds to success for a Bravo Company private whose fantasy novel is so popular that it's hard to find copies these days.

Aug 2, 2010

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Rock Island, Ill. - Military Explorer Post 9044 hosted its Annual Explorer Challenge event on Rock Island Arsenal from July 8-11.

Aug 2, 2010

Maj. Nikki Blystone, a planning officer with First Army G-4, talks with Laird Addis, age 96, during a stop at the Bickford Cottage Assisted Living Center in Iowa City, Iowa, on July 23. Blystone and six other First Army representatives met with veterans and other retirees at the center the day before participating in the 2010 Bix 7 Race in Davenport, Iowa.

Aug 2, 2010

On July 27, Melinda Kimbrell (left), wife of Maj. Larry Kimbrell Jr., space operations officer, Third Army/U.S. Army Central G-3, was honored with a plaque from Command Sgt. Maj. Karl Roberts, U.S. Army Garrison command sergeant major after winning her category in the Fort McPherson "Yard of the Month" competition.

Aug 2, 2010

Personnel from the U.S. Army Forces Command's G-3/5/7 directorates enjoyed a day of fun and team building during their organizational outing July 21 at the Clayton County International Park in Jonesboro. Approximately 400 Soldiers, Civilian employees and Family members participated in group activities, shared stories, showed off their athletic skills, played card games and ate plenty of food as they left the day-to-day challenges and pressures of work for one afternoon.

Aug 2, 2010

FORT McPHERSON, Ga. -- It can "lead to the dark side," but anger doesn't have to be an emotion that takes over and ruins one's life.

Aug 2, 2010

For 45 years, Army Community Services has been serving Soldiers, Civilian employees, Families and retirees. On July 23, the U.S. Army Garrison ACS staff celebrated and continued their history of service by providing the community with food and various door prizes during an ACS birthday celebration.

Aug 2, 2010

For as long as I can remember, the Army has been a part of my life. I grew up hearing stories of places my father had been or missions he was a part of. I had the privilege of him landing a helicopter on the field of my elementary school for all the students to see. I have experienced the anguish of watching my father deploy to Iraq, only to return a stronger man.

Aug 2, 2010

For approximately 20 years, Fort McPherson has held the Summer Hire Program. Last year, I missed the age requirement to meet the qualifications to apply by two days. This year, I was old enough. When I received the call stating I got the job, I was really excited. This was my first job and I didn't know what to expect; I was a little nervous. However, this has been an experience I will never forget.

Aug 2, 2010

FORT MCPHERSON, Ga. -- Healthy living is important, so much so that the Fort McPherson Protestant Women of the Chapel is dedicating six weeks to a health based seminar titled, "Excuses today, health problems tomorrow: Six steps to a healthy you."

Aug 2, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Kids serve, too. That's the message at Operation Purple, a summer camp for children whose parents are deployed or are about to deploy. At the Blue Streak Stables in Seguin, one of three camps hosting Operation Purple in Texas, U.S. Army North Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston took a day July 29 to talk about the military and to lead 55 young girls in leadership challenges and relay races.

Jul 31, 2010

Soldier Spotlight for 1SB Soldier deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Jul 30, 2010

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Wearing blue shirts with "Run To Remember" on the front and names of the brigade's fallen Soldiers on the back, the ladies stretch, socialize, then join hands. One of the wives says a prayer, then closes by reading names of the brigade's 41 fallen service members. It's a reminder to everyone that war comes with a price, and for the wives who lost husbands, it's reassurance that they will not be forgotten.

Jul 30, 2010

MANHATTAN, Kan. - More than 1,100 military Families milled around the Kaw Valley Rodeo at Cico Park in Manhattan, Kan., and grabbed free dinner under the white tent July 22, as part of the rodeo's Military Appreciation Night.

Jul 30, 2010

FORT RILEY, Kan. - Runners born in seven different decades raced in the 25th annual 10-5-2 Prairie Run at Fort Riley. About 225 participants competed in the anniversary event July 24.

Jul 30, 2010

Two former Army medics are the newest students in a program that helps wounded warriors get an advanced degree and teach within the military. Kortney Clemons and Ethan Harris are part of the third class in the Army Wounded Warrior Education Initiative, a partnership between the Army and the University of Kansas. Both Clemons and Harris are working toward earning a master's in curriculum and teaching.

Jul 30, 2010

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Castmembers of the 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show smoothly glide across the the stage during the Soldier Show performance July 27 at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium in San Antonio. The performers entertained the packed house as they belted out a wide variety of tunes and exhibited their dancing skills. Following the performance, Maj. Gen. Perry Wiggins, the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army North and Fort Sam Houston, who served as the host and guest speaker for the event, presented each of the Army Show performers with a coin for excellence.

Jul 30, 2010

FORT A.P. HILL, Va. - The commander of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Navy Adm. James Winnefeld, Jr., visited the Joint Task Force - National Scout Jamboree's Joint Multi-agency Operations Coordination Center July 27, getting a first-hand look at what goes into making the Boy Scouts of America's 2010 National Scout Jamboree a success.

Jul 30, 2010

FORT A.P. HILL, Va. -- The U.S. Postal Service honored the Boy Scouts of America centennial by introducing a commemorative stamp in a "first day of issue" ceremony at the BSA 2010 National Scout Jamboree July 27.

Jul 30, 2010

The Lt. Dan Band, including Emmy-award winning actor, Gary Sinise, will welcome Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base personnel home from recent deployments by playing a free concert Saturday. The concert, Operation Welcome Home, will begin with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. at the Crown Coliseum and music starting at 5 p.m.

Jul 29, 2010

Soldiers and families learn about the area's history and celebrate the discovery and gold rush that led to the founding of Fairbanks.

Jul 29, 2010

In the midst of countless improvised tents and over the banter of thousands of people, the irresistible rhythm and grooves of "Blood, Sweat and Tears" reverberated throughout the campgrounds. The toe-tapping sounds and the screaming guitar shreds enticed the crowds to the stage where a pop ensemble effortlessly played the tunes.

Jul 29, 2010

Joint Task Force National Scout Jamboree plans and executes all DoD operations and activities in support of the Boy Scouts of America at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill.

Jul 29, 2010

FORT A.P. Hill, Va. Aca,!" The vast, wooded forests and rolling, green hills of Fort A.P. Hill, Va., have provided a rich, natural environment for each Boy Scouts of AmericaAca,!a,,cs National Jamboree since 1981. Thousands of scouts from across the country partake in the opportunity to hike the scenic trails, spot the varieties of wildlife and appreciate the ecological wonders of the area.

Jul 29, 2010

ARLINGTON, Va. - Our Soldiers have been steadfast in their service to the nation during the past nine years of conflict.

Jul 29, 2010

West Point Association of Graduates has been producing a monthly radio show highlighting what the cadets and graduates have been doing for more than two years now. The West Point Radio program airs the first Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. EST.

Jul 29, 2010

Europe District will renovate 10 fire stations to improve the timeliness and quality of emergency services.

Jul 28, 2010

Chicagoland Korean War Veterans, 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Ceremony.

Jul 28, 2010

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Although the stench wafting from trash cans may overwhelm some individuals, sorting through garbage has strengthened the smell of sweet success for the Rumbling Rubbish recycling program in Heidelberg.

Jul 26, 2010

Bracing for what promises to be the biggest gathering of Scouts held at Fort A.P. Hill, installation employees are making final preparations to welcome thousands of visitors arriving today to attend the 17th National Scout Jamboree.

Jul 26, 2010

WIESBADEN, Germany - A Wiesbaden school and community partnership, led by U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden school liaison officer Peter Witmer, earned top honors at the 12th annual Military Child Education Coalition Conference. Wiesbaden's ongoing partnership project was recognized with the 2010 Outstanding Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award during a ceremony led by Texas U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards at National Harbor, Md., July 22.

Jul 26, 2010

Six high-tech science and technology teams from four continents have been named finalists in the inaugural Multi Autonomous Ground-Robotic International Challenge. Teams from the United States, Turkey, Japan and Australia have been selected by the U.S. and the Australian departments of defense to compete this November in Australia in an effort to develop the next generation of fully-autonomous ground robots.

Jul 24, 2010

The entry control point NCOIC of the 13th Military Police, Fort Leonardwood, Mo., tries to talk down a "shooter" with a hostage during a mock exercise July 23, 2010.

Jul 23, 2010

Thirteen "Tropic Lightning" runners compete against one another in an effort to qualify for an eight man team to compete in the Army 10-Miler in Washington D.C. this fall.

Jul 23, 2010

25th Inf. Div. Quarterly Volunteer Awards and Recognition Ceremony was held to recognize and honor the men and women volunteers who give selflessly of their time and energy throughout our community.

Jul 22, 2010

FORT RILEY, Kan. -- Private David Winkler, 101st Forward Support Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, along with his wife, Crystal, and sons, Nicholas, 6, and Kevin, 7, sign the Geary County Army Community Covenant July 22, at the Junction City/Geary County Military Affairs Council breakfast at the Courtyard Marriott in Junction City, Kan. This Army Community Covenant resigning reaffirms the commitment for support between Geary County and Fort Riley, Kan. There are seven more counties in the Central Flint Hills Region which will also conduct covenant signings through October 2010.

Jul 13, 2010

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - Children anxious to finish their last week of 5th grade and begin enjoying the summer received some important information that will help make play-time even safer for them - first aid tips from Madigan Army Medical Center military and civilian staff members.

Jul 13, 2010

TACOMA, Wash. - Soldiers picked up hammers and paintbrushes to help build five homes for Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Families in east Tacoma June 23 to 25. About 30 Soldiers and staff volunteered for the Warrior Transition Battalion's second annual build to contribute to affordable housing for local Families in need.

Jul 13, 2010

Madigan Healthcare System wants to let the thousands of spouses and children of deployed service members know that they have not been forgotten, and behavioral health help is here for them thanks to the Child and Family Assistance Center.

Jul 13, 2010

Sgt. William Rider was named Male Athlete of the Tournament after winning the featherweight division at the 2010 U.S. National Taekwondo Championships on July 4 in Orlando, Fla.

Jul 13, 2010

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - U.S. and German dignitaries toured the impact areas on the Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA), July 2, 2010, as part of the training area's 100-year anniversary celebration.

Jul 12, 2010

HONOLULU - Soldiers from Schofield Barrack's Warrior Transition Battalion were honored during Iolani School's 22nd Annual Independence Day Parade at Kozuki Stadium, here, July 2.

Jul 12, 2010

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Thousands of Soldiers, families and community members converged on Sills Field, here, to celebrate the nation's 234th birthday with the 39th annual Fourth of July Spectacular, a daylong bash complete with music, games and rides.

Jul 12, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) recently had its annual Organization Day, celebrating with team competitions, children's games, bingo, dancing, and a barbeque feast.

Jul 12, 2010

Jul 12, 2010

Jul 12, 2010

BAUMHOLDER, Germany -- The new Family Readiness Center Yellow Ribbon Room opened its doors at 3 p.m. June 17 when Col. Patrick Matlock, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, and Lt. Col. Paul Pfahler, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, cut the yellow ribbon spanning the doorway to the facility and welcomed several family readiness liaisons, Family Readiness Group leaders and other garrison members. "This facility will be 'task force home front,' said Pfahler.

Jul 12, 2010

Ninety-one Baumholder and Wiesbaden youths headed off to work June 21 at the start of this week's Summer Hire Program.

Jul 12, 2010

CHIAfE+VRES, Belgium - Lance Armstrong zipped past ChiAfA..vres Air Base July 6, hoping to claim his eighth Tour de France title down the road.

Jul 9, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- There's one Army slogan that Garrison deputy commander Curtis Clark would like Garrison employees to put to work every day. That slogan' Be all you can be.

Jul 9, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- By day, Chris Popham provides Redstone Arsenal with audiovisual presentation support. By night, the Force is with him as he protects the galaxy as an Imperial Crewman. It's all in a day's work for the Star Wars enthusiast.

Jul 9, 2010

Residents of Woodlawn Village and all of The Villages at Belvoir enjoyed a block party June 26.

Jul 8, 2010

FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Mountain Post members were given the Hollywood treatment with an opportunity to watch an unreleased film, "The Dry Land," and have a question-and-answer session with the director/writer and several stars of the film.

Jul 8, 2010

FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Canadian military representatives and Family members of Canadian and U.S. fallen military were all honored guests of Fort Carson, brought in June 30 to celebrate Canada's independence day.

Jul 8, 2010

Soldiers from Fort McPherson fire rounds from five howitzers in honor of America's independence during Fort McPherson's "Salute to the Union" on Hedekin Field July 4. Fifty rounds were fired during the ceremony, in representation of each of the fifty states.

Jul 8, 2010

Soldiers of the 301st Regional Support Group participate in the Canonsburg parade July 3. Army Col. Lewis Irwin, commander of the 301st RSG, also speaks at the Canonsburg Independence Day parade.

Jul 8, 2010

As day turned to dusk and the weather began to cool, the crowd that had gathered at Fort McPherson July 1 for the fort's final Independence Day celebration left behind the Ferris wheel, tilt-a-whirl and water slide, and made their way toward Gammon Field.

Jul 8, 2010

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- For some, Fort Rucker's Freedom Fest is an annual tradition. For others, July 3 was their first time celebrating the nation's birthday here. Freedom Fest was held on the Fort Rucker festival grounds for the second consecutive year, and attended by more than 26,000 people, according to Emily Klein, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation special events coordinator.

Jul 8, 2010

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - On July 2, a final tree was placed along Grafenwoehr's 100-year Allee in Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA), about 5 kilometers from Rose Barracks, and near Range 201. The stand of trees was placed to symbolize the success and close cooperation between the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Garrison and the Federal Forestry Office (FFO) at Grafenwoehr, a relationship spanning little more than half of the training area's 100-year history.

Jul 8, 2010

HEIDELBERG, Germany - The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program teamed up with local German elementary school students and sparked a kickball match Friday that was more intense than the heat from the afternoon sun.

Jul 7, 2010

In the wake of the South Korean warship Cheonan sinking and the death of 46 sailors, the Gyeonggi Province Office of the Vice-Governor Choi Hong-chul gave a group of 2nd Infantry Division Band members and Koreans a tour, June 23, through early and late Korean history that included the Demilitarized Zone, or DMZ.

Jul 7, 2010

CASEY GARRISON, South Korea - School is out and the children are restless. So as a summertime service to families, the USAG Casey library kicked off a summer reading club with a party June 24 at the Gateway Club.

Jul 7, 2010

Jul 7, 2010

Motorcycle riders from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), recently spent a week participating in various safety classes and activities that culminated in a group motorcycle ride June 25...

Jul 5, 2010

The 25th Infantry Division celebrates Independence Day with a variety of games, rides, contests, and concerts with the 39th Annual 4th of July Spectacular at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 4.

Jun 24, 2010

ATLANTA -- Birthdays can bring all types of people together, and that's just what the Army's 235th birthday did June 17 at the Association of the United States Army Army birthday week golf tournament at Fort McPherson.

Jun 24, 2010

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (June 24, 2010) - On June 25, 1950, President Harry S. Truman was at his home in Independence, Mo., when he received a call from Secretary of State Dean Acheson.

Jun 24, 2010

ATLANTA -- To close out the Army's birthday week, members of the Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem communities gathered at the Clayton County School of Performing Arts in Jonesboro to view the 2010 Soldier Show June 18.

Jun 24, 2010

Fireworks injuries have decreased by 70 percent in the last ten years, according to the National Safety Council. Although the numbers are down, in calendar year 2008 an estimated 7,000 injuries caused by fireworks were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms, as cited in a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 2008 annual report.

Jun 24, 2010

Soldiers from 1st Armored Division worked together with sailors, airmen and civilians to distribute pediatric wheelchairs to approximately 40 disabled Iraqi children at the Camp Liberty Field House June 21.

Jun 22, 2010

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky - Eight Soldiers and Family members from Fort Knox's 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) volunteered at the 15th Annual Children's Fair at Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown on June 12. The 3d ESC volunteers helped set up the fair, helped run the games, popped popcorn and one even volunteered to take a turn in the dunking booth.

Jun 22, 2010

The Army Materiel Command Band's Army Birthday concerts this past weekend in New York's Capital District has left thousands of area residents 'thinking' about the band members as great musicians due to three superb performances. But more importantly, area residents will 'remember' the band as great Soldiers due to their ability to use music to connect the community to its Army. Although the Albany area is not a military community as one would find at Fayetteville, N.C. that borders the Fort Bragg, the Albany area is nevertheless a community with military. And tucked away between U.S. Army Reserve and New York State Guard units is the U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal. Given the Arsenal is the only active-duty Army post between West Point and Fort Drum, it was appropriate for the Arsenal to step up and share the Army's 235th Birthday with the local community.

Jun 22, 2010

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa - U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Sgt. 1st Class Dremiel Byers has been selected as the 2009 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling

Jun 22, 2010

The United States Army's premier touring pop/rock band, wows audiences across the United States with performances that are as powerful and unique as the American people themselves.

Jun 22, 2010

WIESBADEN, Germany - In the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, minority students are just that - a minority in an already depressed national average. But a partnership between government agencies and academia is striving to help diversify the workforce.