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AMC commander explains how diversity is readiness challenge
Gen. Dennis L. Via, the commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, spoke at the 13th annual Diversity Leadership Conference to a luncheon audience of more than 100 attendees inside Eisenhower Hall at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point... MORE
JSC-A briefs Third Army/ARCENT commander on redeployment operations
Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Third Army/ARCENT commanding general, met with Joint Sustainment Command Afghanistan Soldiers on September 17, 2012 at Kandahar Airfield. MORE
Via takes command of AMC, becomes first 4-star signal officer
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Lloyd Austin were in attendance at the promotion ceremony for Lt. Gen. Dennis L. Via, U.S. Army Materiel Command's deputy commanding general, at the Bob Jones auditorium in... MORE
Road blocks don't end at the front gate
George Watson, Sr., a former Tech. SGT with the Tuskegee Airmen, points out a photo of himself in President Obama's inaugural book to Sgt. Samuel Conrad of the 326th MPAD during an interview in Watson's home on February 21, 2012. MORE
Senate Confirms Brig. Gen. Patterson's Promotion to Major General
The U.S. Senate recently confirmed the selection of Brig, Gen. LaWarren V. Patterson, commanding general, 7th Signal Command (Theater), headquartered at Fort Gordon, Ga., for promotion to major general. MORE
CSM Allen Retirement Interview
Long form edition of an interview with Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Allen. He reflects on his career, and talks about taking care of soldiers and their families. MORE
Vet's remains returned
The remains of a servicemember who disappeared during the Korean War are finally returned to his family for proper burial. MORE
Chief asks for mentorship help from ROCKS
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno said he was concerned with a trend he noticed over the past months that fewer African-American officers are being selected for major in the maneuvers, fires and effects or combat arms categories. MORE
Command Sgt. Maj. Lebert O. Beharie
Command Sgt. Maj. Lebert O. Beharie is the senior enlisted adviser for the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. Beharie assumed the responsibility March 16, 2012. MORE
Joel Clinic Did You know
A story about Joel Clinic. MORE
"I dream in color:" 412th TEC Soldier targets underprivileged youth with new book
From an early age, Capt. Jarvis Buchanan knew that he wanted to be a writer. The 412th Theater Engineer Command's mobilization officer recently fulfilled his childhood dream with aspirations of helping today's youth. MORE
Senior women share stories on their roles as leaders
A panel of two senior executive service Army civilians, a major general, a colonel and a sergeant major, all of whom are women, shared their personal stories on what drove them to be in the positions they are today. MORE
Fort McCoy Speakers Discuss Contributions of African-American/Black Women to American Culture...
FORT McCOY, Wis. -- African-American/Black women have made a difference in advancing American culture, said the guest speakers at Fort McCoy's Feb. 23 observance of African-American/Black History Month. MORE
Spotlight on...Sgt. 1st Class Lascelles Cuff
Learn more about Sgt. 1st Class Lascelles Cuff, ECC's CBRN NCO MORE
Army Today - Former Soldier Mary Doyle talks about being nominated for a NAACP award
Former Soldier Mary Doyle sits down with SGT Earl Scott to talk about being nominated for a NAACP award for her book, "I'm Still Standing." MORE
CSM Riddick reflects on his time as SDDC's senior enlisted leader
In January, the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command sergeant major celebrated the two-year anniversary of his assignment here. And in less than two weeks, during a change of responsibility ceremony March 9, Command Sgt. Maj... MORE
Fort Drum community celebrates African-American History Month
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fort Drum community members gathered Thursday at the Commons to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the culture and fabric of America and the world. MORE
African-American veteran tells history
As George Boggess sat relaxing in a day room at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C., the African-American recalled some of his life experiences over the last 100 years. An Army veteran, Boggess was drafted in 1942. MORE
Wounded warrior finds career success after service
Retired Army Capt. Alvin Shell suffered severe burns saving his fellow Soldiers' lives in Iraq -- actions that earned praise from his leaders and spurred President Barack Obama to hail him as a hero in a national speech. MORE
Life as first African-American female POW
It was shortly after dawn on the morning of March 23, 2003, and it was already the worst day of Spc. Shoshana Johnson's life. MORE
Presidio of Monterey celebrates Black History Month
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Presidio community observed Black History Month at the Presidio of Monterey Feb. 16. The event was part of the nationwide celebration throughout February of the contributions African Americans have made. MORE
MCTP NCO goes airborne
Staff. Sgt. Kraig Walker, a native of Salisbury, North Carolina, is the Mission Command Training Program's newest airborne-qualified member. Walker recently completed Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning, Ga. following a conversation with the... MORE
African-American veteran recalls history
Amazing is an understatement when describing 104-year-old World War II veteran Alyce Dixon. She's lived through the Great Depression and six major military conflicts, including those in Iraq and Afghanistan. Theodore Roosevelt was president when... MORE
African-American veteran tells history
As George Boggess sat relaxing in a day room at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Washington, D.C., the African-American recalled some of his life experiences over the last 100 years. An Army veteran, Boggess was drafted in 1942. "[The... MORE
General pays tribute to woman who fought for civil rights, started adoption program
WIESBADEN, Germany - While Brig. Gen. Nadja West prepared her remarks for the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden's African American/Black History Month Observance, she came across the obituary of a woman named Mabel Grammer. MORE
Third Army celebrates African-American women in history
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait -- Third Army hosted a Black History Month observance here, Feb. 15, with a focus on the significant contributions of African-American women in history. MORE
Soldier's Medal awarded to Staff Sgt. Eddie Peoples
A Vicenza, Italy stationed Soldier received the Soldier's Medal today for his actions on May 31, 2011 when he took an armed bank robber down after a heist in Sarasota, Fla. MORE
Tuskegee Airmen remembered during Black History Month
They fought against racism to fight for our country. We take a closer look at the all-black World War II air unit. MORE