Oct 19, 2012

Thirty Soldiers and a Joint Services Color Guard from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., participated in pre-game ceremonies for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants, Oct. 17, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Oct 19, 2012

The Army prides itself on recognizing excellence and, when it came across Spc. Shernette Hyatt, leaders were astonished by her physical ability. This girl could run.

Oct 19, 2012

People say sharing is caring. Soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion and Republic of Korea Army's 2nd Logistics Support Command recently shared some of their time with the residents of a community welfare center in the Jang-Am district of Uijeongbu, South Korea.

Oct 19, 2012

As soldiers, we have some pretty deadly weapons. But, they jam on occasion, or our fine motor skills succumb to adrenaline and that sixth Rip It we probably shouldn't have chugged before setting out on a mission. Sometimes the enemy can get close enough that the situation becomes a little more ... intimate.

Oct 19, 2012

Veterans, part of the 317th Troop Carrier Group, came out to Fort Benning Friday to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the unit, which started in 1942, during World War II. More than 100 veterans and their spouses attended the Heritage Flight and Troop Drop event, where they watched the World War II Airborne Demonstration Team drop from a World War II C-47 Transport Aircraft used by the 317th. The demonstration team wore vintage paratrooper uniforms.

Oct 19, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Oct. 18, 2012) -- The profession of arms is more than just a profession, it is a calling, said the Honorable Isaac "Ike" Skelton, former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Upon receiving the 2012 Sylvanus Thayer Award at a banquet in his honor, Skelton thanked the Corps of Cadets assembled at Washington Hall Oct. 18 for their dedication and willingness to serve in this profession.

Oct 19, 2012

FORT BENNING, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2012) -- Construction began recently on a new 860-room hotel on Main Post. Scheduled to open late in 2014, the hotel will be situated just outside Fort Benning's historic district, on Ingersoll Street across from the movie theater.

Oct 19, 2012

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announces that President Obama has nominated U.S. Army Forces Command's Gen. David M. Rodriguez to succeed Army Gen. Carter F. Ham as the commander of U.S. Africa Command.

Oct 17, 2012

Day two of the 2012 Best Warrior Competition started with a 5 a.m. Army Physical Fitness Test at Williams Stadium, Fort Lee, Va. Thousands of AIT students cheered for the 24 competitors as they completed the pushup, sit-up and 2-mile run events.

Oct 17, 2012

Day two of the 2012 Best Warrior Competition started with a 5 a.m. Army Physical Fitness Test at Williams Stadium, Fort Lee, Va. Thousands of AIT students cheered for the 24 competitors as they completed the pushup, sit-up and 2-mile run events.

Oct 16, 2012

As U.S. Forces continue to drawdown, Kandahar Airfield remains one of the central hubs for the redeployment process. Cargo from surrounding forward operating bases can take weeks or months to arrive.

Oct 16, 2012

The Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan recently opened its own Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

Oct 16, 2012

The command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center at Fort Rucker, Ala., helped a local firm celebrate two years of work with no time lost due to accidents.

Oct 16, 2012

The 501st Sustainment Brigade Operations Cell uses Field and Simulated Training exercises to improve operating procedures in preparation wargaming exercise, Warpath III.

Oct 16, 2012

The National Guard Bureau's Joint Diversity Executive Council was recognized as one of the top 25 diversity councils in the country by the Association of Diversity Councils in Arlington, Va., Oct. 4, 2012.

Oct 16, 2012

The Fire Prevention Team wrapped up Fire Safety Week on Joint Base Lewis-McChord with a culminating event at the Family Morale Welfare and Recreation tent Oct. 13. The team spent the previous week teaching, passing out information and giving demonstrations on fire safety to educate service members, spouses and children on JBLM.

Oct 16, 2012

Twenty four of the Army's Soldiers began the second day of 2012 Best Warrior Competition with a written examination, followed by a day land navigation event, uniform preparation and night urban orienteering. The day navigation event was arguably the highlight of the day. Soldiers were required to use a compass, map and protractor in locating five points within a three-hour period. The traditional land navigation event has not been included in Best Warrior since 2008.

Oct 15, 2012

The 15th SB hosted the blood drive at its brigade headquarters on Fort Bliss, TX, to help increase the emergency blood supply used for Servicemembers in need. To continue these life-saving measures the 15th SB is scheduled to conduct additional blood drives on Oct. 15 and 16 at its brigade headquarters.

Oct 15, 2012

Twenty-four of the Army's finest warriors converged at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 14, 2012, to engage in a fast-paced and intense battle against themselves and each other as participants of the premier Soldier skills competition.

Oct 15, 2012

Each year, numerous people are injured and killed from dangers lurking in the places they least expect - at home and at work. The culprit is slips, trips and falls.

Oct 15, 2012

More than 200 military police and criminal investigation division agents from across the U.S. Army and Army Reserve took part in a training exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., to learn how to identify the cause of a fire.

Oct 15, 2012

After World War I, the Army's cryptographic elements were transferred to the Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth. On October 5, 1942, the Cryptographic Division transferred from Fort Monmouth to Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia and became known as the Signal Corps Cryptographic School.

Oct 15, 2012

MAXTON, N.C. - "Every trigger pull is training." And that training can be paramount for a special agent, according to Special Agent Jim A. Stillman, with the 6th Military Police Group (Criminal Investigation Division) out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, Wash. Stillman is one of many instructors leading training during the 200th Military Police Command's 2012 Annual Special Agent Training exercise, held from Sept. 20--30 in Maxton, N.C.

Oct 15, 2012

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, presented the Purple Heart medal to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Leonard R. Levy, CASCOM armament capabilities developer, Oct. 12.

Oct 15, 2012

OWINGS MILLS, Md., -- The six-foot-long brown table turned on its side with metal chairs stacked precariously behind it immediately drew the attention of anyone walking into the room, but it was behind a nearby podium that a potentially deadly threat was hidden. Although the threat was a mock explosive device, the training was real for the young warfighters assigned to 3rd Platoon, 443rd Military Police Company.

Oct 15, 2012

Thirteen Soldiers from the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group returned to Family and friends at Fort Rucker after an eight-month deployment in Afghanistan during a ceremony at the Spiritual Life Center Oct. 8.

Oct 15, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- As new equipment filters into the Army, units must ensure they have proper training on them to achieve success when using them at the range or in conflict.

Oct 15, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Preparing for gunnery extends past the tank and Bradley crews honing their skills, to the infantrymen on the ground perfecting their craft.

Oct 15, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- For more than 60 years, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, has not had a football program available to students until this year.

Oct 15, 2012

The SCMH is something of an experimental concept, providing medical care for Soldiers assigned to both 555th Engineer Brigade and 17th Fires Brigade, with support from Madigan Healthcare System. The SCMH began treating Soldiers in November 2011.

Oct 15, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Physical readiness is defined as the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat or duty position, accomplish the mission and continue to fight and win, according to Army Training Circular 3-22.20.

Oct 15, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas - Soldiers from across Fort Hood and the 41st Fires Brigade along with members of the local community came out the Course at Clear Creek on Fort Hood to help raise money for the fourth United States Field Artillery Association Rail Gunner Chapter Golf Tournament, Oct. 9, here, to raise money for the annual Saint Barbara's Day Ball.

Oct 15, 2012

Some people find balancing a checkbook a challenge. Imagine balancing a $3.3 billion budget that resources the Army's largest command, with units stationed across the United States. That's exactly what U.S. Army Forces Command's budget and accounting team was charged with doing during fiscal year-end operations on Sept. 30. Several members of the team were recognized recently for their efforts. "We like to say year-end close out starts on 1 October," said Murray Pittman, Deputy Budget Officer for FORSCOM G8. "The results achieved on 30 September of this year reflect the team's cumulative efforts since 1 October of last year."

Oct 15, 2012

The U.S. Army, through its System of Systems Integration Directorate, announced that the first fielding of Capability Set 13 has begun new equipment training with two brigade combat teams of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y., and Fort Polk, La.

Oct 14, 2012

Lt. Col. Michael Morris and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Pike won the 80th Training Command Instructor of the Year competition in the officer and enlisted categories, respectively, at Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 13, 2012. Morris, an instructor with the 10th Battalion, 80th Regiment, teaches intermediate level education to Army Reserve, National Guard and active duty majors as a gateway for promotion to lieutenant colonel.

Oct 14, 2012

It goes without saying that a healthy force is a ready force; for this reason, it is the theme for this year's suicide awareness month. As suicide rates within the ranks continue to climb, the Army is changing its approaches to suicide awareness, prevention and intervention, starting with a Suicide Stand Down Day, which was carried out Army-wide on Thursday.

Oct 13, 2012

For the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny, supporting the aviation needs of ground forces is the core of the mission. In order to achieve success, the aircraft need to be at peak performance.

Oct 13, 2012

The Army's Survivor Outreach Services program, which provides long-term enhanced services to surviving Family members by helping them navigate through various benefit programs and the emotional trauma that accompanies loss.

Oct 12, 2012

Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Basil L. Plumley, former command sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment "Garry Owen," 1st Cavalry Division, died Oct. 10, 2012. Plumley was portrayed by Sam Elliot in the film "We Were Soldiers."

Oct 12, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. Marion E Arnett, a native of Holt, Fla., is the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Troubleshooter command sergeant major.

Oct 12, 2012

Pfc. Isaac Ware is a 19-year-old communications soldier with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, now deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Oct 12, 2012

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno visited Fort Polk Soldiers Oct. 9 during the start of a Joint Readiness Training Center training rotation for thousands of airborne, Special Operations and support Soldiers.

Oct 12, 2012

For the second straight year, Cadet Command exceeded its commissioning goal, adding 5,880 second lieutenants to the Army's officer ranks.

Oct 12, 2012

Three Citizen Soldiers inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club each credit their family members with helping them attain membership. The level of commitment required to prepare for, and participate in events like the SAMC makes family support almost mandatory, according to Sgt. 1st Class Martin Rodriguez, acting first sergeant of the 1/104th Military Police Company. Rodriguez said that Nicol Zumpf, his fiancé and mother of his two children, maintained their household while he was away competing in the 80th Training Command's Best Warrior Competition which the command integrated into the SAMC board process, and she also helped him prepare.

Oct 12, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Gilpin, 7th Battalion, 95th Regiment, was selected for induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club after board proceedings at Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 11, 2012. Gilpin said he was honored when his senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Major Kelly Largent, recognized his leadership abilities and nominated him for the board. "I realized this was a one-time shot at being a part of an elite organization," said Gilpin, the course manager of the battalion's Chaplain Assistant instructor

Oct 11, 2012

Well-trained and skilled Tobyhanna Army Depot employees maintain and support the military's vast array of electro-optics/night vision for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as foreign military service customers.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 11, 2012) -- Less than two months after Fort Lee children spent the afternoon designing their dream playground, a partnership between Fort Lee, KaBOOM! and Dr Pepper Snapple Group helped make that park a reality Saturday in Monroe Manor.

Oct 11, 2012

Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ind. -- When the locals started complaining of nausea, vomiting and skin rashes, members of the 371st Chemical Company from Greenwood, S.C., immediately responded to what sounded like a possible radiation threat in the village. Radiation poisoning is extremely serious, so it was lucky for the villagers that the threat was only part of the 371st's mobilization training scenario.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers and civilian representatives gathered Tuesday at the Commons for the Combined Federal Campaign kick-off. CFC is an annual fundraising event in which Soldiers and civilian employees can donate a percentage of their income to local, regional and national organizations.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT IRWIN, Calif. -- The National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., has become a proving ground for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team's ability to transition from a traditional brigade with several battalions to a Security Forces Assistance Brigade with battle space integrators and cross functional teams.

Oct 11, 2012

Brad Bellas has worked since he was 11 years old. He's worked for family-owned businesses, performed odd jobs to put himself through school and enlisted as a Soldier in the U.S. Army. So when the former sergeant was forced to leave the military due to medical issues last year, he faced the daunting task of securing a job in the civilian workforce.

Oct 11, 2012

On-post housing residents may see changes to their mailboxes as post office officials implement cluster box units in various neighborhoods.

Oct 11, 2012

In preparation for their upcoming deployment, Soldiers of 693rd Engineer Company, 7th Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), cased their unit's colors during a ceremony Tuesday at Monti Physical Fitness Center on Fort Drum.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fire support teams from 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), completed two weeks of rigorous, technically demanding training Sept. 23 to become certified in calling for indirect fire while on combat missions in future deployments.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Many Soldiers have spent their whole lives playing sports and being active. However, if they are injured in combat or contract a serious debilitating illness, they are often unable to enjoy the activities they did in the past.

Oct 11, 2012

Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ind. - Scenario-driven training provided to Provincial Reconstruction Teams helped the deploying Soldiers not only gain operational experience but provided them extensive experience working with interpreters. The trainers, assigned to the 205th Infantry Brigade at Camp Atterbury Joint maneuver Training Center, Ind., strive to ensure deploying Soldiers receive the most realistic, relevant training possible. The scenario-driven training along with the role players, forces Soldiers to work through the challenges in the same environment and conditions they'll face when they deploy.

Oct 11, 2012

Although summer has ended, motorcycle riders continue sharing the New Jersey roads, taking advantage of the warm weather and low gas prices. Unfortunately, with the weather changing, the likelihood of being involved in a motorcycle accident increases.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Data recently compiled by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center show fiscal 2012 was the second-safest year for Soldiers on record, with a 9 percent annual decline in accidental fatalities continuing a downward trend first begun in fiscal 2007.

Oct 11, 2012

FORT POLK, La. (Oct. 11, 2012) - When you think of an aviation brigade you think of pilots and helicopters, and when you think of U.S. Army Soldiers you think of infantry, war, fighting and communication. But an often forgotten group of Soldiers who help to keep the morale up, put a smile on your face when you finally get to see them, and keep your body nourished are the food service specialist -- the stomach of the operations. Meals ready-to-eat, better known as MREs, are what many Soldiers are used to when in the field, but the leadership of the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, "Task Force Wings," know it takes more than that to keep the mission going. "If you take care of your Soldiers, they will take care of you," said Chaplain (Capt.) Tim Raburn, the chaplain for TF Wings.

Oct 10, 2012

First Lt. Carolyn Majchszak and 2nd Lt. Stacey Sadowski are playing a significant role in Army history, although neither one of them sees it that way. For these women, and 37 others of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, they are just Soldiers doing their job.

Oct 10, 2012

Deployed to one of the most dangerous areas in Afghanistan, a movement control detachment resupplies hundreds of troops in the field. Every morning, Soldiers with 622nd Movement Control Detachment round up Afghan drivers so cargo can be delivered. The cargo each driver has ranges from food for the dining facility to mission critical equipment.

Oct 10, 2012

"We have a motivated team of Division East Soldiers eager to assist the Afghan Nation Army realize their potential of becoming one of the most professional and effective Armies in the region. Our relationship will be based on trust and the common belief that a strong Afghan Army means a strong Afghan nation."

Oct 10, 2012

FORT POLK, La. (Oct. 9, 2012) - "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." -- author Napoleon Hill Training prepares the troops for real-world engagements, providing room for failure and room for improvement for future training events. "A successful mission has a multitude of things incorporated into the equation -- hard work, dedication, taking notes during constructive criticism, learning from failure, paying attention detail, and remembering that communication is key," said Sgt. Mario Smith, a signal support specialist team leader for 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, "Task Force Wings".

Oct 10, 2012

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - With a snap of the noncommissioned officer's sword back into its scabbard, the senior enlisted leader of the Joint Interoperability Test Command symbolically cut his ties to JITC and passed responsibility to a new senior enlisted leader during a change of responsibility ceremony here on Oct. 4.

Oct 10, 2012

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Unmanned aircraft systems, or UASs, are often called "eyes in the sky." That is because UASs can film videos of potentially hostile locations and transmit the imagery over many miles while not putting Soldiers in harm's way. The aircraft systems are controlled remotely by a pilot on the ground. Specially trained 15E unmanned aircraft systems repairers provide maintenance support for the Shadow 200, Hunter and Gray Eagle, enabling these UASs to execute their missions.

Oct 10, 2012

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The Network Enterprise Center here recently installed the installation's first trunked Land Mobile Radio system to better prepare Fort Huachuca for any type of disaster. The efforts were part of a two-year process during which the NEC worked with the Project Development for Land Mobile Radio systems, or PDLMR, the Electronic Proving Grounds and Motorola Solutions.

Oct 10, 2012

Chicago Ideas Week kicked off its Ideas Festival Oct. 8, with a 'Military Talk' session at the Goodman Theater in downtown Chicago. The Military Talk focus was taking the audience from the front lines to the home front, and then explaining a Soldier's readjustment to life after war.

Oct 10, 2012

The Army has completed field testing for radio-based combat identification capabilities, which it expects to field next year as part of Capability Set 14. This concludes three and a half years of work that will save taxpayer dollars by leveraging and updating software embedded in the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System, or SINCGARS.

Oct 10, 2012

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal discusses Army Transformation, Business Transformation and Army Equipment Modernization during Government Executive Leadership Briefing's "Fireside Chats", Oct. 10, 2012, at the National Press Club, Washington, DC.

Oct 9, 2012

When a victim is pinned beneath a vehicle in the U.S., it is the paramedics' job to extract him or her, using powerful tools. In Afghanistan, it is the Pathfinders, whether an accident involves a vehicle or an aircraft.

Oct 9, 2012

The Army ended a smartcard pilot Oct. 1, 2012, for 900 Army spouses and retirees, who log on to Army private networks such as Army Knowledge Online and Army self-service sites.

Oct 9, 2012

"It has been a dream of mine ever since I was a child," and "Aviation has been a part of my family," are some reasons pilots decided to be aviators. While on the road to becoming a pilot, soldiers have the opportunity to think about what aircraft they envision themselves flying. The pilots of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, wanted to fly the AH-64 Apache helicopter.

Oct 9, 2012

The desire to become a pilot can stem from various reasons, such as a family background in aviation, being fascinated with flying, or the joy associated with flying an aircraft. For Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joe Roland, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade standardization officer, his desire was a combination of family background and the feeling of flying.

Oct 9, 2012

Fort Huachuca, AZ - The US Army's Intelligence Museum opened at Fort Huachuca with a ribbon cutting by MG Harold Aaron, the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence. The Sphinx was moved from Fort Holabird to Fort Huachuca and took up position in front of the museum.

Oct 9, 2012

Bad decisions, not bad skills, kill more Soldiers on motorcycles than any other cause.

Oct 9, 2012

Gen. Martin Dempsey said today's fighting men and women are who they have always been -- individuals shaped by courage, loyalty, resilience, resolve, adaptability, and a passionate curiosity -- during a visit to Kansas State University, Oct. 1, 2012.

Oct 9, 2012

Lt. Gen Barbero receives capabilities briefing on replicating extremist networks that employ the IEDs. In a world of technological advances in electronic capabilities, threats to Coalition Forces are growing and are spreading thanks to newer technologies that can often be undetectable but lethal.

Oct 9, 2012

A Hispanic Heritage Month celebration took place at the Warrior Community Center Sept. 28. The theme of the month-long observance, which runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15, is "Diversity United, Building American's Future Today." The event was filled with the color, tradition, art and sound of a variety of Hispanic cultures from Panama, Peru and Puerto Rico to Brazil, Mexico and beyond. Samples of clothing, artwork, instruments, food and more were displayed as attendees walked into the WCC banquet hall, while music and dance were woven into the tapestry of the program.

Oct 9, 2012

Every year in October, children from more than 40 countries join together in celebration of International Walk to School Day, an event that is part of a movement for year-round safe routes to schools. For the Soldiers of Fort Bliss and the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, there is nowhere they would rather have been that Oct. 3 morning, said Sgt. 1st Class Rose Artis, a SAMC member.

Oct 9, 2012

In July, 38 soldiers took their own lives, setting a deadly record high for the Army. As of September, the total number of soldiers lost to suicide this year is 187. Army leadership prescribed mandatory training for every soldier and civilian member of the force. Fort Bragg's 16th Military Police Brigade held theirs Sept. 25.

Oct 9, 2012

The Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing Aviation Museum, a travelling group of aviation enthusiasts, displayed the B-17G at the War Eagles Air Museum at the Doña Ana County Airport Oct. 1-4, but unlike many aircraft displays, Sentimental Journey is a fully-operational, flying history lesson.

Oct 9, 2012

FORT POLK, La. (Oct. 9, 2012) -- Two technical inspectors, a part of the Downed Aircraft Recovery Team attached to the 4th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, "Wings of the Eagle," get in full battle gear along with their cold weather protection to go to a downed-aircraft location. They must successfully assess whether the downed AH-1 Cobra helicopter needs to be repaired on site or slingloaded back to Gorgas Army Airfield for intensive repairs.

Oct 9, 2012

The 864th Engineer Battalion is currently conducting a month-long training exercise at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The training exercise encompasses construction projects, platoon level certifications and individual and crew served weapons qualifications.

Oct 9, 2012

Platoon leadership assigned to 557th Engineer Company (Animals), 864th Engineer Battalion, work together to construct horizontal projects during training at the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The battalion is currently conducting a month-long exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

Oct 9, 2012

FORT POLK, La. (Oct. 9, 2012) -- Mortars hit Gorgas Army Airfield, as a field training exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center near Fort Polk, La., Oct. 8, causing the number of casualties to exceed the hospital's capabilities to provide immediate medical care. Soldiers made a high-speed sprint to the closest place for adequate cover; when the "All Clear" sounded, all first responders and all participating parties helped to get the wounded personnel to immediate care.

Oct 9, 2012

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Oct 8, 2012

Soldiers assigned to 585th Engineer Company, 864th Engineer Battalion conducted convoy live fire training October 6 at Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. The training was a part of battalion's preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan to conduct theater combat engineer support and to train Afghan National Security Forces.

Oct 8, 2012

As dusk approached on Sept. 24 on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, a C-17 Globemaster III arrived to load two UH-60 Black Hawk MEDEVAC helicopters for movement in support of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. The Black Hawks were brought to Kandahar by C-5 Galaxies which are capable of carrying four UH-60s each. Moving rotary-wing aircraft on fixed-wing assets provide advantages such as longer range and the ability to transport multiple helicopters with the use of only one crew, which effectively saves money and increases safety.

Oct 5, 2012

... And as Graham related those words, silence echoed throughout the room, silence broken only by timorous coughing from tightened throats and halting breaths from those who openly cried. Graham is the mother of a fallen service member, a Gold Star Mother.

Oct 4, 2012

An unexpected delay in Manus forced the new First Army Trainer Mentor Team-East to transition operations in Afghanistan in only 36 hours. Luckily, the outgoing team, TMT-West, prepared for the unexpected, and the two teams transitioned smoothly.

Oct 4, 2012

Logistics for the Army of 2020 was a key topic discussed during the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) commander's forum held Oct. 2-3 in the FORSCOM headquarters at Marshall Hall.

Oct 4, 2012

Commanders and command sergeants major from throughout U.S. Army Forces Command heard about operational energy from an expert on the subject during the U.S. Army Forces Command Commander's Forum held at Marshall Hall Tuesday.

Oct 4, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 4, 2012) -- Sgt. 1st Class Erick Detrich became a noncommissioned officer years ago and didn't have to be present for his unit's NCO induction ceremony.

Oct 4, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 4, 2012) -- The serious messages of suicide prevention reverberated loudly and resolutely within the confines of Fort Lee Sept. 27 as community members gathered in every corner of the installation for a day of awareness and training designed to stem a growing and somewhat consistent problem.

Oct 4, 2012

For years Mildred Muhammad battled her ex-husband, John Allen Muhammad. When the former Army sergeant came home from Operation Desert Storm angry and confused, Mildred Muhammad tried to help him adjust. After he had numerous affairs, she kicked him out of the house.

Oct 4, 2012

When Staff Sgt. John R. Muldowney saw Maddox Gonzales playing with a dog at the Mountain Post Car Wash near B Street Gate Sept. 24, he didn't think much of it. When he saw the dog bite the 3-year-old and drag him away from his parents, Muldowney reacted.

Oct 4, 2012

Oct 4, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center sponsored the second annual Soldier Art Show at the Oveta Culp Hobby Center here Sept. 24-28.

Oct 4, 2012

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - As part of the Army's September's National Suicide Prevention month, Fort Huachuca's Army Substance Abuse Program held a installation wide event, Stand Down Day for Suicide Prevention on Sept. 27. The discussions were mandatory and were held at three different locations and times throughout the day, giving the more than 6,000 attendees a chance to participate. The lectures were held at Cochise Theater, Murr Community Center and Eifler Fitness Center.