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Why We Serve: Spc. Amanda Wilson

Story by Sgt. Michael Sword | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | Date: 11.20.2012

U.S. Army Spc. Amanda Wilson didn’t always know what she wanted to do with her life. On her way through high school and to a degree in anthropology from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York,... Read More

Soldier takes patriotic stand for freedom

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs | Date: 11.01.2012

As he sat down, he brushed the dust off his uniform. His boots well broken in, dirty from a recent patrol, and the sun had painted his face two shades darker. Through a gritty smile, he'll tell you he doesn't... Read More

Why We Serve: Sgt. Bradley Toman Michigan native keeps roads safe throughout eastern Afghanistan for the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Story by Staff Sgt. Nicolas Morales | 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division | Date: 10.30.2012

Sgt. Bradley Toman looks back at the last 12 years of his military career with fond memories and an encouraging way ahead for his family and his Soldiers. Read More

Why we serve: U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Wellinger Jr.

Story by Spc. Michael Germundson | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.20.2012

On a cold fall night, a team of Soldiers sit in a heated plywood shack, telling stories and jokes until someone needs to enter or exit the base. U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Wellinger Jr., a base security member... Read More

Why We Serve: U.S. Army Pfc. Brian Wellinger Jr.

Story by Spc. Michael Germundson | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.20.2012

On a cold fall night, a team of soldiers sit in a heated plywood shack, telling stories and jokes until someone needs to enter or exit the base. Read More