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Healing hands, fighting spirit: Heroic medic first responder for Combined Task Force Arrowhead

Story by Spc. Nevada Jack Smith | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 10.27.2012

“Medic!” - a shout often depicted in war movies, and often heard on the battlefield. To those at home watching, it is a sign that something bad has happened, but for Spc. Enrique Avila, it is a call to action. Read More

25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award

Courtesy Story | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs | Date: 10.18.2012

Australian forces at Multinational Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, recognized the actions of a medical evacuation crew from Company C, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, Task Force Gunfighters, 25th Combat... Read More

Arkansas Guard engineers finish 1st month in Afghanistan

Story by Spc. Nevada Jack Smith | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 09.28.2012

The Arkansas Army National Guard’s 1039th Route Clearance Company is finishing its first month of a nine-month deployment to Multi-National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan. Read More

Elm Grove resident receives Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge

Story by Spc. Nevada Jack Smith | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 09.23.2012

U.S. Army 1st Lt. David T. Nesseth, a resident of Elm Grove, Wis., was awarded a Purple Heart Medal and Combat Action Badge, Sept. 7, at Multi National Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan. Read More

Australian engineers step out into danger

Story by Spc. Nevada Jack Smith | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 09.17.2012

In war, a soldier is placed in situations where a measure of bravery becomes a necessary part of daily affairs. Soldiers know and accept the risk they place themselves in every day and understand the... Read More