Sep 6, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The much-anticipated Native Hawaiian lecture series got off to a rousing start, Friday, as military leaders were introduced to one of Hawaii's best-kept secrets: the ancient fighting art known as lua.

Sep 6, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Mikael Anthony Torres (center, right), a 2009 graduate of Waipahu High School and a freshman at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, gathers with sponsors and family for a keepsake photo as this year's recipient of the Nainoa Hoe Scholarship of Honor, awarded in memory of the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Lt. Nainoa Hoe, who was killed in Iraq in 2005.

Sep 6, 2009

Whenever you're asked, "How are you today'" do you usually respond with "fine" or some other quick response'

Sep 6, 2009

090818-F-3803T-078 - U.S Army Sgt. 1st Class Paul De Lemos; Non Commissioned Officer In Charge of the 48th Iraqi Army Military Transition Team instructs an Iraqi Soldier from the 48th Iraqi Army Brigade Light Mortar Battery on proper firing techniques during a live fire training exercise conducted at Al Siniyah Air Base, Al Siniyah, Iraq, August 18, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Luke P. Thelen/Released)

Sep 2, 2009

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, said Tuesday the Army is training for and fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in a vastly different way than it did during the initial days of the conflicts.

Sep 2, 2009

Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, "Horsemen," 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division completed 40 hours of level one combatives training to become certified assistant instructors during a weeklong train-the-trainer session, Aug. 17-24.

Sep 2, 2009

Pilots of the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion,10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, deployed to the Iraqi desert, use the Apache Longbow Crew Trainer-a highly-realistic simulator used for individual and multi-ship-operations training- to train on dangerous missions without putting themselves or their aircraft in danager.

Sep 2, 2009

The 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's Task Force ODIN welcomed a new crew and commander August 14. Lt. Col. Dave Holt took command of the ODIN mission from Lt. Col. Mark Moser during a transfer of authority ceremony here, heralding the Task Force's third year of operations in Iraq.

Sep 2, 2009

The Soldiers of 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade have a new facility to use while trying to stay fit on deployment. The unit's new clamshell gym officially opened its doors for the first time July 11, giving the Phoenix battalion a local, high-speed fitness center outfitted with the most up-to-date workout equipment and specialized structures designed for use with the Cross Fit exercise program.

Sep 2, 2009

Engineers from the Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Pathfinders practiced advanced demolition techniques with their infantry teammates August 22 at Memorial Range here.

Sep 1, 2009

Army and DOD employees, along with their military supervisors, can now sign up for a Fiscal Year 2010 Civilian Education System class at the Army Management Staff College.

Aug 31, 2009

The staff and faculty at Army Management Staff College are eager to welcome Army and other Department of Defense civilian leaders into the Civilian Education System program this upcoming fiscal year.

Aug 29, 2009

Iraqi Soldiers of the 4th Iraqi Army Division, 48th Brigade, Light Mortar Battery rapidly launched more than 200 mortar rounds during a live fire exercise, finishing three weeks of basic mortar training at Al Siniyah Air Base in Bayji, Aug. 18.

Aug 28, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - While more than 30,000 Solders and family members have attended Strong Bonds events in the past, the Army will continue to provide significant funding to this vital and important training in 2010.

Aug 28, 2009

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii - The "Ask the Commander" program is designed as a communication tool to allow Soldiers, civilians and family members to get concerns addressed and questions answered by the garrison commander. All submitted questions go directly to the garrison commander; directorates and support staff research queries and provide responses to the commander.

Aug 28, 2009

WAIANAE, Hawaii - Nestled in a secluded beach cove is a hidden paradise where families are gathering to catch a colorful sunset, enjoy a luau and experience old Hawaii. That paradise is Pililaau Army Recreation Center (PARC) at Pokai Bay, named one of the best beach facilities on the island and the best-kept secret of those stationed or visiting Hawaii.

Aug 28, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Career-oriented students met at the Teen Center, here, to obtain information about an innovative apprenticeship program offering not only real-life work experience, but paid jobs to local teens, Aug. 10-14.

Aug 28, 2009

WAIKIKI, Hawaii - The aroma of savory pork and chicken katsu cooking joined the smells wafting through the Hawaii Prince Hotel, here, during the 12th Annual American Logistics Association (ALA) Hawaii Food Show, Aug. 20.

Aug 28, 2009

Aug 26, 2009

In the middle of a two-week command post exercise at Camp Zama, a group of 8th Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers, based out of Fort Shafter, Hawaii, took a break to enjoy the ancient culture of Japan.

Aug 25, 2009

About 70 Soldiers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) deployed their forward command post (FCP) here Aug. 12 to the U.S. Army, Japan / I Corps (Forward) / U.S. Army Garrison, Japan command center to exercise their theater sustainment capabilities. The 8th TSC is the command responsible for logistics sustainment in the Pacific Theater, providing support from the factory to the foxhole for warfighters from Alaska to Korea, an area spanning 9,000 miles. This command post exercise also tests the reach back capability provided by the 8th TSC main command post (MCP), located at Ft. Shafter, Hawaii.

Aug 25, 2009

The Soldiers of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) are once again refining their craft to conduct operations in the Pacific Theater with a command post exercise August 17 through 30 here. The exercise comes on the heels of the unit becoming fully operational capable, which makes the experience very important to training its veteran and new personnel alike.

Aug 24, 2009

Aug 24, 2009

The Office of the Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army's Funded Legal Education program. Under this program, up to 25 Army officers may be selected to attend law school at government expense while on active duty.

Aug 24, 2009

Aug 24, 2009

Aug 21, 2009

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii - The Hui O' Wahine club at Fort Shafter and its sister club, the Hui O' Na Wahine at Schofield Barracks are looking for new members during two "Super Sign-Up" events, here, Aug. 26 and 31.

Aug 21, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Four children from the Holy Family Home orphanage in Osaka, Japan, spent 10 days soaking in American and Hawaiian hospitality with families from the 1st and 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, "Wolfhounds."

Aug 21, 2009

Seeking to improve the process by which hearing-impaired employees request interpreters, ASC has launched a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project. Two training sessions set the stage for the project. They were held on June 15-19 and July 13-17 in the Army Sustainment Command Headquarters' Command Assessment and Continuous Improvement Conference Center.

Aug 21, 2009

A large but quiet change will take place in Army installation supply and maintenance activities during the next two years.

Aug 21, 2009

Active duty and Army Reserve Soldiers from around the world converged on Yokohama North Dock, Tokyo, Japan for Exercise Pacific Reach 2009, Aug. 1-21. The Soldiers trained on how to draw prepositioned stocks, perform maintenance, and to test the capabilities of the prepositioned stock.

Aug 20, 2009

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii - U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii launched its inaugural advanced motorcycle training course, here, Aug. 17-20. The course is part of a pilot program, developed by the garrison's Installation Safety Office, in an effort to reduce the number of motorcycle-related fatalities for Soldiers stationed in Hawaii.

Aug 20, 2009

The staff and faculty at Army Management Staff College are eager to welcome Army and other Department of Defense civilian leaders into the Civilian Education System program this upcoming fiscal year.

Aug 20, 2009

Army Management Staff College graduated a combined total of 107 students from its Intermediate course (IC) and Continuing Education for Senior Leaders (CESL) program recently. Of the total, 29 students graduated from the senior leader program and 78 graduated from the Intermediate Course at ceremonies held in their honor. Although the classes are different, all students had at least one thing in common--they took time away from their home stations to invest in their development as leaders. The graduates raved about the courses.

Aug 14, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Volunteer instructors guided more than 20 military spouses through the ins and outs of Army life during an Army Family Team Building (AFTB) class at the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy, here, Aug. 4.

Aug 14, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Wearing cowboy hats and serving up chili, the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) hosted a western-themed Recreation "Round-Up" expo at the Tropics, here, Aug. 7.

Aug 14, 2009

Spc. John Sheldon, who is from Pittsburgh, Pa., had not intended to join the Army; he certainly did not intend to become a public affairs specialist, and he did not intend to follow in his grandfathers footsteps. But that's exactly what he has done-in his own way. ....Sheldon's grandfather was Walter, or Walt, Sheldon. ....."He is best known for his nonfiction work-it started with detective novels to pay the bills," John said. "(His writings were) first hand, non-fiction accounts and interviews of the occupation of Japan, and history of Vietnam, the history of the Korea war, and other biographical and U.S. military history books. (His best known work) is the 'The Honorable Conquerors' and it is also the most referenced book about the occupation of Japan." Other non-fiction work includes "Tigers in the Rice" 1969, "Hell or High Water" 1968, and "Tour of Duty" 1959.

Aug 13, 2009

Leaders of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, at Fort Richardson, Alaska prepare Soldiers for deployment by conducting Individual Readiness Training Aug. 10 at the Education Center. The Soldiers will join the 4-25 units already conducting missions in Afghanistan. The IRT classes included lessons on security and route safety, combat life saving methods and first aid, and operational security.

Aug 13, 2009

The 25th Combat Aviation Brigade held its deployment ceremony at Wheeler Army Airfield, Aug. 10, signifying the official start of the unit's deployment to northern Iraq.

Aug 12, 2009

It probably started before the birth of her second child, but by the time she started back to work from maternity leave she was in full blown depression-and it only got worse.

Aug 11, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Pet owners and their faithful companions enjoyed an afternoon of sun and fun at the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's (FMWR) first canine-friendly event, the "Dog Days of Summer," at Sills Field, July 31.

Aug 11, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - More than 100 local teens slid into an evening of fun and fellowship during a Club Beyond event held at Stoneman Field, here, July 29.

Aug 10, 2009

The ancient Assyrian City of Ashur faces imminent threats. Recent construction of a dam on the Tigris River is causing large sections of the City to be swept away, while other precious artifacts are being looted.

Aug 7, 2009

Aug 7, 2009

Aug 7, 2009

A photo slideshow showing U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and Afghan National Security Forces patrolling Khost province during an air-assault mission that was part of operation Champion Sword, Aug. 2.

Aug 6, 2009

US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center sees a reduction in residence-related accidents for this fiscal year.

Aug 6, 2009

Aug 6, 2009

Aug 4, 2009

Seventeen members of the Army's 7th Diving Team, stationed at Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii, traded in their board shorts and t-shirts for dry suits and sweatshirts July 14, as they began a month-long mission to repair a floating breakwater system at Bar Point Harbor in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Aug 4, 2009

Soldiers, spouses and military affiliates were greeted by flashing cameras and elegantly dressed ushers as they walked the red carpet to watch talent hopefuls take the stage during a U.S. Army Festival of the Arts and Recreation Program Events Competition, Talent Show at the Tropics Recreation Center, here, Saturday.

Aug 4, 2009

Have you ever had your household goods moved and at the end of the process, thought, 'That was the best move I've had, I hope my next move is that good.' Or conversely, 'That move was horrible, I hope no one else has to use movers like these.'

Aug 4, 2009

Remarks as delivered by Vice Chief of Staff, Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli at the National Infantry Museum Dedication on June 18, 2009, at Ft. Benning, GA.

Aug 1, 2009

Sgt. Michael Hauser, an Eagle River, Alaska native and the noncommissioned officer representing the 25th Special Troops Battalion, 25th Inf. Div. (left center), and Spc. Daniel M. Vickers, a Kileen, Texas native and the junior-enlisted Soldier representing 65th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade (right center), pose for a photo with Command Sgt. Maj. Frank M. Leota, Multi-National Division - North Command Sgt. Major (left), and Maj. Gen. Robert L. Caslen Jr., Commanding General, MND-N (right) following the conclusion of the "Joint Best Warrior Competition - Multi-National Division - North" at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, near Tikrit, Iraq, July 30. Vickers and Hauser beat out 16 other Soldiers and one Sailor to claim the top spot in the NCO and junior enlisted competitions, earning the "Best Warrior" title. The five-day competition tested competitors in a variety of warrior tasks, such as physical fitness, tactical knowledge and application of military procedures. )

Jul 31, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - A neighborhood cafAfA will be the newest amenity Army Hawaii Family Housing (AHFH) residents can look forward to.

Jul 31, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Children learned how to be responsible and take charge when they're home alone during a class at the Kalakaua Community Center, here, July 22.

Jul 31, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - A variety of new service and facility upgrades are happening at Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) locations throughout U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI).

Jul 31, 2009

Military and local fighters threw punches, kicks and bodies during the first ever mixed martial arts event at the Tropics Recreation Center, in Hawaii, July 25.

Jul 31, 2009

The "Joint Best Warrior Competition - Multi-National Division - North" came to the end with Sgt. Michael Hauser, 25th Special Troops Bn. security detachment, 25th Inf. Div., winning the NCO competition, and Spc. Daniel M. Vickers, Forward Support Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade taking the top spot on the junior-enlisted side.

Jul 31, 2009

The winners of the Joint Best Warrior Competition - MND - N: Sgt. Michael Hauser and Spc. Daniel Vickers

Jul 31, 2009

A photo slideshow showing Paratroopers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in Khost province during Operation Champion Sword, July 29.

Jul 30, 2009

Jul 30, 2009

Jul 29, 2009

Soldiers of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command paid tribute to their departing commander and welcomed their new commander in a ceremony on historic Palm Circle here Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Michael Terry assumed command of the 8th TSC, and Maj. Gen. Raymond Mason, who commanded the past two years, left Fort Shafter to assume the role of the G4 at the U.S. Army Forces Command, headquartered at Fort McPherson, in Ga.

Jul 29, 2009

Jul 29, 2009

With the help of Coalition Forces, Iraqi soldiers stationed in Tuz are ramping up training efforts to ensure they are fully prepared for the 2011 withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. Military Police from the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division have been working rigorously with the Iraqi Army to ensure their soldiers have the most cutting-edge training available

Jul 29, 2009

At the invitation of Lt. Col. Khalid Hajji Mohammad, Maj. Gen. Robert Caslen, commander of the 25th Infantry Division, visited both Iraqi Army and his own troops at Matar al-Saddiq July 17 to laud the progress of several joint operations currently underway in the Tuz Qada.

Jul 28, 2009

Jul 28, 2009

An integral part of the operational activity for the brigade, Sgt. Dawn Cloukey's main role with her unit is to keep the communication efforts, while out on ground movements, running efficiently for the vehicles in her unit.

Jul 28, 2009

Service members currently deployed to northern Iraq participatie in the "Joint Best Warrior Competition - Multi-National Division - North" at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, near Tikrit, Iraq, July 26-29. The competition is part of a 4-day physical and mental trial to find the best warrior currently serving in northern Iraq. Each Soldier or Sailor participating triumphed at a brigade-level competition to earn the right to participate in the contest.

Jul 27, 2009

Spc. Ambiorix Diaz, supply clerk, 94th Army Airand Missile Defense Command takes his final stroke during a swimming technique exercise as part of a U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Learn to Swim course given at Richardson pool, here, July 20-24. The class is offered once a month and provides soldiers an opportunity to build confidence in their swimming skills.

Jul 27, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii--Spc. Ambiorix Diaz, supply clerk, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command steps off the five meter platform after completing the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Learn to Swim course given at Richardson pool, here, July 20-24. The class is offered once a month and provides soldiers an opportunity to build confidence in their swimming skills. "After completing the class I feel more comfortable with my swimming ability especially in deep water. Before I couldn't even pass five feet without getting scared," said Diaz.

Jul 27, 2009

Soldiers and NCOs in the United States Armed Forces, serving in Multi-National Division-North, compete for the title of Best Warrior, July 27-31, at Contingency Operating Base, Speicher, Iraq. The three day competition will test their physical, mental toughness and showcase their technical and tactical knowledge during a variety of challenges. Please view each Day's Slide Show on the Bottom for highlights.

Jul 27, 2009

Joint Best Warrior Competition COB, Speicher, Iraq 2009

Jul 27, 2009

Service members deployed to the brigades and units currently supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in northern Iraq tested their physical and mental limits during a multi-tiered competition to find the best warrior in Multi-National Division - North. The four-day event brought the winners of each brigade and unit's individual best warrior competitions together to find out who is the best warrior in the division. The day's events included a multiple objective fitness challenge followed by a live fire stress shoot.

Jul 26, 2009

A photo slideshow showing how Paratroopers from 425th BSTB, 4th BCT, 25th ID spend their downtime at Combat Outpost Gorbuz, Afghanistan during their deployment.

Jul 24, 2009

Jul 24, 2009

Jul 24, 2009

U.S. Soldiers and Afghan National Police patrol two villages in Khost province talking to locals, July 22.

Jul 23, 2009

Soldier overcomes disability challenges despite missing limb.

Jul 23, 2009

Soldiers from the Army's 82nd Airborne Division continue their two-week tour of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command's facilities and are using the opportunities to collaborate with the engineers and scientists who develop much of the Army's technological solutions to battlefield needs.

Jul 21, 2009

Single soldiers of the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program used their individual abilities as well as teamwork to assist in the restoration of the historical Hawaiian Railway here, July 15.

Jul 20, 2009

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii Aca,!" Most 11-year olds donAca,!a,,ct have the opportunity to jump in and out of armored vehicles, test out engagement skills trainer simulators and share stories with real Soldiers.

Jul 20, 2009

Army Civilian Corps senior leaders now have another incentive for attending the Army Management Staff College.

Jul 19, 2009

Running Series in Iraq promotes wellness through running and awarness that others are less fotunate than you. The Series askes runners to donate old shoes for the Sole 4 Souls non-profit organization that donates the used shoes to needy people world wide.

Jul 17, 2009

The 130th Engineer Brigade uncased its colors, assuming responsibility of Mosul's reconstruction efforts from the 18th Eng. Bde. during a Transfer of Authority ceremony at Contingency Operating Station Marez, Wednesday, July 15.

Jul 17, 2009

Army Capt. Theo Voudouris, staff judge advocate, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, who has devoted much of his life to musical art and performance. This article is about his life, growing up around the theater, and his current project where he plays Glen Guglia in the Diamond Head Theater's premiere production of "The Wedding Singer".

Jul 17, 2009

With the arrival of three new UH-72A Lakota helicopters last week, Fort Rucker's Air Ambulance Detachment, known as Flatiron, can better assist Fort Rucker and local communities by reaching medical emergency scenes faster.

Jul 17, 2009

Four Soldiers did just this with a minimal crowd as they competed in 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division's four-day Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year competition, which tested their technical and tactical proficiency in Soldier tasks and drills, July 9-12.

Jul 17, 2009

For many Soldiers, life before the Army stems from a small, quiet hometown and for others, life before the Army began in a bustling cityscape or rural town. For Pfc. John Patton, a native of the island of Kwajalein Atoll, within the Marshall Islands, life before the Army began in an entirely different country.

Jul 16, 2009

Under a cloudless blue sky, more than 40 Soldiers from the 40th Quarter Master Company, 45th Special Troops Battalion, 45th Sustainment Brigade, took a trip back in time as they volunteered to help beautify the U.S.S. Missouri battleship Tuesday, here. The Soldiers performed a variety of tasks cleaning various areas of the ship, moving old equipment, and helping to replace the main deck. While the work itself may not have been fun, each volunteer was able to walk away with a sense of accomplishment.

Jul 16, 2009

Warrior Adventure Quest is a new program to assist Soldiers in transitioning back to their home station after a combat tour. The program combines outdoor recreation activities, leadership and psychological training.

Jul 15, 2009

An Afghan villager carefully places a brick while constructing a wall at Forward Operating Base Bostick in Konar Province, Afghanistan, as part of ongoing base expansion in the country.

Jul 14, 2009

Two new task orders supporting LOGCAP IV contract operations in Afghanistan are now in effect, Army officials announced July 7. DynCorp International, LLC was awarded the work for southern Afghanistan and Fluor Intercontinental was selected for work in northern Afghanistan, the Army Sustainment Command at Rock Island, Ill., announced.

Jul 10, 2009

The ArmyAca,!a,,cs top enlisted leader addressed topics such as deployment tour lengths, dwell time and changes to noncommissioned officer training, during a town hall forum July 7, at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Jul 9, 2009

This is a regular Fort Myer Pentagram column which features a different chaplain from around the National Capital Region each week. This particular column happens to be authored by the manager of the Chaplain's Corner program. Chap. (LTC) White corrals all these chaplains, including Marine, USAF, Navy, Army, Coast Guard chaplains from any faith, and they provide a weekly column.

Jul 9, 2009

Fort Myer spotlighted NCO was a chaplain assistant, but got a new MOS to Acquisition, Logistics and Technology contract specialist. This NCO lives by some principles useful for Soldiers and civilians, young and old.

Jul 7, 2009

Air Force Master Sgt. Danny Alltop, is just days away from making history - in the Army that is. Alltop will graduate July 10 from the U.S. Army's First Sergeant Course taught at Fort Bliss, Texas, and thus go into the history books as the first airman to do so.

Jul 6, 2009

Soldiers from the 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division participated in a biometrics class at the Joint Readiness Training Center as part of their training for the unit's upcoming deployment to Iraq. Biometrics is the science of using physiological features, such as fingerprints or irises, as a method of identification, said James Langston, the class instructor and JRTC field support engineer. In the field, said Langston, one of the key pieces of biometrical equipment is the Handheld, Interagency, Identity Detection Equipment, which debuted in 2004.

Jul 6, 2009

Emboldened by thin coalition presence, strong tribal allegiances and radical doctrine that would return Afghanistan to seventh-century Shariah law, the Taliban has tightened its grip on the southern part of the country. But a U.S. force is en route to inconvenience the jihad. "We're going to the heart, the birthplace of the Taliban," said Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Prosser, the senior enlisted Soldier of 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. "(The Taliban) had better pray 10 times a day instead of five, because we're bringing a lot of folks with a lot of guns and we're bringing hell with us."