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Why we serve: Spc. Judy Sanchez

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.02.2012

U.S. Army Spc. Judy Sanchez did not realize that taking a high school course on law enforcement would eventually land her in Afghanistan. Read More

ANA’s 7th Kandak ‘The way ahead’

Story by Sgt. Michael Sword | 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs | Date: 09.17.2012

As American forces continue to transition security responsibilities to Afghan National Security Forces, units deployed to Afghanistan are shifting their focus from providing security and combined combat... Read More

Why we serve: US Army Sgt. Alex Peyton Nebraska native mentors Afghan farmers

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.17.2012

U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Peyton, an agricultural specialist from Gothenburg, Neb., bristles with weapons and gear as he sits quietly in a wooden chair, surveying the world outside the wire at Forward Operating Base... Read More

Why we serve: Pfc. Khaley Jenkins continuing a family practice

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.11.2012

When a man with blood coming from the top of his head was escorted through the doors of the Forward Operating Base Shank west aid station, Sept. 11, 2012, the medics who work there jumped into action. Read More

Why We Serve: Spc. Ethan Wilson

Story by Sgt. Michael Sword | 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs | Date: 09.09.2012

U.S. Army Spc. Ethan Wilson made the decision to join the Army when he was 14 years old. Five years ago, he was a sophomore in high school and his brother Thomas was deployed to Afghanistan with the 173rd... Read More