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Soldiers train for traditional battle

Story by Sgt. Adam L. Mathis | 17th Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 11.15.2012

The soldiers knelt on the ground, facing the suspicious van with weapons ready. The van’s occupants called from inside, asking for supplies and aid for someone who was injured, but the soldiers refused to... Read More

Fitting in: One soldier loses hat to join unit

Story by Sgt. Adam L. Mathis | 17th Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 11.09.2012

Michael Tollerton of Sarasota, Fla., knew they were after her. Her Soldiers had a quota to fill and she was a new leader with 17th Fires Brigade. Like others before her, the second lieutenant planned to make a... Read More

Soldiers partner with Japanese Forces

Story by Sgt. Adam Keith | 19th Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 09.22.2012

While moving to their objective and engaging enemy targets, U.S. Cavalry soldiers passed along vital intelligence back to their commander, who in turn relayed the information to the commander of the 3rd Combat... Read More

Soldiers put NBC RV Strykers, Fox vehicles through .50-caliber range

Story by Sgt. Micah VanDyke | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 05.09.2012

With soldiers safely tucked inside of the “Fox” or Stryker vehicles, the excitement of being able to quickly locate a contaminated area and protect troops motivated Soldiers from the 181st (Fort Hood, Texas)... Read More

Cavalry scouts test skills at YTC

Story by Spc. Kimberly Hackbarth | 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 10.25.2011

What makes a cavalry scout exceptional? Read More