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Noncommissioned officer inductions reinforce Army traditions in Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 06.20.2012

Aside from the day he enlisted, June 13, 2012, was the most important day of Sgt. Marcus Calderon’s three-year, nine-month Army career. Read More

Why we serve: From African refugee to US soldier

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 06.20.2012

Spc. Alfred Kollie escaped civil war, genocide, and more than eight years living in African refugee camps to join the U.S. Army. Read More

US-Afghan partnership leads to aircraft maintenance improvements

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 06.11.2012

Your average story about a U.S.- Afghan partnership involves a foot patrol with the infantry through some dangerous territory. Because of the terrain in eastern Afghanistan, helicopters are critical for troop... Read More

82nd Airborne Division soldiers die in eastern Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 06.06.2012

Two 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, pilots died following a helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan, June 6. Capt. Scott Pace, 33, of Brawley, Calif., and 1st Lt. Mathew Fazzari, 25, of... Read More

The real memorial day: Remembering a hero

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 05.28.2012

There wasn’t a barbecue with friends. No kids splashed in a pool or lined up for a roller coaster on the official first day of the “summer fun” season. No one got the day off. Memorial day wasn’t... Read More