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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

Black Lions reunited after 40-year separation

Story by Staff Sgt. Charles Crail | 172nd Infantry Brigade | Date: 06.05.2012

From the steaming jungles of the Iron Triangle in Vietnam to the remote mountain outposts of eastern Afghanistan, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 28th Infantry Regiment have not served side-by-side in more... 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

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots earn air medals

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 04.26.2012

Four 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots earned Air medals on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, April 26. Read More

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots earn Air medals

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 04.26.2012

Three 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots earned Army Commendation medals with “V” device for valor on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan, April 26. Read More