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One soldier’s service beyond the service

Story by Sgt. Ashley Curtis | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 11.03.2012

Being a soldier is a commitment that can require a lot from a person. But for Sgt. 1st Class Michael Crone who is currently deployed to Afghanistan, simply serving in the Indiana Army National Guard is not... Read More

Why we serve: Michael P. Wilson leading the way through Afghanistan

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.27.2012

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael P. Wilson is a caricature of a different time and a different war, a 40’s propaganda poster saying: “Follow me!” Read More

Experiential learning program prepares Afghans for facilities operations, maintenance

Story by Jasmine Chopra-Delgadillo | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineer District - South | Date: 10.26.2012

Lessons learned from a decade of reconstruction operations in Afghanistan have shown that local, institutional and human resources capabilities are vital in order to achieve stable, sustainable infrastructure.... Read More

Scouts adapt for a safer Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.26.2012

The mountains of Afghanistan are an unforgiving landscape. Shale blankets the ground, providing little traction and a painful or deadly fall if footing is lost. Regardless the scouts of Troop B, 1st Squadron,... Read More

Voting abroad is easy for deployed service members

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.23.2012

Service members can’t pick their squad leader, and definitely can’t pick their commander, but this year, U.S. service members all around the world have the opportunity to pick their commander in chief. Read More