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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

Fort Drum soldiers help support local Flag Day celebrations

Story by Capt. Michael Greenberger | 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment | Date: 06.14.2012

There couldn’t have been a better day for a parade as town residents and Theresa Primary School students joined more than a dozen soldiers from 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, in a parade celebrating Flag... Read More

Cavalry squadron gets new commander

Story by Capt. Michael Greenberger | 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment | Date: 06.12.2012

Lt. Col. David L. Sanders III passed command of the 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, to Lt. Col. Robert F. Griggs in a ceremony at Magrath Gym June 12. 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