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Culinary stars without the stripes create barracks Thanksgiving

Story by Spc. Nathan Goodall | 17th Fires Brigade | Date: 11.22.2012

For soldiers living in barracks stationed away from home, Thanksgiving can be a blatant reminder they are not around family. Between the barracks and the dining facility, soldiers have everything they need to... Read More

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

Local community leaders observe field artillery demonstrations

Story by Sgt. Mark Miranda | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 11.15.2012

Battery A, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, conducted a field training exercise that began Nov. 13 and finished with a community live-fire demonstration, Nov. 15. 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

Red Lions move with grace

Story by Spc. Nathan Goodall | 17th Fires Brigade | Date: 11.08.2012

Behind every good combat unit in the U.S. Army is a support unit that provides everything they need to function and fight. For 17th Fires Brigade, it’s the 308th Brigade Support Battalion. It furnishes... Read More