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Soldier receives Purple Heart

Story by Sgt. Lance Pounds | 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs Office | Date: 05.16.2012

“Attention to Orders!” said Capt. David Padgalaskas, narrator for the ceremony. “By order of the President of the United States of America, the Purple Heart, established by General George Washington, is... Read More

3rd Cavalry Regiment honors fallen soldier

Story by Sgt. Lance Pounds | 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs Office | Date: 05.11.2012

A memorial was held for Spc. Joshua Martin, a cavalry scout assigned to 3rd Squadron “Thunder”, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, during a ceremony, May 9, at the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel on post. Read More

Wingmen remember brother, lived life with no regrets

Story by Senior Airman Rachel Waller | 100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs | Date: 05.07.2012

On Aug. 8, 1996, Staff Sgt. Thomas Perkins, graduated from basic training and entered the Air Force. Read More

Deployed paratroopers say farewell to two of their own

Story by Sgt. Jonathan Shaw | 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs | Date: 04.27.2012

The lieutenant and the private were going to go bull riding together after the deployment. It was a consolation to Cowboy Mike Metcalf when his platoon sergeant forbade him to risk injury with more rodeo in the... Read More

JBER remembers fallen soldier

Story by Staff Sgt. Matthew Winstead | United States Army Alaska | Date: 04.26.2012

A ceremony, April 26, at the Soldier's Chapel on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson commemorated the life and selfless sacrifice of Army Spc. Jeffrey Lee White, a paratrooper from the currently deployed 1st... Read More