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Turkey requested, via NATO, the deployment of Patriot missiles along its border with Syria. The United States, Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to contribute two batteries each to support this NATO operation. U.S. Army elements to support this mission include: Soldiers of the 3-2 Air Defense Bn. from Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. From U.S. Army...
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African American History
February is African American/Black History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans. The commemoration continues the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, by honoring the men and women who have played a vital role in the history of our nation.
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Women Warriors
Women in all branches of the military soon will have unprecedented opportunities to serve on the front lines of the nation's wars. Leon Panetta, in one of his last acts as President Obama's Defense Secretary, announced the policy change, which would open hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war, the Pentagon...
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NATO ADA support to Turkey
Turkey requested, via NATO, the deployment of Patriot missiles along its border with Syria. The United States, Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to contribute two batteries each to support this NATO operation. U.S. Army elements to support this mission include: Soldiers of the 3-2 Air Defense Bn. from Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. From U.S. Army Europe: 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command,...
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security
Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) are deployed around the globe with the mission to provide limited duration expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces in support of designated component and geographic combatant commanders in order to protect vital naval and national assets. The primary mission of a FAST company is the reinforcement or recapture of critical U.S....
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Montford Point Marines
In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a presidential directive allowing African Americans to be recruited in the Marine Corps. African American recruits were not trained at Parris Island or San Diego, but were segregated and received basic training at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. From 1942-1949, approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training...
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Cobra Gold 2013
Exercise Cobra Gold is a recurring multinational and multiservice exercise hosted annually by the Kingdom of Thailand and developed by the Thai and U.S. militaries, scheduled to be held Feb. 11-21, 2013 throughout Thailand. Cobra Gold 2013 will consist of a staff exercise, various senior leader engagements, a field training exercise and humanitarian and civic assistance projects. CG 13, in...
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Beyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored, U.S. Army South planned and led annual humanitarian and civic assistance exercise. The exercise lasts for several months and provides construction and medical assistance to partner nations throughout the Central and South America and Caribbean region. The exercise generally takes place in rural,underprivileged areas and is a major...
African American History Month 2013
February is African American/Black History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans. The commemoration continues the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, by honoring the men and women who have played a vital role in the history of our nation.
Women Warriors
Women in all branches of the military soon will have unprecedented opportunities to serve on the front lines of the nation's wars.
Leon Panetta, in one of his last acts as President Obama's Defense Secretary, announced the policy change, which would open hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war, the Pentagon...
Exercise Leading Edge
LEADING EDGE 13 is a United Arab Emirates and U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) executed and Inter-Agency (IA) supported biennial multilateral Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) exercise designed to enhance Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) interdiction capabilities with partner nations to deter and disrupt movement of WMD-related material, technology, expertise and equipment, to include...
Soldiers Journal
Soldiers Journal is a monthly television news magazine that covers accurate and timely information about Soldier missions, training, operations and achievements of today's Army.
Cobra Gold 2013
Exercise Cobra Gold is a recurring multinational and multiservice exercise hosted annually by the Kingdom of Thailand and developed by the Thai and U.S. militaries, scheduled to be held Feb. 11-21, 2013 throughout Thailand. Cobra Gold 2013 will consist of a staff exercise, various senior leader engagements, a field training exercise and humanitarian and civic assistance projects. CG 13, in...
Iron Fist 2013
The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force hold the opening ceremony for Exercise Iron Fist 2013, a bilateral training event designed to increase interoperability between the two services. During the exercise, members of both services will conduct combined arms training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., amphibious...
NATO ADA support to Turkey
Turkey requested, via NATO, the deployment of Patriot missiles along its border with Syria. The United States, Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to contribute two batteries each to support this NATO operation. U.S. Army elements to support this mission include: Soldiers of the 3-2 Air Defense Bn. from Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. From U.S. Army Europe: 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command,...