Drill Sergeant wins 2013 Operation Rising Star Competition
Sgt. Christiana Ball from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., has been voted Army Entertainment's 2013 Rising Star. Ball was chosen from a field of 12 vocalists from Army garrisons around the world. She edged out Family members Joyce Severino from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and Sarah Hopkins from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., in the final round of competition.
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by Robert Dozier, December 16, 2013
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Photosets from 2013 Operation Rising Star Competition
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Cancer survivor finds home at U.S. Army Installation Management Command
It took his life by storm, Staff Sgt. Miguel Leon said, without rain, hail or wind it swept him and his entire family out to sea -- adrift and fighting to stay alive. The tempest was called cancer. First rearing its head in February in the form of stage three testicular cancer, the disease spread aggressively forming 6-8 cm masses near his spinal cord and aorta. It pushed Leon to extreme limits of endurance, yet through it all, the 28-year-old's message continues to be one of hope.
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
November 25, 2013
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Food and beverage program civilian employee has the drive for speed
In the food and beverage world of customer service, speed often translates to customer satisfaction. On the auto racetrack, speed is the ultimate measure of success. Preparation, desire and goal setting is a winning combination in both arenas. Listen to testimony from the man who knows.
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by Robert Dozier, November 21, 2013
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Operation Rising Star finalists identified
Army Entertainment has announced the 12 finalists slated to compete in Operation Rising Star this December. U.S. Installation Management Command G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs will host and conduct the finals at Fort Sam Houston Theatre to determine the 2013 rising star.
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by Robert Dozier, November 13, 2013
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New IMCOM workforce development pilot program focuses on world class customer service
Twenty-nine new employees of U.S. Army Installation Management Command headquarters participated in the inauguration of a program designed to welcome new staff to IMCOM, orient them to the organization and streamline mandatory training with emphasis on the importance of providing world class customer service.
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
November 6, 2013
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Record field for Army Ten-Miler benefits Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Staff Sgt. Alexis Ramos used National Hispanic Heritage Month to share stories about his boxing family, the U.S Army World Class Athlete Program and Army Installation Management Command.
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by Tim Hipps,
October 23, 2013
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Boxing coach uses Hispanic heritage to share Army stories
Staff Sgt. Alexis Ramos used National Hispanic Heritage Month to share stories about his boxing family, the U.S Army World Class Athlete Program and Army Installation Management Command.
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by Tim Hipps,
October 9, 2013
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IMCOM's Family Advocacy Program takes on domestic violence in 2013
The Family Advocacy Program is taking the lead this year in the Army's campaign to give Soldiers and their families the tools they need to avoid and prevent the occurrence of intimate partner violence. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command is making a concerted effort during Domestic Violence Awareness month to highlight their resources and strike a chord of resiliency on Army garrisons.
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by Robert Dozier,
October 3, 2013
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U.S. athletes shine at CISM World Para-Track & Field Championships
Five U.S. military athletes, including three from the Army World Class Athlete Program, combined to win 10 gold and two silver medals Sept. 14-15 at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire's 2013 World Para-Track and Field Championships. Marine Corps Cpl. Ivan Sears of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, led Team USA by winning gold medals in the men's wheelchair 100 meters (17.25 seconds), 200 meters (30.99), 1500 meters (4 minutes, 29.03 seconds) and sitting shot put (6.60 meters).
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by Tim Hipps,
September 30, 2013
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NAF Employees face important Marketplace Healthcare Exchange decision
The benefits provider for nearly 20,000 nonappropriated fund employees around the world has prepared information to assist with decision making related to the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command NAF Employee Benefits Office wants civilian employees at garrisons around the world to pay close attention as the marketplace healthcare exchanges become available in their states beginning Oct. 1, 2013.
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by Robert Dozier,
September 30, 2013
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IMCOM announces senior enlisted leadership change
U.S. Army Installation Management Command announced a new senior enlisted advisor, Sep. 13. Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey S. Hartless has been selected as IMCOM's next command sergeant major, taking the place of Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice, who is retiring after 32 years of service in the U.S. Army. Rice, who arrived at IMCOM headquarters in 2012, is leaving an important charge to the incoming command sergeant major and the IMCOM team.
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
Sept 24, 2013
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Taking time for health means more resilient force
Personal health and fitness took center stage at Friday's U.S. Army Installation Management Command town hall. "You need to take of yourself," said Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice, Installation Management Command, or IMCOM, senior enlisted adviser, to Soldiers and civilians gathered for the event. "The amount of work you do every day and your focus every day to take care of Soldiers, families, our Gold Star Families, and our wounded warriors means you have to have a high level of energy to get out there and get it done."
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by Jade Fulce,
September 24, 2013
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Army men win second consecutive Armed Forces Softball crown
Staff Sgt. Kenny Turlington went 5-for-5 with four home runs to lead All-Army to a 23-8 victory over All-Air Force in the gold-medal game of the 2013 Armed Forces Softball Championships, Sept. 19. "I just wanted to win the gold," said Turlington, a 13-year Army veteran from Goldsboro, N.C., who is stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. "All I thought about was winning."
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by Tim Hipps,
September 21, 2013
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Soldier Show returns in triumph to Fort Sam Houston
Thirty-four Soldiers returned to historic Fort Sam Houston Theatre for the final applause in their 2012 -- 2013 Ready and Resilient Soldier Show. The U.S. Army Installation Command sponsored show, by Soldiers and for Soldiers, brought and delivered a message designed to reverberate from Army garrisons across the nation and inspire the men and women of the armed forces to remain strong.
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by Robert Dozier,
September 18, 2013
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IMCOM welcomes Atlantic Region to headquarters
More than 200 Soldiers, Civilians, family members, and local officials gathered for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Atlantic Region uncasing ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre, Thursday. Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter, commanding general of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, officially welcomed Davis Tindoll Jr., the Atlantic Region Director and his Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Sharkey, and personally uncased the colors.
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by Jade Fulce,
August 21, 2013
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With Furloughs in the rear view, IMCOM looks to future at Town Hall
Army garrisons are poised to deliver the right level of service to the men and women who deserve it in FY 14. The leaders of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command declared confidence at their town hall meeting that thanks to careful planning and the efforts of the military and civilian workforce, they can see the future more clealy.
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by Robert Dozier,
August 15, 2013
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Military Spouses Choir on 'America's Got Talent' Aug. 6
A group that got its start in Army Entertainment is the driving force behind the American Military Spouses Choir, an "America's Got Talent" quarterfinalist scheduled to perform Aug. 6, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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by Tim Hipps,
August 2, 2013
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Army officer wins national bobsled push championship
Capt. Chris Fogt of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program snapped Olympic gold medalist Steve Langton's four-year stranglehold on the top spot at the U.S. men's Bobsled National Push Championships, Aug. 1, at the Canadian Ice House. Fogt, a 2010 Olympian from Alpine, Utah, topped the field by 0.042 seconds and established an Ice House standard for fastest push from the brakes position. Langton, of Melrose, Mass., maintained the fastest push time from the right side of the sled.
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by Tim Hipps,
August 2, 2013
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Resilient Soldier in goal for Paralympic Team USA
Sgt. Jen Lee's resilient recovery from a motorcycle accident landed him a berth on Team USA's sled hockey team for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Lee, a goalie in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Paralympic Program, is the first active-duty Soldier selected for a U.S. Paralympic winter sports team. He was honored July 29, as "Hero of the Day" by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command.
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by Tim Hipps,
July 30, 2013
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Soldier Show auditions link with Operation Rising Star
In an effort to streamline efficiencies, Army Entertainment has integrated live auditions for the 2014 U.S. Army Soldier Show with selections of the 2013 Operation Rising Star finalists. Therefore, Nov. 1 is the new deadline for Soldiers submitting packets to be considered as a performer or technician for the 2014 U.S. Army Soldier Show. Details are available at www.armyentertainment.net, where candidates can download registration forms and upload their video auditions and resumes.
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by Tim Hipps,
July 26, 2013
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Equine therapy volunteer aids wounded warrior recovery, resilience
The mustachioed cowboy greets Cindy Tripoli, Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center manager, with a tip of his hat. He appears quite at home in this rustic atmosphere created by the sights, smells and sounds of the stable and its occupants, but then, back to the future, he pulls out a smart phone, his calloused fingers deftly calling up photos of a hog hunt with Spider, his mule, and begins an enthusiastic description of the event which ended in a lively discourse on equine breeding. It's a comfortable, weekly ritual -- a prelude to Tuesday morning equine therapy sessions for wounded warriors. The cowboy, Jed Elrod, is one of three volunteers who devote time, skill and experience to promote healing.
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
July 16, 2013
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IMCOM employees ready and able to endure furlough
Most U.S. Army Installation Management Command headquarters civilian employees took one unpaid day off last week, the first week of the 2013 furlough. They had been anticipating "furlough Fridays" for months since senior leaders at The Army's Home have been using email communication, town halls and training sessions to keep their employees informed of the timing and breadth of the sequestration furlough process.
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by Robert Dozier,
July 16, 2013
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Operation Rising Star calling garrisons - deadline looms
Army Entertainment is getting set to host another season of Operation Rising Star, a singing contest for Soldiers and military family members based on the American Idol format. Installations and garrisons interested in hosting 2013 Operation Rising Star events must apply by July 29. Local competitions will be contested in September and/or October. Fort Hunter Liggett in Jolon, Calif., was first to apply this year.
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by Tim Hipps,
July 15, 2013
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Olympian Nunn to walk 50K at World Championships
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. John Nunn used his runner-up finish in the 20-kilometer race walk at the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships as a tuneup for the 50-kilometer race walk at the 2013 IAAF World Championships, scheduled for Aug. 10-18 in Moscow, Russia.
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by Tim Hipps,
July 12, 2013
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Resilient Soldier goes from 0-24 to Wrestling Worlds
As a high school freshman, Caylor Williams went 0-24 and got pinned 22 times while wrestling at 171 pounds for the Palm Bay Pirates in Melbourne, Fla. "Spent a whole year getting my [butt] kicked," he said. "Then I just kept chipping away and chipping away."
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by Tim Hipps,
July 3, 2013
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Soldiers earn berths in Wrestling World Championships
Three wrestlers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program earned spots on Team USA for the World Championships at the 2013 U.S. World Team Trials, June 21-22. Sgt. Spenser Mango, Spc. Justin Lester and Spc. Caylor Williams will compete Sept. 16-22, at the 2013 FILA Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
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by Tim Hipps,
June 25, 2013
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IMCOM employees say a fond farewell and discuss future at town hall
SAN ANTONIO (June 13, 2013) -- Employees at the U.S. Army Installation Management Command headquarters got an update on the furlough process as they go through the final weeks before implementation during a town hall meeting at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre. Many also arrived early for a ceremony to bid farewell to MG John "Sonny" Uberti, who spent 18 months as IMCOM deputy commanding general and chief of staff. Uberti departs for his next assignment serving as the chief of staff at the U.S. Strategic Command.
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by Robert Dozier,
June 13, 2013
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Soldier Show to offer fun Father's Day entertainment
APG community members can enjoy an especially entertaining Fathers Day Sunday, June 16 at 7 p.m. at the post theater with the 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show, a 75-minute song-and-dance production by active duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard Soldiers. This year's "Ready and Resilient" tour will also perform a matinee Monday, June 17, show at 11:30 a.m. at the post theater. The event uses music to put an entertaining spin on how Soldiers and their families maintain readiness and resiliency.
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by Tim Hipps,
June 7, 2013
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Para-swimmer Soldier exemplifies resilience, trains for Paralympics
SAN ANTONIO (May 31, 2013) -- Paralympic swimming hopeful Spc. Elizabeth Wasil doubles as a model of resilience and a poster Soldier for the Army Strong Bands campaign. Wasil bounced back from triple surgery for bilateral hip injuries by plunging into a pool and learning to swim competitively. She quickly stroked her way into the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, which provides Soldiers an opportunity to train full-time for Olympic sports. Now she's competing against some of the best para-athlete swimmers in the world with visions of earning a spot on Team USA for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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by Tim Hipps,
May 31, 2013
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Installation Management Command gets SHARP on sexual harassment
SAN ANTONIO (May 21, 2013) -- Workers at U.S. Army Installation Management Command headquarters began their week May 20 with a previously unscheduled but mandatory three-hour session of Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention training. Four days after President Barack Obama tasked Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to lead the effort to eliminate sexual assault and harassment from the military, IMCOM, the command whose motto is "We are the Army's Home," got busy changing its culture, beginning with its headquarters.
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by Tim Hipps,
May 23, 2013
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Best Warriors honor veteran of World War II, Korea, Vietnam
SAN ANTONIO (May 20, 2013) -- A veteran of World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, received a standing ovation from troops of another generation here, May 17, at Fort Sam Houston Theatre, San Antonio, Texas. Retired Army Sgt. Tomas Fajardo was an honorary guest at the awards ceremony for the 2013 Joint Base San Antonio "Best Warrior Competition."
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by Tim Hipps,
May 22, 2013
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Sequester furlough duration and impact focus of IMCOM Town Hall
SAN ANTONIO (May 16, 2013) - - Senior leaders at the U.S. Army Installation Management Command headquarters addressed the issue of an 11-day furlough for civilian personnel at their town hall meeting in the Fort Sam Houston Theatre. GLTG Mike Ferriter, IMCOM commander, and IMCOM CSM Earl Rice explained the effect of this action on employees throughout the installation management community and offered a look ahead as we close out this fiscal year and look to the next.
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by Robert Dozier,
May 16, 2013
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Commands team up for 2013 Best Warrior competition
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (May 20, 2013) -- "Together Everyone Accomplishes More" was heard frequently as 36 Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from across the Army gathered at Camp Bullis for the first Joint Base San Antonio Best Warrior competition May 11-17, 2013. Five commands headquartered on Fort Sam Houston -- U.S. Army Installation Management Command, U.S. Army North, U.S. Army South, Southern Regional Medical Command and U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School -- teamed up to choose their Soldiers and NCOs of the Year.
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
April 16, 2013
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All-Army men, women win gold in Armed Forces Beach Volleyball
The All-Army men's and women's teams won gold medals at the 2013 Armed Forces Beach Volleyball Championships, May 3 through 5 at the Wasatch Beach Volleyball Complex.
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by Tim Hipps,
May 7, 2013
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Singing for a Cause with IMCOM HQ employees
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by Jade Fulce,
May 2, 2013
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2013 Soldier Show: "Ready and Resilient: At Your Service"
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by Jade Fulce,
May 2, 2013
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Strong B.A.N.D.S. to play national fitness month of May
Get fit. Eat better. Feel better. Be better.
Army Strong B.A.N.D.S. is back. The largest Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation campaign of the year pushes Soldiers, their families, and Department of Defense civilians to focus on Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength -- to get up, get out, get busy exercising, eat better and commit to a healthier lifestyle.
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by Tim Hipps,
May 2, 2013
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National Military Appreciation Month 2013
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by Ganesa Robinson,
May 2, 2013
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National Military Appreciation Month 2013
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by Jade Fulce,
May 1, 2013
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National Prescription Drug Take-back Day 2013
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by Robert Dozier,
April 26, 2013
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Army mom 'blessed' with daughters in Soldier Show, American Idol
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by Tim Hipps,
April 25, 2013
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Soldier Show performs at Army Day at the Alamo - Fiesta 2013 - Photos
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by Robert Dozier,
April 24, 2013
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Army Soldier Show launches 'Ready and Resilient' tour
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by Tim Hipps,
April 24, 2013
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SMA checks pulse of JBSA Ft. Sam Houston troops
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by Jade Fulce,
April 22, 2013
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Military Spouses: the heart and strength of the Army Family
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by Jade Fulce,
April 19, 2013
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Soldier Show dress rehearsal inspires youth
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by Robert Dozier,
April 18, 2013
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Joint Base San Antonio youth get V.I.P. passes to dress rehearsal of 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show
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by Robert Dozier,
April 18, 2013
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Byers returns to Las Vegas with sights set on Rio
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by Tim Hipps,
April 18, 2013
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CSA Odierno and SMA Chandler and spouses visit LTG and Mrs. Ferriter at IMCOM, Fort Sam Houston and Morgan's Wonderland - Photos
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by Robert Dozier and Amanda Rodriguez,
April 16, 2013
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Former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program boxer Melson fights for injured athletes
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by Tim Hipps,
April 16, 2013
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Sequester preparations await furlough announcement
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by Robert Dozier,
April 12, 2013
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Soldier Show puts entertaining spin on readiness, resilience
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by Tim Hipps,
April 9, 2013
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New Army Sports Program to pit battalion against battalion
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by Tim Hipps,
April 4, 2013
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U.S. Army Soldier Show performer to support sister on American Idol
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by Tim Hipps,
April 2, 2013
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America pays tribute to spouses, family members of fallen military
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by Luke Elliot,
March 28, 2013
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IMCOM headquarters conducts town hall
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by Robert Dozier,
April 8, 2013
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IMCOM Town Hall - Photos
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by Robert Dozier,
March 26, 2013
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Sequester furlough planning requires complex preparations
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by Robert Dozier,
March 20, 2013
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All-Army wrestlers successfully defend Armed Forces crowns
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by Tim Hipps,
March 19, 2013
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IMCOM workforce preps for sequester furloughs
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by Robert Dozier,
March 13, 2013
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IMCOM celebrates Month of the Military Child
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
March 8, 2013
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Operation Megaphone calls for worldwide lock-in for military youth
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by Robert Dozier,
March 8, 2013
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IMCOM headquarters gathers for town hall
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by Neal Snyder,
February 25, 2013
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IMCOM Town Hall - photos
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by Robert Dozier,
February 25, 2013
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IMCOM encourages Army families to take Military Saves Pledge
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
February 25, 2013
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Pacific Region sweeps Army Athlete, Coach of Year awards
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by Tim Hipps,
February 20, 2013
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Installation Management Command leaders thank employees
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
February 19, 2013
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Thank you letter to Child, Youth and School Services team members
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
February 19, 2013
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IMCOM Presidents Day Message
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
February 15, 2013
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Soldier Show vets wed on Valentine's Day
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by Tim Hipps,
February 14, 2013
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New garrison staff critical to expanded SHARP success
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by Jade Fulce,
February 13, 2013
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Soldier pushes USA-1 to bronze at Bobsled World Championships
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by Tim Hipps,
February 7, 2013
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Soldiers sweep Armed Forces Cross Country Championships
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by Tim Hipps,
February 7, 2013
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Civilian Education System improvements offer new opportunities for professional development
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by Amanda Rodriguez,
February 5, 2013
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Calway conquers unique obstacle en route to cross-country crown
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by Tim Hipps,
February 5, 2013
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Valor Games quadruple opportunities for disabled vets, wounded warriors
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by Tim Hipps,
January 31, 2013
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Life is a game but you must know the rules
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by Jade Fulce,
January 30, 2013
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Soldiers compete in bobsled world championships
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by Tim Hipps,
January 29, 2013
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Soldiers compete for Team USA on road to Winter Olympics
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by Tim Hipps,
January 26, 2013
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IMCOM Town Hall - Photos
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by Robert Dozier,
January 18, 2013
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Teller lone military brat in All-American Bowl
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by Tim Hipps,
January 9, 2013
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East strikes quickly to win U.S. Army All-American Bowl
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by Tim Hipps,
January 7, 2013
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2013 Army All-American Bowl Strong Zone - Photos
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by Robert Dozier,
January 4, 2013
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