Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The U.S. Army Installation Management Command, or IMCOM, -- Central Region, awarded the Annual Department of Defense Civilian Fire Instructor of the Year award to Joshua Jimenez, assistant fire chief for operations, Fort Huachuca Fire and Emergency Services, on Monday in honor of his extensive knowledge and dedication to training.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The 11th Signal Brigade faces a unique challenge because its Soldiers and leaders are located at three different geographical locations within the United States. While they may deal with each other on a regular basis, they do not often have the chance to meet with each other face-to-face.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - American Military Aviation Takes Off with First Aero Squadron

Mar 1, 2013

American Soldiers in Afghanistan were recently challenged in securing a facility for coalition forces. They turned to deployed U.S. Army civilian engineers for a solution. Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 9th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, known as the 1-9 Cav, had been unsuccessful in finding the expertise they needed to design, build and install new force-protection measures. After meeting with the forward deployed engineering cell from the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, a fix began to take shape.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Bragg's Fire Chief, Mark Melvin, was the recipient of North Carolina's Fire Chief of the Year for 2012 award. With more than 1900 fire departments in the state, Melvin distinguished himself above the rest.

Mar 1, 2013

Ballerinas, tutus, and sparkly tiara-wearing princesses were seen across the room as beautiful angels and their mothers celebrated the 11th annual Mother Daughter Tea and Fashion Show Feb. 23 and 24.

Mar 1, 2013

The North Post Exchange parking lot was occupied with more than cars and shopping carts, Feb. 15 as the Aloha Safari Zoo brought several of their exotic animals for the enjoyment of the military community.

Mar 1, 2013

More than 300 Soldiers gathered at the Fort Bragg Club to share a meal, mingle and pray during the 60th annual National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 20.

Mar 1, 2013

WASHINGTON (March 1, 2013)--Self-nominations open today, for Army Civilians in the grades of General Schedule (GS) 14 and 15 interested in the department's Senior Enterprise Talent Management program (SETM). SETM prepares participants for positions of greater responsibility through advanced senior-level educational and developmental experiences. The program was developed collaboratively as a Civilian Workforce Transformation initiative and administered by the Civilian Senior Leader Management Office (CSLMO), Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs). Included in the SETM program are opportunities in the Enterprise Placement program, developmental experiences, Senior Service College, and the Defense Senior Leader Development program.

Mar 1, 2013

It's March, and that means it's time for another talk about driving safety. As a leader, you know that's just what your Soldiers want to hear, right? Few things elicit more groans from Soldiers than the mandatory safety brief. I'm of the belief, however, that since safety briefings are required, we might as well make them useful and enjoyable experiences.

Mar 1, 2013

As the recent lifting of the ban on women serving in military combat roles sparks debates over whether women can handle the demands and challenges of certain combat jobs, one Air Defense Artillery officer is proof-positive that women in the military have already proven they can accomplish great things on and off the battlefield, and given the opportunity, will continue to succeed. "It's not really about who you are -- man, woman -- it's what you do that matters. Concentrate on doing your very best as a Soldier; you're a Soldier first," said Col. Carolyn Birchfield, commander of First Army Division West's 402nd Field Artillery Brigade here. "My philosophy has always been to make a difference. Make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you. At the end of the day, we all just want an opportunity." Birchfield said she hasn't experienced any real discrimination or bias during her career.

Mar 1, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Soldiers frequently have the privilege of standing in formation while a fellow Soldier is awarded a commander's coin, named NCO of the month, or recognized with an award. However, very few are privileged enough to stand in the East Room of the White House while the President presents their battle buddy from basic training with the nation's highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, in the name of Congress. Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Harris, assigned to Division West's 181st Infantry Brigade at Fort McCoy, Wis., was one of those privileged few last month.

Feb 28, 2013

Feb 28, 2013

FORT PICKETT (Feb. 28, 2013) -- Under various circumstances and especially in combat environments, U.S. military helicopters are required to land and refuel without cutting the engine.

Feb 28, 2013

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit continued its full-fledged support of America's youth when it hosted the 2013 U.S. Army National Junior Air Rifle Championship, Feb. 25-27, at the unit's world-class Pool Indoor Range at Fort Benning, Ga.

Feb 28, 2013

Soldiers from 10th Mountain Division (LI) conducted a Mountain Winter Challenge, Feb. 21-22, 2013, at the Childers Indoors Weapons Training Facility on Fort Drum, N.Y., to honor past division Soldiers, foster esprit de corps and compete to be recognized as the top winter warfare team.

Feb 28, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fort Drum's 14-Soldier Culinary Arts Team showcased their culinary knowledge and techniques by hosting a three-course field meal for 10th Mountain Division (LI) leaders Friday at 10th Sustainment Brigade Dining Facility in preparation for the 38th Annual Culinary Arts Competition next month at Fort Lee, Va.

Feb 28, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- More than 300 Soldiers and civilians gathered Feb. 20 at the Commons to build spiritual resilience and participate in Fort Drum's Annual National Prayer Breakfast observance.

Feb 28, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Gray skies, light precipitation, frigid water of the St. Lawrence River and a cheering crowd welcomed more than 200 participants to the 23rd Annual Polar Bear Dip on Saturday at Bonnie Castle Resort in Alexandria Bay.

Feb 28, 2013

FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Descending from about 14,000 feet above sea level on the western edge of Mountain Training Area 3 at Fort Carson, Colo., the crew of Knighthawk 373 from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade conducted their final reconnaissance of the landing zone known as Horseshoe. With crew members all under oxygen to ensure clear minds and quick reflexes, they focused on the landing at 13,400 feet.

Feb 28, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas - The 166th Aviation Brigade is busy training five units for deployments. One unit in particular, the Texas Army National Guard's Company B, 1st Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment from Houston's Ellington Field, recently passed their validation and will deploy to Afghanistan's Regional Command-South in the coming weeks.

Feb 28, 2013

Sgt. Lyle Warner held his finger in front of Stephanie Ruggles' face. "Follow my finger with your eyes, ma'am," he said as the young woman struggled to focus. "OK, OK," she said, stifling laughter. "I studied hard for this."

Feb 28, 2013

1st Lt. Jon Hoekzema said his unit is ready to deploy and, despite not knowing when or where their deployment might be, the Soldiers continue to train for every contingency.

Feb 28, 2013

Averee, along with seven other children, participated in Sunday's basketball practice at the Special Events Center, hosted by the Exceptional Family Member Program and made possible by a Department of Defense grant to create a Special Olympics program at Fort Carson, Colo.

Feb 28, 2013

His life is the sort of story destined for a book or movie. From birth in Vietnam to a career as an interdisciplinary engineer, Ngoc Dang has proven anything is possible. Born in Saigon, in April 1975, Dang grew up in a small village with no electricity or running water. Along with his older sister and two younger brothers, Dang helped with his parents' farm every day after school.

Feb 28, 2013

Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 3rd Royal Canadian Regiment prepare for sustained airborne training at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb 27. Military units from both nations partnered together for an eight-day Joint Operational Access Exercise designed to enhance worldwide contingency response capabilities.

Feb 28, 2013

Gen. Dennis L. Via, commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Command, visited the Combined Arms Support Command, the Army's sustainment think tank, Feb. 27, to learn about training initiatives, credentialing programs and to discuss the future of sustainment.

Feb 28, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, "Warrior Battalion," 393rd Field Artillery Regiment, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, Division West, took on the Fort Hood Air Assault obstacle course during physical training at Fort Hood, Texas, Feb. 14. The unit conducted nine of the 15 obstacles, finding the most challenging ones to be the "Tough One," "Belly Over" and "Slide for Life." The event proved to be a challenging PT session that increased team cohesion and tested not only the Soldiers' physical ability, but their ability to conquer their fears. At the conclusion of the training, Command Sgt. Maj. Tyson Goolsby, 3rd Battalion, 393rd Field Artillery Regiment command sergeant major, stressed the importance of team work and of having a "work hard, play hard" mentality. Photos by 1st Lt. Todd Cummings, 3rd Battalion, 393rd Field Artillery Regiment, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, Division West

Feb 28, 2013

Twenty-two years to the day when Operation Desert Storm ended, the general who commanded the coalition force ground offensive was laid to rest at West Point, N.Y. A memorial service for retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, a U.S. Military Academy Class of 1956 graduate, was held at the Cadet Chapel, Feb. 28, 2013, with family, friends and colleagues in attendance.

Feb 28, 2013

16th CAB unveils the Army's more muscular attack helicopter, the Apache Guardian

Feb 27, 2013

The Army Reserve's Individual Mobilization Augumentee Program lets Soldiers transitioning from the active component or traditional Army Reserve units to continuing serving without the traditional "one weekend a month, two weeks a year". The IMA program lets Soldiers earn pay and credit towards retirement, receive benefits and entitlements, all while maintaining the flexibility to pursue your career and family aspirations without a "drilling reservist" schedule.

Feb 27, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas -- This region of the state may be right next to the Texas Hill Country, but it is not exactly mountainous. Nevertheless, the 479th Field Artillery Brigade, which provides training, readiness oversight and mobilization support to mobilized Army National Guard and Army Reserve units and active duty forces of all services here, also provides mountainous operations training to deploying units.

Feb 27, 2013

WASHINGTON, February 27, 2013 -- Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal met with Lt. Gen. Hernán Mardones, chief of the Chilean Armed Forces, at the Pentagon, to discuss Army-to-Army cooperation efforts, and foster closer relationships between the two militaries. Lt. Gen. Mardones visited Washington D.C. as a part of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's Counterpart program.

Feb 27, 2013

U.S. Army Transition Strategic Outreach (TSO) Office -- the primary conduit for Employers and Industry to access Transitioning Soldiers -- proudly supports an innovative, new Credentialing effort: the "Get Skills To Work" program.

Feb 27, 2013

He was a Soldier's Soldier. Those who worked alongside him said he represented the very best of the Noncommissioned Officers Corps. Those who looked up to him said he was the definition of a command sergeant major. Command Sgt. Maj. Fred W. Davenport, who served as the 1st Infantry Division's senior noncommissioned officer from 1989 to 1994, passed away Feb. 12. He was 70.

Feb 26, 2013

Service members and U.S. embassy employees took part in a sports day event at the U.S. embassy in Kuwait City, Feb. 16, 2013, as a part of the English Access Micro-scholarship Program.

Feb 26, 2013

Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, USPACOM Commander, visits JBLM and senior I CORPS leadership to tour the base and discuss the realignment to the Pacific Theater.

Feb 26, 2013

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Command toured the facilities of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 22, 2013, and experienced the capabilities of the Stryker armored fight vehicles firsthand. He spoke about the military re-balancing in the Pacific and I Corps' future role in the region.

Feb 26, 2013

FORWARD OPERATIN BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan (Feb. 24, 2013) -- Soldiers of Combined Task Force "Wolverine", members of the United States Agency for International Development and the Provincial Reconstruction Team Paktika, visited the site of a new hospital planned to open in Khair Kut Castle in the town of Zarghun Shar, Feb. 23. Others in attendance were engineers from Kabul to certify the building met all safety code measures.

Feb 26, 2013

It was the end of a long Friday evening out with some friends. After a night of partying, my normal routine was to come home and cook something before hitting the sack. This night was no different, and after putting some food on the stove, I decided to lie down for a minute until it was done cooking.

Feb 26, 2013

Now is the time to join the more than 310,000 fellow service members who have taken the pledge to increase their personal savings and pay down their debt during the 2013 Military Saves Week, Feb. 25 through Mar. 2.

Feb 26, 2013

Two days, 15 soldiers, 200 students, a little drill and ceremonies, and a lot of sweat added up to the beginnings of a beautiful relationship.

Feb 26, 2013

Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche, Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee commanding general, recognized members of the Joint Light Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Requirements team during an award ceremony Feb. 26, in the James Madison Conference room.

Feb 26, 2013

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal presents Spc. Joshua O'Neil, 23, with the Purple Heart at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Feb. 26, 2013 for injuries he sustained during combat in Afghanistan two weeks earlier. "This is a great honor to give you this," Westphal told O'Neil. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Feb 25, 2013

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno visited with leaders and Soldiers deployed to Regional Command -- South), Afghanistan, at Forward Operating Base Masum Ghar and at Forward Operating Base Frontenac, Feb. 21, 2013.

Feb 25, 2013

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler spent the day touring the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, La., Feb. 21, 2013, getting a first-hand glimpse of training and visiting with Soldiers.

Feb 25, 2013

Staff Sgt. Ray Novak, with the 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, teaches in English, Parker listens, translates the message into French, and mimics the instructor's motions while varying his tone to maintain the audience's interest.

Feb 25, 2013

FORWARD OPERATIN BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan (Feb. 18, 2013) -- On Feb. 15, the Soldiers of Combined Task Force "Wolverine" received their combat patches and were inducted into the Order of the Combat Spur at four locations in western Paktika.

Feb 25, 2013

Fort Hood, the home of III Corps and the 1st Cavalry Division, is one of the largest U.S. military installations in the world. Many Soldiers and their Family members can spend months to years on the base without ever knowing all the post and surrounding communities offer. More than 70 agencies and 45 local businesses came together Feb. 7, during Hood Howdy, to welcome newcomers and to inform them what the Great Place has to offer.

Feb 25, 2013

Two 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade battalions were recognized for excellence in aviation at the unit level when they received Lt. Gen. Ellis D. Parker Awards at Fort Bragg, Feb. 14.

Feb 25, 2013

Behind nearly 2.4 million active-duty, Reserve and National Guard servicemembers, stand an army of millions of Family members guarding the homefront with spouses ready at the front lines. Military spouses often juggle employment, children and volunteer opportunities while their Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coast Guard member protect the United States.

Feb 25, 2013

The Purple Heart is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the president to members of the armed forces who are wounded while serving and posthumously to the next of kin in the name of those who are killed in action or die of wounds received in action on or after April 5, 1917.

Feb 25, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas -- When asked what a Soldier is you'll get a lot of the same common answers: hero, warrior and service member.

Feb 25, 2013

-Soldiers assigned to the 1st Squadron, 7th "Garryowen" Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division conducted Scout Stakes training here, Feb 20.

Feb 25, 2013

McGREGOR RANGE, N.M. -- Division West's 5th Armored Brigade conducted training on mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles here recently for Soldiers of the Arizona Army National Guard's 860th Military Police Company from Tucson. The MPs are training for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

Feb 25, 2013

Day 3 of Fort Hood Combatives Tournament.

Feb 24, 2013

Hundreds of Cameroon military personnel, alongside U.S. and other Central Africa service members, lined the 102 Air Force Base airfield in Douala, Cameroon, Feb. 20, 2013, as part of an opening ceremony for Central Accord 13.

Feb 24, 2013

Central Accord is an annual U.S. Army Africa exercise that brings together Central African countries such as Cameroon and neighboring countries' militaries, to promote regional partnership while strengthening aerial resupply and medical readiness capabilities.

Feb 24, 2013

From seasoned pilots to fresh out of flight school, aviators with 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, certified on Readiness Level Progression training at Butts Army Airfield on Fort Carson, Feb. 7. RLP training is given to new, uncertified pilots and annually to certified pilots to test their aircraft proficiencies.

Feb 23, 2013

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Feb. 15, 2013) -- The sun begins to rise on the mountains of Khowst province as Soldiers assigned to different units within 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Rakkasans," 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), ready their gear and each other while being briefed on the intense upcoming events for the day. Nineteen Soldiers competed in the Brigade non-commissioned officer and Soldier of the quarter competition on Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, Feb. 15. Their task was to travel a fivemile loop, dressed in all of their battle equipment, stopping at different points on the trail to do different stations that would test their basic Soldiering skills while being in a deployed environment.

Feb 23, 2013

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Jan. 26, 2012) -- The Afghan National Army medical personnel on Camp Parsa, Afghanistan, are proving they are willing to learn and accept any challenge thrown their way after four months of partnership with coalition forces. Afghans with the 203rd Corps, 4th Brigade, 1st Kandak Aid Station, and the Garrison Support Unit Troop Medical Clinic continue to partner with their American advisors, 1st Lt. Bryan Spear, medical logistics officer, and Pfc. Luis Simeon, a combat medic, both assigned to 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Rakkasans," 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in order to meet and eventually surpass the lofty goals set by Corps' Surgeon Lt. Col. Rahimi.

Feb 23, 2013

A team of 32 Soldiers, known as the "Gold Miners," are providing sustainment training and coaching this week in the Mohave Desert to troops of 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, which is the first unit to be regionally aligned to U.S. Africa Command.

Feb 23, 2013

Before the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team can qualify to become the first regionally aligned brigade assigned to U.S. Africa Command, they will need to deal with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.

Feb 22, 2013

TOA: a Polynesian word for "warrior." This could not be a more fitting word for members of the Cross Functional Team Warrior, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), after the transfer of authority ceremony, or TOA, held Feb. 13 at Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktya province, Afghanistan.

Feb 22, 2013

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- When Staff Sgt. Joe Kibe recently vacationed with his family in Spain, his mind rested easy knowing his finances were in order. That wasn't the case a year or so ago, before Army resources helped him tackle debts.

Feb 22, 2013

It had been a great day at the Atlanta Supercross. Three first-timers and I had driven five hours from Clarksville, Tenn., for the evening show and were determined to have as much fun as possible. We arrived early so we could spend plenty of time in the pits admiring the finely tuned machinery. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and soon it was time for the long trip home. While we didn't know it at the time, the return trip would provide nearly as much excitement as the races.

Feb 22, 2013

The putrid smell of exhaust and gasoline cut through the subfreezing temperature, Tuesday, as Staff Sgt. Juan Rivera motioned the M1 Abrams forward onto the rail car.

Feb 22, 2013

Through history and music, the Fort Carson community celebrated African-American History Month at the Elkhorn Conference Center Tuesday at an observance hosted by the Fort Carson Equal Opportunity Program.

Feb 22, 2013

When disaster strikes in another country, the U.S. may respond in a variety of ways. Private citizens may travel to the area to lend assistance. Charitable organizations may collect funds for disaster relief and celebrities may hold benefit concerts.

Feb 22, 2013

Feb 22, 2013

The Power Environmental Directorate (PED) of the CECOM Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) strives to make preventative maintenance information regarding mobile power more accessible to the Warfighter. In partnership with the Field Support Directorate (FSD), PED designed and developed a mobile application or an "app" that can be downloaded to any Android phone or tablet and provides the same Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) information found in Technical Manuals.

Feb 22, 2013

Despite a record cold winter, a Wisconsin National Guard Agriculture Development Team recently completed training and deployed to Afghanistan. "The Wisconsin ADT is highly motivated and well trained, and has experience built in with several Soldiers who have been deployed previously, " said Sgt. 1st Class Javier Font, of Cottage Grove, Wis. Font is the medic assigned to the team. Trainer mentors assigned to First Army Division East ensured the team was prepared for all aspects of the ADT mission. The all-encompassing training ranges from land management to primitive farming techniques to providing security.

Feb 22, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Snow and inclement weather did not prevent Fort Huachuca from recognizing African Americans or their place in U.S. History this month. As planned, the Black History Month celebration was held on Wednesday at the Thunder Mountain Activity Centre. The theme for this year's observance was, "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington."

Feb 22, 2013

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- A group of Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron is combining the old-school skills of tracking with modern technology to bring a new capability to the fight.

Feb 22, 2013

After several weeks of training at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, more than 170 Kentucky National Guard Soldiers say they are ready to deploy to Jordan to train members of the Jordanian Army. The Soldiers, part of 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery spent their mobilization training focusing not only on their survival skills, but on their trainer-mentor skills. Trainer mentors assigned to First Army Division East's 177th Armored Brigade ensured the NG Soldiers are ready for their upcoming tour. "I see a challenge ahead for all of us," said Staff Sgt. Kenneth Johnson, a 1-623rd platoon leader, a native of Burkesville, Ky. "This is a mission where we are training Soldiers of a different culture."

Feb 22, 2013

A panel of Army leaders and industry executives at the Association of the U.S. Army's Winter Symposium focused on sustaining the Industrial Base through partnerships, Feb. 21 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Emphasizing the need for a viable Industrial Base, John B. Nerger, executive deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Command, opened the panel.

Feb 22, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The Secure Internet Protocol Router Network, or SIPRNet, locally managed exchange email accounts will be migrated to a centrally managed Department of Defense Enterprise Email, or DEE, on Thursday. This is an effort to move DoD assets to "the cloud" to consolidate resources and reduce costs, according to Ken Forner, chief, Server Management Branch, Fort Huachuca Network Enterprise System.

Feb 22, 2013

The U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) headquarters staff kicked off a series of monthly "Professional Development Brown Bag Lunches," at the command's Fort Bragg, N.C. Headquarters, Feb. 22. The series features discussions, displays, and in some cases, personal reflections on the Army battles and campaigns for which the conference and meeting rooms in the headquarters are named. More than 70 Soldiers and Army civilian employees attended the first session --- "The Liberation and Defense of Kuwait."

Feb 22, 2013

First Sgt. David Blow, outgoing deputy commandant for the Henry H. Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has a few of his college textbooks on his desk. He is studying to transition into the audiology field, following an Army career that began in 1969. Blow came into an Army that was what he called "primarily a draft Army."

Feb 22, 2013

Feb 22, 2013

Feb 21, 2013

FORWARD OPERATING BASE THUNDER, Afghanistan -- TOA: a Polynesian word for "warrior." This could not be a more fitting word for members of the Cross Functional Team Warrior, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), after the transfer of authority ceremony, or TOA, held Feb. 13 at Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktya Province, Afghanistan.

Feb 21, 2013

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SHARANA, Afghanistan -- Key leaders from the 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps, Afghan National Army; 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.; and Task Force "Commandos," 2nd Security Forces Assistance Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), Forward Operating Base, Sharana, attended a transfer of authority ceremony Feb. 13 at Forward Operating Base Thunder, Afghanistan.

Feb 21, 2013

An NFL football legend tackled the tough topic of mental health last week in front of hundreds of 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers gathered at the Multipurpose Auditorium on Fort Drum, N.Y.

Feb 21, 2013

It's clear from the way Staff Sgt. Brandon Vilt moves around the maintenance bay of Delta Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Lighthorse, that he has his mission in mind.

Feb 21, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Some people seek to improve their physical appearance by hiring a personal trainer. Others prefer to focus on the mind with the assistance of teachers, mentors, counselors or others. The 10th Sustainment Brigade is fortunate enough to have someone who can help some people with both the mind and body.

Feb 21, 2013

Army Materiel Command's continued support to the warfighter in spite of looming fiscal cuts was the key focus of a presentation by AMC Commander Gen. Dennis L. Via, Feb. 21, 2013.

Feb 21, 2013

Feb 21, 2013

The United States has been asked by nations in Africa to assist in their training and other security requirements, said a battalion commander of 1st Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

Feb 20, 2013

Joseph Balancier III is currently assigned as a Liaison Officer (LNO) at the Embassy Military Attaché Security Assistance Annex (EMASAA) in Baghdad, Iraq. As a forward deployed LNO, he supports the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mission by interfacing directly with the customer and the Office of Security Cooperation - Iraq (OSC-I).

Feb 20, 2013

A few weeks ago, I went out to the garage with my son to sharpen a lawnmower blade. Without even thinking about it, I grabbed two sets of safety goggles and face shields for us to wear while I used the bench grinder on the blade.

Feb 20, 2013

Feb 20, 2013

Feb 20, 2013

The Combined Arms Support Command welcomed Chief Warrant Officer 5 Randy W. Johnson as the new senior warrant officer during a Feb. 19 ceremony. Johnson comes to the command from Fort Knox, Ky., where he served as the warrant officer branch chief for Force Sustainment Division, Human Resources Command.

Feb 20, 2013

Airborne artillerymen at Fort Bragg engage in hands-on air assault and artillery training, but with an eye on impending defense budget cuts.

Feb 20, 2013

Soldiers with the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade and Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, I Corps spent the day judging science fair entries at Mann Middle School in Lakewood, Wash., Feb. 12 as part of a community connector event. Hundreds of 6th, 7th and 8th graders stood in front of their displays as the approximately 60 Soldiers evaluated students on their projects.

Feb 19, 2013

Staff Sgt. Ryan Chancellor grimaced as he lifted the 135 pounds on the bar. Repetition after repetition, he performed the deadlifts. After 20 reps, he dropped the weight and picked up the 35-pound kettle bell and began his 15 swings -- "American" style -- heaving the weight until it was over his head.

Feb 19, 2013

Months of long-distance planning and meetings evolved in recent weeks into an in-person partnership that will launch Central Accord 13. Activity peaked in Douala, Cameroon, during the past week as American and Cameroonian military partners completed final steps for welcoming about 750 U.S. and Cameroon service members, as well as neighboring country observers, for the Feb. 20 opening ceremony.

Feb 19, 2013

Corps of Intelligence Police School Opened

Feb 19, 2013

The Medical Simulation Training Center on Fort Hood offers the Combat Lifesaver Course designed to teach Soldiers how to drastically increase the survivability of their fellow Soldiers during combat deployments.