Jan 18, 2013

Jan 18, 2013

Jan 18, 2013

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The sun shines bright in the cloud-free sky; the nonexistent wind makes it ideal weather for shooting artillery. With the arrival of eager artillerymen, a stage is set to demonstrate what has been accomplished during months of extensive training. Soldiers with the Afghan National Army's 203rd Corps, 1st Infantry Brigade, 4th Kandak, D-30 Heavy Coy, performed an indirect-fire training mission using Russian made D-30 Howitzers in Khowst Province Jan. 9, with little mentorship needed from the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Rakkasans," 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The live-fire exercise was conducted in order for the Afghan artillerymen to become certified, as well as to demonstrate their potential as a qualified gun line to their leadership.

Jan 18, 2013

Jan 18, 2013

As the sun began to set on the snow-capped mountains of the Afghanistan--Pakistan border, Soldiers huddled together to discuss their upcoming mission. While an infantry platoon leader lays out the mission's details, a young infantryman begins to check his weapon. Through a gritty smile he says, "This is the best job in the Army." Every Soldier has their own reason for enlisting into the U.S. Army. Spc. Michael T. Burnette decided to serve his country for many reasons and very few for himself. In November 2010, Burnette selflessly decided to leave behind college and do something that would better the quality of life for his wife and future family.

Jan 18, 2013

Tobyhanna Army Depot: Highly skilled Tobyhanna Army Depot specialists trek through some of the globe's most extreme environments to provide the means for allied forces to learn the English language. Enduring challenging working conditions in places like Burundi, Mozambique, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, these expeditionary volunteers install labs that overcome the language barrier so foreign military can work effectively with U.S. forces abroad.

Jan 17, 2013

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, Ph.D., visited Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Jan. 13-14, 2013, to meet with members of Headquarters, U.S. Army Pacific to discuss recent Army developments in the Pacific region.

Jan 17, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers of 1st Brigade Combat Team and 2nd Brigade Combat Team cased their colors for their upcoming deployment during a combined ceremony Friday at the Magrath Sports Complex on post.

Jan 17, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers throughout 10th Mountain Division (LI) will have an opportunity to tackle a series of winter-themed challenges Feb. 20-21 at the Childers Indoor Weapons Training Facility to honor past mountain Soldiers who made history.

Jan 17, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (Jan. 17, 2013) -- Roughly 80 second lieutenants assigned to the Army Logistics University participated in a unique end-of-course training event designed to provide them with a varied learning experience in a tactical environment.

Jan 17, 2013

FORT SILL, Okla.-- Jan. 9, Col. Michael Morrissey, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade commander, recognized and awarded 35 Airmen and three civilians from the 97th Air Mobility Wing from Altus Air Force Base.

Jan 17, 2013

Ensuring the integrity of ceramic body armor plates is the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., which developed the Armor Inspection System.

Jan 17, 2013

One month after 20 children and six adults died in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., parents, children and teachers gathered at the Fort Carson Head Start Center to honor and remember the victims' lives.

Jan 17, 2013

Retired Lt. Col. David Grossman has a message for Soldiers. "You must believe that combat will make you stronger," he said, addressing hundreds of engineers from the 4th Engineer Battalion, behavioral health specialists and cadets from the Colorado Springs Police Department during his Jan. 9 "Bullet-proof mind" seminar.

Jan 17, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Grammy nominee and Stellar and Dove Award-winning recording artist Kierra "Kiki" Sheard will join the lineup of artists on the 2013 United As One Gospel Tour coming to APG Jan. 27. Sheard replaces Le'Andria Johnson who is unable to accompany the tour due to other commitments.

Jan 16, 2013

The U.S. Army's second highest civilian official voiced his support for U.S. Soldiers, civilian employees and families serving in Korea during a visit to Yongsan Garrison, South Korea, Jan. 16, 2013.

Jan 16, 2013

The Combined Arms Support Command hosted Maj. Gen. Jacob Barak, Israeli Defense Force Technology and Logistics Branch head, and members of the Israeli Defense Force for a tour of its schools, Jan. 14, 2013, at Fort Lee.

Jan 16, 2013

FORT POLK, La. ---- Today's Army provides Soldiers with an array of physical and mental challenges but one Fort Polk officer conquered a personal challenge during the Christmas holiday ---- climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Capt. Ricky Warren, a Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital physical therapist with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, spent six-and-a-half days battling the elements of five different ecosystems as he and 13 others scaled to the top of the mountain.

Jan 16, 2013

The Sergeant Major of the Army Board of Director's meeting serves as an opportunity for the Army's senior enlisted leaders to come together and share current information about the Army, while discussing issues affecting Soldiers and Army Families, from the leader's perspective. The two-day session included briefings and discussion on topics such as personnel, operations, physical fitness, security and health.

Jan 16, 2013

Officers and senior noncommissioned officers with 17th Fires Brigade participated in Junior Officer Legal Orientation training Jan. 4 and Jan. 7. "The 17th Fires Brigade is the first brigade to receive the training (within 7th Infantry Division)," said Capt. John Nelson, the senior trial counsel with 7th Infantry Division, and JOLO instructor. "Shortly all of the brigades under the 7th Infantry Division footprint will receive the training."

Jan 16, 2013

Soldiers with 17th Fires Brigade brawled for a chance to be champions during two separate combatives tournaments Dec. 12 at Wilson Gym and Dec. 14 at McChord Fitness Center. The Army Combatives Program trains soldiers in hand-to-hand combat for self-defense, said Sgt. 1st Class Earl Ullom, a Fresno, Calif., native, and platoon sergeant with Battery C, 1st Battalion (155mm Towed), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Bde.

Jan 16, 2013

The life of a Soldier -- wake up before dawn, go to formation, conduct physical training, get cleaned up and head to work until at least five o'clock in the evening. At this point, they have already been working for more than 12 hours, but for some, the day doesn't end when they leave the office.

Jan 16, 2013

McGREGOR RANGE, N.M. -- Joint warfighters being trained here for deployments by the 1st Battalion, 361st Engineer Battalion, Task Force Redhawk, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West, are learning to combat a battlefield threat as old as war itself, but one that is rapidly growing in current operations. An "insider threat" is when an individual or group of individuals working jointly with coalition forces causes intentional harm to resources or capabilities of a unit, or harm that causes a unit to not be able to complete its mission. Insider threats have been a part of every conflict, but this type of threat is on the rise in Afghanistan.

Jan 16, 2013

When 10th Mountain Division Soldiers (LI) assisting with hurricane recovery after Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, Oct. 29, needed help producing parts to allow military fuel nozzles to be used to fuel civilian vehicles, they reached out to the civilian employees at the Directorate of Logistics for help.

Jan 16, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (Jan. 16, 2013) -- The Army Logistics University Cafeteria recently underwent a transition from AAFES to Centerplate.

Jan 16, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (Jan. 16, 2013) -- Hundreds of Fort Lee military personnel participated in a commemorative walk Wednesday morning that paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 16, 2013

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III visited Fort Bragg, N.C., to meet with sergeants major from various commands throughout the Army during a Board of Directors meeting at U.S. Army Forces Command Headquarters, Jan. 14-18, 2013.

Jan 16, 2013

A Black Hawk helicopter crewed by Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment makes a difficult dust landing during training with the 166th Aviation Brigade at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 7. The Pennsylvania Soldiers are undergoing rigorous training prior to their deployment to Afghanistan. Environmental training, or dust landings, is one of the more challenging portions of training, because the more sand that engulfs a helicopter, the more difficult the landing becomes. The goal is to land the aircraft and take off as quickly and seamlessly as possible. The 166th Aviation Brigade trains Army National Guard and Army Reserve aviation units for 48 days, then either certifies the units' preparedness for deployment or recommends additional training and preparation. (Photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Kaliski, 166th Aviation Brigade, Division West, Public Affairs)

Jan 15, 2013

Pilots throughout the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade "Pegasus" use the Southeast Regional Flight Simulation Training Center at Simmons Army Airfield at Fort Bragg, N.C., to help maintain and enhance their aviation skills.

Jan 15, 2013

The Army has so many programs to help families and children with PCS moves, but sometimes I learned it is the people, like Dr. Bonita Jude, who make the biggest difference -- the people who are committed to serving the military families and especially the children.

Jan 15, 2013

Every year, Soldiers and Civilians are seriously injured and killed in ground-guiding accidents.

Jan 14, 2013

Only 50 slots remain open for the 2013 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships to be held from Jan. 28 to Feb. 8, 2013.

Jan 14, 2013

Compared to other parts of the northeastern United States, Annville Pa. and its surrounding areas were spared the worst of Hurricane Sandy, but the storm created some unique challenges for the instructors and students at Regional Training Site-Maintenance, Fort Indiantown Gap. On Oct. 29, 2012, Sandy's winds knocked down trees and electrical lines causing damage and power outages to a number of facilities on the installation, including the RTS-M, FIG building.

Jan 14, 2013

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2012) -- U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) is partnering with U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) , and the Department of the Army (HQDA) to tackle challenges associated with the digital age. During FORSCOM's first Mission Command and Cyber Summit, held January 8-9 at Marshall Hall, home of FORSCOM Headquarters, organizers emphasized the need for cyber training programs and leader awareness to better protect military networks, information and personnel to enable successful military operations.

Jan 14, 2013

While the Army All-American Bowl showcased the talents of top-ranked high school football players and band members from across the nation, the Army displayed its top technologies and innovations in the Army Strong Zone just outside the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 4-5, 2013.

Jan 14, 2013

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno visit Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, HI, and meet with the Pacific Command commander U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel Locklear Jan. 8 and 9, 2013.

Jan 14, 2013

The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center recently released accident statistics for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, and the data show a continued overall decline in both on- and off-duty accidental deaths.

Jan 14, 2013

Jan 13, 2013

The Chief of Staff, Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, visited 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Casey, South Korea, January 11, 2013. Gen. Odierno talked with Soldiers of 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team and 210th Fires Brigade and viewed new equipment which the division recently received. (U.S. Army photo by 210th Fires Brigade Public Affairs Team/Released).

Jan 12, 2013

The Afghan Uniformed Police force relies quite a bit on fresh new recruits to ensure the safety of Afghan civilians, but what it needs more than anything are female recruits.

Jan 11, 2013

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Army chief of staff, and his wife, Linda, visited 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers and their families at Camps Casey and Hovey, Jan. 11, 2013.

Jan 11, 2013

Capt. Adam Cowan and a group of his Soldiers from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, including Spc. Jordan Knox, were on a two-day mission checking out villages in the Ghazni Province of Afghanistan in August. The events of that day are ones that they will remember forever.

Jan 11, 2013

I am a firm believer that the best way to reach others is to share our own stories, to share our testimonies if you will. I believe "iron sharpens iron just as one man sharpens another." It is through sharing our experiences that others may find strength.

Jan 11, 2013

Before leaving theater, Col. Geoffrey Slack, the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander, stressed the importance of the process to Soldiers and their families, asking them to slow down and take full advantage of the individually based demobilization process.

Jan 11, 2013

Facing both new missions and fiscal constraints, the Army will use the Network Integration Evaluations to respond to emerging requirements, make smarter acquisition decisions and keep pace with technological change, Army senior leaders told industry partners this week.

Jan 10, 2013

The Army recently announced the expansion of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit to include 24 Wounded Warriors as members of its new Paralympic and Instructor sections.

Jan 10, 2013

At first glance, one might make the assumption that U.S. Army Capt. Sarah Robinson is just another pencil pusher, but that would be a grave mistake. Robinson has gone to great lengths to accomplish just the opposite.

Jan 10, 2013

Who'd have known - deer are the most hunted animal in the United States.

Jan 10, 2013

For the fifth year now, practitioners of Lean Six Sigma were recognized, Jan. 10, 2013, for streamlining Army business processes that help save the Army money.

Jan 10, 2013

The Congress of the United States made a vow to assist transitioning servicemembers: Fort Carson has taken it one step further.

Jan 10, 2013

A mass baby shower at The Hub Dec. 13 provided 25 expectant mothers with information, encouragement and baby gear.

Jan 10, 2013

Since securing a job at a restaurant at Hanna-Barbera Land north of Houston at 16, Stephanie Camp has tended to the needs of others. Nearly three decades after her first job, she continues her work in customer service, managing the Colorado Inn and serving Soldiers and their loved ones.

Jan 10, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Amid a full house of Soldiers, friends and Fort Drum community members, an emotional Jack and Elaine Atkins on Wednesday witnessed the dedication of the Atkins Functional Fitness Facility, named after their son, a 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Iraq.

Jan 10, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (Jan. 10, 2013) -- An Army medic who was killed in action by enemy sniper fire while trying to save a wounded comrade 62 years ago in Uijongbu, Korea, received special recognition here on Jan. 3 when Troop Medical and Dental Clinic 2 on the Ordnance Campus was named in his honor.

Jan 10, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- About 180 10th Mountain Division Soldiers received a warm welcome home during two ceremonies at Fort Drum over the holidays as their deployment to Afghanistan came to an end. The Soldiers returned to friends and Families only hours after they landed at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield during ceremonies Dec. 23 and Jan. 4 at Monti Physical Fitness Gym.

Jan 10, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- The sun rose slowly Dec. 13 on a frozen field near Magrath Gymnasium as two bands of brothers in arms stepped onto the field to do battle. With hot breath visible in the cold air they huddled together, making ready their battle plans.

Jan 10, 2013

A military delegation from the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Gen. Col. Saken A. Zhasuzakov, first deputy minister of defense and chairman of that nations' chiefs of staff committee, visited Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 8-9. The delegation got a firsthand look at the latest in combat medical and tactical communications training and technology, visited memorials to fallen Soldiers, saw Soldier and Army Family support facilities and received command updates from U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, the 82nd Airborne Division and Womack Army Medical Center.

Jan 9, 2013

Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, director of Army Safety and commanding general, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center, recently presented retired CW4 Harold Coghlan, now a Department of the Army Civilian instructor pilot with B Co., 1-212th Aviation Regiment, Fort Rucker, Ala., with a certificate of achievement recognizing Coghlan's passing of 20,000 flight hours in military aircraft. Among other highlights from his 36-year career, Coghlan is one of just a handful of Army aviators to have flown faster than Mach 2 as a fighter jet pilot, and he has experience in nearly 30 different rotary and fixed-wing airframes. Coghlan is currently an IP in the 1-212th's Helicopter School Battalion.

Jan 9, 2013

Soldiers and civilians who handle hazardous chemicals as part of their job will soon begin training for changes coming to the labeling and classification of chemicals in the workplace.

Jan 9, 2013

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal promotes Lt. Col. H. Clay Lyle, former Military Assistant (Operations) to the Under Secretary of the Army, 8 Jan. 2013, Washington, D.C. Lyle currently serves as the Executive Officer for the Director, Force Development, Deputy Chief of Staff, Army G-8. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Jan 9, 2013

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- With many of today's headlines telling the heartbreaking stories of gun violence and mass murders in the U.S., questions about when and where tragedy will strike next are becoming common everyday conversations.

Jan 9, 2013

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- As a minister of God, Chaplain (Col.) Scott Carson knows there are times when there are no good answers.

Jan 9, 2013

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- The Army Materiel Command and the Security Assistance Command held a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 17 for a cafeteria to feed its roughly 1,700 employees.

Jan 9, 2013

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- While no one can predict the future, Maj. Gen. Lynn Collyar anticipates 2013 will be a year of transition for Redstone Arsenal.

Jan 9, 2013

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea -- Maj. Gen. Edward C. Cardon, the 2nd Infantry Division commander, recognized Soldiers of 210th Fires Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, for their accomplishment and hard work Jan. 10, 2013, at Camp Casey in Dongducheon, South Korea. (Photos taken by Pfc. Kim Han-byeol, 210th Fires Bde. Public Affairs Specialist).

Jan 8, 2013

The Afghan Uniformed Police force continues to grow day-by-day with fresh, young, and idealistic cadets hitting the streets and protecting the civilian population of Afghanistan.

Jan 8, 2013

KABUL PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2013) -- The Afghan Uniformed Police force continues to grow day-by-day with fresh, young, and idealistic cadets hitting the streets and protecting the civilian population of Afghanistan.

Jan 8, 2013

A new Location of Miss and Hit (LOMAH) electronic shot detection and location system recently passed its Government Acceptance Test (GAT).

Jan 8, 2013

The U.S. Army CID's Computer Crimes Investigative Unit is turning the tables on would-be predators online to where the hunters now have become the hunted.

Jan 7, 2013

Spc. Christopher Chavez, a 20-year-old intelligence analyst with the 1st Cavalry Division, witnessed the birth of his first child via Skype, from Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afghanistan.

Jan 7, 2013

Winters can be brutal at Fort Richardson, Alaska. After being stationed there for two years, however, I thought I could handle just about anything winter could dish out. It took a close call to make me realize we can never become complacent when it comes to winter driving - no matter how familiar you may be with the area.

Jan 7, 2013

Vehicle rollovers remain a serious concern for units deployed overseas. According to statistics compiled by U.S. Central Command, there were 618 tactical vehicle rollovers in Afghanistan between January 2009 and July 2012, resulting in 23 fatalities and 501 injuries.

Jan 7, 2013

Sometimes you come to the end of a mission and realize you owe your life more to luck than smart decisions. But Lady Luck is a fickle spirit. She may not treat you so well the next time.

Jan 7, 2013

After several months of pleading and negotiating, I finally convinced my wife to let me purchase the motorcycle of my dreams. We had just become debt free - and she wanted to stay that way - so there were two promises I made in order for her to feel comfortable with our decision. First, I had to purchase the motorcycle outright so we weren't saddled with a monthly payment. Second, I had to attend a motorcycle safety training course.

Jan 7, 2013

The Army announced that it is seeking interested industry and government sources with mature solutions to enhance existing network systems capabilities to participate in the Network Integration Evaluation 14.1 event, scheduled to take place in October/November 2013, at Fort Bliss, Texas, and White Sands Missile Range, N.M.

Jan 7, 2013

As an Army, we're getting better all the time at safety. I feel confident making that statement given final numbers from fiscal 2012: With 162 accidental fatalities, it was our third-safest year on record and our best since combat operations began more than 11 years ago.

Jan 7, 2013

Circle-to-land is one of the least practiced and most underappreciated maneuvers in the fixed-wing Army aviation community. In the commercial and civilian sector, the maneuver is considered risky enough that many freight operators prohibit their pilots from performing it at night or from doing it at all. However, depending on the mission, pilots may have no choice but to employ the circle-to-land maneuver. And if the first time you practice it is the first time you need it, you could be in serious trouble. I'll give you a personal example from a flight I had in a C-12.

Jan 7, 2013

I began riding motorcycles at 8 years old when my father bought me a little Honda dirt bike. More than 35 years later, I still love the freedom and thrill of riding. I have always considered myself a skilled rider; but before I could register my bike on post, I had to complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic RiderCourse. While I didn't think the course would teach me much or improve my riding skills, I went into it with an open mind. To my surprise, I actually learned something, especially regarding personal protective equipment. That training likely lessened the severity of the accident I thought would never happen to me.

Jan 7, 2013

Ergonomics is the applied science of equipment design in the workplace to reduce fatigue and discomfort and increase productivity. Cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive stress injuries and work-related musculoskeletal disorders are synonymous terms. All relate to musculoskeletal and nervous system injuries caused by repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibrations, compression (pressing against hard surfaces) and/or sustained awkward positions.

Jan 7, 2013

We watch television, send and receive emails and text messages and make telephone calls daily. You'd think we'd be pretty adept at communicating, right? Not always. Let me share a personal example.

Jan 7, 2013

It was April 2005, and I was preparing for my first permanent change of station move to Fort Huachuca, Ariz., from Fort Bragg, N.C. During my monthly checks of my 1999 GMC Sonoma pick-up, I noticed my brakes would soon need replacing. Since I was about to take a long drive across the country, I figured I would replace the front and back brake components beforehand. I had no idea how much that preventive maintenance would later pay off.

Jan 7, 2013

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Dalessio chest bumps his player, Tahaan Goodman, during the Army All-American Bowl pregame introductions.

Jan 7, 2013

USASOC Soldiers lead the formation of Soldier heroes for the Army All-American Bowl.

Jan 6, 2013

KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan (Jan. 6, 2013) -- As each day passes, the Afghan National Army is adding to its capabilities. This progress is significant in building a security force that can provide stability for its people and future. The development is becoming increasingly evident at Camp Parsa, Afghanistan. The modern training facility of the ANA is an example of the ever-growing force they're becoming. Afghans from the 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, completed a two-week mortar course at the Fires Center of Excellence, or FCOE, a school developed and mentored by Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Rakkasans," 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The course is designed to teach sustainable practices and methods that will allow them to engage the enemy with confidence.

Jan 6, 2013

Gen. Robert W. Cone, TRADOC commanding general, spoke to the Soldier Heroes participating in the All-American Bowl Week on three main points: Establishing the conditions for the Army in 2014, focusing on preparedness rather than short-term readiness, and the Army Profession.

Jan 5, 2013

Soldier, college student, parachutist, electrician, police officer and soon-to-be reporter. All of these words describe Staff Sgt. Dallas Pierce, with the 200th Military Police Command, at Fort Meade, Md.

Jan 4, 2013

"Our trainers have gained an outstanding reputation for their skills and willingness to assist other organizations," commented Col. Craig A. Osborne, commander, 174th Inf Bde. "In addition to the standard mobilization and internal brigade training, we recently trained members of the Air Force Apprehension Avoidance program, the Joint Terrorism Task Force with New York Police Department/FBI, conducted a combatives orientation at West Point, have been conducting monthly training with Philadelphia area Army recruits, and are developing a partnership with three local university ROTC programs." "We train all branches of services here, including the Coast Guard," said Sgt. Miles Noonan, a 174th Inf Bde MACP instructor. "We train civilians as well. In fact, we've teamed up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation field agents from areas ranging from Virginia to upstate New York."

Jan 4, 2013

COPPERAS COVE, Texas -- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 named William Brown its 2012 K-5 Teacher of the Year in a Dec. 21 ceremony at Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary School here. Brown, who has taught fifth grade social studies at the school for four years, is also an Army Reserve captain and commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-381st Training Support Battalion, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, Division West.

Jan 3, 2013

Col. John E. O'Neil IV, Quartermaster School commandant, presented members of the Hopewell High School Concert Choir certificates of appreciation Dec. 18, for their support to the Combined Arms Support Command and Fort Lee.

Jan 3, 2013

Kuwaiti Civilians Trained in Basic Combat Skills in Operation DESERT OWL 7 January 1991

Jan 3, 2013

Around the time I joined the Army in 1981, IBM released its first personal desktop computer. Those little boxes, along with their counterparts from Apple, completely changed the way the world does business. Now, more than 30 years later, technology keeps getting better, faster and smaller. As an Army, we have to keep up or get left behind - a fact that touches everything we do, including the way we give you information.

Jan 3, 2013

As I pulled into my driveway after a long day at work, the last thing I wanted to receive was a phone call from the brigade S-3.

Jan 3, 2013

It was early on a summer morning in Afghanistan as Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark Foschetti and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mike McGann headed back toward Bagram Airfield, when their morning changed in a way they'd never forget.

Jan 2, 2013

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William Mayville, commanding general of Combined Joint Task Force-1 and Regional Command-East, recognized combat engineer Pfc. Michael Bardford of Yuba City, Calif., on Dec. 22 at Forward Operating Base Naghlu High, Afghanistan, for his valiant actions during a recent route clearance mission.

Jan 2, 2013

The idea was simple enough: Fort Hood, Texas, had a crane destined for Fort Polk, La. Fort Polk had 12 Humvees destined for Fort Hood.

Jan 2, 2013

Once David and Lizeth Wakasa exchanged their vows they would set into motion an inseparable journey that would lead them to Afghanistan and eventually the Pentagon.

Jan 2, 2013

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Platoon, 258th Mobile Combat Engineer Training Team, Task Force Prowler, partnered with Afghan soldiers from the 4th Kandak, Engineer Coy, Afghan National Army, conducted a live-fire exercise to conclude a two-week combat engineer course near Camp Clark, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2012.

Jan 2, 2013

CAMP SHELBY, Miss. -- Trimming the tree, wrapping presents or making wreaths are beloved traditions of the holidays. Sixth grade students at Sumrall Middle School started their own holiday tradition this year, naming the occasion Adopt-a-Soldier. The students not only gave South Carolina National Guard Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, a hero's welcome, but also a holiday surprise. The Soldiers recently returned from a deployment security-force in Kuwait.

Jan 2, 2013

Just as a young Soldier goes through boot camp to acclimate to military life, it would seem to make sense that, in some way, the process be done in reverse for optimal reacclimation into civilian life. But until recently, Soldiers were only required to take one class to process out of the Army -- even though the Army Career and Alumni Program already offered a multitude of beneficial services and information to make transitioning easier. Tami Culbreath, ACAP transition services manager at Fort Polk, said many Soldiers didn't take advantage of what ACAP had to offer. "They opted out of the services because they didn't understand what ACAP was or what the program could do for them," said Culbreath.

Jan 1, 2013

Aviators from the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, tested a new self-extraction training scenario designed to save lives in the most dire of circumstances during a survival and evasion exercise in mid-November.