Archive: INSCOM
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INSCOM welcomes Secretary of the Army
Apr 22, 2013
Secretary of the Army John McHugh is greeted by Command Sgt. Maj. Panapa Willis, command sergeant major, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, and Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty, INSCOM's commanding general, at the command's headquarters on Fort Belvoir, Va., April 18. During his visit, McHugh received a detailed briefing on the organization of the command and lines of effort in support of INTEL 2020, as well as an intelligence capabilities demonstration from the INSCOM Futures Directorate.
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704th MI Brigade hosts Joint Language Wars competition
Apr 22, 2013
The Joint Language Wars gave teams of 704th MI Brigade linguists the opportunity to show their skills and compete with their Navy and Air Force counterparts at the Joint Language Center in Linthicum, Md., March 26-29.
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Death March Challenges Individuals and Brings Unit Together
Apr 1, 2013
The 11 members of the 707th Military Intelligence Battalion, 706th MI Group's Forward Watch Bataan Detachment put hundreds of miles of marching and months of training to the test when they took part in the 24th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17.
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201st MI Battalion Soldier and wife spotlighted on NBC's 'The Today Show'
Mar 26, 2013
A 470th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldier returning home from Afghanistan during a rest and relaxation trip, came up with a unique way of celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary.
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Spurs share spotlight with two 470th MI Brigade battalions
Mar 15, 2013
The 14th Military Intelligence Battalion and the 201st MI Battalion receive recognition before and during the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers NBA basketball game at San Antonio's AT&T Center, March 8, as part of Military Appreciation Night.
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Intelligence training gets off to fast start
Mar 14, 2013
Military intelligence Soldiers who arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, expecting a few days of classroom review before diving into their training are sorely disappointed. Personnel from the 470th MI Brigade, who run the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Detention Training Facility (IDTF), immediately "put them to work" in their training scenarios.
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MI deactivates Afghan element
Mar 13, 2013
The 205th Military Intelligence Battalion, 500th MI Brigade, held a deactivation ceremony for its strategic debriefing element (SDE) at Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Jan. 24.
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MIs re-sign support to local school, students
Mar 13, 2013
The 500th Military Intelligence Brigade renewed its partnership with Waialua Intermediate and High School at a signing ceremony held at the school's library, Waialua, Hawaii, Feb. 14.
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INSCOM assumes responsibility of Saturn Arch Program
Mar 13, 2013
Forward deployed service members, Army civilians and friends gathered for a ceremony to commemorate the transfer of mission for the theater-wide improvised explosive device neutralizing Saturn Arch Program from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, March 1.
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INSCOM, 1st IO Command (Land) Celebrate African American History Month
Mar 4, 2013
Military service members, civilians and friends attend an INSCOM and 1st Information Operation Command (Land) event held to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in American culture, Feb. 25 at Fort Belvoir, Va.
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TARP: A Team Sport
Mar 1, 2013
When it comes to insider threat, it's important that every Soldier, Army civilian and contractor know exactly what the threats are and what their reporting options are.
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Mystery of Unknown 780th portrait solved
Feb 21, 2013
In the first issue of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade newsletter, the BYTE, published June 2012, a challenge was issued to identify an original oil painting found in the brigade headquarters building.
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This Week in History: 24 February 1941
Feb 19, 2013
Corps of Intelligence Police School Opened
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470th MI Brigade program accentuates language proficiency
Feb 15, 2013
Cryptologic linguists must know a foreign language before becoming part of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, but they must maintain and improve their language proficiency while they are assigned to it. And the brigade's Command Language Program helps to ensure that.
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Soldier Hero represents 470th MI Brigade at All-American Bowl
Feb 11, 2013
Chief Warrant Officer-2 Jason Bailey of the 204th Military Intelligence Battalion represented the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at the 2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl as a Soldier Hero.
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Military Intelligence --this week in history. 30 January 1945
Jan 25, 2013
Alamo Scouts participate in POW Camp Raid, Liberating 511 Allied Prisoners
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General relinquishes command, bids 'adieu' to Fort Huachuca
Jan 25, 2013
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Maj. Gen. Gregg Potter, commanding general, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca, said his goodbyes to the Soldiers, Families, friends and supporters from Fort Huachuca and the surrounding communities, during the formal relinquishment of command ceremony on Brown Parade Field Thursday.
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A family affair
Jan 15, 2013
The newest company commander at the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade is following in his father's footsteps as she assumes command.
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A fitting tribute
Jan 15, 2013
A dozen Soldiers from the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade decided to make their reenlistment ceremony memorable, by conducting it at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.
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Higher Ground
Jan 8, 2013
Members of the 297th Military Intelligence Battalion, 513th MI Brigade, contribute to the fight in support of Operation Enduring Freedom by aiding the scouts and sentries as the eyes of the battlefield.
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Intelligence center develops Biometrically Enabled Intelligence to support warfighter
Jan 8, 2013
With high-tech gadgets that scan a person's iris and take fingerprints, the National Ground Intelligence Center uses forensic science, known as Biometrically Enabled Intelligence, to support the warfighter.
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Training Day
Jan 8, 2013
Soldiers from the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade have come up with realistic training scenarios that have all of the benefits of a deployment, without the hassle of actually having to go anywhere.
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Study Abroad
Jan 8, 2013
When it comes to learning a new language, the 706th Military Intelligence Group believes it's better to remove the training wheels and send Soldiers overseas, forcing linguists to speed up the learning process.
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704th MI Brigade celebrates 25 years
Jan 8, 2013
Members of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade rang in the new year by celebrating the unit's 25th anniversary.
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Don't ignore the signs of extreme temperatures, snow and ice
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.
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Army Safety - How Did We Do? Fiscal 2012 End-Of-Year Review
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.
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Hackers
Jan 7, 2013
Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Information Operations Command (Land), have come up with an innovative way to protect Army networks -- by assuming the role of cyber opposing force and attempting to hack them.
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Deployment, redeployment top 2012 activities for 470th MI Brigade
Dec 20, 2012
The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade opened 2012 with one of its battalions already deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and another battalion preparing for a similar mission.
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14th MI Battalion uncases colors
Dec 11, 2012
The 14th Military Intelligence Battalion uncased its colors during a brief ceremony Dec. 3, 2012. The uncasing symbolizes resumption of the 470th MI Brigade's subordinate battalion's mission on Fort Sam Houston following its redeployment from Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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INSCOM Celebrates Holidays with Santa
Dec 5, 2012
INSCOM leadership welcomes local students, friends, family and special guests to a holiday event at Fort Belvoir, Va., Dec. 4.
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Military Intelligence --this week in history. 13 Dec 1941
Dec 4, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The Corps of Intelligence Police (CIP) was established in 1917 to provide Counter espionage support to the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
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A Shocking Experience
Nov 30, 2012
The holiday season has arrived, and the time for decorating is in full swing. Most of us trim the tree, hang the lights and hook up our air-filled, oversized Santa, Rudolph and whatever else we have in our arsenal of decorations. Here is the problem -- we forget that our old friend electricity powers most -- if not all -- of our holiday decorations. What we fail to realize is most outlets are generally 15-20 amps, so overloading them is easy.
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Employees ready boxes for 201st MI Battalion
Nov 30, 2012
Some 150 deployed Soldiers of the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion will receive extra gifts during the Holiday Season, thanks to employees of HNTB Corporation.
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INSCOM Honors the 2012 Adjutant General's Corps Officer, Warrant Officer, NCO, Soldier, and Civilian
Nov 30, 2012
The 2012 Adjunct General's Corps award ceremony for INSCOM human resources personnel is hosted at Fort Belvoir, Va.
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Simulation teaches collection asset management, situational order of battle, symbology analysis
Nov 29, 2012
As the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence continues its campaign to build a more effective and efficient future force, its Learning Innovation Office, or LIO, is responding to the call to action by developing adaptable interactive multimedia instruction.
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MI captain award nominations sought
Nov 29, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Weinstein Award through March 15, 2013. To be eligible, a candidate must be a military intelligence captain in the active Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. He or she must have performed actions which positively promote, impact, advance and bring honor to the MI profession during Jan. 1 -- Dec. 31, 2012.
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Army opens new intelligence MOS
Nov 29, 2012
A new military occupational specialty, Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (35Q) opened last month.
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500th MI Bde FRG bring Christmas cheer to the TAMC Fisher House
Nov 29, 2012
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U.S. Army CID Pleads with Public, Warns Against Romance Scams, Female victims being cyber-robbed dai
Nov 26, 2012
Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are once again warning internet users worldwide, to be extra vigilant and not to fall prey to internet scams or impersonation fraud - especially scams promising true love, but only end up breaking hearts and bank accounts.
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Army launches winter safety campaign
Nov 26, 2012
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center officially launched the Army Safe Winter campaign today, providing leaders, Soldiers and safety professionals valuable information to augment their seasonal safety programs.
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Senior Army Intelligence Officer Speaks at DIAA Luncheon
Nov 20, 2012
Retired and active members of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) gathered for a special luncheon with remarks from guest speaker Lt. Gen. Mary A. Legere, the Army's deputy chief of staff for intelligence, at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant at Mount Vernon, Va., Nov. 15.
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717th MI Battalion helps school kids appreciate veterans
Nov 13, 2012
Volunteers from the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion went to Columbia Heights Elementary School in San Antonio's Harlandale Independent School District Nov. 8, 2012, as a lead-in to Veterans Day to give children a sample of what it means to be a Soldier.
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Military Intelligence --this week in history. Nov 1921
Nov 8, 2012
Concerned about large-scale ship-building programs in the US, Great Britain, and Japan following World War I, US President Warren G. Harding organized the Washington Naval Conference in late 1921. The conference was held in Washington DC and nine nations attended. Harding's goal was to establish limits on the number and tonnage of warships of each nation. In addition to concerns of a naval arms race, Harding and other nations were concerned about Japanese expansion in the Pacific.
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Army builds team of elite cyber professionals
Nov 8, 2012
Twenty-nine Soldiers in the 781st Military Intelligence Battalion, 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command raised their hands and recited the Army Oath of Re-enlistment during a formal ceremony held Oct. 26 at the Pentagon.
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Unit helps protect from espionage
Nov 1, 2012
The 902nd Military Intelligence Detachment at Fort Jackson conducts operations and investigations throughout South Carolina to detect, identify, neutralize and defeat foreign intelligence and terrorism threats to U.S. Army and selected Department of Defense forces, technologies and critical information.
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Fort Meade Soldier battles in the ring
Nov 1, 2012
Staff Sgt. Andre Ward of the 742nd Military Intelligence Battalion fought in his fourth professional bout at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., Saturday.
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INSCOM IG Office not here for 'Gotcha'
Oct 31, 2012
With the arrival of a new Inspector General office, INSCOM professionals are invited to seek help and training from Col. Bazemore and the INSCOM IG team at Fort Belvoir.
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Military Intelligence --this week in history. 1 Nov 1941
Oct 26, 2012
Japanese Language School opened at Presidio of San Francisco 1 November 1941.
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Silent Warrior Challenge enhances 741st MI BN resiliency commitment
Oct 18, 2012
In the wake of the Army Safety Stand-Down Day to combat the risk of suicide within the force, the 741st Military Intelligence Battalion expanded its commitment to the Army's Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program by conducting its inaugural Silent Warrior Challenge on Oct. 1, 3 and 5.
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Military Intelligence --this week in history. 15 October 1946
Oct 15, 2012
After World War I, the Army's cryptographic elements were transferred to the Signal Corps at Fort Monmouth. On October 5, 1942, the Cryptographic Division transferred from Fort Monmouth to Vint Hill Farms Station, Virginia and became known as the Signal Corps Cryptographic School.
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902nd MI Soldiers prepare for deployment
Oct 11, 2012
Service members of the 902nd Military Intelligence Group gathered for a deployment ceremony Sept. 28 at the facility's courtyard before being released to spend time with family and friends to enjoy some of the comforts of home in advance of their mission in Afghanistan.
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15E unmanned aircraft systems repairers study UAS maintenance support on FH
Oct 10, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Unmanned aircraft systems, or UASs, are often called "eyes in the sky." That is because UASs can film videos of potentially hostile locations and transmit the imagery over many miles while not putting Soldiers in harm's way. The aircraft systems are controlled remotely by a pilot on the ground. Specially trained 15E unmanned aircraft systems repairers provide maintenance support for the Shadow 200, Hunter and Gray Eagle, enabling these UASs to execute their missions.
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Soldiers and family celebrate INSCOM Day
Oct 10, 2012
INSCOM Day, INSCOM's annual organizational day, invites military service members and civilian employees and their families to enjoy a day of fun in the park complete with games, prizes, competitive sporting events, food and entertainment in a non-formal environment.
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Army examines feasibility of integrating 4G LTE with tactical network
Sep 25, 2012
The U.S. Army employed a 4G cellular network this summer at its integrated capabilities testbed at Fort Dix, N.J.; this was done to address integration with current network designs and to enable actionable intelligence for dismounted squads.
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INSCOM celebrates Army Intelligence Corps at 37th Annual Army Intel Ball
Sep 24, 2012
Army intelligence professionals with U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command gather to celebrate the continued dedication of the Army Intelligence Corps at the 37th Annual Army Intelligence Ball, Sept. 22, at Arlington, Va.
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DIA director stresses importance of intel
Sep 18, 2012
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Military Intelligence --this week in history 6 September, 2012
Aug 30, 2012
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Several events, peaking with the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay, underscored the need for changes to Human Intelligence (HUMINT) policy.
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McHugh: Army's success depends on civilian workforce
Aug 10, 2012
Through opportunities for professional development and education, the Army will shape the future civilian workforce, ensuring adaptive leaders with diverse experiences, who are able to solve complex problems -- an effort comparable to the development of Soldiers throughout their careers. Retaining and managing talent is a top priority for Army leaders, particularly during downsizing.
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This is INSCOM
Aug 9, 2012
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707th Military Intelligence Battalion Welcome New Commander
Jul 31, 2012
The Soldiers of the 707th Military Intelligence Battalion welcomed their new commander and said goodbye to their former one July 17, 2012, on Barton Field at Fort Gordon, Ga.
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Army Counterintelligence and DPTMS Partner to Host TARP-AT Training Briefs
Jul 31, 2012
FORT HUACHCUA, Ariz. - For the first time, the 902nd Military Intelligence Detachment and the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security will team up to host Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) and Antiterrorism (AT) Training.
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201st MI Battalion wraps up interrogation training
Jul 30, 2012
Anticipating deployment overseas before the end of the year, Soldiers of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade's 201st MI Battalion wrapped up their interrogation training with one more week-long exercise on Camp Bullis in July.
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470th MI Brigade logistician receives unique honor
Jul 30, 2012
The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade S4 (logistics officer) received a unique honor in a brief Quartermaster Corps event in brigade headquarters July 24.
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704th MI takes on new leader
Jul 26, 2012
Col. Anthony R. Hale took the reigns of leadership of the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade from Col. Karen H. Gibson in a change of command ceremony Tuesday morning on McGlachlin Parade Field.
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Former leader of 310th MI takes over 902nd MI
Jul 26, 2012
Col. Yvette C. Hopkins assumed command of the 902nd Military Intelligence Group from Col. Andrea L. Thompson during a change of command ceremony Friday on McGlachlin Parade Field.
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500th Military Intelligence Brigade changes Leadership
Jul 23, 2012
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Congressman, general meet, discuss past project
Jul 13, 2012
FORT HUACHCUA, Ariz. - Congressman Ron Barber met with Maj. Gen. Gregg Potter, commanding general of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca last week while visiting the fort.
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Military Intelligence Branch and Corps celebrate anniversaries, open heritage walkway
Jul 5, 2012
FORT HUACHCUA, Ariz. -- Last Friday, the Military Intelligence Corps held a recognition and ribbon cutting ceremony to honor its founding members and open the new Military Intelligence Soldier Heritage Walkway. The event was part of the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence celebration of the 50th anniversary of the MI Branch and 25th anniversary of the MI Corps.
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717th MI Battalion duo grabs top grad honors
Jul 5, 2012
Two 717th Military Intelligence Battalion Soldiers stationed at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland garnered top academic honors in the Noncommissioned Officers Academy Warrior Leader Course. Sgt. James Kirscht, a signals intelligence analyst/reporter, was the Distinguished Honor Graduate and Spc. Scott Bilich, a technical leader/signals intelligence analyst, was the Honor Graduate for WLC Class 09-12, a 26-day course that concluded in June.
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780th MI welcomes new commander
Jun 21, 2012
For the first time in the unit's short history, the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade welcomed a new commander. Col. Jennifer G. Buckner took command of the unit from Col. Jonathan E. Sweet during a change of command ceremony Friday at McGlachlin Parade Field.
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INSCOM celebrates 237th Army Birthday
Jun 14, 2012
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Soldiers and military personnel celebrate the 237th U.S. Army Birthday at Fort Belvoir, Va.
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This is INSCOM video
Jun 12, 2012
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MG Mary A. Legere
Aug 26, 2011
Commander, U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command
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This is INSCOM
Aug 26, 2011
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Leadership Training Builds Workplace Relationships
Aug 25, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--Leadership in the workplace might involve technical knowledge, system know-how and group management.
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INSCOM honors top volunteer
Aug 23, 2011
Maj. Tracey Smith was recognized as the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Volunteer of the Year on Jul. 22, 2011.
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Listen to the Locals
Aug 23, 2011
In the summer of 2002, I was in the U.S. Navy and stationed on the South Pacific island of Guam. Guam is a tropical island where the temperature of the crystal-clear water is in the mid to upper 80s year-round. Abundant ocean wildlife, combined with numerous shipwrecks and other leftovers from World War II, create a perfect ocean paradise. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I spent a lot of my free time enjoying the ocean's beauty, above and beneath the endless emerald-blue waves. Little did I know I would soon face death more closely than I could have ever imagined.
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Flatlined
Aug 23, 2011
Each heartbeat brought Lt. Col. Robert Key a little closer to death. Bleeding profusely, he was barely alive as he was wheeled into the emergency room (ER) at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. He'd already received four units of plasma during the flight from his crash site on Kentucky Highway 41A near Fort Campbell's Gate 6. Suddenly, someone yelled, "Code Blue!"
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CID seeking special-agent candidates
Aug 22, 2011
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as Army CID, is actively seeking qualified Soldiers who are interested in pursuing a career as CID special agents.
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Events last month underscore realism of domestic terrorism threat
Aug 15, 2011
BAMBERG, Germany -- The Oslo bombing and Utoya island massacre in Norway are a stark reminder of acts of terrorism.
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Learning The Inside Story Of Army Operations
Aug 10, 2011
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes
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Wiesbaden Soldiers receive host nation Medals for Civil Courage for helping at accident site
Jul 5, 2011
Sgt. John McCaughrean and two of his fellow 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th MI Brigade, Soldiers stopped on the Autobahn to render assistance at a crash site March 13, and subsequently recognized by the German government for their courage.
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Everything changed
Nov 1, 2010
Since the Fort Hood shooting, the Army has revised AR 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program, to include identifying insider threat behaviors that indicate a person may be engaged in espoinage or international terrorism and how to report such activity to the Army.
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Maj. Gen. Mary A. Legere, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command commanding general
Aug 13, 2010
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Hawaii wins first Commander's Cup at Army Ten-Miler
Oct 16, 2009
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS - The Hawaii Active Duty men's team captured its first-ever Commander's Cup at the 25th Annual Army Ten-Miler in Washington D.C., Sunday, placing first out of 50 teams in their division.
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441st Military Intelligence Field Training Exercise sharpens Solider's skills
Oct 15, 2009
The 441st Military Intelligence Battalion at Camp Zama, Japan, held its semi-annual Field Training Exercise September 9 through September 17 at the Marine Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji Japan. Eighty Battalion personnel from around the Pacific descended on Camp Fuji to participate in the FTX and sharpen their essential tasks for military intelligence Soldiers and civilians.
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441st Military Intelligence Battalion Soldiers learn spiritual, Army and cultural values in Hiroshim
Oct 14, 2009
Hiroshima, Japan- The 441st Military Intelligence Battalion Unit Ministry Team executed a Leadership Professional Development event September 27-30, 2009. Twenty 441st MI BN were trained in spiritual, Army, and cultural values. Individuals briefed the group on intelligence operations of WWII, President Truman, survivors of the atomic bomb, religious values of Japan, and Japanese history.
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NCO Spotlight for October- Sgt. Terence Miller
Oct 13, 2009
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii- Sgt. Terence Miller, Alpha Company, 205th Military Intelligence Battalion. 500th Military Intelligence Brigade is in October's spotlight for the Year of the NCO. An NCO who much more prefers working behind the scenes; he was surprised when he was chosen.
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500th MI Bde. event supports, highlights women's equality
Sep 6, 2009
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Getting Ready for "Best Warrior"
Sep 30, 2008
Staff Sgt. Julian Wiggins, U.S. Army Materiel Command competitor, checks the sling on his M16, while Sgt. 1st Class Darnyell Parker, Fort Lee Warrior Training Center instructor observes. The pre-combat checks and inspections were scheduled Sept. 30 during the 2008 Department of the Army NCO/Soldier of the Year Competition at Fort Lee, Va.
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At Ease Before the Board
Sep 29, 2008
Spc. Daniel Horner, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, smiles while listening to his sponsor as they wait for the board apperance Sept. 28 during the 2008 Deptartment of the Army NCO/Soldier of the Year competition at Fort Lee, Va.