Oct 21, 2008

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq, Oct. 20, 2008 Aca,!" Iraqi citizens gathered in BaghdadAca,!a,,cs Karadah district Oct. 17 to celebrate a new micro-power generator that will provide electricity to about 300 homes.

Oct 20, 2008

Army personnel officials are launching an outreach program as part of a push to hire more wounded warriors and their spouses as civilian employees.

Oct 17, 2008

Oct 16, 2008

More than 280 Soldiers from around the Army competed in the fourth annual U.S. Army Combatives Championship Oct. 4-5 at Fort Benning, Ga., with 28 making the finals in seven weight classes.

Oct 6, 2008

Fort Rucker's 10-Miler team takes first place honors again this year in the Open Mixed Team category.

Oct 6, 2008

FM 3-07 - Stability Operations Manual (.pdf download)

Oct 6, 2008

The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command today unveiled a new stability operations field manual, FM 3-07 at the annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army in Washington.

Oct 2, 2008

The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently issued an Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center employee two patent approvals for new designs to be incorporated into the ammunition belt for the MK 19 grenade machine gun. ARDEC is a subordinate element of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command.

Sep 29, 2008

Sen. Warner, Congressman Hunter retire on Fort Myer's Whipple Field

Sep 29, 2008

Retirement ceremony took place 24 Sept. 08 for Sen. Warner, Congressman Hunter

Sep 29, 2008

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq Aca,!" When a problem affecting the ability of 10th Mountain Division Special Troops Battalion Soldiers to complete missions arises, they fix it. No matter the size, no matter the time required Aca,!" the DSTB motorpool Soldiers execute. Working in the shadows of the Multi-National Division Aca,!" Center Headquarters building, Sgt. First Class Mark Hopkins, DSTB battalion motor sergeant, ensures all the pieces come together to perform like a well-oiled machine.

Sep 29, 2008

It took a century to achieve, but for the hundreds gathered in Fort Myer's Conmy Hall this month, it was well worth it.

Sep 25, 2008

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command participated in the 2008 Infantry Warfighter Conference Sept. 16 to 17 in Columbus, Ga. Six of nine RDECOM laboratories and technology centers showcased technologies, demonstrating the innovations the Army is working towards for the Warfighter.

Sep 24, 2008

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command participated in the 2008 Infantry Warfighter Conference Sept. 16 to 17 in Columbus, Ga. Six of nine RDECOM laboratories and technology centers showcased technologies, demonstrating the innovations the Army is working towards for the Warfighter.

Sep 19, 2008

Senior leaders from 2nd Brigade Combat Team sat down with two former professional athletes for some insight and fellowship during a chaplainAca,!a,,cs leadership luncheon recently on Fort Drum.

Sep 19, 2008

Hundreds of Fort Drum Soldiers received training last week on one aspect of war that does not always take precedence: the battle of the mind.

Sep 19, 2008

Fort Rucker community gets Ready.

Sep 11, 2008

Announcement for DLIFLC Anniversary celebration in Monterey Calif.

Sep 9, 2008

Equal Opportunity advisors and leaders from all parts of Multi-National Division Aca,!" Center gathered for a conference at Camp Victory to discuss issues facing deployed Soldiers Aug. 26 - 27. The 2-day event, billed as a human relations conference, focused heavily on the topics of sexual assault, sexual harassment and ways to prevent them.

Sep 8, 2008

Master Sergeant Eric J. Geressy, a student of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, Texas, Sergeants Major Course Class 59, was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his action on Sept. 4, 2007 while serving as the First Sergeant of Eagle Company, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, assigned to Multi-National Division-Baghdad, Iraq.

Sep 4, 2008

Sep 4, 2008

Sep 1, 2008

The 10th Mountain Division Band participated in a festival of song in Seddah, Iraq recently, a celebration made possible through the hard-won security gains of the Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition forces.

Aug 28, 2008

Leaders from Task Force Mountain, Multinational Corps - Iraq and units working with Iraqi Security Forces met with Iraqi Army commanders for a one-day conference Aug. 20.

Aug 28, 2008

It all started in 1848 when a few women sat down together for tea.

Aug 28, 2008

Taskforcemountain.com is the official site for news and information regarding the Soldiers of Task Force Mountain, Multi National Division - Center, Iraq.

Aug 21, 2008

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq Aca,!" He has the fast-flowing lips of a rap artist whose lyrics donAca,!a,,ct stumble. His songs tell stories instead of just describing hanging emotions. He rhymes with passion and recites his own words as if he were creating them on the spot.

Aug 15, 2008

Army honors Fort Rucker BOSS program

Aug 13, 2008

Arlington County and Fort Myer signed a Community Covenant Aug. 7

Aug 12, 2008

A group of 10th Mountain Division Soldiers got to meet the scientists and engineers behind the technologies that give them a fighting edge on the battlefield and get a sneak peek at what's in the pipeline during a recent tour of U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command facilities.

Aug 8, 2008

Student pilots flew to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to shoot Hellfire misiles for the first time during the culminating event for the AH-64D Apache Longbow and OH-58D Kiowa Warrior classes.

Aug 8, 2008

Concern about support for AmericaAca,!a,,cs fighting men and women brought one of New YorkAca,!a,,cs U.S. senators to speak with wounded warriors here.

Aug 8, 2008

Aug. 23, 2003, began as an ordinary day for the Cavalet Family, but it turned to tragedy.

Aug 8, 2008

After he lost his leg in an explosion, Sgt. 1st Class Roy Mitchell had a choice: give up or thrive in life. He chose the latter.

Aug 8, 2008

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq Aca,!" Electricity: hard to imagine a world without it. With it, however, comes a responsibility to handle it properly in order to prevent accidents that can occur from shock, electrocution and fires. Recent reports highlighting the electrical deaths of 16 servicemembers in Iraq have brought heightened awareness to the risk electricity poses in theater, and senior leaders are stressing the importance of safety in its regard.

Aug 5, 2008

In a Pentagon ceremony Monday afternoon, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates promoted Lt. Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli to four-star general and Army Secretary Pete Geren administered ChiarelliAca,!a,,cs oath of office as the ArmyAca,!a,,cs 32nd vice chief of staff.

Jul 29, 2008

Major General Michael Oates, MND-C and 10th Mountain Division commanding general, opened the conference speaking to the sergeants major about their importance to the Army and impact on younger Soldiers.

Jul 27, 2008

Iraq is targeting the more than 6 million illiterate Iraqi adults through a National Literacy Campaign. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organization estimates more than 60 percent of the adult population in Iraq cannot read or write. This was not always the case; at one time, Iraq was considered one of the more educated Arab nations, due mainly to the National Literacy Campaign of 1976-1982.

Jul 24, 2008

As an Army retiree who served in combat and suffered service injuries, he has already accomplished much in his life, but there is no chance he is about to slow down now.

Jul 24, 2008

A Fort Drum Soldier recently proved that selfless service and calm under pressure can be displayed at any time, even during a routine trip to the bank.

Jul 24, 2008

Aca,!A"The Dark KnightAca,!A? has emerged once again in theatres with his futuristic technologies to help capture the infamous Joker. BatmanAca,!a,,cs needs for increased capabilities are parallel with that of todayAca,!a,,cs Soldiers and it appears so are some of his gadgets.

Jul 22, 2008

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. Aca,!" The days of repairing vehicles while standing on a lug nut or tire of 5-ton vehicles are coming to an end, as the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command seeks solutions to the needs of warfighter.

Jul 22, 2008

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki stepped off the first plane landing in Najaf International Airport and waved to cheering crowds July 20.

Jul 22, 2008

Photos from a memorial service to Staff Sgt. Alex Jimenez and Spc. Byron Fouty near the Multi-National Division Aca,!" Center headquarters at Camp Victory July 21

Jul 21, 2008

The Golden Knights' Female Style and Accuracy Team head to the Slovak Republic for the 30th FAI World Style and Accuracy Parachuting Championships.

Jul 21, 2008

Staff Sergeant Wayne White, a trumpet player with the 10th Mtn. Div. Band, battled anxiety and excitement on his way to Task Force Mountain Headquarters. Once there, those feelings were vanished when he saw his wife, Susan. Aca,!A"It felt very good seeing her sit down,Aca,!A? said White, a native of Park Hills, Miss. Aca,!A"We talk every day, and we webcam, but they donAca,!a,,ct work nearly as well. This was great. It was so good to see her.Aca,!A?

Jul 19, 2008

Sergeant Scott Sperling has been fighting in Brazilian Jujitsu since 2005, and now, he trains with fellow service members in the basement of the Multi-National Division Aca,!" Center Headquarters here. Sperling, a lightweight from Rochester, N.Y., says he keeps training for a simple reason.

Jul 19, 2008

Major General Michael Oates, commander of Multi-National Division Aca,!" Center and the 10th Mountain Division, greets Honorable Batu Kutelia, Georgian first deputy ministry of defence, during KuteliaAca,!a,,cs visit to Camp Victory July 17.

Jul 18, 2008

Any deployed Soldier would probably love for his wife to be able to watch via video teleconference as he re-enlists in the Army. But few would envision what happened during a July 3 re-enlistment VTC for a Fort Drum Soldier in Iraq.

Jul 18, 2008

When this Fort Drum Soldier takes off her boots at the end of the work day, it would not be unusual for her to let her hair down, put on a pair of high heels and practice her interview skills.

Jul 18, 2008

Anyone who lives or works on Fort Drum should feel extremely safe. The Installation Management Command has chosen John Simard, Fort Drum's installation antiterrorism officer, as the best antiterrorism program manager for all Army installations for the year 2007, winning his program $100,000.

Jul 17, 2008

Military mothers of newborns, and certain Army parents adopting a child, will be able to stay home longer before deploying or serving overseas starting Aug. 1.

Jul 17, 2008

In southern Florida, U.S. Army Garrison Aca,!" Miami is continuing to partner with other public and private agencies to educate members of the South Florida military community who are concerned, in default, or facing foreclosure; to give them tools to empower and protect them so they can avoid foreclosure and minimize financial damage.

Jul 16, 2008

Fort Myer cut the ribbon on its new Child Development Center July 15. This is the largest CDC in the Department of Defense and was built after 9/11 to house children away from the Pentagon. It's 50,000 square feet with three wings, 28 rooms, three playgrounds and a multi-purpose room. It has space for 438 children.

Jul 16, 2008

A team here is preparing to deploy a tool in early August that promises to make training easier, more efficient, and more meaningful for units preparing to deploy to Iraq.

Jul 15, 2008

Aca,!A"Every Soldier needs to prosper and learn how to cope, dayAca,!"to-day while deployed,Aca,!A? Chap. (Maj.) Paul Ramsey, the division family life chaplain for Multi-National Division Aca,!" Center, said of the Deployment Enrichment training. Aca,!A"Each topic helps them stay connected to their spouse and family.Aca,!A?

Jul 15, 2008

LANDSTUHL, Germany Aca,!" Thousands of miles from their small patrol base in Iraq, 1st Sgt. Rick Haddad and Spc. Justin Donnelly reunited Thursday at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Jul 15, 2008

Coalition forces recovered the remains and equipment of Staff Sgt. Alex Jimenez, of Lawrence, Mass., and Spc. Byron Fouty, of Waterford, Mich., west of Jurf As Sukhr on July 8, 2008, led to the site by one of the men who buried them.

Jul 14, 2008

Capt. Scott Smiley brings new meaning to the section of the Warrior Ethos that reads Aca,!A"I will never quit.Aca,!A?

Jul 13, 2008

One month Aca,!A"boots on the groundAca,!A? is not enough time to reshape an army or transform a country. It is, however, long enough to show Maj. Gen. Michael Oates, Multi-National Division -- Center commander, a country heading in the right direction, with safer communities and committed military leaders.

Jul 11, 2008

Maj. Gen. Michael Oates visited the area to assess the operating environment in and around Jurf as Sahkr and attend a leadership engagement that included Col. SaAca,!a,,ceed, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 33rd Brigade, 8th Iraqi Army Division, and Col. Thomas James, 4th BCT commander.

Jul 7, 2008

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Jul 7, 2008

Article and photo about Newport News and Fort Eustis signing the Army Community Covenant.

Jul 5, 2008

Article and photo about Fort Eustis and Newport News, Va., signing Army Community Covenant.

Jul 5, 2008

Aca,!A"You know, I like to tell stories with my music, thatAca,!a,,cs the thing,Aca,!A? said Master Sgt. Isaac Alexis, of Houston. Aca,!A"Stories will capture people Aca,!A| Songs work best when thereAca,!a,,cs something that falls in a role that people can see in, something that people can relate to Aca,!A| Because then they know somebody went through what they went through.Aca,!A?

Jul 5, 2008

10th Mountain Division patch ceremony photos July 4.

Jul 4, 2008

Serving his country for only three years thus far, Spc. Jeremy Giddings, of Watertown, N.Y., also had an important decision ahead of him.

Jul 2, 2008

The Department of Defense has now set standards for how individual services will offer waivers to those it recruits.

Jun 26, 2008

Anniston Army Depot has a reputation for being the rebuild capital of the world. When employees here from the Directorate of ProductionAca,!a,,cs Weapons and Fire Control Value Stream were asked to assist the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), from Fort Drum, N.Y., with the inspection and repair of M119 Towed Howitzer fire control components, their unique substantial remanufacturing capability was put to the test.

Jun 26, 2008

The 401st Civil Affairs Battalion from Webster, N.Y., turned over the reins to the 445th CA Bn., during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Slayer June 21.

Jun 20, 2008

On June 30 in Boston, Soldiers half a world away will have their thoughts on a year-old baby they helped save

Jun 20, 2008

The 479th Engineer Battalion from Watertown, NY., ended it's sucessful Iraq mission during the transfer of authority ceremony with the 54th on June 19

Jun 19, 2008

Active-duty enlisted Soldiers and future Soldiers in the Delayed Entry Program can now serve as assistant recruiters and make extra money in their off-duty hours.

Jun 18, 2008

Jun 18, 2008

Fort Drum relived its history as re-enactors brought its past to the present Saturday and Sunday at the Heritage Center.

Jun 16, 2008

The 2nd Brigade Combat Team conducted a fire support coordination exercise June 2-6 at Range 48 here. The purpose of the exercise was to train and validate company commanders, fire support officers and joint tactical air controllers in planning and executing indirect fires, close combat attack and close air support.

Jun 16, 2008

The pitch: a return to normalcy. The plan: an unorthodox method of extending a gesture of friendship to the citizens of Hawijah. The intent: to demonstrate that coalition forces are in the district to help rebuild. The approach: the most recognized sport in the country Aca,!" soccer.

Jun 16, 2008

Continuing the family tradition, Staff Sgt. Dimas Estrada is passing on the ancient martial arts technique to his own children and his teammates

Jun 13, 2008

Commando Brigade officer cherishes shared birthday with the Army

Jun 13, 2008

Jun 13, 2008

Jun 13, 2008

Samaritan Medical Center has established the first off-post behavioral health clinic exclusively for active-duty Soldiers. Providers at the Fort Drum / Samaritan Behavioral Health Clinic, located at 165 Coleman Ave., Watertown, began seeing patients Monday.

Jun 13, 2008

Link to MNC-I

Jun 12, 2008

"Kicks fo Nick" program allows Soldier's legacy to live on with the children of Iraq

Jun 11, 2008

Georgian soldiers from Multi-National Division - Center deliver food and supplies to the children of Hwar, Iraq

Jun 10, 2008

A 233rd Army Birthday greeting from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston.

Jun 10, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren sends out a birthday message.

Jun 10, 2008

Iraqi women learning skills, trades, breaking into the workforce in Iraq

Jun 9, 2008

Jun 9, 2008

MNF-I Link

Jun 9, 2008

The Task Force Mountain chaplain describes his role for deployed Soldiers

Jun 9, 2008

As Iraq transitions from security to rebuilding, the arrival and integration of the Borlaug Institute of Texas A&M University Agricultural Team will help in developing Iraqi agriculture.

Jun 7, 2008

Engineer BN change of command

Jun 6, 2008

Jun 6, 2008

Mountain Division, west point

Jun 3, 2008

The North Country community will continue the year-long celebration of Fort Drum's first one hundred years June 7 with the dedication of a historical marker at Madison Barracks at Sackets Harbor and a historical music concert.

Jun 3, 2008

photo and brief bio of MG Oates