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FORSCOM Command Team Visits Fort Bragg, New Headquarters Site
Jul 16, 2010
FORT BRAGG, N.C. Aca,!aEURc Asked about his first impression of the U.S. Army Forces Command/U.S. Army Reserve Command combined headquarters complex under construction here, Gen. James D. Thurman, FORSCOM commanding general, simply said Aca,!aEURc "Wow".
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Corpus Christi Army Depot Achieves VPP Star Status
Jul 16, 2010
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (July 15, 2010) - Corpus Christi Army Depot earned Star Status for excellence in employee safety and health following an on-site visit and evaluation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Voluntary Protection Program achievement culminates a five-year effort to improve safety conditions for the workforce at the depot.
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Profile of a Destiny Soldier, Pfc. Patrick Smith
Jul 14, 2010
Profile of a Destiny Soldier
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A class of their own: Iraqi Army conducts Air Assault training
Jun 17, 2010
The 10th Iraqi Army Division's commando battalion taught fellow Iraqi soldiers how to conduct air assault operations at Contingency Operating Station Garryowen, Iraq, June 9. The unit training was assisted by several U.S. units who provided oversight and helped with scheduling the partnership training done by the Iraqis
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Hawaii-based Boy Scout Cements Relationship with Fisher House
Jun 15, 2010
The Fisher House at Tripler Army Medical Center plays a vital role in the healing of sick or injured service members and their families. The house functions as a 'home away from home' for family members of patients receiving medical care at major military and Veterans Affairs medical centers, allowing families to focus on caring for their loved ones. When Conner Dooley, Hickam Boy Scout Troop 135, heard the Tripler Fisher House wanted two concrete patios installed near the facility, he didn't hesitate and chose it as his Eagle Scout project.
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Diplomacy in distribution
Jun 15, 2010
Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's missions extend to countries with diverse political systems, each with its own rules and customs. With such a global reach, it is important to keep an eye on the political implications of any action. To this end, SDDC has added a foreign policy advisor from the State Department to its headquarters staff.
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Army directs global inspection of armor plates
Jun 14, 2010
The Army recently issued a message for all troops and units to inspect their body armor in search of a specific model that was not made according to contract requirements.
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FORSCOM/USARC Special Troops Battalion: Fort Bragg-bound commands reach key agreement
Jun 11, 2010
A Memorandum of Agreement, formally signed June 7, 2010, prepared by planners for the Base Realignment and Closure 2005-directed relocation of the headquarters of U.S. Army Forces Command and U.S. Army Reserve Command puts an end to potential future uncertainty or confusion over "who does what" in C2 as each command prepares for the imminent departure of lead echelons to Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Commentary: OPSEC-60 Years and Counting, Remembering the Korean Conflict
Jun 9, 2010
When we lower our guard and our OPSEC practices, we create and expose our vulnerabilities for our enemies to exploit. Protecting our country, our servicemen and women and their families begins with good OPSEC behaviors.
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Task Force Destiny in Afghanistan
Jun 7, 2010
Capt. Ryan Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jon Lauinger, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots fly over the different terrains of Afghanistan May 28.
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade over Afghanistan
Jun 7, 2010
Capt. Ryan Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jon Lauinger, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots fly over the different terrains of Afghanistan May 28.
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Task Force Destiny AH-64
Jun 7, 2010
Capt. Ryan Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jon Lauinger, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots fly over the different terrains of Afghanistan May 28, 2010.
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade Apache
Jun 7, 2010
Capt. Ryan Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jon Lauinger, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots fly over the different terrains of Afghanistan May 28, 2010.
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade AH-64
Jun 7, 2010
Capt. Ryan Murphy and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jon Lauinger, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter pilots fly over the different terrains of Afghanistan May 28, 2010.
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Staff Sgt. David Senft, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Jun 7, 2010
Staff Sgt. David Senft, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny UH-60, Blackhawk helicopter door gunner surveys the ground during a flight in Afghanistan May 28, 2010.
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Staff Sgt. David Senft, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Jun 7, 2010
Staff Sgt. David Senft, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny UH-60, Blackhawk helicopter door gunner surveys the ground during a flight in Afghanistan May 28.
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Staff Sgt. David Senft, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
Jun 7, 2010
Staff Sgt. David Senft, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny UH-60, Blackhawk helicopter door gunner in Kandahar, Afghanistan May 28.
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Test your knowledge of Army history
Jun 7, 2010
Quiz on Army History
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A walk through history
Jun 6, 2010
When Col. Kent Goff isn't sporting his Army Combat Uniform during weekend battle assemblies, he is likely decked out in a military uniform from another era. The 412th Theater Engineer Command's intelligence and security officer is also a military history buff who participates in civil war re-enactments.
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101st CAB, TF Destiny Memorial Day Ceremony
Jun 6, 2010
The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny honored their fallen comrades during a ceremony on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Memorial Day. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade Apache AH-64
Jun 6, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter fires into the barrenness of the red desert, Afghanistan, to sustain accuracy skills. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Thurman becomes 18th commander of U.S. Army's largest command
Jun 4, 2010
This slide contains photos of the U.S. Army Forces Command change of command ceremony June 3, 2010. Gen. James D. Thurman became the 18th general to command U.S. Army Forces Command.
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Carlile Takes Command of Corpus Christi Army Depot
Jun 4, 2010
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New commanding general slated for 7th Signal Command
Jun 4, 2010
Brig. Gen. Lawarren V. Patterson will become the commanding general of 7th Signal Command (Theater), replacing Brig. Gen. Jennifer L. Napper. A date for the change of command ceremony has not yet been set.
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JMTC Soldiers honor sacrifices of World War II
Jun 4, 2010
EPINAL, France - Soldiers of the Joint Multinational Training Command (JMTC) journeyed to France to take part in a memorial ceremony May 30 to honor and remember those who gave their life during the second World War.
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Thurman becomes 18th commander of U.S. Army's largest command
Jun 3, 2010
Gen. James D. Thurman became the 18th commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command during a ceremony on on Fort McPherson, Ga., June 3. Thurman succeeded Gen. Charles C. Campbell, who retired after 40 years of service.
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Freefall plunge with Golden Knights marks Signal Corp's 150th anniversary
Jun 2, 2010
Soldiers jump with Golden Knights to commemorate Signal Corp's 150th anniversary.
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Last continuously serving Army officer with Vietnam experience to retire after 40 years of service
Jun 1, 2010
After 40 years of Army service dating back to the Vietnam War, Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, will retire, during a combined retirement/change of command ceremony, June 3.
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Human Terrain Team mapping course for a transitioning Iraq
May 30, 2010
The role of U.S. Forces in Iraq continues to evolve with the launch of Operation New Dawn later this year, and the majority of efforts will be re-focused on the responsible transfer of authority to Iraqi Security Forces.
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3rd ACR "Longknife" squadron practices slingload at NTC
May 30, 2010
4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment pilots practice slingload operations at NTC
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Task Force Destiny Duststorm
May 28, 2010
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles "Chaz" Scroggins, 5-158 Aviation Regiment, Task Force Ready, Blackhawk pilot, battles the sandstorm blowing through Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan May 27, 2010. Scroggins is a native of North California. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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2010 Sea To Shining Sea
May 27, 2010
The multi-service bicycle ride is sponsored by World T.E.A.M. Sports-a non-profit group, whose purpose is to raise awareness of wounded warriors. Riders will participate at different stages across the country, but a corps group of wounded warriors and veterans will ride the entire 4,000 miles.
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Tom Wilson sends message of support
May 27, 2010
Actor and Comedia Tom Wilson has sent an open letter of support to the men and women in uniform.
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NTC ideal for 4-3 ACR helicopter training
May 27, 2010
4th Squadron, 3rd ACR trains with helicopters at the U.S. National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade AH-64
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter escorts a Destiny CH-47 Chinook helicopter from Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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A Window of Destiny
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter flies by the bubble window of a Destiny CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an escort from Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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A Soldier of Destiny
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Destiny CH-47 Chinook Helicopter door gunner surveys the ground on a flight from Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Task Force Destiny, Combat Aviation
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Destiny CH-47 Chinook Helicopter door gunner surveys the ground on a flight from Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Brothers of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
May 25, 2010
101st Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Destiny CH-47 Chinook Helicopter door gunners survey the ground on a flight
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Task Force Destiny CH-47
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Destiny CH-47 Chinook Helicopter door gunner surveys the ground on a flight from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan to Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan while a Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter escorts. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Task Force Destiny CH-47 Door Gunner
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Destiny CH-47 Chinook Helicopter door gunner surveys the ground on a flight from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan to Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny
May 25, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Destiny CH-47 Chinook Helicopter door gunner surveys the ground on a flight from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan to Forward Operating Base Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. PHOTOS BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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West Point Class of 2010 celebrates landmark accomplishments
May 22, 2010
Just over a thousand hats took flight May 22 marking the graduation of the West Point Class of 2010 and the transformation of cadets into commissioned second lieutenants. After the hats were tossed and with diplomas in hand, the officers exchanged hugs, handshakes and back slaps among colleagues, Family and friends at Michie Stadium.
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Lt. Gen. Bostick gives FORSCOM G-1 conference update on Army personnel issues
May 21, 2010
Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick covered pressing personnel challenges with a group of senior Army leaders who can help resolve the issues during the annual Army Forces Command G-1 conference in Atlanta, May 19. As the U.S. Army's Deputy Chief of Staff G-1, he is responsible for developing, managing and executing manpower and personnel plans, programs and policies for the entire Army. Issues discussed included increasing dwell time, reducing the stress of deployments on soldiers and their families, determining the future size of the Army, managing officer and enlisted promotions, and stopping sexual harassment, suicides and drug and alcohol abuse.
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Golden Knights help mark Signal Corps Anniversary
May 20, 2010
Ten nervous but excited Soldiers from 7th Signal Command (Theater) and Fort Gordon, Ga., participated in tandem free fall parachute jumps with members of the U. S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, recently to help commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Army's Signal Corps.
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Soldiers parachute for Signal Corps anniversary
May 20, 2010
Ten nervous but excited Soldiers from Fort Gordon, Ga., participated in tandem free fall parachute jumps with members of the U. S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, recently to help commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Army's Signal Corps.
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Joint Base Lewis McChord investigates demobilization concerns
May 19, 2010
An inquiry launched Monday by Lt. Gen. Charles H. Jacoby Jr., I Corps commanding general, is investigating complaints from Oregon National Guard Soldiers that different standards of treatment exist between reserve-component and active-component Soldiers during the demobilization process at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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Is your helmet part of the recall'
May 19, 2010
The Army is recalling 44,000 combat helmets made by ArmorSource and Rabintex. If you were issued one of these helmets, you must turn it in to the Central Issue Facility to be issued a new helmet. Read on to learn how you can tell if your helmet is part of the recall.
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Foot Soldier: Happy feet in the field
May 19, 2010
LabTV: Soldiers are on their feet all day. Footwear engineer Mike Holthe uses his training in biomechanics to create & test boots at an Army research lab in Natick, Mass.
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Iraqis end training with air assault exercise
May 19, 2010
Culminating three weeks of training with U.S. Special Forces and the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Iraqi Commandos and the 5th Iraqi Tactical Security Unit Battalion conducted a simulated air assault raid at Contingency Operating Base Adder April 22, 2010.
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Actor foregoes career to serve country
May 18, 2010
Many people were in disbelief of what they were watching on 9/11 and asked themselves "why'" For then-actor Capt. Scott Eberlein, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, the question wasn't "why'" It was "how can I help'"
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Signing into history
May 18, 2010
Photo of Cadet Tyler Gordy adding his name to a board that lists all previous First Captain's, the top leadership position in the Corps of Cadets.
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Medic earns nation's 2nd-highest honor for heroism
May 17, 2010
An Army medic's heroism during a firefight in Afghanistan led to his recognition with the U.S. military's second highest decoration for valor.
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Afghanistan
May 14, 2010
101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny in Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Shinkai, Afghanistan May 6-7.
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Capt. Jay Burns, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade
May 14, 2010
Capt. Jay Burns, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny judge advocate waits to load a CH-47 Chinook helicpter in Forward Operating Base Wolverine, Afghanistan May 7, 2010. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Environmental Stewardship Evident in New FORSCOM/USARC Headquarters Project
May 14, 2010
A selection of images from the site of the new FORSCOM/USARC combined headquarters at Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Ordnance celebrates ribbon cutting, hall of fame inductees
May 13, 2010
FORT LEE, Va. (May 13, 2010) -- It was a busy week for the Ordnance Corps. Ordnance leaders and Soldiers gathered for the 2010 Ordnance Corps 198th Anniversary Week May 4-7 at the new home of the Ordnance. This marks the first time the event was held at Fort Lee. Activities included professional development, tours of the Ordnance Campus and a ribbon cutting of the first completed barracks.
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101st Facebook page
May 13, 2010
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Despite strain, Army remains best in past 40 years
May 13, 2010
FORT McPHERSON, Ga. (May 12, 2010) - Nearly a decade of combat has taken its toll on the nation's Soldiers, but despite the strain, the Army remains more effective today than at any time in 40 years. That was the core of the message the commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, Gen. Charles C. Campbell, delivered in his keynote speech to the Society of American Military Engineers' 2010 Joint Engineer Training Conference and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, May 5.
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We've moved!
May 13, 2010
www.benning.army.mil is the MCoE and Fort Benning's new online home. Remember to add this new address to your favorites.
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Army Secretary calls on Hawaii
May 11, 2010
On the last leg of his visit to the Pacific area of operations, Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the MA,,A kua Military Reservation, 25th Infantry Division and Schofield Barracks here May 6.
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Day 3 photos: 2010 Best Ranger Competition
May 10, 2010
These are just a few of the images from the final day of the 2010 Best Ranger Competition. Please visit www.fortbenningphotos.com/Competitions/Best-Ranger-Competition/, to see many more. Congratulations to MSG Eric Ross and MSG Eric Turk, Special Operations Command, the winners of the 2010 Best Ranger Competition.
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Day 1 Photos: 2010 Best Ranger Competition
May 8, 2010
Check out the action from day one of the 2010 Best Ranger Competition.
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Army's top junior officers recognized with MacArthur award
May 7, 2010
Twenty-eight of the Army's most promising captains and warrant officers were lauded at the 23rd Annual General Douglas MacArthur Leadership awards ceremony at the Pentagon Thursday.
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2010 Best Ranger Competition kicks off
May 7, 2010
FORT BENNING, Ga. Aca,!" More than 40 two-man Ranger teams from around the Army began the 27th annual Best Ranger Competition here today. While most competitors are focused on the win, one team has another goal in mind: to finish. At 49 and 42-years-old, COL Chris Argo and LTC Thomas Foster of team eight said they want to finish in the top tier and cross this event off their Aca,!A"bucket list.Aca,!A?
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FORSCOM launches Web-based tool to support Army Force Generation
May 5, 2010
As operations in Iraq and Afghanistan continue, along with numerous requirements worldwide, the Army's largest command recently launched a Web-based tool to enhance the synchronization of Soldiers, equipment and resources with the requirements of combatant commanders.
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Talon-Strike and Omni Fusion explore interoperability between US and UK Command and Control Systems
May 4, 2010
The Talon-Strike and Omni Fusion exercise will begin at Fort Bliss, Texas on April 26. The Army's annual event, now in its fifth year, is designed to evaluate Command and Control at the division level, in a coalition environment. The Talon strike exercise will take place in a simulated, modern-day environment and Omni Fusion will address predicted capabilities in the future.
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Interservice pistol championships slated for June
May 3, 2010
The best pistol shooters the Department of Defense has to offer are set to converge on Fort Benning this summer for the 51st Annual Interservice Pistol Championships, scheduled for June 11-18. Training and competitions are open to individuals and teams of the Armed Services of the United States, Reserve Components, and military academies and commissioning program.
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Training on the road: Jumpmasters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Apr 30, 2010
A team of instructors from Fort Benning, Ga. traveled to Joint Base Lewis-McChord to provide onsite training and certification for new jumpmasters. Such onsite training saves the Army millions of dollars annually, by taking training where the Soldiers are.
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny
Apr 30, 2010
Soldiers of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny wait as their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter warms up in Shindad, Afghanistan March 24, 2010 for a flight which will carry them to their area of operation in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Task Force Destiny in Qual-I-Nah, Afghanistan
Apr 30, 2010
101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopters take off from Qual-I-Nah, Afghanistan April 23, 2010 after Destiny visited the Spanish Provincial Reconstruction Team here. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Task Force Destiny, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade AH-64 Apache Helicopter
Apr 30, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter takes off from Qual-I-Nah, Afghanistan April 23, 2010 after Destiny visited the Spanish Provincial Reconstruction Team here. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache
Apr 30, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny AH-64 Apache helicopter takes off from Qual-I-Nah, Afghanistan April 23, 2010 after Destiny visited the Spanish Provincial Reconstruction Team here. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny
Apr 30, 2010
A 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Destiny UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter travels through the mountains of Afghanistan April 24, 2010. Task Force Destiny is serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X. PHOTO BY SADIE E. BLEISTEIN www.facebook.com/101cab
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Sustainers Test Vehicle Recovery Trailer
Apr 30, 2010
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky (April 29, 2010) -- Soldiers from the 101st Sustainment Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., participated in an operational test of the Joint Recovery and Distribution System, or JRaDS, 40T Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle recovery and evacuation trailer last week.
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Sling load course students learn to inspect, rig vehicles, supplies for helicopter transport
Apr 30, 2010
FORT LEE, Va. (April 29, 2010) -- Picture this: Four tons of wavering, hulking machinery hovering just inches above your head; 50 mph winds being thrust toward you in continual streams; and giant, menacing propellers producing deafening thuds that slice right through you. It's an image most of us can't fathom. But it's a reality that military members and Civilians enrolled in the sling load course must confront. Twenty-two Soldiers, Airmen and Marines came face-to-face with that expectation during the final day of the Sling Load Inspector Certification Course that ended April 16 at McLaney Drop Zone here.
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Nearly 2,000 explore FORSCOM job opportunities at Fort Bragg
Apr 30, 2010
The line formed early for the 10 a.m. "Exploring Employment Opportunities with U.S. Army Forces Command" Information Exchange, and continued through mid-afternoon, April 23, at Ft. Bragg, N.C.
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CBRNE Command selects NCO, Soldier of the Year
Apr 30, 2010
Two 20th Support Command Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosives Soldiers proved to be "best of the best" and were selected the CBRNE Command's Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.
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WINN's Warrior Transition Battalion Chosen For Army's Service Dog Training Program
Apr 29, 2010
WINN's WTB Chosen as Pilot Site for Army Service Dog Training
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Task Force Destiny visits coalition partners
Apr 29, 2010
QUAL-I-NAH, Afghanistan - Col. William Gayler, Task Force Destiny commander, speaks to Lt. Col. Jesus Gonzales Lasos, Spanish engineer and life support area commander, April 23, 2010 during his visit to TF Ready areas of operation.
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Task Force Destiny visits coalition partners
Apr 29, 2010
QUAL-I-NAH, Afghanistan - Col. William Gayler, commander of Task Force Destiny gave Col. Miguel Martin Barnardi, commander of the Spanish provincial reconstruction team, a TF Destiny combat excellence coin April 23, 2010 as he visits TF Ready areas of operation.
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Entire 101st to deploy to Afghanistan within year
Apr 28, 2010
Throughout 2010 and 2011, more than 20,000 Soldiers from Fort Campbell's 101st Airborne Division will deploy to Afghanistan, the first time an entire Army division has deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom within one year.
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Stay flying on the Wings of Destiny
Apr 28, 2010
Soldiers deployed with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade whose contract expiration term of service falls within their time in theater, may now voluntarily extend their assignment to cover the length of the deployment for a monetary reward through the Deployment Extension Incentive Program.
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Families say "Farewell" to Soldiers of 101st CAB
Apr 28, 2010
As Family Members say 'farewell' to their Soldier, it is important for them to stay positive and informed. It will allow for the Soldier to stay focused on their mission, rather than worrying about their family back home so they can return home safely a year from now. Even though you may feel alone, there are people who are trained, willing and available to help you through any difficulties you may face through this deployment.
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402nd AFSB welcomes new leader in rare change of command in Iraq
Apr 26, 2010
The 402nd Army Field Support Brigade conducted a rare Iraq change of command ceremony at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation East Recreation Center here April 21 as the "Power Team" welcomed its new leader. Col. Brian R. Haebig relinquished command to Col. Lawrence W. Fuller, who is arriving from the Pentagon where he was the chief, Contingency Operations Division, deputy chief of staff, Army G-4/Logistics. Haebig's next assignment will be chief of logistics for I Corp at Fort Lewis, Wash.
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Iraqis train to assault by air
Apr 24, 2010
As the drawdown of U.S. forces continues, the training of Iraqi Security Forces counterparts to assume the primary security responsibility remains paramount to both sides, and U.S. Soldiers throughout Iraq are training Iraqi troops to provide stability and secure the country.
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Signal Corps community's recent progress good, gaps in support to operational force still exist
Apr 23, 2010
FORT McPHERSON, Ga. (April 23, 2010) - Progress was made during the last year, but more is needed from the Signal Corps community to fill gaps in its support of the operational force, said the commander of the U.S. Army's largest Command Thursday in Atlanta. Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commander of U.S. Army Forces Command, delivered the message to the audience of more than 250 people gathered for the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association's sixth annual Tactical C4 Conference. Campbell reminded the audience that he had addressed them at their conference last year and among the topics covered were his recommendations on how to close those gaps.
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Wounded Warriors return to Iraq to share experiences
Apr 23, 2010
The April 9 visit offered the Soldiers -- some still active, some medically retired -- the opportunity to go full-circle regarding the wounds that precipitated their sudden, and unexpected, return home. Their day here included a visit to the 1st Battalion, 402nd Army Field Support Brigade, where they had the opportunity to check out the Army's state-of-the-art armored vehicles
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Be observant, take action, continue to save lives
Apr 23, 2010
FORT McPHERSON, Ga., (April 22, 2010) - Compared to a year ago, suicides within U.S. Army Forces Command are down by four percent; that's the good news. Unfortunately, even a single suicide is still one too many. That's why it's important for the Army community to continue to be accountable to and for the Soldier(s) in our lives. "Suicide is not someone else's problem," said Gen. Charles C. Campbell, FORSCOM commander. "It's our problem ... (to prevent someone) from seeking a permanent and tragic solution to a temporary problem." Whether as a leader or battle buddy, husband or wife, son or daughter, or simply the neighbor next door to a Soldier, it's important to be observant and to be ready to take action to save a life.
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Military improves do-it-yourself moves
Apr 23, 2010
After extensive testing and evaluation, the military has launched an improved system to better compensate servicemembers who personally move their household goods on military orders.
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Fuller tours expanding Stryker repair facility in Qatar
Apr 22, 2010
Col. Lawrence Fuller was in Qatar, April 14, touring the only Stryker battle damage repair facility in the Middle East. Fuller completed a two-day tour of Army Materiel Command warehouses at Camp As Sayliyah, a week ahead of taking command of 402nd Army Field Support Brigade at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.
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Workshop focuses minds on ASC missions
Apr 22, 2010
Property book officers and Army Field Support Brigade staff personnel from worldwide locations brought their combined skills to bear at the third annual Army Sustainment Command Property Branch and G-4 (Logistics) Workshop held April 13-16 at the Bettendorf, Iowa, Holiday Inn.
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Leonard announced as next commanding general of SDDC
Apr 21, 2010
The Office of the Army Chief of Staff announced today Maj. Gen. Kevin A. Leonard will be assigned as commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at a date soon to be determined.
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Army ethos can help business succeed
Apr 20, 2010
When the Army Sustainment Command's top enlisted leader speaks, people listen. Such was the case when Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Blake spoke at the 2010 Midwest Small Business Government Contracting Symposium held April 12-13 at the i Wireless Center in Moline, Ill.
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Staging a Rendezvous with Destiny
Apr 20, 2010
Task Force Destiny, out of Fort Campbell, Ky., officially began their next "Rendezvous with Destiny" when they assumed control of aviation operations from TF Pegasus during a transfer of authority ceremony here, April 15.
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Army Unveils New Logistics Display to Pentagon Staff and Visitors
Apr 19, 2010
The Pentagon got a new look Friday morning. "Army Logistics Around the World," the Pentagon's newest exhibit, was revealed to an audience of more than 100 people. Using digital images, videos, and captions, the exhibit shows Pentagon employees and tourists the crucial tasks completed everyday by more than 300,000 Army Logisticians all over the world.
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Connelly recipients get chef training
Apr 15, 2010
Food service personnel from across the Army received hands-on professional development training from the culinary staff at the John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel in Reno, Nev., during the 2010 Philip A. Connelly Awards Program and Conference.
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Holistic fitness, a family affair
Apr 14, 2010
The Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program takes a holistic approach to fitness by optimizing five dimensions of strength: Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual and Family.
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Army's #2 civilian leader visits Fort McPherson
Apr 12, 2010
Army Under Secretary Dr. Joseph W. Westphal got a firsthand look at the four main headquarters here that facilitate force generation, sourcing, training, command and control of the majority of Active and Reserve component Soldiers Army-wide today. Visiting U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), U.S. Army Central Command (ARCENT) and First Army, the Army's second highest ranking civilian leader received in-depth briefings about current operations, said Lt. Col. Richard K. Bond, one of FORSCOM's action officers for Under Secretary's Westphal's visit.
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Four stars and two parents make for a special
Apr 12, 2010
U.S. Army Spc. Alexander Moore's mother and step-father didn't get a chance to see him enlist in the Army two years ago. However, they more than made up for it when they watched him re-enlist April 10, in an unlikely place, in eastern Afghanistan's Paktya province.