Jan 15, 2010

The Army's six-year reorganization should be complete by the end of next fiscal year with the planned 2011 budget, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr.

Jan 15, 2010

Jan 14, 2010

Army Secretary John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. delivered their 2010 plan for the Army to the most senior NCOs Tuesday during the annual Sergeant Major of the Army Nominative conference.

Dec 21, 2009

Army Chief of Staff re-enlists 20 Task Force Wings Soldiers during a visit to COB Speicher, Iraq, near Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 20.

Dec 21, 2009

On yet another stop in his around the world tour, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited Soldiers in several locations around Iraq to brief them on the state of the Army and to thank them for their service.

Dec 21, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. addressed hundreds of Soldiers that are preparing to deploy to Iraq during an around the world troop visit at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 18, 2009. Casey also shared his perspective on the state of the Army and thanked the Soldiers for their service.

Dec 21, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. braved snow and bone-chilling wind Dec. 21, to speak to the Soldiers of 1st Armored Division in Germany about their role in their upcoming deployment to Iraq and how the Afghanistan troop surge will affect it.

Dec 21, 2009

WIESBADEN ARMY AIRFIELD, Germany-Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., visits with 1st Armored Division troops on Minue Field Dec. 21 to encourage them to accomplish their mission while in Iraq in 2010.

Dec 18, 2009

Chief of Staff Gen. Casey visits Afghanistan on the Senior Leader All Points Tour.

Dec 18, 2009

Chief of Staff, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., spent some time with the troops in Korea at Camp Humphreys, S. Korea before taking off to Kabul, Afghanistan.

Dec 17, 2009

USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea - Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey visited Humphreys Garrison and brought a message of praise, pride and support for the Soldiers, Families and Civilians who live and work in Korea.

Dec 17, 2009

U.S. Army Chief of Staff GEN George Casey joined hundreds of football fans at the Dec. 12 Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., who stopped by Army equipment displays outside the stadium showcasing state-of-the-art and next-generation guns, vehicles, UAVs, and robots. "Fans are excited. They like to see what the new technology is," said Thomas Banks, a TACOM engineer who stood by the 33-ton ambush-protected Buffalo vehicle.

Dec 16, 2009

The Chief of Staff of the Army makes his first stop on an around the world troop visit.

Dec 11, 2009

West Point cadets came to the Pentagon Friday knowing that a win over Navy could bring them back to the nation's capital for a bowl game later this month.

Dec 6, 2009

In a joint message to senior Army leaders on Dec. 2, Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey Jr. stated that the Afghanistan troop increase will not affect plans underway to restore balance.

Dec 4, 2009

Yesterday evening the Army chief of staff stepped back in history to Christmas Eve in Belgium 65 years ago by reading one of the most inspirational letters written by a commander to his troops.

Dec 3, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. made his first visit to Fort Huachuca Tuesday and Wednesday to receive briefings from the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and U.S. Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command.

Dec 3, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. made his first visit to Fort Huachuca to receive briefings from the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and U.S. Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command on Dec. 1 and 2.

Nov 13, 2009

Remarks as delivered by Gen. George W. Casey Jr. at the Harvard Memorial Church Veteran's Day Ceremony on Nov. 11, 2009.

Nov 12, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. helped unveil a plaque of Harvard Medal of Honor recipients during a Veterans Day observance at the university, then visited the gravesite of recent Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti.

Nov 12, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. attended a Veterans Day ceremony at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., as well as attending a reception in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti in Buzzards Bay, Mass., Nov. 11, 2009.

Nov 10, 2009

President and Mrs. Obama, Governor Perry, Governor Doyle, Secretary Gates, Secretary Shinseki, many distinguished Members of Congress from across the state of Texas and across the country, Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Admiral and Mrs. Mike Mullen, families, and friends.

Nov 6, 2009

Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. conduct a joint press conference on Sadowski Field outside the III Corps headquarters building at Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 6, 2009.

Nov 5, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. observed the production of small-caliber ammunition at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo., Nov. 4, 2009. The plant is the single largest producer of small arms ammunition for the United States military.

Nov 3, 2009

Nov 3, 2009

Nov 3, 2009

The new Army secretary received an official welcome from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and the Army's top uniformed officer Monday at a ceremony held in Conmy Hall on Fort Myer, Va.

Oct 21, 2009

We're building an Army that is a versatile mix of tailorable and networked organizations operating on a rotational cycle ... to provide a sustained flow of trained and ready forces for full spectrum operations ... and to hedge against unexpected contingencies ... at a tempo that is predictable and sustainable for our all-volunteer force. That's what we're doing. That's the direction we're headed. I believe it will give us exactly the kind of Army we'll need for the challenges of the 21st Century.

Oct 21, 2009

Gen. George W. Casey Jr. got an aerial peek at the massive expansion effort under way for the Maneuver Center of Excellence on Fort Benning, Ga., and observed urban combat training on Sand Hill. Along the way, he toured the National Infantry Museum for the first time and re-enlisted five Soldiers - including two Purple Heart recipients - at the Follow Me Statue in front of the museum.

Oct 21, 2009

Oct 19, 2009

Oct 19, 2009

Oct 19, 2009

Oct 13, 2009

Sep 29, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. honored several children during the 'Salute to Children of Our Fallen' during the fourth annual 'Time of Remembrance' honoring America's fallen in Afghanistan and Iraq. The ceremony is sponsored by the White House Commission on Remembrance established by Congress. It was held at the west lawn of the U.S. Captiol, Sept. 26, 2009.

Sep 25, 2009

Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center visiting troops.

Sep 18, 2009

We're building an Army that is a versatile mix of tailorable and networked organizations operating on a rotational cycle ... to provide a sustained flow of trained and ready forces for full spectrum operations ... and to hedge against unexpected contingencies ... at a tempo that is predictable and sustainable for our all-volunteer force. That's what we're doing. That's the direction we're headed. I believe it will give us exactly the kind of Army we'll need for the challenges of the 21st Century.

Sep 14, 2009

Sept. 8, 2009- Singapore Temasek Club

Sep 10, 2009

Aug 26, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited Singapore, Aug. 26, and got an up-close look at several aspects of the military of this island-city country.

Aug 25, 2009

Three chiefs of armies discussed the future of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief during a meeting at the Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference VI, in Tokyo, Aug. 25.

Aug 16, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited the pilot class for Army "Master Resiliency Trainers" at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa., on Aug. 15, 2009. The class is in support of a new Army program called "Comprehensive Soldier Fitness" that is being developed to provide Army families, civilians and Soldiers better mental fitness resources.

Aug 14, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., administers the oath of office to Lt. Gen. Dennis Via career during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon, VA., on Aug 14, 2009

Aug 14, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., shares highlights of Maj. Gen. Dennis Via career during his promotion ceremony at the Pentagon, VA., on Aug 14, 2009

Aug 14, 2009

Aug 3, 2009

Jul 31, 2009

The Army is looking to improve the resiliency of its Soldiers through a new program, which will be launched in October, said Gen. George Casey, Army chief of staff, during a visit to Fort Jackson, July 30. "The Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program is designed to strengthen Soldiers, family members and Army civilians emotionally, spiritually and socially, giving them the ability to cope with stress."

Jul 31, 2009

The Army is looking to improve the resiliency of its Soldiers through a new program, which will be launched in October, said Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Army chief of staff, during a visit to Fort Jackson, S.C., Thursday.

Jul 29, 2009

After eight tough years at war the Army is taking steps to build more resilient Soldiers and families, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said during a visit to Fort HoodAca,!a,,cs Resiliency Campus, July 28.

Jul 28, 2009

After eight tough years at war the Army is taking steps to build more resilient Soldiers and families, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said during a visit to Fort HoodAca,!a,,cs Resiliency Campus, July 28.

Jul 27, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. presented two Purple Hearts at the Warrior and Family Support Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, July 23.

Jul 27, 2009

Jul 27, 2009

Jul 27, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited San Antonio, Texas, on July 23, 2009. While there, Gen. Casey shared his perspectives on the current state of the Army and answered questions from the audience at the 2009 Association of the United States Army's Medical Symposium.

Jun 26, 2009

Jun 26, 2009

Jun 26, 2009

Jun 26, 2009

Jun 12, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Col. Arthur Wittich (the oldest Soldier serving in the military district of Washington), Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, Pvt. Rex Vaughn (the youngest Soldier serving in the military district of Washington), and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston cut the Army's 234th birthday cake during a celebration at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on June 12, 2009. "Our Army's history is a proud one. At its heart, it is a story of people . . . a story of ordinary men and women willing to do extraordinary things for our country," said Casey as part of the birthday celebration.

Jun 12, 2009

May 18, 2009

May 15, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. stands among newly commissioned Army officers at Georgetown University, May 15, 2009, in Washington, D.C. Casey is a 'Hoya' alumnus who received his commission similarly in 1970. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Margaret C. Nelson, OCPA)

May 15, 2009

Georgetown University alumnus Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. walks among newly commissioned second lieutenants at the university's 91st annual commissioning ceremony held on campus in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2009. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Margaret C. Nelson, OCPA)

May 15, 2009

Twenty-six Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Georgetown University's "Hoya Battalion," were sworn in to service to the Army, May 15, by the Army's highest ranking officer.

May 15, 2009

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. travelled to Fort Carson, Colo., to talk to Soldiers and Family members about upcoming changes that might affect Fort Carson Families.

May 14, 2009

WASHINGTON - The Army is making progress toward getting current operational needs and long-term requirements back in balance, but there is still a long way to go, the service's top officer said Wednesday.

May 11, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. presented 28 Soldiers with the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award at a Pentagon ceremony Friday.

Apr 30, 2009

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A revitalized spirit is among the things the Army's top officer noted on April 24, during his third visit to Afghanistan in the past year and his first in four months.

Apr 30, 2009

A revitalized spirit is among the things the Army's top officer noted on April 24, during his third visit to Afghanistan in the past year and his first in four months.

Apr 27, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said he was "staggered" at the number of missions on the Horn of Africa as he visited Camp Lemonier for the first time, April 23.

Apr 24, 2009

During a recent visit to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey talked with Soldiers over dinner, delivered a brief address and answered questions during a town hall meeting.

Apr 23, 2009

Apr 23, 2009

Apr 23, 2009

Apr 23, 2009

Apr 23, 2009

Apr 22, 2009

MOMBASA, Kenya - Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., U.S. Army chief of staff, and Lt. Gen. Jackson K. Tuwei, Kenya army commander, meet during the Land Forces Symposium, in Mombasa, Kenya, April 22, 2009. During the three-day symposium, delegates from U.S. Army Central's area of responsibility met to discuss land forces' challenges in a full spectrum environment.

Apr 22, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, April 14-15, meeting with leaders of both JRTC and the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.

Apr 20, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. visited the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk April 14-15, meeting with both the JRTC and 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division leadership. Casey said he was impressed with the work done by Brig. Gen. James Yarbrough, commanding general of the JRTC and Fort Polk, and his staff, as well as the Soldiers of the 4th BCT.

Apr 13, 2009

Apr 10, 2009

Military heroes these days are mostly associated with performing extraordinary feats in combat. But one Fort Lewis Soldier earned the title, along with an Army Commendation Medal, by reacting to a crisis while driving home at the end of a typical duty day.

Apr 10, 2009

Apr 10, 2009

Apr 10, 2009

Apr 9, 2009

Staff Sgt. Joseph looks back as his wife is congratulated on her husband's promotion by the Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., at Fort Lewis, Wash., on April 7, 2009.

Apr 9, 2009

FORT LEWIS, Wash. - No one on Fort Lewis should be unclear about this year's Army theme, "Year of the NCO," thanks to a recent visit by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., who spent a day filled with meetings driving home the importance of appreciating the noncommissioned officers of the force.

Apr 8, 2009

Col. Robert Ferrell presents a ROCK of the Year award to Army Chief of Staff George W. Casey Jr. Saturday evening during a ceremony of the Rocks, Inc., group at Fort Belvoir, Va.

Apr 8, 2009

Apr 2, 2009

In the center of Times Square, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. swore 32 recruits into the service Wednesday, and half of them enlisted through a new program for non-citizens with special skills.

Apr 1, 2009

Mar 17, 2009

Gen. George W. Casey Jr., U.S. Army chief of staff, awarded medals to seven 101st Airborne Division Soldiers during a visit to Fort Campbell, Ky., March 16. Four of the seven award recipients received Silver Stars.

Mar 17, 2009

Gen. George W. Casey, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, and wife, Sheila, met with leaders, Soldiers and military spouses during a visit to Fort Campbell, Ky., March 16. Since becoming Chief of Staff of the Army, Casey and his wife have used his position to address the concerns of spouses throughout the Army.

Mar 16, 2009

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Gen. George W. Casey, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, visited Fort Campbell, Ky., March 16. During the visit, he spoke to military spouses, dined with the troops and awarded medals to a select group of 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers.

Mar 11, 2009

Mar 9, 2009

Mar 4, 2009

Tri-signed letter from Army senior leaders - Celbrating Women's Contributions to the Army: Women's History Month

Mar 3, 2009

"What you've done here today is exactly the type of community support and sentiment that we (Army leadership) hope to generate," Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. said. "If there is to be recognition of patriotic civilian service, there can be no more appropriate location than this Soldier sanctuary city, this military base and this hallowed parade field where honor and sacrifice are celebrated each and every day."

Feb 26, 2009

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. wove together the themes of leadership, service and the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer as he addressed the 4th Annual Stars & Stripes Dinner here Feb. 20.

Feb 24, 2009

Gen. George Casey awards the Legion of Merit to the Chief of Staff of the Pakistani Army during an arrival ceremony at Fort Myer, Va.

Feb 24, 2009