Mar 31, 2008

In the middle of the Mojave Desert at Fort Irwin, Calif., sits a simulated Iraqi village built by the Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District.

Mar 31, 2008

Mar 31, 2008

Mar 31, 2008

As the Army confirmed remains found last week in Iraq belonged to Staff Sgt. Keith 'Matt' Maupin, Army Secretary Pete Geren told Families of others missing Aca,!A"We will not stop searching for your loved ones..."

Mar 31, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren presented the "Rising Star" for Outstanding New Broadcaster award to Spc. Nathan Jones as part of the Keith L. Ware Awards ceremony held during the 2008 Worldwide Public Affairs Symposium in McLean, Va. Jones is assigned to American Forces Network-Bavaria as a broadcast journalist. His morning radio show there reaches an audience of about 80,000. Five other Army public affairs professionals were also honored during the ceremony.

Mar 31, 2008

The 2008 Bataan Memorial Death March took place at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on Sunday, March 30, 2008.

Mar 31, 2008

The U.S. Army confirmed positive identification of remains found last week in Iraq as belonging to Army Staff Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin. The March 31, 2008, announcement culminates a near four-year search for the 724th Transportation Company Army Reserve Soldier. Aca,!A"After a long wait, we want to offer our most sincere condolences to Carolyn and Keith Maupin on the loss of their son,Aca,!A? said Army Secretary Pete Geren.

Mar 31, 2008

FORT DRUM Aca,!" Paintball warriors from across the country are invited to participate in the 10th Mountain Division Combat Paintball Challenge, a competition based on Army combat skills to be held here April 11-13.

Mar 31, 2008

Lt. Gen. Robert VanAntwerp, the Army's chief of Engineers, talks about the largest military construction program since World War II. Mary Cochran reports on how the $39 billion MILCON program will affect Soldiers and Families from Fort Bliss, Texas, to Camp Humphries, Korea.

Mar 31, 2008

Phil Hunter, an attorney for the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command's Office of Chief Counsel

Mar 31, 2008

The Aca,!A"bloodAca,!A? is not real but the training is very realistic. Soldiers from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in Combat Lifesaver Course training this month at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii.

Oct 17, 2011

FORT HOOD, Texas Aca,!" It is the third highest award given for valor. It is awarded to the elite men and woman in the military who have displayed extraordinary heroism. It is the Silver Star and few have the honor of receiving it. Many times, the award is given to those who are left behind.

May 4, 2012

2008 Worldwide Public Affairs Symposium kicks off March 31 at McLean, Va. The three-day conference brings more than 500 Army public affairs professionals together for professional development.

Mar 28, 2008

United States and Republic of Korea Soldiers participate in a medical evacuation exercise.

Mar 28, 2008

Children in Schweinfurt tell their stories of strength and sacrifice during a time of war. Michelle Michael reports.

Mar 28, 2008

Both wounded warriors and brigade cadre graduated Friday from the first-ever Warrior Transition Brigade Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course.

Mar 28, 2008

In 2003, my Reserve unit was called to active duty to support the training efforts at Fort Jackson, S.C. Being the first sergeant at the time, I was told to report within two hours of the notification.

Mar 28, 2008

The once blue and white-themed elementary gymnasium was reminiscent of a carnival, as colorful projects and posters hid the wooden floors at the annual Student Invention Through Education competition Feb. 29 in West Long Branch. The work of 50 young inventors from Betty McElmon School and Frank Antonides Middle School was displayed as students waited for judges to critique their work in the competition.

Mar 28, 2008

The "Wii Warrior Challenge" provides an opportunity for adult Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons to compete in a Superstars type of competition with other gaming aficionados on 25 Army installations.

Mar 28, 2008

To meet a critical warfighter need, Tobyhanna produced a month's worth of kits in just nine days.

Mar 28, 2008

Mar 28, 2008

Brief history of U.S. Army South

Mar 28, 2008

For their efforts to defend endangered species and maintain natural ecosystems, Camp San Luis Obispo received the ArmyAca,!a,,cs highest honor in environmental stewardship Aca,!" the Secretary of the Army Environmental Award. The award was conferred on the installation at a ceremony on March 27th

Mar 28, 2008

The 2008 Bataan Memorial Death March takes place this Sunday, March 30th at White Sands Missle Range in New Mexico.

Mar 28, 2008

United States Army Corps of Engineers is heading up the largest military construction effort since 1942. This impacts Army readiness with cutting-edge training grounds. Jay Field reports.

Mar 28, 2008

During a recent church service, our chaplain asked us to pray for a Fort Belvoir family whose brother had come to visit. During the brother's stay, he was killed by a drunk driver.

Mar 28, 2008

The U.S. Army Field Support Battalion Aca,!" North East Asia conducted a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new $15 million, 51,000 square-foot maintenance facility named for Pfc. Melvin L. Brown, who was killed in hand-to-hand combat near Daegu in the early weeks of the conflict.

Mar 28, 2008

If you journey up to the Army Sustainment Command HeadquartersAca,!a,,c Command Assessment and Continuous Improvement office, you will find a wall that is reminiscent of elementary school, but the content is 21st century management. It is changing the way the ASC is doing business. The Enterprise Board or E-Board is a high-level picture of the information that is tracked by the CACIO. Information that is gathered by the Enterprise Catalog and Assessment Tool is recorded and is displayed and scrutinized on the board.

Mar 28, 2008

Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, commanding general, Multi-National Corps - Iraq conducts battlefield circulation in Iraq; awards soldier Bronze Star.

Mar 28, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, referring to the Army's plan to double its investment in Family support programs for Soldiers

Mar 28, 2008

A medic from 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, treats an Iraqi woman during a cooperative medical engagement in Amiriyah, March 24, 2008.

Mar 28, 2008

HEIDELBERG, Germany Aca,!" The U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg re-designated to become the U.S. Army Garrison Baden-WAfA1/4rttemberg in a ceremony March 27 on Patrick Henry Village.

Mar 28, 2008

It's safe to say that warmer weather will be with us for a while now. U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan Policy Letter 10-1 spells out community safety rules for joggers, bicycles, skateboards, skate, roller blades, motorcycles and mopeds.

Mar 27, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" The American Red Cross Yongsan Station honored its volunteer corps Thursday, announcing the volunteer of the year for 2007 and recognizing volunteers and staff for service.

Mar 27, 2008

En route to his own recognition ceremony for helping save lives, an alert pediatric healthcare specialist and two of his colleagues are credited with saving a manAca,!a,,cs life by intervening during the initial stages of a heart attack Jan. 25.

Mar 27, 2008

Projects at Fort Lewis, Wash., include new barracks, unit headquarters, tactical equipment maintenance facilities, ranges, a medical clinic, working dog kennels and child development centers.

Mar 27, 2008

Just a few days after graduation from combat medic training, three Soldiers put their newly acquired medical skills to the test.

Mar 27, 2008

The changes coming to Redstone Arsenal in relation to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission report go beyond the addition of new facilities, additional employees and more missions. Those changes also involve administrative shifts designed to continue the ArmyAca,!a,,cs goal to become leaner, more efficient and more competitive. One such shift is the move of 68 AMCOM Acquisition Center employees involved with purchasing repairable spare parts for aviation systems and missiles to the Defense Logistics Agency.

Mar 27, 2008

Mar 27, 2008

The National Defense Industrial Association recognized the ArmyAca,!a,,cs top military, civilian and contract tester-evaluators for their 2007 contributions to the warfighter at a Pentagon ceremony yesterday. The recipients were selected on the basis of their scope of responsibilities, specific 2007 contributions and sustained long-term performance. A panel of executives and officers from the Army Test and Evaluation Command and the Army Test and Evaluation Management Agency made the selections:

Mar 27, 2008

Beginning April 1, HRC will require that all OERs and NCOERs be electronically submitted using "My Forms" on Army Knowledge Online.

Mar 27, 2008

In January 2008, Task Force PacemakerAca,!a,,cs engineers conducted construction workshops throughout eastern Afghanistan to promote positive relationships with Afghans, while providing them with skills critical to rebuilding their nation and economy.

Mar 27, 2008

For the first time in its existence, U.S. Army South has a foreign officer on its staff.

Mar 27, 2008

Gen. Mario Montoya Uribe, ColombiaAca,!a,,cs national army commander, visited the U.S. Army South headquarters in San Antonio last week.

Mar 27, 2008

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany Aca,!" Department of Defense affiliated motorists in Germany will begin replacing their Army and Air Force Exchange Service fuel coupons with a new fuel ration card this summer.

Mar 27, 2008

More education benefits for Guard and Reserve. With more than 70 percent of its patients overweight, the Veterans Affairs is weighing in with exercise, good nutrition, and healthy lifestyles.

Mar 27, 2008

The Crane Army Ammunition Activity employees working in the Ammunition Surveillance Workshop were able to score that type of big win when their LSS Blackbelt Project indentified not only a more efficient way to do inspections, but developed a healthy way to do their work.

Mar 27, 2008

Aca,!A"One shot, one killAca,!A? may be the motto of the Army sniper, but for Soldiers qualifying in Basic Rifle Marksmanship the traditional one shot per target on the range could soon come to an end. The Basic Combat Training Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade, are testing a new BRM qualification, which combines elements they will experience on the battlefield Aca,!" movement, concealment, presence of civilians and using multiple-rounds on an enemy.

Mar 27, 2008

Aca,!A"One shot, one killAca,!A? may be the motto of the Army sniper, but for Soldiers qualifying in Basic Rifle Marksmanship, the traditional one shot per target on the range could soon come to an end.

Mar 27, 2008

Almost 70 percent of Fort Jackson permanent-party Soldiers who tested for the Expert Infantry Badge last week passed, but according to the U.S. Army Infantry home page, Army-wide the average pass rate is just under 10 percent. Of the installationAca,!a,,cs 54 noncommissioned officers who were tested, 36 received their badge in a ceremony Tuesday, and seven of them were given the Aca,!A"true blueAca,!A? distinction for passing the tests without mistakes.

Mar 27, 2008

Women's History Month celebration in Iraq with Multi-National Corps - Iraq.

Mar 27, 2008

VICENZA, Italy Aca,!" True to her belief that Aca,!A"life doesnAca,!a,,ct happen to you, you happen to life,Aca,!A? Jordan Talbot didnAca,!a,,ct put her two lives on hold when her husband deployed to Afghanistan in April 2007.

Mar 27, 2008

Col. Steve Mains, director, Center for Army Lessons Learned

Mar 27, 2008

Commentary about fallen female officer who set the example and led from the front.

Mar 27, 2008

North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven shakes hands with Staff Sgt. Justin Lampert while presenting him with the Soldier's Medal March 14, 2008, in Bismarck, N.D. Lampert received the medal for subduing a gunman firing at patrons in the New York New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Also presenting the medal is Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard.

Mar 27, 2008

Army dentists give lectures to help Iraqi dentists become more proficient in current technologies and procedures.

Mar 27, 2008

MNC-I offers many mental health services to soldiers to help them during their deployment.

Mar 27, 2008

Commentary by a soldier about the military viewing interactions between soldiers as scandalous if soldiers are of different genders.

Mar 26, 2008

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military Child, and Yongsan Garrison's Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program has planned several events to celebrate military children.

Mar 26, 2008

U.S. Forces Korea brought trainers from the Military Child Education Coalition to Korea to share information, strategies and resources with parents on school transition issues.

Mar 26, 2008

The ArmyAca,!a,,cs home of the Signal Corps and information technology is receiving a facelift with the Gordon Trainee Barracks Upgrade Project which will renovate 35 buildings.

Mar 26, 2008

Through the Make-A-Wish foundation, 5-year-old Gaven Cox took a break from his battle with cancer to "Soldier up" with members of the 1st Cavalry Division for a mission March 20.

Mar 26, 2008

Six Soldiers were honored today for their contributions to the health of the Army's all-volunteer fighting force.

Mar 26, 2008

The Army announced Monday that a test of the Chief of Staff of the Army Special Recruiter Assistance Program will begin in May.

Mar 26, 2008

Aca,!A"Mater artium necessitasAca,!A? [Necessity is the Mother of Invention].

Mar 26, 2008

The Secretary of the Army recognized Fort Bragg, N.C., as the winner of the first Secretary of the Army Sustainability Award March 26. This new award, together with the Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards, recognizes outstanding sustainability initiatives by Army installations/activities and individuals. These initiatives enable the Army to meet current and future needs while improving its ability to organize, equip, train and deploy Soldiers.

Mar 26, 2008

Representatives from government and industry are now undergoing five weeks of analysis and activity at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., to improve the Army's digital tactical operations centers and command posts.

Mar 26, 2008

An ongoing partnership between the U.S. Army, local airlines and other federal and non-governmental agencies yielded the Defense DepartmentAca,!a,,cs entire stock of excess seasonal influenza vaccinations to benefit U.S.-affiliated islands in the Pacific March 24.

Mar 26, 2008

Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Commanding General of Multi National Corps Iraq gets coin.

Mar 26, 2008

The National Guard comes to the rescue as floods covered the Midwest last week, providing shelter and drinking water to stranded residents.

Mar 26, 2008

Leaders in Korea use lessons from histories to fight today's battles.

Mar 26, 2008

Army working dog Karlo enjoys some rays after completing a full day's work with his handler in Kirkuk, Iraq, March 20, 2008.

Mar 26, 2008

Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker

Mar 26, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" Strong families are the pillar of support behind strong Soldiers, and thanks to YongsanAca,!a,,cs Army Family Team Building Program, helping families has crossed cultural divides.

Mar 26, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" Across U.S. Forces Korea, more civilian employees are entering the National Security Personnel System. The new Aca,!A"pay-for-performanceAca,!A? system was designed as a replacement to the old civil service system.

Mar 26, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" They stand outside the gates, helping to protect Yongsan Garrison and community members. Sixty Korea National Police officers got to see what it looks like behind the gates they guard during the KNP Appreciation Day March 17.

Mar 26, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON - Yongsan building managers gathered at the Balboni Theater March 11 to hear from garrison officials on strategies for maintaining the more than 600 buildings on Yongsan

Mar 26, 2008

Discover Seoul with a hike up Namsan Mountain to see the city from atop Seoul Tower.

Mar 25, 2008

Here's a look at this week's stories around USAG-Yongsan

Mar 25, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" In my own special way, IAca,!a,,cd like to pay tribute to the women who have made a big difference in my life.

Mar 25, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" It was packed with saltwater zingers, the silly ones that bring out a chuckle or a groan. But it was a kidsAca,!a,,c show, complete with toe-tapping tunes and an upbeat script. Sixty young Yongsan actors brought Little Mermaid to life during two shows March 16 under the direction of the Missoula ChildrenAca,!a,,cs Theatre.

Mar 25, 2008

Donna Winzenried Aca,!" whose husband, Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Winzenried, the new command sergeant major for U.S. Forces Korea and 8th U.S Army Aca,!" got an up-close look at family and morale, welfare and recreation activities and programs March 13.

Mar 25, 2008

For more than 136 years, Quarters One on Rock Island Arsenal served as the family residence of the highest-ranking officer serving on the Arsenal. The Victorian Era mansion was known as the second-largest single-family dwelling owned by the federal government, ranking behind only the White House; in later years, however, the upper floors and basement of the home were sealed off, which made the actual living area of Quarters One not much larger than residences at other installations occupied by general officers.

Mar 25, 2008

For the first time, Army Sustainment Command hosted Defense Support for Civil Authorities Phase II training, bringing together ASC employees and local community leaders. The training was conducted at the Stoney Creek Inn in Moline, Ill., March 17-21.

Mar 25, 2008

Change is the word of the day at Fort Drum, where for the past five years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has been working to complete more than $2 billion worth of projects that will support 20,000 soldiers and family members by the year 2014.

Mar 25, 2008

Army officials broke ground March 17 on a new $477-million complex at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., marking the start of construction of "Phase One" of the Team C4ISR campus for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

Mar 25, 2008

One Soldier's insight into how things can be done better in the combat zone today can save time for or the life of another Soldier in the combat zone tomorrow.

Mar 25, 2008

FORT HOOD, Texas Aca,!" Dangerous terrorists have infiltrated the heavily-guarded central-Texas base and there is only one person who can get the job done. Who knew the safety of the 1st Cavalry Division would be left in the hands a 5-year-old'

Mar 25, 2008

CSM Philip Johndrow visits the 4th Brigade Combat Team during unit training at the Join Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, LA. on March 20.

Mar 25, 2008

Aca,!A"When he got to Kuwait, I said, Aca,!EoeYouAca,!a,,cre OK. I donAca,!a,,ct have to worry, youAca,!a,,cre safe; youAca,!a,,cre coming home and we have our future together,Aca,!a,,cAca,!A? Laura Lewis said recently about the end of her husband, Sgt. Troy LewisAca,!a,,c, 15-month tour in Iraq in January.

Mar 25, 2008

Two of the ArmyAca,!a,,cs simulation devices just got greener. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering CommandAca,!a,,cs Perchlorate Replacement Team, the ground burst projectile simulator and the hand grenade simulator will be fielded with more environmentally friendly materials.

Mar 25, 2008

Mar 25, 2008

Spc. Monica Brown, the first female Soldier to be awarded the Silver Star in Afghanistan and during the GWOT, recieves it from Vice President Dick Cheney.

Mar 25, 2008

United States Army Corps of Engineers is heading up the largest military construction effort since 1942. This impacts Army readiness with cutting-edge training grounds. Jay Field reports.

Mar 25, 2008

WIESBADEN, Germany Aca,!" After serving oneAca,!a,,cs country in the military, returning to civilian life can be challenging

Mar 25, 2008

1st Sgt. Class Shane Chapman yells for a medic to treat an Iraqi civilian injured in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device explosion March 6, 2008, in Mosul. Chapman is with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.

Mar 25, 2008

Spc. Jack Bodani, referring to Spc. Monica Brown, 19, who was awarded the Silver Star by Vice President Dick Cheney during a ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan

Mar 25, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" Sports provides more than just the simple thrill of victory. Sporting events can enhance mutual understanding of different cultures.

Mar 25, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea Aca,!" U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan received a Bronze Award and a Special Merit Award at the 2007 Korea-wide Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas Campaign awards ceremony March 11

Mar 25, 2008

An on-going partnership between the U.S. Army, local airlines and other federal and non-governmental agencies yielded the Defense DepartmentAca,!a,,cs entire stock of excess seasonal influenza vaccinations to benefit U.S.-affiliated islands in the Pacific March 24.