Apr 30, 2013

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii-- It's 3 a.m. on a Tuesday on Oahu, Hawaii. Shops are closed and the highways empty. Bakeries haven't begun making their morning bread and coffee will go unbrewed for another two to three hours. The island is asleep. It's 3 a.m. on a Tuesday on Oahu, Hawaii, and it's time to fight! Four Soldiers and four noncommissioned officers from 8th Theater Sustainment Command came together to compete against each other in the 8th TSC's Best Warrior Competition, Apr. 23 -- 26, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Apr 30, 2013

PITI, Guam-- The Soldiers of the "Never Daunted" battalion volunteered their time and efforts to impact the local community by cleaning up a local park in Piti, Guam, Apr. 13. The idea for the project came from a local Eagle Scout, James Cook, who wanted to clean up Santos Memorial Park, a park that had debris, overgrown trees, and pavilions in need of painting. It was important to him to ensure joint efforts from the Army, Navy, Boy Scouts, Mayor of Piti, and local villagers.

Apr 30, 2013

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii-- The 26th Concrete Detachment, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, constructed two concrete pads on Wheeler Army Airfield these past two weeks to hold museum aircraft pieces for the joint 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and the Tropic Lightning Museum Memorial. Prior to construction, the helicopters were sitting on an improvised arrangement of garden cement blocks. The deputy commander of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade highlighted the importance of these pads to his organization.

Apr 30, 2013

OKINAWA, Japan-- The Army simply defines resiliency as having the ability to "hunt for the good stuff" and bounce back from a significant emotional event to overcome a situation or crisis. It's something Spc. Mara E. Snowman, a euphonium player with the United States Army Japan Band, can relate to.

Apr 30, 2013

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii-- A nervous chatter filled the air in the early morning, Apr. 12, as officers of the 45th Special Troops Battalion, 45th Sustainment Brigade, waited for their turn to jump into the first official Crossfit competition. Some were chomping at the bit to start the exercise circuit. Others were more hesitant. "It been about a year," said Warrant Officer Ebony Campbell, a human resources technician with the unit, "so it's been a while. It was challenging, but the exercises were good and everyone had a good time."

Apr 30, 2013

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii-- She gives hugs freely and punishes when necessary. She has a firm hand, but a soft touch. She knows how to delegate authority, but is always ready to step up and handle any situation. When in need, everyone around knows they can count on Sgt. Phillis White. Because of what she calls "normal, everyday activities," White has recently been nominated for Outstanding Community Service Award for her constant commitment to the students and teachers at Webling Elementary School and her dedication to the Soldiers of the 8th Special Troops Battalion, 8th Theater Sustainment Command.

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As part of Sexual Harassment and Assault awareness month, National Guard soldiers attached to the 218th MEB put on a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to conclude the month. Produced by Spc. Alyson Pelletier. Includes soundbites from 1st Sergeant Sherry Mack, from Lexington, Ky., sexual assault response coordinator, and 1st Lt. Tyler Ramrath, from Holliston, Mass., participant.

May 1, 2013

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In today's battlefield knowing who the enemy is, is not so obvious. So how do you identify an enemy who hides in plain sight? Some soldiers are learning how to do that. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Kirk Mahaffey, ASAT Chief of Training and Pfc. Joshua Walton, A. Troop RSS 2CR. Also available in high definition. This training is called ASAT advanced situational awareness training designed to get soldiers to be predictive and proactive rather than reactive by understanding things like peoples body language and biometric cues like what a person will exhibit when their lying. It also teaches you to see how people are acting in their environment and see spot minuet changes that an untrained eye may not see. Broadcaster/SSG Jose Ibarra Available in HD 1080

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In this May 2013 edition of Soldiers Journal, we go the White House where Army Chaplain Emil Kapaun posthumously given the Medal of Honor, 173rd Airborne celebrates it's 50th anniversary, and see Soldiers trying to become members of the 1000 lbs club. Available in high definition.

Apr 30, 2013

It's hot, the sun's not even up yet and it's the weekend. Given a choice, most people would still be in bed with the air conditioning on. And then there are those few, those crazy few, who do otherwise in a grand fashion. Running marathons and half marathons in a combat theater isn't a new phenomenon. The challenge may be unconventional given time or space constraints, but marathons appear on the calendar with predictable regularity. For instance, two posts on the outskirts of Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, each hosted a marathon over the April 27-28 weekend.

Apr 30, 2013

The needs of the Army Reserve, Army National Guard and their families were brought to the table at a national summit at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., where a think-tank of academics, working in concert with the Military Support Programs and Networks mission, to fill the gaps between active duty and reserve Soldier programs.

May 1, 2013

Sgt. James Hayes has one piece of advice for soon-to-deploy mechanics: take your training seriously. Hayes, a mechanic who deployed with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team to Afghanistan in 2012, said that the first time he had to rely on his training to righten a flipped armored vehicle, everything worked exactly as he had trained.

Apr 30, 2013

The U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Apr. 26, to meet with leaders to discuss the Army's Ready and Resilient Campaign (R2C). Lt. Gen. Howard Bromberg observed some of the measures that support the Army-wide programs.

Apr 30, 2013

Medical Readiness Training Exercises, an integral part of Beyond the Horizon, or BTH, El Salvador, draw to a close. BTH is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored Joint Humanitarian and Civic Assistance Exercise that's led by U.S. Army South.

May 1, 2013

The "No Excuse Campaign" aims to eliminate sexual harassment and sexual assault at the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, Calif.

Apr 30, 2013

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The U.S. Army was recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Innovators on Thomson Reuters' second annual innovators list. In their report, Reuters highlighted USAMRMC and the Army's work to develop technology in diverse areas ranging from computing and software, weaponry and general military technology including communications and imaging to diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as malaria and Ebola virus.

Apr 30, 2013

U.S. Army North helped kick off Fiesta! Approximately 3.5 million people are expected to attend over the course of the 11-day Fiesta extravaganza, which will include more than 100 events, said Eldridge. Wiggins is the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army); Eldridge is the president of the San Antonio Fiesta Commission; and Treanor is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most successful female beach volleyball players.

May 1, 2013

For 105 years the United States Army Reserve has been on standby to protect our country. In recent years the Reserve has proven itself as a relevant and ready force, without which the various global missions could not be accomplished.

Apr 30, 2013

The MD 530 Afghan Flight School has come full circle with the addition of two former students returning to the program as instructors, thus marking a major step forward in making the Afghanistan Air Force a self-sufficient military.

Apr 30, 2013

U.S. Soldiers react quickly to provide emergency first aid to victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing.

May 1, 2013

Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, Army surgeon general and commander, U.S. Army Medical Command, visited the U.S. Army Public Health Command April 25. She learned about how the command accomplished its mission of promoting health and preventing disease, injury and disability within the Army.

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The 443rd Military Police Company from Owings Mills, Maryland participated in Exercise Prometheon Ram in joint training with Canadian Air Force Military Police forces. The exercise put troops in austere living conditions and provided the opportunity to share standard operating propcedures with their counterparts and participate in a live fire exercise.

Apr 30, 2013

The U.S. Army is opening its Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) 14.2 to foreign vendors and will host an Industry Day on June 25, 2013 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. to update foreign and domestic vendors on NIE 14.2 objectives and status.

May 1, 2013

The newly updated Kiowa Warrior aircraft, the OH-58F, made a ceremonial "first flight," April 30, 2013, at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. With new cockpit and sensor modifications installed, the OH-58F represents the first major upgrade or modernization to the Kiowa Warrior in 20 years.

Apr 30, 2013

Soldiers from Fort Sam Houston made a Pilgrimage to the Alamo April 22. The pilgrimage is one of the more somber events of Fiesta, an 11-day celebration across San Antonio. It features more than 100 different events focusing on the vibrant culture and rich history of the city.

May 1, 2013

Priority registration will open May 1, 2013, at 12:01 a.m. for all U.S. service members and runners who have participated in seven or more Army Ten-Miler races.

May 1, 2013

Army leaders may not make the best advocates when it comes to convincing Congress and the American people which systems Soldiers really need, said the Army's secretary.

Apr 30, 2013

Members of the Fort Sam Houston military community participated in the annual Texas Cavaliers River Parade April 22. The parade is one of key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio.

Apr 30, 2013

Realistic scenarios challenge soldiers to apply their skills as if they were in a theater of operations. Combat Support Training Exercise 91 13-01 provides Military Police units a wide variety of tasks to practice. An overnight mission found them methodically searching a mock village for simulated explosives.

Apr 30, 2013

Members of the Soldier Show joined the 323rd Army Band "Fort Sam's Own," during Army Day at the Alamo, which is one of the unique events during Fiesta San Antonio.

Apr 30, 2013

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Soldiers of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, "Raiders," 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, maximized training by using a unique blend of live, virtual, gaming and constructive environments, here during Operation Raider Pillage on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, April 21-25, 2013.

Apr 30, 2013

"You have gained my trust," said Akap Jomaily, Mayor of the small and very economically challenged village of Niscoln, to Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Walters and 2nd Lieutenant Mathew Wisniewski. What was thought would be a tragedy for the 339th Military Police Company of Davenport, Iowa, turned out a triumph; at least for this notional scenario it was.

May 1, 2013

The U.S. Army has been named one of the world's most innovative research organizations, after earning more than 300 patents for new technologies in a three-year period.

Apr 30, 2013

Sometimes reaching to achieve a major milestone can lead a person to even greater accomplishments. That's the case for Estella Juarez, a contracting specialist with the Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Carson, Colo.

May 1, 2013

Sgt. 1st Class Greg Robinson, a 34-year old combat engineer assigned to the Company A, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pinned on his Air Assault badge during a graduation ceremony held at the Sabalauski Air Assault School, April 29, 2013, at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Apr 30, 2013

Transitioning military spouses sometimes have trouble finding employment when they arrive at their Soldier's new duty station; the Schofield Barracks Army Community Service (ACS) office took steps to ease the burden with a job fair on April 26 at the Nehelani Club.

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A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project received honors in an engineering competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts.

Apr 30, 2013

Staff Sgt. Spencer Anderson remembers the day when two 155 mm rounds went off less than 10 meters outside his Humvee's door.

Apr 30, 2013

Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 200th Military Police Command's 443rd Military Police Company recently participated in the Canadian Forces' Exercise Promethean Ram during the month of April here.

Apr 30, 2013

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno had breakfast with Soldiers, met with company-level leaders, conducted a media engagement and held a town hall meeting to address the state of the Army and answer questions from attendees during a visit to Wiesbaden, Germany, April 30, 2013. Odierno also took the opportunity to thank service members, their families and civilians of the Wiesbaden community for their service.

Apr 30, 2013

The San Antonio military and San Antonio communities came together to pay their respects April 28 during the All Veterans Memorial Service in San Antonio.

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Second-graders from Sun Valley Elementary School learned about personal courage and other Army values April 25 during the students' field trip to the Army North stables.

Apr 30, 2013

Combined Arms Support Command personnel paid tribute to President James Monroe, the nation's 5th president, in a traditional wreath-laying ceremony held at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Va., on April 28.

Apr 30, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- In a given work day Audrey Moberly and Greg Carter can visit the tropics, freeze in the Arctic or survive a sandstorm.

Apr 30, 2013

The Fort Sam Houston military comumunity and the San Antonio community came together to pay their respects April 28 during the All Veterans Memorial Service in San Antonio.

Apr 30, 2013

Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Lady was only two years old when she was brought to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas as a potential military working dog, but her willingness to learn and obedience in the field earned her access into the elite military working dog force.

Apr 30, 2013

James McNally, curator of art at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, was honored by Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, U.S. Army War College Commandant, as the Carlisle Barracks Civilian of the Year for 2012 during the Installation Awards Ceremony, Apr. 22 at the Letort View Community Center

Apr 30, 2013

Army spouse spotlight graphics

Apr 30, 2013

Federal Virtual Challenge winners announced at the Defense Users' GameTech Conference in Orlando, Fla.

Apr 30, 2013

Dugway family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation May activities, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah.

May 1, 2013

Hohenfels showcases its local artists at the third annual Celebration of the Arts.

Apr 30, 2013

Chaplain (Col.) Gary Hensley, the command chaplain for U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) explains in a commentary why transformational leaders embody USARJ's "Words to Live By"

Apr 30, 2013

The contractor and government staffs of Holston Army Ammunition Plant recently received an important opportunity to showcase HSAAP's latest and greatest innovations.

Apr 30, 2013

Andrew Jenkins received the 2013 North Alabama Aerospace Technician of the Year Award at the Aerospace Technician Appreciation Night held at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration in Huntsville, Ala., April 11.

Apr 30, 2013

Roughly 300 HMHS students, faculty, and community members took part in creating a human replica of the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon on the HMHS sports field to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism.

Apr 30, 2013

Three U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center employees received prestigious awards presented by ATC Commander Col. Gordon Graham and ATC Technical Director John Wallace at the 2012 ATC Annual Awards Ceremony April 9.

Apr 30, 2013

Volunteers at Hohenfels donated nearly 28,000 hours, saving the garrison hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Apr 30, 2013

MPs warn of roadside scams in Europe this summer

Apr 30, 2013

When U.S. Army Spc. April Harvey walked into the recruiting office near her hometown of Gallup, N.M., after graduating high school, she knew she wanted to take control of her life, and she wanted to do it her way.

May 1, 2013

Afghan National Army soldiers from 4th Combat Support Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps, trained with U.S. Army Soldiers from Security Forces Advisory and Assistance Team Phalanx, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), March 12, 2013, at Combat Outpost Fortress, Kunar Province, Afghanistan.

Apr 30, 2013

Medics and other soldiers from 555th Engineer Brigade conducted a mass casualty exercise at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, March 24, to better prepare the unit in case of a real emergency on base.

Apr 30, 2013

As part of a European USO tour, multi-platinum rock band Drowning Pool will play U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Storck Barracks May 5 at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m.

Apr 30, 2013

Our futures are in good shape. That's if our kids have anything to do with it.

Apr 30, 2013

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (April 30, 2013) -- All month long, various organizations showed their appreciation to military children here with a host of activities recognizing April as the Month of the Military Child. Annually, during the month of April, military communities recognize and celebrate military children for their contributions and their capacity to endure so much.

Apr 30, 2013

The centuries-old custom of erecting the Maypole celebrates the seasons and German tradition

Apr 30, 2013

Indulge in a fine tasting of 30 local beers on tap at the Prague Beer Museum Pub

May 1, 2013

Selfless service is not only a core value of the Army, but also a virtue that military personal are expected to demonstrate in their daily lives. However, it is usually not easy to give away your property, especially to a stranger.

Apr 29, 2013

April 26, 2013 -- CSA's remarks to Union League Club of New York City

Apr 29, 2013

May is designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness month calling attention to the dangers and vulnerabilities motorcyclists face on the road. Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable to crashes than other drivers. In 2007, the mileage death rate for motorcyclists in 2007 was 37 times greater than for passenger car occupants.

Apr 29, 2013

The next generation of self propelled artillery is going through testing on White Sands Missile Range to ready it for tomorrow s battlefield.

Apr 29, 2013

The Tooele MWR Fly Fishing Workshop will be held at the Tooele Army Depot, Eagles Nest on Tuesday evenings for 8 weeks beginning 28 May. That will give you a little time to save up a few pennies.

May 1, 2013

Division West's 5th Armored Brigade celebrated the Army Reserve's 105th birthday April 23, 2013, at McGregor Range, N.M., with a cake-cutting at the dining facility here.

Apr 29, 2013

Airmen of the 59th Medical Wing, based out of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, were in the municipality of Veraguas, Panama, for the start of the Beyond the Horizon medical readiness training exercise (MEDRETE), April 16.

May 1, 2013

The All-Army men won their third consecutive team title, and the All-Air Force women won their fourth in a row at the 2013 Armed Forces Bowling Championships, contested April 23-26, at the Bonnyman Bowling Center here.

Apr 29, 2013

Fort Sam Houston Soldiers joined the San Antonio community April 27 at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade.

Apr 29, 2013

The Kansas State University Wildcat baseball team welcomed men and women in uniform during its Military Appreciation Night on April 26 at Frank Meyers Field. Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, filled the stands and were recognized on the baseball field alongside the KSU baseball players during the national anthem.

Apr 29, 2013

Annual water quality reports for U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii water systems are now available for review on the USAG-HI Sustainability and Environmental Management website.

Apr 29, 2013

Months before the start of the school year, some students began working hard towards living up to the JROTC motto, "To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens."

Apr 29, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas --Soldiers, Families and friends of 1-395th Engineer Battalion, Viper Battalion, 479th Field Artillery Brigade, Division West, recently gathered at the West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Center to participate in a fun-filled day of physical activity at the unit's first Zumbathon Health Fair and Car Show.

Apr 29, 2013

Members of the 311th Signal Command (Theater) and 516th Signal Brigade commemorated Sexual Assault Awareness Month through a week of activities on Fort Shafter to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence in the military.

Apr 30, 2013

With sequestration firmly in place, the Army will be buying a lot less stuff, and leaders are concerned about ensuring the businesses they buy things from don't wither.

Apr 30, 2013

The 109th Military Intelligence Battalion, "TF Disrupter", of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, learned, April 15, that it had earned top honors as the best military intelligence unit in the Army.

Apr 29, 2013

The innovative thinking of a team of contracting professionals at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Knox, Ky., is saving more than $4.5 million annually on a multimillion dollar contract.

Apr 29, 2013

From mess-kit repairman to the front lines, one Rainbow Soldier's good fortune makes a great war story Ocean City, N.J. -- 42nd Infantry Division veteran Bud Gahs, who served in the 222nd Infantry Regiment during World War II, joined fellow veterans of wars past and present in New Jersey from April 24-26, as part of the annual Eastern region reunion held by the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation.

Apr 29, 2013

A joint, multi-national effort providing free medical care to residents of El Salvador concluded here, April 26.

Apr 29, 2013

The Army Reserve's Career Management Office is part of a pilot program providing one-on-one counseling to drilling Troop Program Unit officers identified as needing military education for promotion eligibility - giving young officers a leg up in their professions.

Apr 29, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Competitions are commonplace in society. People sit and watch, for hours at a time, events ranging from professional boxing to American Idol. The United States Army, going back for generations, has also had competitive events for Soldiers to test their wits and abilities against their peers. First Army Division West holds to this tradition. Last week, Division West held its third Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Best Warrior Competition here. During an awards ceremony April 25, Spc. Michael Martin, a motor transport operator and unit armorer with the 402nd Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Bliss, Texas, was named Division West Soldier of the Year.

Apr 29, 2013

"Founded in 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is a private non-profit charitable organization. It is sponsored by the Department of the Navy and operates nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat at Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world," states the organization's website. "The society was incorporated in the District of Columbia and has its headquarters in Arlington, Va. It is managed by a board of directors whose members are active duty or retired members of the Naval Services or spouses of active duty or retired members of the Naval Services."

Apr 29, 2013

Soldiers from H Company were privileged to meet Sgt. Luell L. Woods, a former H Company Soldier and World War II veteran.

Apr 29, 2013

To examine the efforts being made by Fort Campbell to adopt an effective and far-reaching resiliency program, officials held a media roundtable at the 101st Sustainment Brigade "Lifeliner" Resiliency Center Wednesday morning. Part of this effort includes collaboration between unit and brigade commanders and the Community Health Promotion Council.

Apr 29, 2013

A near-capacity crowd filled Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's Memorial Chapel during the evening of April 23 to listen and applaud The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" tenor Master Sgt. Antonio Giuliano as he performed an audio portfolio of Luciano Pavarotti's most beloved works.

Apr 29, 2013

In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, which coincided with Army Volunteer Week, a volunteer recognition ceremony was held at Spates Community Club on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 23 to recognize the accomplishments of volunteers on the installation.

Apr 29, 2013

Arlington House, built by a George Washington descendant and the hilltop residence of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, was officially reopened to curious footsteps and inquisitive eyes April 20.

May 1, 2013

MSG Bill Arnold, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) describes his experience as a mentor and volunteer in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) program.

May 1, 2013

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Army is developing a plan to safely modernize the Military Ocean Terminal Concord -- or MOTCO -- and address environmental concerns, so the terminal would be able to safely and efficiently carry out its ammunition distribution mission for a long time.

Apr 29, 2013

Most Soldiers gain and sharpen their medical skills in a calm unrealistic training environment. However, that's not the case for Soldiers of the 81st Regional Support Command.

Apr 29, 2013

Capt. (Dr.) Chelsea Brundage ran her 32nd marathon last week, the Boston Marathon. The senior resident in Walter Reed Bethesda's Physical Medicine and Readiness department aspired to run the event for years and finally qualified for this year. Her biggest regret was not being able to help the victims injured by two explosions that went off near the finish line -- about 10 minutes after she completed the race.