Nov 19, 2007

Fort Sill Soldiers attened the Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular and accompany Toby Keith onstage.

Nov 19, 2007

13 senior NCOs and fellow graduates of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Acadmey came together recently to discuss the future of the Sergeants Major Course, its relevancy and content.

Nov 15, 2007

Nov 15, 2007

Nov 13, 2007

Nov 13, 2007

Nov 13, 2007

Under the hot lights of the television studio, Sgt. 1st Class Brad Turner was the featured chef in the taping of a new Pentagon Channel lifestyle program called, Aca,!A"The Grill Sergeants" which will debut later this fall. In between shoots at the Army Center of Excellence, Subsistence, Turner said it was an honor to be chosen as the showAca,!a,,cs first host. Aca,!A"I have been humbled by the amount of work from a lot of great people here and the camaraderie among everyone putting this show together,Aca,!A? said Turner. Brian Natwick, Pentagon Channel general manager, said the concept for the show originated to expand the channelAca,!a,,cs lifestyles programming. Having already filmed an exercise show called, Aca,!A"Fit for Duty,Aca,!A? Natwick said a cooking show would fit well into the lineup. Aca,!A"In lifestyle programming, the goal was to put an emphasis on readiness,Aca,!A? said Natwick. Aca,!A"The first show focuses on physical fitness, and the new show highlights healthy eating. The two shows meld well in providing information on how to stay fit and healthy so that our military members can continue on with their mission.Aca,!A? A recent taping was all about the family dining experience. Segments included Aca,!A"Saving Private Dining: Reviving the Art of Eating Together,Aca,!A? and Aca,!A"For the Love of Family Favs ... Bringing the Family Closer.Aca,!A?

Nov 13, 2007

Esther T. Lee, deputy to U.S. Army Garrison Commander Col. Gwen Bingham, was awarded the Dr. F. Nathaniel Gatlin Award for her achievements in bridging gaps between the military and civilian communities during the ongoing Base Realignment and Closure process.

Nov 9, 2007

Pvt. Vickie Granroth Myllyoja is a 5-foot, 2-inch blonde advanced individual training Soldier assigned to Fort LeeAca,!a,,cs Company C, 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade. She lost her 45-year-old husband 10 months ago to a heart condition, made good on a vow to live a meaningful life, and joined sons, Coalton and Cody Campioni, as defenders of freedom.

Nov 8, 2007

Cannon firing during Veteran's Day ceremony at the Presidio of Monterey.

Nov 7, 2007

Nov 7, 2007

The Master Gunner Course held at Fort KnoxAca,!a,,cs Armor School is a two phased course that prepares mid-grade NCOs to serve as the gunnery and technical advisors for commanders at the company level and above. The course is taught for both the M1A2 and the M1A1 Abrams tanks. The two are usually separate courses. But the Master Gunner course has combined the two tanks this cycle into the Multi-Track Master Gunner Program.

Nov 7, 2007

Nov 7, 2007

OCPA-SE performed as the chief military liaison and oversaw the 2007 Tampa Bay BuccaneersAca,!a,,c Military Appreciation Day Game versus the Arizona Cardinals on November 4, 2007. OCPA-SE coordinated the participation of more than 250 military members from USSOCOM, USCENTCOM, FLARNG and the USAR including OIF/OEF veterans to lead the Buccaneers out of the tunnel during pre-game introductions, flag bearers during the National Anthem, having the families of two Tampa Soldiers KIA in OIF/OEF conduct the coin flip at mid-field and having MG Steven Hashem, USSOCOM, administer the oath of enlistment to more than 150 recruits from all five services in an on-field halftime ceremony. MG Hashem was escorted by two wounded warriors from OIF that are being treated at the James A. Haley VeteranAca,!a,,cs Medical Center in Tampa.

Nov 5, 2007

Nov 5, 2007

Top senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. Strategic Command and the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command spoke to Sergeants Major Course Class 58 students about understanding and operating in todayAca,!a,,cs expanded battle space, during a briefing Nov. 1, in the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy East Auditorium, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Nov 2, 2007

President George W. Bush paid a historic visit to Fort Jackson Friday Aca,!" the first president to visit the installation in more than 50 years.

Nov 2, 2007

Army Chief of Staff, Gen. George Casey meets with students in the Fort Sill Career Captain's Course to find out what is on their minds.

Nov 2, 2007

Fort Sill signed a 50-year partnership contract with Picerne Family Housing Oct. 26 to develop family housing communities.

Nov 1, 2007

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, declared Monday, October 29, 2007, Army Strong Day.

Nov 1, 2007

The Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Training program utilizes tailored exercises to bring expecting moms back to their Soldier mission as quickly as possible.

Nov 1, 2007

A Base Realignment and Closure initiative mandates Navy and Air Force chaplain schools at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss., and Naval Station Newport, R.I., relocate to Fort Jackson beside the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School, forming the Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center.

Oct 29, 2007

TRADOC hosts Military Working Dog Competition at Fort Lee, Va. Crystal Park reports.

Oct 25, 2007

Over the years, Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Boyer has participated in several long-distance events, just for the sheer love of running. This weekend heAca,!a,,cll be lacing up his sneakers to run a marathon in memory of a friend who never had the opportunity to run one.

Oct 25, 2007

Hunters and gatherers roamed the grounds of what we now call Fort Lee about 8,000 years ago. They built base camps, burned pottery and made stone tools. Even today, those artifacts are being unearthed and sometimes discovered just lying on open ground.

Oct 25, 2007

The growing demand of Soldiers trained in unit supply and automated logistics is translating into the U.S. Army Quartermaster Center and School training more specialists than their annual requirement.

Oct 25, 2007

John Harlow talks to CSM Johns Sparks, TRADOC Command Sgt. Major about the change to extent Basic Combat Training from 9 weeks to 10 weeks and how it will benefit the Army and the Soldier.

Oct 25, 2007

Oct 23, 2007

The 2nd Annual TRADOC Military Working Dog Warrior Police Challenge. The top two honors went to handlers from Fort Lee, VA.

Oct 22, 2007

CSM John Sparks discusses the change in Basic Combat Training from nine weeks to 10 weeks.

Oct 22, 2007

CSM John Sparks talks discusses changes that are coming to the Noncommissioned Officer Educational System (NCOES). The changes to NCOES are part of the Army Initiative to accelerate leader development.

Oct 22, 2007

Col. Tom Williams discusses the Wellness Assessment and Education Program that is meant to enhance leader readiness and sustainment.

Oct 22, 2007

Command Sgt. Maj. James E. Dale retires as the 17th Command Sergeant Major of the US Army Sergeants Major Academy.

Oct 10, 2007

Oct 9, 2007

SheAca,!a,,cs traveled the world in support of her husbandAca,!a,,cs military career and the U.S. Army. But she wanted to be more than just the supportive spouse.

Oct 7, 2007

Oct 7, 2007

Oct 4, 2007

Spc. Momo S. Larmena Jr. has made a life of giving back. He once headed the Red Cross in his native country, is founder and chief executive officer of a very successful community outreach program and is currently a single parent to six foster children. So when a U.S. Army Soldier rescued him from certain death, he felt he had to repay a debt Aca,!" through serving the country of the Soldier who saved his life. Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm showing my gratitude,Aca,!A? he said, having enlisted in the Army Reserve six months ago. Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm committed to the Army. ItAca,!a,,cs something I want to do.Aca,!A? Currently an advanced individual training student assigned to Company A, 244th QM Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, LarmenaAca,!a,,cs journey to becoming Soldier is fraught with tragedy and triumph.

Oct 4, 2007

Industry developers demonstrated to military leaders the near-term PATRIOT communications enhancements that will leverage full capabilities of organic GRC 245 radios.

Oct 4, 2007

Marin accepted his new position as the RDECOM Command Sergeant Major during a recent Assumption of Responsibility ceremony hosted by Maj. Gen Fred D. Robinson, RDECOMAca,!a,,cs commanding general.

Sep 27, 2007

Soldiers from the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 5th Brigade (Army Evaluation Task Force) 1st Armored Division, conducted tank gunnery as part of a combined arms exercise at Dona AAfA+-a Range, N.M.

Sep 27, 2007

General Cody visits students at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Sep 25, 2007

Gen. William S. Wallace talks with the TRADOC News Service about how the Army is advancing the development of leaders, how things have changed since 9/11 and what the Army has done to adapt to the environment it fights in.

Sep 20, 2007

The global operational environment our Army leaders face today is forcing the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, as the architect for the Army, to enhance and accelerate the way leaders are developed throughout the force.

Sep 20, 2007

Six recruiters volunteers to be retrained as career counselors and deploy with brigade combat teams in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The Soldiers return to Recruiting Command after the deployment.

Sep 20, 2007

Sep 20, 2007

Sep 20, 2007

Sep 19, 2007

The Army's senior leader, Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., visited Fort Rucker training facilities and met with Soldiers during a visit Tuesday.

Sep 19, 2007

Sep 12, 2007

LTG John M. Curran talks with the TRADOC News Service about the some of the innovations of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, the Future Force Integration Directorate and looks back at his distinguished service to our nation.

Sep 12, 2007

Aug 28, 2007

Aug 28, 2007

Aug 28, 2007

Staff Sgt. Robert Habib plays the snare drum during the TRADOC Band Concert at Fort Monroe, Va. on Aug. 23, 2007.

Aug 28, 2007

Spc. Workman, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom is taking part in the Special Recruiter Assistance Program (SRAP)

Jul 25, 2007

FORT LEE, Va. -- In researching the evolution of military subsistence, producers of the Food Network show, Aca,!A"The Secret Life OfAca,!A|,Aca,!A? looked no further than the U.S. military in finding the worldAca,!a,,cs best-fed fighting force. That trail led them to the heart of military subsistence, the Quartermaster Center and School, where military members and civilians have been engaged the past 47 years in keeping warriorAca,!a,,cs minds off their stomachs and on the mission.

Jul 16, 2007

The U.S. Army was truly Army Strong! at this year's Skills USA National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri June 26-28. Our sponsorship included two interactive areas at the career expo, speaking opportunities for Soldiers and student competition judging throughout the week-long event. Skills USA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. It was formerly known as VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

Jul 13, 2007

For the sixth year, the U.S. Army supported the annual NAACP Convention in Detroit, Michigan, Jul. 7-12, 2007. Soldiers from U.S. Army Accessions Command, U.S. Army Recruiting Command and U.S. Army Cadet Command were involved in several events throughout the week. This year, more than 8,000 members, civil rights advocates, volunteers, policy makers, civic, social, academic, church and business leaders attended the convention. The NAACP has won some of the most significant victories in the struggle for racial justice in economic development, healthcare, education, technology and other areas.

Jul 10, 2007

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., congratulates Chief Warrant Officer Charles Talley Jr., food advisor for Stafford Consolidated Dining Facility, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, for managing the installationAca,!a,,cs culinary team who won the Installation of the Year title at the 32nd Annual U.S. Culinary Arts Competition. Casey presented Talley and other Fort Bliss military and civilian personnel with coins for earning top awards for their performance.

Jul 2, 2007

U.S. Army Driver and four-time NHRA POWERade Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher has been nominated for the ESPY Best Driver award. Cast your vote for Schumacher at <a href="http://espn.go.com/espy2007/#">ESPN ESPY Awards</a> by 7 July 2007. <a href="http://www.army.mil/privacy">(External Link Disclaimer)</a>

Jul 2, 2007

Special Operations Command Korea and Special Warfare Command of the Republic of Korea army Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force training conference.

Jun 22, 2007

CHIEVRES, Belgium -- Supporting an Army at War and Our Bench for Tomorrow Starts Here were two major themes addressed by leaders of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command during their recent visit to the SHAPE/Chievres area.

Jun 7, 2007

Elements from the 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group parachuted into Oro Grande Range to augment teams already on the ground conducting training.

May 14, 2007

Apr 6, 2007

Maj. Gen. Douglas M. Stone, incoming commanding general for Task Force 134, the group in charge of detainee operations in Iraq, visited the 402nd Field Artillery Brigade's Task Force Outlaw at Fort Bliss, Texas. TF Outlaw conducts detainee operations training for deploying units.

Jan 29, 2007

MG David Ralston discusses the innovations of the Field Artillery branch by working with the Air Force, plans for the Fires Center of Excellence and how lethal and non-lethal fires play into the future of the Field Artillery.

Jan 8, 2007

Major General David Ralston, Commanding General U.S. Army Field Artillery School and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, talks with the TRADOC News Service about the future of field artillery in the U.S. Army. MG Ralston looks at some of the technological advancements and how they will help field artillery Soldiers play a more prominent role in the Global War on Terrorism.

Dec 11, 2006

Army Unveils First Light Utility Helicopter UH-72A LAKOTA. Gen. Richard A. Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and Joe Redcloud, Chief of Staff of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Lakota Nation, accepted the Army's first Lakota Light Utility Helicopter, UH-72A, in a ceremony today in Columbus, Mississippi. "The Light Utility Helicopter aEUR" from concept development to material fielding to rapid deployment - is not only serving as a catalyst for change across the Army, it is also accelerating the speed of Army Aviation modernization and integration with other services and government agencies," said Cody. The fielding of the LUH is part of an ongoing Army-level effort to transform its aviation capability through the deliberate reinvestment of funds from the canceled 2004 Comanche program

Oct 13, 2006

Today's announcement of the Army's new advertising campaign "Army Strong" folllows earlier slogans of "Be All That You Can Be" and more recently "An Army of One" to attract recruits into the all-volunteer Army.

Oct 3, 2006

With deployment on the horizon, Soldiers at the Ironhorse Dining Facility quenched their qualms about leaving for Iraq with a little help from one of the ArmyAca,!a,,cs highest-ranking senior leaders.

Sep 29, 2006

Training to overcome IEDs in combat.

Sep 28, 2006

This story is about the role the Battle Command Battle Lab at Fort Leavenworth, Kan plays in the JFCOM experiment Urban Resolve 2015,

Sep 26, 2006

The Navy christened and launched the nation's first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS-1), at the Marinette Marine shipyard Sept. 24.

Sep 25, 2006

Her name is Ashley Roberts and she is from Salisbury, Md.; self-described a "girly-girl," and is part of the United States Army Future Soldier program.

Sep 18, 2006

Drill Sergeant Michael Behnkendorf, receives his award as the 2006 Active Component Drill Sergeant of the Year from the TRADOC Commanding General, Gen. William S. Wallace. (Photo by Patrick Buffett)

Sep 14, 2006

Gen. William S. Wallace, Commanding General, TRADOC

Sep 11, 2006

About 1,200 Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders, along with a peppering of folks on other types of bikes, rode in the fourth annual Aca,!A"Rattle the Runway Ride" Sunday to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sep 11, 2006

The morale of American GIs serving in Iraq continues to be high, regardless of the danger, difficult conditions and family sacrifices they face, the Army's top enlisted leader said Thursday.

Sep 11, 2006

Immediately after the second tower collapsed on 9/11, members of the Corps of Engineers' fleet were underway. Stationed along the Hudson River for a Coast Guard boat-safety class, the Corps' boats from the Philadelphia and New York districts became taxis to safety for people trying to flee the scene. "Everyone volunteered to help without a second thought", said Joe Meyers from the Corps' New York district. In all, they ferried 2,300 people off Manhattan.

Sep 10, 2006

Spc. April Nicole Johnigan, representing U.S. Army Accessions Command, outscored three other competitors to become the 2006 Training and Doctrine Command Soldier of the Year. The four-day competition, culminating with a July 27 awards ceremony, measured SoldiersAca,!a,,c overall fitness, warrior tasks, marksmanship, knowledge of general military subjects, and oral and written communication.

Sep 10, 2006

Sgt. Renee Kraus, administrative noncommissioned officer to the Fort Meyer, Va., garrison command sergeant major, shares the spirit of giving with the local military community by volunteering with So Others Might Eat, a nonprofit Washington, D.C. organization.

Sep 10, 2006

Ghassem Khosrownia, a project engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersAca,!a,,c Gulf Region Central District in Baghdad, Iraq, knows something about cultural challenges Aca,!" heAca,!a,,cs a first-generation immigrant from Iran who earned his U.S. citizenship 20 years ago.