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United States Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the World War II Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute

November 1, 2011 - Photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade

United States Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the World War II Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute - Download Hi-Res photo

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the World War II Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service in Washington, D.C., Nov. 1. Sakato is a Medal of Honor recipient and a Japanese-American World War II veteran.

Soldiers get pumped for the camera before the live broadcast of ESPN's SportsNation

November 8, 2011 - Photo by Staff Sgt. Dale Sweetnam

Soldiers get pumped for the camera before the live broadcast of ESPN's SportsNation - Download Hi-Res photo

A group of Soldiers get pumped for the camera before the Nov. 8 live broadcast of SportsNation. ESPN broadcasted SportsNation live from Whipple Field at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., in celebration of Veterans Day, Nov. 8. All Soldiers, family members, and workforce personnel were invited to attend and participate as audience members.

Private First Class Kevin Trimble, who lost both legs and an arm in a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan, shows his determination to make a full recovery

November 10, 2011 - Photo by Linda Hosek

Private First Class Kevin Trimble, who lost both legs and an arm in a roadside bomb explosion in Afghanistan, shows his determination to make a full recovery - Download Hi-Res photo

Pfc. Kevin Trimble, who lost both legs and an arm in a roadside bomb explosion Sept. 17 in Afghanistan, shows his determination to make a full recovery as he sits in the craft room at the Warrior and Family Care Center in San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 10. Trimble, who will be undergoing rehabilitation at the Center for the Intrepid, says he is eager to return to snowboarding. His mother, Saralee Trimble, is providing support and care for him.

Specialist Jordan Tackett directs a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck into place for a crane operator at Camp MacKall, North Carolina

November 10, 2011 - Photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

Specialist Jordan Tackett directs a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck into place for a crane operator at Camp MacKall, North Carolina - Download Hi-Res photo

Spc. Jordan Tackett, a truck driver with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team directs a Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck into place for a crane operator at Camp MacKall, N.C., Nov. 10. The crane operator is Sgt. Jose Pasillas with the 659th Maintenance Company, 264th Maintenance Battalion, 82nd Sustainment Brigade.

United States Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno accompanies Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, and other city officials during the Veterans Day Parade in New York City

November 11, 2011 - Photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade

United States Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno accompanies Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, and other city officials during the Veterans Day Parade in New York City - Download Hi-Res photo

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno accompanies Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, and other city officials during the Veterans Day Parade in New York City, N.Y. Nov. 11.

Captain Marie Hough fires the M9 Beretta during the pistol qualification portion of the U.S. Army Europe Best Junior Officer Competition

November 16, 2011 - Photo by Master Sgt. Robert Hyatt

Captain Marie Hough fires the M9 Beretta during the pistol qualification portion of the U.S. Army Europe Best Junior Officer Competition - Download Hi-Res photo

Capt. Marie Hough, representing the U.S. Army Europe, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, fires the M9 Beretta during the pistol qualification portion of the U.S. Army Europe Best Junior Officer Competition, Nov. 16. Company-grade officers from units throughout the U.S. Army in Europe compete in the first annual Best Junior Officer Competition at the Joint Multinational Training Center, which is the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed training command. The grueling three-day event challenged USAREUR's best officers on warrior tasks and drills, decision making, problem solving and leadership skills.

Captain Nick Franck, left, and Second Lieutenant Charles Smith plot their points on maps for the day-to-night land navigation course during the United States Army Europe Best Junior Officer Competition

November 16, 2011 - Photo by Master Sgt. Robert Hyatt

Captain Nick Franck, left, and Second Lieutenant Charles Smith plot their points on maps for the day-to-night land navigation course during the United States Army Europe Best Junior Officer Competition - Download Hi-Res photo

Capt. Nick Franck, representing the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, left, and 2nd Lt. Charles Smith, representing the 18th Engineer Brigade plot their points on maps for the day-to-night land navigation course during the U.S. Army Europe Best Junior Officer Competition. Company-grade officers from units throughout the U.S. Army in Europe compete in the first annual Best Junior Officer Competition at the Joint Multinational Training Center, which is the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed training command. The grueling three-day event challenged USAREUR's best officers on warrior tasks and drills, decision making, problem solving and leadership skills.

Special Forces Green Beret Soldiers from each of the Army's seven Special Forces Groups stand silent watch during the wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery

November 17, 2011 - Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp

Special Forces Green Beret Soldiers from each of the Army's seven Special Forces Groups stand silent watch during the wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery - Download Hi-Res photo

Special Forces Green Beret Soldiers from each of the Army's seven Special Forces Groups stand silent watch during the wreath-laying ceremony at the grave of President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Nov. 17. The ceremony marked a time-honored tradition to honor Kennedy for his support and advocacy of the Soldiers who would be known simply as "Green Berets."

New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher meets a Wounded Warrior during his visit with patients and staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

November 22, 2011 - Photo by LRMC Public Affairs

New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher meets a Wounded Warrior during his visit with patients and staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center - Download Hi-Res photo

New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher, traveling with the Under Secretary of the Army, meets a Wounded Warrior during his visit with patients and staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany, Nov. 22.

Specialist Ricardo Gonzalez spends his Thanksgiving pulling security at an entry control point

November 24, 2011 - Photo by Sgt. Thomas Duval

Specialist Ricardo Gonzalez spends his Thanksgiving pulling security at an entry control point - Download Hi-Res photo

Spc. Ricardo Gonzalez, a San Bernardino, Calif., native assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, spends his Thanksgiving pulling security at an entry control point at Forward Operating Base Lindsey, Afghanistan, Nov. 24.