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Sesame Street talks, listens and connects with military families
Fri, 30 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Since the start of current combat operations in 2001, deployments have become all too common for many military families. While it may be easy at times to explain to adults that duty calls them away for an extended period, it can be very complicated to convey that message to children.
European garrisons protecting Army communities with virtual training
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The United States Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, Germany, teamed-up with the Joint Multinational Training Command's Simulation Center to host the garrison's annual force protection exercise.
Afghan Commandos practice medical evacuations
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Medics from the Afghan National Army's 5th Commando Kandak trained on the proper loading and unloading of casualties onto medical evacuation aircraft in Mazar-E Sharif, Dec. 27.
NY Guard prepares for New Year's Eve duty
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The 280 members of the New York National Guard's Joint Task Force Empire Shield will be on duty New Year's Eve assisting police in security missions in New York, N.Y.
Corps of Engineers building 'energy strong'
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Since fiscal year 2008, every new construction project in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District is designed to meet standards of the Leadership in Energy in Environmental Design rating system.
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
New Year's Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities.
Gulf War vets with 'undiagnosed' illness get more time to qualify for benefits
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have an additional five years to qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
New home for the Armor School at Fort Benning
Thu, 29 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers of the U.S. Army Armor School arrived at their new home, Ft. Benning, Ga., to state-of-the-art barracks, dining facilities, headquarters, instructional and maintenance facilities customized especially for them. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, completed a $1.5 billion construction program, mostly in the Harmony Church training area, in preparation for the Soldiers' arrival.
Hawaii Soldiers earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in qualifications held Dec. 12-13, 2011, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
DOD releases sexual assault report, announces new policies
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Department officials today released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies," covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011.
Atterbury opens new IED simulator
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Provincial Reconstruction Team Kapisa, who is currently training at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ind., for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan, was the first PRT to train on a new virtual reality combat simulator Dec. 16, 2011.
Former 'Screaming Eagle' paratrooper remembers post's final jump school class
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Lt. Michael McKee graduated from the airborne school at Fort Campbell, Ky., in December of 1961, before the school moved to Fort Benning, Ga.
Afghan engineers learn basic carpentry skills
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Coalition forces are training Afghan National Security Forces engineers basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills so they can maintain their facilities.
Afghan National Police students experience biometrics system
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
New students entering the Afghan National Police Noncommissioned Officer Course at Bamyan Regional Training Center, Afghanistan, experienced the biometrics record system firsthand, Dec. 12-13, 2011.
Afghan Army combat camera team becomes first in eastern Afghanistan
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Afghan National Army troops now have the skills and equipment to document their successes in securing eastern Afghanistan.
101st Soldiers oversee demining in Chad
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Three Soldiers from the 52nd Ordnance Group, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), provided a program of instruction on explosive ordnance disposal to 13 soldiers in the Republic of Chad, Nov. 7-25, 2011.
Soldiers complete documentation of Arlington National Cemetery
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), photographed and documented the location of every tombstone, grave marker and cremation site in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 23, 2011.
Commissaries to end magazine sales overseas
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Commissary Agency officials have announced the end of magazine sales in their overseas stores beginning January 2012. This affects all commissaries in Europe, the Pacific (Japan, Okinawa, South Korea and Guam) and Puerto Rico.
Gunner course ensures returning Soldiers stay sharp on small arms
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
After ten years of conflict, some Army units may take for granted that their Soldiers are well-versed with the weapons on which they are expected to qualify.
Freezing rain doesn't dampen warm hearts at Christmas Eve homecoming
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Hundreds of family members and friends of Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division braved near-freezing temperatures and a steady downpour to welcome 176 troops home to Fort Hood, Texas, from Iraq, Dec. 24, 2011.
Corps announces Adopt-A-Tree program at J. Strom Thurmond Lake
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will begin its annual Adopt-A-Tree program next month at the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project on the Georgia-South Carolina border.
Army spouse finishes half triathlon, sets sights on full triathlon
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
For Lisa McCombs, a former U.S. Army engineer officer with the 62nd Engineer Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas, it was truly a thrill to add a half triathlon to her list of accomplishments in 2011.
Big cost savings comes in tiny package
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
A small fingerprinting device allows recruiters to quickly gather background information on applicants while saving the Army money.
USO partners with TF-Resolute to bring holiday gifts to Soldiers
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Soldiers of Task Force Resolute partnered with the United Service Organization to deliver holiday gift packages to Soldiers in the southern region of Afghanistan with Operation Christmas Convoy, Dec. 20-26, 2011.
'Black Knights' produce mission critical systems
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Search and Recovery section of Company B, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, mass produces Culvert Intrusion Denial Systems, a defense against improvised explosive devices, at Forward Operating Base Walton, Afghanistan.
MP Soldiers return home to welcoming community
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Hours before Christmas, friends and family members gathered at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., to welcome home more than 70 Soldiers assigned to the 92nd Military Police Battalion as they returned from an 11-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Army Reservist wins Operation Rising Star
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Army Reserve Sgt. Melissa Neal, a former active-duty Soldier and current military wife and mother, added Operation Rising Star winner to her repertoire Dec. 17, 2011, at Fort Sam Houston Theatre.
Panetta 'will not tolerate' bullying, hazing
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta added a pointed anti-bullying directive to a message sent Dec. 23, 2011, to service members around the world.
Captain measures success by her positive impact on others
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
When first comparing Capt. Angela Chipman to Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus, there aren't many similarities. She doesn't have a big white beard, a red suit and doesn't rely on reindeer to get from one place to the other.
Corps of Engineers expands coalition airfield in Afghanistan
Mon, 26 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
A ceremony on Camp Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, marked the completion of a $14.9-million U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Afghanistan Engineer District-South project to provide parking and taxiways for coalition helicopters, Dec. 12, 2011.
Panetta concludes Iraq mission, noting service, sacrifice
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and other U.S. and Iraq leaders in honoring eight years of service and sacrifice as they commemorated the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
After the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division drove into Kuwait on the morning of Dec. 18, 2011, Soldiers from the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Third Army, and Kuwaiti border military police closed the gate at Khabari Crossing.
Panetta, Dempsey mark end of Iraq mission
Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, to join Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in ceremonies marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.
'Welcome home' signals end of war in Iraq
Thu, 15 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
More than 3,000 service members gathered at Pope Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 14, to hear President Barack Obama deliver a speech marking the end of the war in Iraq.
Third Army hosts Guard birthday 5K run
Wed, 14 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Third Army hosted an Army National Guard Birthday 5K run/walk at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 13, 2011. During the event, hundreds of service members and civilians came together to run/walk in celebration of the U.S. Army National Guard's 375th birthday.
Mine rollers designed to blow up, save lives
Mon, 12 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Albert Bacon helps coalition forces in Afghanistan install mine rollers on the front of tactical vehicles. He has traveled across the country providing support to Soldiers and assisting with mine rollers installations.
USACE cuts costs, saves resources in Afghanistan
Sat, 10 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South is implementing measures to streamline business processes and save tax-payer dollars. The district is moving out on information technology upgrades, non-tactical vehicle procurement and maintenance improvements, and connection to the Kandahar Airfield electric power network.
401st AFSB continues to support Afghan National Army
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The 401st Army Field Support Brigade continued its support of the Afghan National Army from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2011, when 90 M1114 vehicles were inspected by Afghan Army Lt. Col. Ibrahim Wardak, liaison officer to NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, in preparation for final turn over to the ANA.
Third Army prepares to meet security agreement
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Sustainment Soldiers in Kuwait are working hard to meet the presidential directive to transition troops and equipment from Iraq by Dec. 31, 2011.
Agribusiness vet makes village call in Parwan
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
In the small village of Jabbulsaraj, Afghanistan, the Kentucky Army National Guard Agribusiness Development Team is working to improve the lives of farmers and connect them with their government through simple agricultural projects and outreach.
Croatian projects building trust in Afghanistan
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Three separate villages in the Balkh province of northern Afghanistan will benefit from projects led by members of the Croatian armed forces.
MPs secure routes in Baghdad for last convoys
Mon, 05 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Paratroopers were on the streets at 5 a.m. to check the route for roadside bombs before Victory Complex transitioned to Iraqi control Friday.
Guard's last convoy puts Iraq in rearview mirror
Mon, 05 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
With Operation New Dawn coming to a close, the Virginia Army National Guard left Iraq in its final convoy, Dec. 2, 2011.
402nd AFSB to support State Department in Iraq
Fri, 02 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
As U.S. forces leave Iraq, they are moving most of their equipment and assets out of the country, but they will hand off some of it to the Department of State to support the diplomatic and security cooperation missions.
Security: Iraqis stand ready to defend their own
Thu, 01 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
BEGINNING in 2012, Iraqis will be responsible for defending their own borders and air space, and for policing their own people, both inside and outside their cities.
Afghan border police compounds near completion
Tue, 29 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is finalizing construction of the $7.3 million Ala Jirga border police headquarters compound, and the $6.2 million compound in Sallamat, and inspected the sites Nov. 24, 2011, as part of a multipurpose mission.
Largest air load ever dropped during OEF lands in Eastern Afghanistan
Mon, 28 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers from B Company, 9th Engineer Battalion usually recover water, food, fuel and other classes of supplies from the drop zone, but Nov. 23, 2011, was unlike all others and was the first of its kind in the history of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Air Cav troopers conduct medical seminars with Afghan females
Sun, 27 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
In northern Afghanistan, three female Soldiers assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, conducted medical seminars with Afghan females near the town of Tapagurghan Nov. 16-20, 2011.
Thanksgiving shared by mother and son in Afghanistan
Sat, 26 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Deployed Soldiers and civilians rarely expect to see family members on their deployment, so when mother and son had the opportunity in Afghanistan, they quickly grabbed it.
Adobe-style builds ensure greater efficiencies in Afghanistan
Fri, 25 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Adobe-style building structures are becoming more commonplace as coalition strategists see them as being better suited for the Afghan National Security Forces.
Westphal brings 'touch of home' to Afghanistan
Fri, 25 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal surprised service members in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving with a taste of home by bringing with him New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher and his actress wife, Joanna Garcia Swisher.
Third Army, Jordanian army conduct joint training
Thu, 24 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Members of the Jordanian Armed Forces and U.S. troops recently completed Operation Flexible Saif, a joint exercise between the host nation service members and the U.S. Army Central Command.
American Paratroopers bid farewell to Ramadi
Thu, 24 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers with 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, turned over Camp Ramadi to the Iraqi Army, Nov. 15, 2011, and convoyed out of Iraq as part of the drawdown or U.S. forces wrapping up Operation New Dawn.
Deadlines to mail Christmas packages approaching
Wed, 23 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
If you want to send cookies or crocheted underwear to your Soldier overseas and have it in his hands before Christmas, the time to drop it in the mail is now -- or at the latest, Dec. 17.
Tempo accelerates for convoy traffic out of Iraq
Mon, 21 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
As Soldiers step up the pace moving out of Iraq, the teams that take control of their equipment are getting busier and the teamwork factor becomes increasingly more important.
HELLFIRE team sustaining fight, cutting costs
Mon, 21 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
HELLFIRE missiles are the primary precision air-to-ground weapon used by joint and coalition services. Having a Forward Test and Repair Facility for them is saving the Army money.
Weather station provides Afghans predictability
Thu, 17 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
The 19th Expeditionary Weather Squadron, in support of 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division (LI), erected a Tactical Meteorological Observing Sensor on the north side of the Salang Pass in Afghanistan.
Havoc Soldiers bring excitement to pupils during school aid drop
Thu, 17 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers with the 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, distributed roughly 100 pounds of scholastic and hygienic supplies to Afghan children, Nov. 15, 2011.
Army tests new water, fuel bladders for airdrop
Thu, 17 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Army paratroopers completed two test drops Nov. 10, 2011, to certify a new water and fuel container system for airdrops in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
DOD releases sexual assault report, announces new policies
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Department officials today released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies," covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011.
Soldiers complete documentation of Arlington National Cemetery
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), photographed and documented the location of every tombstone, grave marker and cremation site in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 23, 2011.
Commissaries to end magazine sales overseas
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Commissary Agency officials have announced the end of magazine sales in their overseas stores beginning January 2012. This affects all commissaries in Europe, the Pacific (Japan, Okinawa, South Korea and Guam) and Puerto Rico.
Army Reservist wins Operation Rising Star
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Army Reserve Sgt. Melissa Neal, a former active-duty Soldier and current military wife and mother, added Operation Rising Star winner to her repertoire Dec. 17, 2011, at Fort Sam Houston Theatre.
Panetta 'will not tolerate' bullying, hazing
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta added a pointed anti-bullying directive to a message sent Dec. 23, 2011, to service members around the world.
Phishing scams target military, families, veterans
Fri, 23 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
A recent aggressive phishing attack is making the rounds in an email to USAA members, which appears be from USAA, a financial services company that serves service members and veterans.
Dempsey: Hazing, bullying 'intolerable' in military
Fri, 23 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Emphasizing that bullying and hazing undermine everything the military stands for, the top U.S. military officer said every member of the armed forces has a personal responsibility to uphold its "zero tolerance" standard and intervene to stop any occurrences.
Chiarelli: ILE graduates face challenges
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli told 330 graduates of the Intermediate Level Education program that it would be their responsibility to meet national security requirements in an era of persistent engagement during budget constraints.
Corps of Engineers office complex certified LEED Gold
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The U.S. Green Building Council has certified the $1.03 billion Washington Headquarters Office Complex at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Va., as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold.
Army submits gravesite study of Arlington National Cemetery
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Secretary of the Army John McHugh released to Congress the results of a year-long effort to ensure accountability of gravesites and records at Arlington National Cemetery, Dec. 22, 2011.
Hearing wraps up for alleged document leaker
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The prosecution and defense rested Dec. 22, 2011, after delivering their closing statements in the Article 32 hearing of a Soldier charged with leaking hundreds of thousands of classified documents.
Wed, 21 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers whose term of service is scheduled to end in fiscal year 2012 and want to stay in the Army must make that commitment sooner rather than later.
Odierno visits deployed Soldiers in Afghanistan
Wed, 21 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno visited with Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan Dec. 21, 2011, to share a holiday message and his gratitude to those deployed through the holiday season.
NY Guard conducts record number of military funerals in 2011
Tue, 20 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The New York Army National Guard's Honor Guard performed more than 10,500 military funerals in 2011, which is more than any other year since it was started in 1999.
Fort Polk Soldier receives Silver Star
Tue, 20 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Sgt. Timothy Gilboe was awarded the Silver Star Dec. 16, 2011, for actions in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.
Army finalizes STEM vehicle for recruiting trail
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Army will unveil the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Asset Vehicle during All-American Bowl Week in San Antonio, Jan. 6, 2012.
Panetta concludes Iraq mission, noting service, sacrifice
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and other U.S. and Iraq leaders in honoring eight years of service and sacrifice as they commemorated the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.
U.S.-South Korean consults follow Kim's death
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
U.S. officials are carefully watching the situation on the Korean Peninsula in the wake of news that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il has died.
Panetta, Dempsey mark end of Iraq mission
Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, to join Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in ceremonies marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.
CSA Editorial: Prevent, shape, win
Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
There is much discussion in the halls of the Pentagon these days about the role of the Army, and I'd like to share with you my thoughts on the issue.
'Terps' commissioned by Under Secretary of Army
Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal hosted the University of Maryland's Fall Commissioning Ceremony Dec. 15, 2011, in the Pentagon.
No excuses now for officers not to apply for fellowships, scholarships
Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Two changes made to a set of programs will make participation easier for officers wanting to expand their military careers with fellowships and scholarships.
Army sees technology as future training component
Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
As the Army moves into the future, it will continue to concentrate on both humanitarian assistance and building international partnerships, Unified Quest participants said. But the service will also, in an era of downsizing and constrained resources, still need to be trained and ready for conflict or war.
SMA encourages professionalism, recognizes Fort Lee's Best Warrior team
Thu, 08 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The sergeant major of the Army visited Fort Lee Tuesday to present awards to the support staff of the 2011 Best Warrior Competition.
Gallantry, heroism of Soldiers recognized during Valor Ceremony
Thu, 08 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Five Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), were honored for their gallantry and heroism in a Valor Ceremony held at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany.
Horoho takes oath as first nurse, female surgeon general
Thu, 08 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho became both the first nurse and the first woman appointed as Army surgeon general in a ceremony Dec. 7, 2011, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va.
Army player Andrew Rodriguez claims Campbell Trophy
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
U.S. Military Academy linebacker Andrew Rodriguez has been named the 22nd recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy at the 54th National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner in New York City.
Nation observes 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Seventy years ago on Dec. 7, 1941, at 7:55 a.m., more than 350 Japanese fighters, bombers and torpedo planes from six aircraft carriers roared across the Hawaiian sky and began unleashing their deadly payloads.
Force cuts may mean new job for some Soldiers
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
With the Army leaving Iraq by the end of the month and large drawdowns coming in Afghanistan, some Soldiers may be asked to change their military occupational specialty or leave the Army before they planned, said the Army's top NCO.
Overseas DOD school lunch prices to increase
Tue, 06 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Beginning Jan. 3, school lunch prices at all Department of Defense Education Activity schools outside the continental United States will increase for the first time since 2004.
Former 'Screaming Eagle' paratrooper remembers post's final jump school class
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Lt. Michael McKee graduated from the airborne school at Fort Campbell, Ky., in December of 1961, before the school moved to Fort Benning, Ga.
Soldiers complete documentation of Arlington National Cemetery
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), photographed and documented the location of every tombstone, grave marker and cremation site in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 23, 2011.
Army spouse finishes half triathlon, sets sights on full triathlon
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
For Lisa McCombs, a former U.S. Army engineer officer with the 62nd Engineer Battalion at Fort Hood, Texas, it was truly a thrill to add a half triathlon to her list of accomplishments in 2011.
Army Reservist wins Operation Rising Star
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Army Reserve Sgt. Melissa Neal, a former active-duty Soldier and current military wife and mother, added Operation Rising Star winner to her repertoire Dec. 17, 2011, at Fort Sam Houston Theatre.
Captain measures success by her positive impact on others
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
When first comparing Capt. Angela Chipman to Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus, there aren't many similarities. She doesn't have a big white beard, a red suit and doesn't rely on reindeer to get from one place to the other.
Four Soldiers win national wrestling championships at U.S. Open
Mon, 26 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Four U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wrestlers won national championships Dec. 16-17, 2011, at the 2011 U.S. Open in Arlington, Texas.
Combat medic demonstrates resiliency
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Despite losing her leg to an improvised explosive device, Spc. Ashley Jones remains upbeat and plans to continue to serve in the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
World War II veterans lay wreaths, remember Battle of Bulge
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Fifteen veterans from the largest and bloodiest battle of World War II surrounded a granite memorial dedicated to their service in the Battle of the Bulge and their fallen comrades at Fort Meade, Md., Dec. 15, 2011.
14th Annual Randy Oler Operation Toy Drop delivers
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The children of Levine Children's Hospital suffer from serious illnesses including cancer and leukemia, yet were all smiles when Soldiers, Airmen and Carolina Panther players visited the hospital, Dec. 19, 2011.
Widow supports families of fallen at Survivor Outreach Services office
Wed, 21 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Malia Fry, a Marine widow whose husband was killed in Anbar province, Iraq, now works part-time with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors out of the Survivor Outreach Services office at Fort Hood, Texas.
Toy Drop becomes a family affair
Wed, 21 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
During the 14th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop Dec. 10, 2011, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Vallade and his son, Army Sgt. Joseph Vallade, both Fort Bragg paratroopers, jumped from an aircraft together for the first time and earned Thai army jump wings.
Child Development Center opens after $9 million in improvements
Tue, 20 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Beachwood Child Development Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., reopened Dec. 6, 2011, after $9 million in improvements.
101st honors WWII Belgian nurse who saved Americans
Tue, 20 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, flew to Brussels Dec. 8, 2011, to celebrate the 67th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge on what is referred to as "Nuts Day," complete with tours, parades and awards.
Fort Stewart Soldiers give gift of written word to local students
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers with Fort Stewart's 703rd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, dressed up as characters from their favorite holiday stories and read Christmas stories to the students as part of the battalion's adopt-a-school community outreach program.
Pilot's pinnacle promotion bittersweet
Thu, 15 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
When the aviation community's newest chief warrant officer five, Kyle Hill, received his rank Dec. 1, 2011, he knew the promotion was bittersweet.
'True miracle' helps light Fort Hood tree
Thu, 15 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Lights shined brightly in the East Atrium during the annual III Corps and Fort Hood Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 7, 2011, but the glow on one set of parent's faces shone even brighter as they watched their little girl help the commanding general light the Christmas tree.
101st Airborne remembers Soldiers of Gander crash
Wed, 14 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division held a memorial service Dec. 12, 2011, for 248 troops who were killed returning from the Sanai in the Gander crash, Dec. 14, 1985.
WWE Superstars, Divas surprise Soldiers at work
Wed, 14 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
More than twenty WWE Superstars and Divas went around Fort Bragg, N.C., taking pictures and signing autographs for Soldiers and families leading up to their free "Tribute to the Troops" show Dec. 11, 2011, at the Crowne Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C.
West Point's new Army Mule Mascots Ranger III, Stryker assume duties
Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Ranger III and Stryker, the two new Army Mule Mascots made their public debut at at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., during a ceremony Dec. 8, 2011, at Michie Stadium. The two new Army Mule Mascots were welcomed by the Corps of Cadets while Raider and Ranger II were officially retired from service.
Employees break depot's Toys for Tots record
Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
This year Red River Depot in Texas broke its own Toys for Tots record as members donated 500 bicycles, over 1,350 toys, 6,200 non-perishable food items and $875 in monetary contributions.
Dancing with Stars champ returns to Campbell
Mon, 12 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
J.R. Martinez, ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" winner and former 101st Airborne Division member, returned to Fort Campbell, Ky., to not only visit with Soldiers and families, but to also deliver a message.
Detroit Arsenal participates in Wreaths Across America
Mon, 12 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
More than 100 people, including leadership from the Detroit Arsenal, participated in a Wreaths Across America ceremony in New Baltimore, Mich., Dec. 10, 2011, by placing wreaths adorned with red bows and American flags on cemetery markers of fallen veterans.
Marne Division families, friends remember their fallen
Sun, 11 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Fort Stewart Soldiers, families, and Soldiers came together Dec. 10, 2011, to honor the memories of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the War on Terror. The 439 trees that line the Marne Division's Warriors Walk each received a wreath during the annual Wreaths for Warriors Walk ceremony.
Thousands lay wreaths at nation's cemetery
Sat, 10 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
As part of a tradition now 20 years old, thousands of volunteers showed up early morning at Arlington National Cemetery to place wreaths at the gravestones of those buried there.
Soldier earns German medal for saving ally's life
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
In combat, it doesn't make a difference what language your allies speak -- every Soldier who fights alongside you is like a brother, said a German who was saved by Americans in Afghanistan.
Eighth Army Band to play at Korea's premier venue
Thu, 08 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Eighth Army Band is scheduled to perform its annual holiday concert at South Korea's premier concert venue Dec. 18, 2011.
Army football: Q&A with wide receiver Austin Barr
Thu, 08 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Last season had a different vibe to it as Army approached its big rivalry game with Navy with a bowl game in its back pocket and a 6-5 record. This year, the Black Knights are 3-8 after a season where a youth movement, costly mistakes in close games and injuries to important players kept them from fulfilling last year's promise.
USACE repairs Harbor of Refuge Breakwater
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Harbor of Refuge Breakwater and its historic lighthouse off Cape Henlopen, Del. are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This year, the breakwater received much needed repairs through a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District project.
Engineering unique tastes at West Point
Tue, 06 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
West Point chemical engineering cadets and members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Club work in the "West Point Chocolate Factory," exploring the science behind making the most amazing chocolate.
Support center is 'oasis' for wounded warriors, families
Tue, 06 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Warrior and Family Support Center on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, which was completely funded through civilian donations, offers wounded warriors and their families a place to connect and find emotional support, and to serve as a respite away from the rigors of recovery.
Afghan National Police students experience biometrics system
Wed, 28 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
New students entering the Afghan National Police Noncommissioned Officer Course at Bamyan Regional Training Center, Afghanistan, experienced the biometrics record system firsthand, Dec. 12-13, 2011.
Big cost savings comes in tiny package
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
A small fingerprinting device allows recruiters to quickly gather background information on applicants while saving the Army money.
'Black Knights' produce mission critical systems
Tue, 27 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Search and Recovery section of Company B, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, mass produces Culvert Intrusion Denial Systems, a defense against improvised explosive devices, at Forward Operating Base Walton, Afghanistan.
Army to deploy vertical take-off UAS
Thu, 22 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The U.S. Army is using a hybrid-type acquisition approach to develop a helicopter-like, Vertical-Take-Off-and-Landing Unmanned Aerial System with a so-called ARGUS wide-area surveillance sensor suite designed to beam back information and images of the surrounding terrain, service officials said.
C4ISR hosts briefing for industry, small business conference
Wed, 21 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Army leaders at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., hosted an advance planning briefing for industry and small business conference to inform industry and business leaders of new opportunities to demonstrate their technologies for potential military use.
Army aiming for vehicle-based Common Operating Environment
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
On the dynamic and complex battlefield, the Common Operating Environment will streamline communications between Soldiers in vehicles and higher headquarters, creating seamless interoperability between the computers, sensors and applications they use.
New system delivers water, fuel to Soldiers
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The CUBE system promises a more reliable, cost-effective way to sling load vital liquids to the field.
Army finalizes STEM vehicle for recruiting trail
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Army will unveil the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Asset Vehicle during All-American Bowl Week in San Antonio, Jan. 6, 2012.
Net Zero Waste workgroups hold kick-off focus session
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Work continues to move forward on the Net Zero Waste program at Fort Hood, Texas.
Bagram's digital detectives dig in
Mon, 19 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
There is another war in Afghanistan. A war that has no armor or aircraft yet expands well beyond the boundaries of every nation known to man, the vast landscape of the digital realm.
CIO aims to consolidate, close 185 data centers by FY14
Fri, 16 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Before more than 500 information technology business representatives, the Army's chief information officer said Wednesday the service plans to consolidate data centers and close at least 185 by fiscal year 2014.
1000 laser detecting sets ensure aircrew safety
Wed, 14 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
In a Connecticut industrial plant, far away from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the Army accepted the delivery of the 1,000 AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Set, Dec. 7, 2011, which happened to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Army sees technology as future training component
Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
As the Army moves into the future, it will continue to concentrate on both humanitarian assistance and building international partnerships, Unified Quest participants said. But the service will also, in an era of downsizing and constrained resources, still need to be trained and ready for conflict or war.
Pentagon developing next-generation helicopter equipment
Tue, 13 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Army-led effort to design a next-generation vertical-lift aircraft that is faster, more capable and better equipped is heavily focused on leveraging advanced electronic and avionics capabilities, service officials explained.
Army Cyber hosts Brazilian delegation
Mon, 12 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Members of the U.S. Army Cyber Command and Office of the Secretary of Defense hosted officials from Ministry of Defence of Brazil Dec. 5-7, 2011, in Virginia, symbolizing the second official visit from a foreign country since the command stood up over a year ago.
Mine rollers designed to blow up, save lives
Mon, 12 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Albert Bacon helps coalition forces in Afghanistan install mine rollers on the front of tactical vehicles. He has traveled across the country providing support to Soldiers and assisting with mine rollers installations.
Army activates first-of-its-kind Cyber Brigade
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command activated the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade to support U.S. and Army Cyber Commands with their missions to provide a proactive cyber defense, Dec. 1, 2011, at Fort Meade, Md.
Pentagon, Army developing future, next-generation helicopter fleet
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldier feedback shaping next-generation blue force tracking, handhelds
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Army's next-generation friendly force tracking system that aims to transform communications for dismounted Soldiers is capitalizing on user feedback as it steps closer to deployment.
Army developing next-generation helicopter
Fri, 09 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The Pentagon and the U.S. Army are in the early stages of a far-reaching science and technology effort designed to engineer, build and deliver a next-generation helicopter with vastly improved avionics, electronics, range, speed, propulsion, survivability, operating density altitudes and payload capacity, service officials said.
Tobyhanna cuts costs for TRC-190 radio mission
Wed, 07 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Employee dedication to process improvement has cut costs for Tobyhanna Depot's AN/TRC-190 radio support mission, which saw its 1,000th system inducted for the repair program called Reset.
Engineering unique tastes at West Point
Tue, 06 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
West Point chemical engineering cadets and members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Club work in the "West Point Chocolate Factory," exploring the science behind making the most amazing chocolate.
M119A2 Howitzer upgrade provides quicker firepower
Tue, 06 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers are one step closer to receiving a digitized M119A2 howitzer that will make it possible for them to start firing rounds and evade return fire quicker.
Army streamlining network management through NIEs
Tue, 06 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
As it makes major upgrades to its tactical communications network, the Army is also revamping the way Soldiers can monitor and manage network performance in real time.
Army evaluates company command posts at NIE 12.1
Fri, 02 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
Soldiers recently finished evaluation of three variants of the "Company Command Post Node" as part of Network Integration Evaluation 12.1.
MQ-9 'Reaper' finds training home at Fort Drum
Thu, 01 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The MQ-9 "Reaper" unmanned aerial system can be seen in the airspace above Fort Drum, N.Y., now that Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield has been established as a home base for training missions.
Picatinny provides Soldiers with quicker, safer mortar fire control system
Thu, 01 Dec 11 00:00:00 -0500
The M150/M151 Mortar Fire Control System - Dismounted provides mortarmen with increased speed and effectiveness previously only available to the mounted mortar systems using fire control. It makes dismounted 120mm mortars easier to fire and keeps Soldiers safer.
Students challenge, question Watervliet Arsenal techniques, procedures
Wed, 30 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Students from Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Education Services visited Watervliet Arsenal this month to learn how the Army uses science and technology to help war fighters survive and win on the modern battlefield.
Corpus Christi Army Depot fulfills urgent Army need
Mon, 28 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas turned around ten UH-60 Black Hawk gearboxes in a record ten days to fulfill urgent Army need.
Depot completes its 48th Black Hawk
Mon, 28 Nov 11 00:00:00 -0500
Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, achieved an unprecedented milestone, completing a record 48th UH-60 Black Hawk recapitalization. The recap program is the Army's effort to reduce costs of replacing aging helicopters with new ones.
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