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Saturday, January 19, 2008
Combat Engineers Help Take Back the ”Bread Bask...
(01.15.2008) On Jan. 10, in one of the most dangerous places in Iraq, the combat engineers of 1st Platoon, 38th Engineer Company formed a circle, putting their arms around each other with their hands in the middle. They proud...
Story by Spc. John Crosby
13 images
Coalition Efforts Build Lawful Maritime Order
(01.18.2008) Coalition forces recently completed a coordinated operation in the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa to deter and disrupt activities and incidents that affect maritime security and stability.
Courtesy Story
Humvee Egress Trainer Helps Okinawa Marines Pre...
(01.18.2008) About 20 Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division completed the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer course on Camp Hansen, Jan. 10, to better understand how to respond in the event of a Humvee rollover...
Story by Cpl. Tyler Hlavac
Afghanistan-bound Okinawa Marines Tackle New Mo...
(01.18.2008) Marines scheduled to augment an embedded training team in Afghanistan became the first to use the newly-built Advanced Motor Vehicle Operators Course in the Central Training Area Jan. 11.
Story by Cpl. Kevin Knallay
Iron Chef: Okinawa Junior Marine Chef Wins Quar...
(01.18.2008) At age 5, Pfc. Gabrielle Urias, a native of Grand Prairie, Texas, saw a Marine in dress blues for the first time during a Toys for Tots drive. He was standing next to a large bundle of wrapped toys in a departmen...
Courtesy Story
TF Pegasus, Destiny Conduct TOA Ceremony
(01.18.2008) The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade officially began its latest “Rendezvous with Destiny” as it gained control of aviation operations from the 82nd CAB in a Transfer of Authority ceremony, held Jan. 17, at the Mora...
Courtesy Story
2 images
Sole Sailor at FOB Represents Navy Well
(01.18.2008) The only sailor at Forward Operating Base Naray is making his mark every day, using his experience, instincts and personality to improve the lives and welfare of the embedded training team and Afghan national army.
Story by Staff Sgt. Luis P Valdespino Jr.
6 images
Be All You Can Be Meets Army Strong: Gulf War V...
(01.18.2008) The Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team is now the responsibility of a new security force made up of Soldiers from the 838th Military Police Company, Ohio Army National Guard, who arrived Jan. 1.
Story by Pfc. Daniel Rangel
3 images
Giving a Voice to Change: Meeting Gives Outlet ...
(01.18.2008) Before taking steps to solve a problem, it is beneficial to find out exactly what the problem is.
Story by Pfc. April Campbell
4 images
Why We Serve: Deployment Gives Sailor Message t...
(01.18.2008) When Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Ralph Chavez volunteered for a deployment to Afghanistan, he didn't really know what he was getting himself into. It ended up being one of the best experiences of his military...
Courtesy Story
Meeting Expectations:Silver Lions Learn Needs T...
(01.18.2008) Heated exchanges between opposing sides of an argument are often how foreign governments are thought to operate by some Americans.
Story by Sgt. Zachary Mott
3 images
Afghan Army Corps Holds Best Commando Competition
(01.18.2008) More than 190 Afghan national army commandos from 203rd Corps vied for the right to be crowned the best of the Best during a competition Jan. 10-11 at a combined military outpost in Khowst province.
Courtesy Story
2 images
Not Your Average Teacher
(01.18.2008) Rebecca Cassady isn’t your average second grade teacher. Sure, she has that friendly demeanor that every parent hopes for in an elementary educator, and her smile echoes a caring and understanding sense of compas...
Story by Rob Cooper
1 images
Washington Reserve Unit Helps Heal Wounds, Win ...
(01.18.2008) Amid the rocky hills and sand-drenched barrens of Afghanistan, a change is occurring within the hearts and minds of its people. Due to the efforts of coalition forces throughout the country, many Afghan natives a...
Story by Rob Cooper
2 images
Iraqi Unit Sheds Old Taboos Through Civic Actio...
(01.18.2008) In Iraq's former army, soldiers were not allowed to interface with civilians. Today, "it is our duty and responsibility to take care of our people and engage local, provincial government leadership, and non gover...
Courtesy Story
(01.15.2008) On Jan. 10, in one of the most dangerous places in Iraq, the combat engineers of 1st Platoon, 38th Engineer Company formed a circle, putting their arms around each other with their hands in the middle. They proud...
Story by Spc. John Crosby
13 images
Coalition Efforts Build Lawful Maritime Order
(01.18.2008) Coalition forces recently completed a coordinated operation in the Gulf of Aden and Horn of Africa to deter and disrupt activities and incidents that affect maritime security and stability.
Courtesy Story
Humvee Egress Trainer Helps Okinawa Marines Pre...
(01.18.2008) About 20 Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division completed the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer course on Camp Hansen, Jan. 10, to better understand how to respond in the event of a Humvee rollover...
Story by Cpl. Tyler Hlavac
Afghanistan-bound Okinawa Marines Tackle New Mo...
(01.18.2008) Marines scheduled to augment an embedded training team in Afghanistan became the first to use the newly-built Advanced Motor Vehicle Operators Course in the Central Training Area Jan. 11.
Story by Cpl. Kevin Knallay
Iron Chef: Okinawa Junior Marine Chef Wins Quar...
(01.18.2008) At age 5, Pfc. Gabrielle Urias, a native of Grand Prairie, Texas, saw a Marine in dress blues for the first time during a Toys for Tots drive. He was standing next to a large bundle of wrapped toys in a departmen...
Courtesy Story
TF Pegasus, Destiny Conduct TOA Ceremony
(01.18.2008) The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade officially began its latest “Rendezvous with Destiny” as it gained control of aviation operations from the 82nd CAB in a Transfer of Authority ceremony, held Jan. 17, at the Mora...
Courtesy Story
2 images
Sole Sailor at FOB Represents Navy Well
(01.18.2008) The only sailor at Forward Operating Base Naray is making his mark every day, using his experience, instincts and personality to improve the lives and welfare of the embedded training team and Afghan national army.
Story by Staff Sgt. Luis P Valdespino Jr.
6 images
Be All You Can Be Meets Army Strong: Gulf War V...
(01.18.2008) The Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team is now the responsibility of a new security force made up of Soldiers from the 838th Military Police Company, Ohio Army National Guard, who arrived Jan. 1.
Story by Pfc. Daniel Rangel
3 images
Giving a Voice to Change: Meeting Gives Outlet ...
(01.18.2008) Before taking steps to solve a problem, it is beneficial to find out exactly what the problem is.
Story by Pfc. April Campbell
4 images
Why We Serve: Deployment Gives Sailor Message t...
(01.18.2008) When Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Ralph Chavez volunteered for a deployment to Afghanistan, he didn't really know what he was getting himself into. It ended up being one of the best experiences of his military...
Courtesy Story
Meeting Expectations:Silver Lions Learn Needs T...
(01.18.2008) Heated exchanges between opposing sides of an argument are often how foreign governments are thought to operate by some Americans.
Story by Sgt. Zachary Mott
3 images
Afghan Army Corps Holds Best Commando Competition
(01.18.2008) More than 190 Afghan national army commandos from 203rd Corps vied for the right to be crowned the best of the Best during a competition Jan. 10-11 at a combined military outpost in Khowst province.
Courtesy Story
2 images
Not Your Average Teacher
(01.18.2008) Rebecca Cassady isn’t your average second grade teacher. Sure, she has that friendly demeanor that every parent hopes for in an elementary educator, and her smile echoes a caring and understanding sense of compas...
Story by Rob Cooper
1 images
Washington Reserve Unit Helps Heal Wounds, Win ...
(01.18.2008) Amid the rocky hills and sand-drenched barrens of Afghanistan, a change is occurring within the hearts and minds of its people. Due to the efforts of coalition forces throughout the country, many Afghan natives a...
Story by Rob Cooper
2 images
Iraqi Unit Sheds Old Taboos Through Civic Actio...
(01.18.2008) In Iraq's former army, soldiers were not allowed to interface with civilians. Today, "it is our duty and responsibility to take care of our people and engage local, provincial government leadership, and non gover...
Courtesy Story
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