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Ammo Point Supports Brigade During Responsible DrawdownSpc. Rebecca Schwab - Tuesday, 09 March 2010BAGHDAD – While Soldiers on the ground certainly must deal with the brunt of the fight, it could be argued that they cannot succeed without strong logistical support backing them up.
Air traffic controllers get (nearly) live trainingPfc. Michael Syner 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Journalist - Friday, 26 February 2010Air traffic controllers of 3rd General Support Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade recently implemented their new Voice-Recognition Air Traffic Control Simulator, a training tool that is supposed to make Soldiers more proficient in handling incoming and outgoing aircraft on an airfield.
Fort Drum Culinary Arts Team prepares for competition Sgt. Jared Crain 10th Sustainment Brigade Journalist - Friday, 26 February 2010The Fort Drum Culinary Arts Team geared up before traveling this week to Fort Lee, Va., to participate in the 35th annual U.S. Army Culinary Art Competition, the largest culinary arts competition in the country.
Agency adds America, Little River Band to summer concert series(Disabled Persons Action Organization) - Friday, 26 February 2010WATERTOWN – The Disabled Persons Action Organization will present America and Little River Band performing live in concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Watertown Fairgrounds Arena as part of its 2010 Summer Concert Series.
MEDDAC job shadows offer high school seniors close-up look at medical professionFriday, 26 February 2010Each year, the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity supports requests from local school districts in which high school seniors who are interested in medical professions participate in two-day job shadows. (Students must first take Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act training and pass testing.)
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Hit ski slopes without them hitting you backJennifer J. Albert U.S. Army Combat Readiness / Safety Center - Friday, 26 February 2010For many, old man winter means shorter days, colder temperatures and hazardous road conditions. But for some, winter months mean a chance to dust off the skis or snowboard and head to the hills for some fun in the snow.
Triple Deuce participates in transfer of authority in AfghanistanLt. Brian Rau Contributing Writer - Friday, 26 February 2010KABUL, Afghanistan – The 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Triple Deuce, 1st Brigade Combat Team, assumed control of the Kabul Military Training Center from 48th Brigade Combat Team of the Georgia Army National Guard during a transfer of authority ceremony Friday.
Former troop leads Team USA in Olympic bobsled eventTim Hipps Family and MWR Command - Friday, 26 February 2010WHISTLER, British Columbia – Former U.S. World Class Athlete Program bobsled driver Steven Holcomb finished sixth in the two-man Olympic Bobsled competition late Sunday and said he looks forward to the upcoming four-man event and ending the USA's 62 years with no gold in the sport.
Soldiers will get new cammo pattern for wear in AfghanistanC. Todd Lopez Army News Service - Friday, 26 February 2010WASHINGTON – Starting this summer, Soldiers sent to fight in Afghanistan will wear an Army combat uniform with the MultiCam pattern instead of the standard-issue universal camouflage pattern.
Cavalry troopers receive critical counterinsurgency trainingLt. Col. J. Keith Purvis Contributor - Friday, 26 February 2010FORT POLK, La. – As part of 4th Brigade Combat Team’s predeployment training for its upcoming mission to Afghanistan, the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment was the first Fort Polk unit to fully take part in a Counterinsurgency and Combat Advising Academy led by the Directorate of Cultural Influence and Counterinsurgency from 162nd Infantry Brigade.
Commentary – Army Community Covenant shows what gratitude looks likeLt. Gen. Rick Lynch Commander of U.S. Army Installation Management Command - Friday, 26 February 2010As our nation commits to preserving freedom through the uncertainty of deployments and conflicts across the world, Americans give us a special gift – embracing Soldiers and their Families with sincere support. It warms my heart to see adults, children, organizations
Senator presents Freedom Awards to SoldiersSpec. Matthew Diaz 10th Mountain Division Journalist - Friday, 26 February 2010Members of the Fort Drum community gathered Feb. 17 in the Summit Room at Hays Hall as Puerto Rico Senator-at-Large Lucy Arce Ferrer presented Soldiers with the Freedom Award.
Four division Soldiers qualify for national snowshoe championshipsSgt. Tiffany Evans 10th Mountain Division Journalist - Friday, 26 February 2010The United States Snowshoe Association has announced that four 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers have qualified to compete in the 2010 PowerSox United States National Snowshoe Championships to be conducted March 5-7 at Highland Forest Park in Fabius.
Northern New York Community Foundation accepts applications for college scholarshipsNorthern New York Community Foundation, Inc. - Friday, 26 February 2010WATERTOWN – The Northern New York Community Foundation is now accepting college scholarship applications from residents of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.
Soldiers in transition can get answersFriday, 26 February 2010What now? What do I do? Where do I go from here? Many veterans are facing these questions today as they finish their tour of active duty. Often, the answers seem elusive when the Army lifestyle is all they have known and they suddenly find themselves facing a completely different environment.
