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Ammo Point Supports Brigade During Responsible DrawdownBAGHDAD – 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.

Photo by Sgt. Jared Crain. Spec. Samantha Kempson, a food service specialist with 563rd Military Police Company, peels asparagus for her signature entrée of asparagus with a citrus butter sauce during the Fort Drum Culinary Arts Team demonstration on Monday. The team leaves today for the 35th annual U.S. Army Culinary Art Competition in Fort Lee, Va.

Fort Drum Culinary Arts Team prepares for competition The 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.

Alan Jackson concert tickets go on sale Monday – 25 picas Tickets for the Disabled Persons Action Organization’s Alan Jackson concert will go on sale at 7 a.m. Monday. Reserved tickets are $68 each, and general admission tickets are $52 each. Country superstar Alan Jackson will perform July 16 at the Watertown Fairgrounds. This Operation Yellow Ribbon Event concert is part of the DPAO’s 2010 Summer Concert Series. Alan Jackson has sold more than 50 million albums and scored more than 30 No. 1 singles. He has won numerous awards and is one of country music’s most popular performers. Proceeds from the 2010 Summer Concert Series will benefit developmentally disabled children and adults in Jefferson and Lewis counties. For more information about DPAO’s programs and services, call 782-3577 or 1-800-533-2859.

Agency adds America, Little River Band to summer concert seriesWATERTOWN – 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.

Photo by Spec. Albert L. Kelley. Soldiers lead a patrol through the Wata Poor district in Afghanistan. The Soldiers are wearing the Army's new uniform pattern for Afghanistan, MultiCam.

Soldiers will get new cammo pattern for wear in AfghanistanWASHINGTON – 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.

Senator presents Freedom Awards to SoldiersMembers 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.

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Dedicated Non-commissioned Officer Boosts Morale Through FoodBAGHDAD – When it comes to preparing food for Soldiers, Sgt. John Barnes heeds Napoleon's advice.

Tigersharks battalion reunites with 10th Mountain Division The 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment “Tigersharks,” a battalion that recently moved to Fort Drum from Fort Stewart, Ga., received an official welcome here as a unit of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade during an uncasing ceremony Feb. 5 in a hangar at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield

Fort Drum officials recognize contributions of Lean Six Sigma program, participants – w/pic – 79 picas Fort Drum and Lean Six Sigma program officials recently took time to recognize employees whose efforts resulted in $5.6 million in savings and cost avoidance (a measure of efficiency improvements) generated by the program during fiscal year 2009.

Soldiers Sign Over Joint Security Station to Iraqi Federal PoliceBAGHDAD – The Government of Iraq took ownership of Joint Security Station 799 from Company C, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, during a Feb. 14, ceremony.

By the Numbers: Commandos Conduct Historic Reenlistments While in IraqBAGHDAD – It couldn't have been better timing for 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division; a day with such numerical significance; a day for 210 of 2/10 on 2/10/2010 to show their commitment.

‘Iron Chef’ Competition sizzles at Fort Polk FORT POLK, La. – Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division and 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade competed in a head-to-head culinary arts contest in Patriot Inn Dining Facility, Jan. 29.

Fort Drum 911 dispatchers, MP help woman deliver baby in bathtub FORT DRUM, N.Y. - On a snowy night last month in the Crescent Woods area of Fort Drum, a baby boy received a police escort into this world.

TMDE offers more support to Fort Drum The U.S. Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity’s newly renovated facility here opened its doors to units at Fort Drum after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2.

7th Engineer Battalion welcomes 20 Soldiers into Noncommissioned Officer Corps CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – United States Forces-Iraq Command Sgt. Maj. Lawrence Wilson and 7th Engineer Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Federico Boyce inducted 20 new sergeants into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps during a ceremony Jan. 22 at Memorial Hall here.

Community recognizes 13 Soldiers during retirement ceremony Fort Drum community members honored 13 Soldiers with more than 266 years of military service during a retirement ceremony Friday at the Multipurpose Auditorium.

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Welcome to our Captain John, We are waiting for your long anticipated arrival and pray for a safe trip. Bless you and we pray for you and your colleagues safety. Thank you all for your hard and unselfish ewrk. All Our Love, Mom, Dad & Brother WUSS



Beatty Family, Saranac Lake, NY

Sgt. Matthew Salazar, Happy (a little late) Valentine's Day. We've now been through a New Year's and Valentine's together. LOL. Stay in one piece soldier!



Lisa, Henderson, Nevada

SGT Leone, Hope life is treating you well. When you get home I hope they give you the job you deserve and not what they want. We need good soldiers with a heart to stay in. 15 years of experience is a asset for them and the young Men coming in.Hang tough!



Friend, Black River, NY

Corey: Hope you are well and can't wait til you come home. Until then, be safe and Godspeed! Love~ Dad,Sharon,Pork,Chadd and Luke.



COREY SOBER, Catawissa, PA USA

Our son Tim Harbaugh in Iraq. We miss you and are so proud of you and all the other Soloiers Love Mom



sherry Orr, girard pa

To Nio Fajardo I hope everything is ok at your end. I miss you and hope to talk to you soon Love b



Net MJ, Rizal, Philippines

To Sasha Genao, Girl we MISSSSS you but you know I am as proud as ever of what you're doing over there. Hang in there sweetheart and you'll be home soon. The first things we're doing when you get back? Dinner at Cheescake Factory, with a few martinis, and then shoe shopping!!! =] Love you sweetie. Brit



Brittany Bauhs, Tampa, Fl

Hello! I think you all are wonderful to be doing so much for our country - :>) -- I respect and honor all of you - thank you. DO ANY OF YOU WISH TO GET MAIL (this is addressed to those who perhaps do not receive much snail mail)? I WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT YOU IN THIS WAY! I also would send you small packages. There is so much support of you all by large non-profits that I thought personal contact would be nice.



Christine Smythe, Arlington, VA USA

Spc. Locaspino Hey Sideal hope your doing great i miss you and take care of yourself. Can't wait to see you be careful! I'm proud of you!



LaDawn, Gilbert, Arizona

TO CODY NIX,GOOD LUCK AND GODS SPEED .BE SAFE AND HURRY HOME .WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET HOME. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.LOVE YOU BUD!



JAMES MINTER, CAVESPRING,GA.30124