Army, News, Personal

Valentine’s Day in Afghanistan

By Staff Sgt. Christine Jones Afghanistan (Feb. 14, 2012) -- A Soldier gets a care package in the mail. The package is from his wife. As she insisted, he waits until Valentine's Day to open it. Inside there is a heart, he presses it, and he hears hi...

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Phishing Scams are Targeting Military, Families and Veterans

Anyone who gets caught by phishing scams loses money, time and security. Phishing scam attacks have been directed at U.S. military installations and defense facilities.December 23, 2011 By Margaret McBride, Army CIO/G-6 WASHINGTON-- Anyone who gets c...

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Hazing, Bullying ‘Intolerable’ in the Military

Every member of the armed forces has a personal responsibility to uphold its “zero tolerance” standard and intervene to stop any occurrences.December 23, 2011 By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (Dec. 23, 2011) -- Emphasizing ...

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Former Army Corps Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Iraqi Bribes

A former employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, was sentenced today in the Eastern District of Virginia to 20 months in prison for conspiring to receive bribes from Iraqi contractors involved in the U.S.-funded reconst...

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From Hospital to Hollywood: A Brave Soldier’s Story

After having over 30 surgeries, Army veteran, turned actor, J.R. Martinez lives to tell his story of overcoming the tragic event of having over 40% of his body severely burned when his Humvee was hit with a landmine and he got trapped inside. September...

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Could 10th Anniversary of 9/11 be Potential for Terrorist Attack?

9/5/2011 - Defense Department officials are “keenly aware” that terrorist attacks are possible as the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2011 – Defense Department officials are...

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Army Thanks Congress for 236 Years of Support

6-15-2011 - As part of recognition for the Army’s 236th year of protecting the United States, the service’s leaders thanked members of Congress for their continued support of Soldiers.June 15, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON (Army News Service) ...

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Soldier Throws Out First Pitch Via Satellite for NY Mets Memorial Day Game

6/2/2011 - Members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team took part in a special event to help the New York Mets ring in their 4th Annual Military Appreciation Day Memorial Day event.June 2, 2011 By Maj. Travis Dettmer, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Di...

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Army Archers Take Silver in 2 Events of Warrior Games

5/20/2011 -Two Army athletes took home silver medals Thursday in the 2011 Warrior Games Archery Finals at the Olympic Training Center. May 20, 2011 By Jacqueline M. Hames COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Army News Service) -- Two Army athletes took home silve...

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