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Divisions will get nine Gray Eagles to train, but deploy with 12

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 12:00am
The Army plans additional Gray Eagle units, one for each of 10 active-duty divisions, and several more for special operations units, aerial exploitation units and the National Training Center.

CSA's strategic intent: Delivering strategic landpower in an uncertain world

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 12:00am
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno discusses his vision for how the Army will operate in the future.

Army family reunites at Special Olympics in Korea

Tue, 02/05/2013 - 12:00am
An American Special Olympian was reunited with her U.S. Army officer brother in South Korea during the 2013 Winter Special Olympics Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Army exploring 'human dimension'

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
The Army realized in the early years of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that in addition to conventional warfare, Soldiers were being asked to perform a lot of nontraditional functions, some of which they were often ill-equipped to do.

Gray Eagle takes flight: 1st ID unmanned aircraft system company begins Afghanistan deployment

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
A company of 1st Infantry Division Soldiers responsible for operating and maintaining one of the Army's newest unmanned aircraft systems, departed Fort Riley, Kan., Jan. 29, 2013, destined for Afghanistan.

Korean War veteran receives long overdue Silver Star Medal

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
Several hundred community members, well-wishers, dignitaries and friends gathered to view the presentation of the Silver Star Medal to William V. Wuorinen for heroic actions during combat operations in the Korean War, at an award ceremony held at Naselle-Grays River Valley School, Naselle, Wash., Jan. 30, 2013.

NY Guard shares hurricane lessons learned with Israeli Home Front Command

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
Eight leaders from the Israeli Defense Force learned how the New York National Guard did business during Hurricane Sandy from Guard leaders who oversaw the month-long response operation.

Aberdeen Proving Ground-sponsored team 'Electrobots' wins STEM competition

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
Seven students, sponsored by U.S. Army Research Laboratory and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., took top honors at the FIRST LEGO League competition at the University of Delaware, Jan. 26, 2013.

Jill Biden visits Grafenwoehr

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
Jill Biden, Ph.D., wife of Vice President Joe Biden, spent a day visiting military families, teachers, students and Soldiers, Feb. 2, 2013, in Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Army partnership builds stronger security in Korea

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
Representatives from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, South Korea, met with the 218th Homeland Reserve Regiment of Republic of Korea Army, in order to ensure the safety and security of Yongsan Garrison, Jan. 31, 2013.

16th Combat Aviation Brigade completes collective crew training

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
Soldiers from the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade improved mission readiness and responsiveness while working as a multifunctional aviation task force during collective crew training at Yakima Training Center, Wash.

Kennedy flame to receive upgrades

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District awarded a Maryland company a contract, Jan. 31, 2013, to upgrade the John F. Kennedy eternal flame at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Exercise hones relief capabilities for Japanese, U.S. troops

Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00am
U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) participated in the Japanese military's Sapporo Epicenter humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise, held at Camp Sapporo, Japan, Jan. 23-27, 2013.

New wastewater treatment plant promotes public health at FOB Shindand

Sat, 02/02/2013 - 12:00am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed construction of a wastewater treatment plant on Forward Operating Base Shindand in Herat province, western Afghanistan, Jan. 31.

Soldiers teach Afghans how to tell their story to public

Sat, 02/02/2013 - 12:00am
Afghan National Army public affairs soldiers are partnering with U.S. Soldiers at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to learn valuable skills to tell the story of their burgeoning independence.

Nation's top NCO visits Alaska Soldiers

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:00am
Marine Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the most senior noncommissioned officer in the U.S. armed forces, talks about the U.S. military's future with Fort Wainwright Soldiers.

Army must complete analysis before opening jobs to women

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:00am
Last month, the Secretary of Defense announced an end to the Direct Ground Combat Exclusion Rule for female Soldiers. But the Army wants commanders in the field to know that it will be some time before they'll be able to make any changes in their units.

Army South, leaders from 5 partner nations discuss collaborative regional solutions

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:00am
U.S. Army South hosted senior military and security forces leaders from five partner nations for this year's annual Central American Regional Leaders' Conference at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Jan. 28, 2013, to Feb. 1, 2013.

Double-arm transplant helps Soldier who lost limbs in Iraq

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:00am
Former infantryman Brendan Marrocco has two arms again, real ones that he can already move, thanks to a double-arm transplant surgery performed at Johns Hopkins.

82nd Airborne Division hosts Fort Bragg Combatives Tournament

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 12:00am
Soldiers had the opportunity to showcase their hand-to-hand, close combat skills during the Fort Bragg Combatives Tournament at Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness Center, Jan. 18 and 19.