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DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable: Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
Bloggers Roundtable Podcast &bull Mar 12, 2010
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates, Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO), who discussed JIEDDOs current efforts to rapidly provide comprehensive counter-IED support to deployed warfighters and its direct support of the surge in Afghanistan. Topics will… Full Story »
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2-503 soldier dies in fighting during Afghanistan attack
Stars and Stripes &bull Mar 12, 2010
A soldier from the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment was killed by small-arms fire Sunday in Afghanistan, according to a Department of Defense news release issued Thursday. Pfc. Nicholas S. Cook, who was posthumously promoted, was a member of 3rd… Full Story »
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New parachute integrated at Airborne School
US Army Fort Benning News &bull Mar 11, 2010
The 453 students in C Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, exited the 34-foot training tower twice as many times as the normal requirement March 3. The change is one of several resulting from the new T-11 parachute… Full Story »
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FORSCOM BRAC relocation to Fort Bragg
US Army IMCOM &bull Feb 25, 2010
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2010) - Key influencers in U.S. Army Forces Command's relocation to Fort Bragg, N.C., as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation attended a luncheon today hosted by the All American Defense Business… Full Story »
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Fort Bragg soldiers returning to NC from Haiti
Stars and Stripes &bull Feb 25, 2010
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division are beginning to return to their North Carolina Army post after more than a month in earthquake-stricken Haiti. Full Story »
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How Real Is The Threat Of Laser Weapons
Space War &bull Feb 23, 2010
Airborne Laser Testbed Successful In Lethal Intercept ExperimentWashington (AFNS) Feb 24 - , 2010 - The Missile Defense Agency recently demonstrated the potential use of directed energy to defend against ballistic missiles when the Airborne Laser Testbed successfully destroyed a boosting ballistic missile Feb. 11 over the Pacific Ocean.The experiment, conducted at Point Mugu Naval Air Warfare Center-Weapons Division Sea Range off the central California coast, serves as a proof-of-concept demonstration for directed energy technology.The Airborne Laser Testbed is a pathfinder for the nation's directed energy program and its potential application for missile defense technology.At 8:44 p.m. PST Feb. 11,… Full Story »
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Harris wins $25m US Army IBCS contract
www.tradingmarkets.com via @armysupporter &bull Feb 23, 2010Communications and IT company Harris Corp has won a five-year $25m contract from Northrop Grumman, working on the communications backbone for the US Army's new Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS). Full Story »
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FORSCOM's 'First Lady' stresses importance, unique role of Family Readiness Support Assistants
US Army I Corps News &bull Feb 23, 2010
Mrs. Diane Campbell, wife of FORSCOM's commander Gen. Charles C. Campbell, expressed her and Gen. Campbell's appreciation to the attendees for what they do to help support Soldiers' Families. "We share your vision, encourage you, and (we) thank you for… Full Story »
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Alaska-based Soldiers jump at unique training opportunity to build 'ice road'
US Army Asia and Pacific News &bull Feb 22, 2010
A water truck passes over the ice road spreading a thin layer of water to thicken the ice so it can support heavy equipment transport. The U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center has 50 employees on a permanent, full time basis. Managing the resources in an organization that size becomes a challenge at times, especially when the cold test season runs only from October… Full Story »
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Paratrooper Saves Gunner From Death
Army News on Military.com &bull Feb 18, 2010
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Two acts of bravery saved the life of a Soldier, whom others said most definitely would have died had it not been for the heroic action. On May 17 in the Rusafa district of Baghdad, 1st… Full Story »
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'Triple Nickles' recall days of segregated Army
US Army Human Interest News &bull Feb 18, 2010
FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- In 1946, 18-year-old Charles Stevens enlisted in the Army to provide a better life for his wife and new baby. He trained to be a medical administrator and was sent to Alaska for his first assignment in an all-black battalion. Within a month, Stevens flew to… Full Story »
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McClaflin optimistic about change
US Army Fort Benning News &bull Feb 18, 2010
United States Army Infantry School command sergeant major, CSM Steven W. McClaflin, said he is hopeful about the changes currently underway at Fort Benning. McClaflin said he is looking forward to passing on the practical knowledge gained during that time… Full Story »
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Community celebrates Black History Month
US Army 10th Mountain Division News &bull Feb 18, 2010
Photo credit Jason B. Kent Bolke, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum Historical Collection curator, speaks Feb. 11 about Soldiers of the 555thy Parachute Infantry Battalion who served during World War II at Fort Drum's black History Month observance.… Full Story »
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Stanley takes command of Fort Rucker's 'Flatiron'
US Army TRADOC &bull Feb 18, 2010
FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Surrounded by 1st Battalion, 223rd Aviation Regiment Air Ambulance Detachment Soldiers, distinguished guests and Family, Maj. James G. Stanley took command of the "Flatiron" unit from Lt. Col. Kyle A. Patterson Feb. 11. The unit is… Full Story »
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Fort Sill selects Soldier, NCO of the Quarter
US Army TRADOC &bull Feb 18, 2010
FORT SILL, Okla. - Fort Sill and the Fires Center of Excellence are proud to announce the Soldier and noncommissioned officer of the quarter winners for the 1st quarter of 2010. NCO of the quarter is Drill Sgt. (Sgt.) Kevon… Full Story »
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Paratroopers prep for U.S-Iraqi combined training
US Army Middle East News &bull Feb 17, 2010
AL ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (Army News Service, Feb. 17, 2010) -- U.S. Army paratroopers took a first step toward a combined U.S. - Iraqi airborne training exercise when 183 paratroopers jumped onto Iraqi soil here Feb. 12 as part of their sustained… Full Story »
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Madigan doctor one of only two Army neurointerventional surgeons
US Army I Corps News &bull Feb 16, 2010
Maj. (Dr.) Yince Loh is as unique a Soldier as they come. He is only one of two interventional neuroradiologists in the Army. He\'s one of three Soldiers who specialize in neurocritical care. He's the only one certified in both. And to top it off, he's a Ranger-qualified prior doctor for the Special Forces. His office is non-descript, yet there is a rare sight tucked next to his desk at Madigan Army Medical Center - a ruck… Full Story »
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Paratrooper saves gunner from burning Humvee
US Army Human Interest News &bull Feb 16, 2010
Photo credit Spc. Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, XVIII Airborne Corps commander, pins the Bronze Star with Valor on 1st Lt. Luis Reyes, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, during a ceremony at Fort Bragg,… Full Story »
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4TROOPS Attributes Success to Army
Army News on Military.com &bull Feb 11, 2010
Four former Soldiers attribute their Army experiences and training as the driving force behind 4TROOPS, a vocal group recording its self-titled debut album in New York City. Full Story »
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Destination: Destin
US Army Fort Benning News &bull Feb 11, 2010
FORT BENNING, Ga. - It's a hidden jewel tucked away on northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, designed as a getaway for Soldiers and their families. Full Story »
