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Operation Western Storm - Afghanistan

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Marines with 2nd Platoon, weapons Company, 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment inserting by helicopter across the Helmand River as part of Operation Western Storm in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on Dec. 3, 2011. The operation was conducted to provide security for the Afghan civilians in the area.

Marine 'Bastards' Do A Magnificent Job

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

The “Magnificent Bastards” of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines have been proving their motto “second to none” while deployed to the Musa Qal’eh District in Helmand Province, Afghanistan...

Taps

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Against a last sunset sky ... When evening time is nigh ... The Eternal Bugler stands...

First Lady Interacts with Airmen

Fri, 10, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

First lady Michelle Obama interacts with a Team Little Rock airmen Feb. 9, 2012 at Little Rock Air Force Base...

River Road

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music Video... "The song River Road was derived from one day of driving on a beautiful country road near Canyon Lake, TX. I thought of what the road itself has seen all through the years, from the time our great nation was birthed, through wars and cultivation, and how our rivers represent the lifeblood of America. Seeing such nostalgic, natural beauty compelled me to write River Road." Erica Lane

The Many Hats of an Army Sniper

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Stephen McElroy who is an Army sniper, leader, father and husband. He shares his experiences since joining the Army and deploying to Afghanistan.

The Purple Heart: A Sign of Great Sacrifice

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Few military awards carry as much honor . . . and emotion . . . then the Purple Heart. This military decoration is awarded by the President of the United States to those wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Military on or after April 5, 1917. It is the oldest award given to military personnel...

Navy Misawa Sailors Complete “Lone Sailor” Snow Sculpture

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

After fours days of enduring sub-freezing temperatures and driving snow, the Navy Misawa Snow Sculpture Team completed its “Lone Sailor” sculpture, Feb. 4, 2012, just in time for the 63rd Annual Sapporo Snow Festival here. The six–man team, comprised of sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa or one of its tenant or deployed commands, worked diligently through the week to create the sculpture from nothing more than a six-foot-by-six-foot block of compressed snow – give or take a few inches....

Table Rock Trail

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Thick pine needles carpet the path ... silencing the footfalls ... of those who will come after ... From the first to the last traveler...

Candy For Kids

Thu, 09, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class James Whitaker throws candy into the air for Afghan children during a security patrol with members of the Afghan Border Police in the Garmsir district in Afghanistan's Helmand province...

Troops Learn Knife Fighting Skills

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A look at U.S. Navy Petty Officer Snake Blocker, who uses his native culture and experience, teaching a set of unique knife fighting skills to the troops while deployed in Afghanistan.

Honoring Brotherhood and Sacrifice At Purple Heart Ceremony

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Though blood may have been shed and tears may have fallen, not one drop sacrificed by the brave heroes of 3/6 will ever be forgotten. Nine of these unforgettable heroes were awarded the Purple Heart for their sacrifices, during a ceremony held by 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune...

Corpsman Up ... So Marines May Live

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

"Corpsman up!" rang out like a shotgun in his ears. The 7-ton truck he was riding in just crashed back down after being thrown 5 feet into the air after hitting an improvised explosive device while on convoy in eastern Afghanistan...

Table For Two

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

They were sitting alone ... At a table for two ... She, white-haired ... He, white-haired too...

Father and Son Marines Together in Afghanistan

Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Marine Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch and his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Scott Prutch, were recently reunited in Afghanistan...

PTSD

Tue, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music Video... Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.), a U.S. Army combat veteran, wrote and performs his song, PTSD, to remind all about that many combat veterans who deal with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder everyday . . . and have from every conflict defending our beloved America including for Her independence ... PG-13 advised.

Firing Illumination Mission - Afghanistan

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division firing an illumination mission at Combat Outpost Pacemaker in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.

The Mark of An Infantryman

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Those who chose to enter the ranks of the citizen-soldier infantry are a breed a part from the rest. Often times volunteering to serve in the most dangerous and demanding ways for the needs of the U.S. Army...

Sunset Soldier

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

The old vet ... who nightly sat ... and watched ... the sunset’s sight ... on a bench...

General's Retirement Ceremony

Tue, 07, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

General Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and Mrs. Chiarelli stand before the Continental Color Guard during his retirement ceremony at joint base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va.

God Bless America Trilogy

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music Video... Brandon Burch plays an enthusiastic, pride inducing instrumental arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner", "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", and "America, the Beautiful". There is also a small portion of "God Bless America" at the end of his performance.

USO Innovates to Better Support Troops

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

The USO has served America’s troops and their families for seven decades, but thanks to innovations and adaptability, it’s not the same old USO, the organization’s president said...

Such as the GreyEagle – The SOG

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

There was a time in our history ... that demanded such as them ... And, thank you, God, ... There were such as them...

Cutter Healy Crew Back Home

Mon, 06, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Family, friends and shipmates welcome the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy home from a more than 250-day deployment...

Legacy: Flag, Father, and Fallen Hero Son

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A heartfelt story of a Vietnam War veteran father's pride and deep sorrow about passing his unit's battle flag to his son, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nainoa Hoa, so he could carry it with him while serving in Iraq. 1st Lt. Nainoa Hoa was carrying his father's unit flag in 2005, when he was killed in action. He also received the Bronze Star Medal for his heroism.

Operation Double Check: Through the Eyes of Infantrymen

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

...The Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, face the challenges of combat as they participate in Operation Double Check, an ongoing battalion-level offensive to rid areas in southern Musa Qal’eh district, Helmand province, of insurgents and establish a government presence in places that have been insurgent safe havens in recent years...

Storm Warning

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

“Thunder storm warning,” ... the weather radio just said ... I saw that look in his eyes ... I knew the thoughts in his head...

Staying On Guard

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Senior Airman Cari Brooks, a member of the security forces squadron for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, rests against a wall before she goes out to patrol the perimeter of the base at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia...

Big Reggae Foot Patrol - Afghanistan

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Army Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division for the past 9 months have been tasked with providing security, keeping the peace and mentoring the Afghan National Army...

Student Patriots - America's Learning Generation

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Think back to when you were young and how much you looked forward to celebrating July 4th . . . seeing the big fireworks display live in your area; the feeling you received when holding your hand over your heart when saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the Star Spangled Banner; and, the growing pride when learning about the great Americans that made the USA what it is for our day...

Marine Conquers 1,000-mile Challenge

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Running is in his blood, so Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raymond German Jr.’s passion for the sport began at an early age ... Eventually, his love for physical fitness found its niche in the Marine Corps, where a 1,000-mile challenge piqued his interest...

Stone Soldiers (PTSD)

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

To my bed of rest ... ... I cannot go ... I am as cast from my nest ... No sleep can I show...

Exercise Bold Alligator

Sat, Feb 04 2012 00:00:00 CST

Twenty-eight images covering Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years.

Darkness Still Remains

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

The music video, "Darkness Still Remains", is meant to draw attention to Traumatic Brain Injury / PTSD issues that many members of our armed forces have to deal with after returning home from the war zones. Their great sacrifice of mind, family and future, may not be seen on the outside, and their stories are not always told, or have happy endings.

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 - Afghanistan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Lt. Col. Alison Thompson explains the role Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 plays in the fight in Afghanistan.

Black Hawk Pilots Offer Leadership Students Lift

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

When Soldiers attending the Fort Carson Warrior Leader Course rehearsed medevac requests Jan. 17, the Army's latest in medical support aircraft responded...

Still Highly Decorated

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

no medals are seen ... displayed upon your chest ... although I know ... you were one of the best...

Marine Receives Bronze Star Medal

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

USMC Major Jamie P. Murphy earned the Bronze Star for his, heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Third Army / ARCENT - Iraq War

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Slideshow of the Third Army / ARCENT teams' efforts through the duration of the war in Iraq (March 19, 2003 to December 18, 2011) with Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Yuma Pilot Earns Bronze Star Medal

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Capt. Daniel Fiust, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 AV-8B pilot and a native of San Carlos, Calif., was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his tactical ingenuity while serving as the air officer for 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, in Afghanistan...

RCT-8 Honors Fallen Brothers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Marines and sailors from Regimental Combat Team 8 gathered in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune theater Jan. 25, for a remembrance ceremony to honor fallen heroes who served under the command of the regiment during their recent deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom...

Still Headin' Home

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

I answered my country’s call ... tried my best to give my all ... just bided the day ... to be headin’ home...

Soldiers Providing Security In Khoshi

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Thirty-two images of U.S. Army soldiers providing security during a convoy stop in Khoshi district, Logar province, Afghanistan.

National Guard: A Great Value for America

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

This video describing the National Guard as an operational Force, its unique nature and how it is a go-to force in a time of increased fiscal constraint.

Service Members Pay Last Respects To Fallen Airmen, Heroes

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

About 100 airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines paid their final respects to three 466th Air Expeditionary Squadron airmen during a memorial ceremony Jan. 24 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan...

When The Colors Fold: New Honor Guard Leader Sets Standard

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

What would make you want to fill someone else’s shoes? For Tech. Sgt. Rachel Hill, Shaw’s new Honor Guard non-commissioned officer in charge, it was her grandfather’s funeral...

Still and All

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

She was very young... about twenty one is all ... She sat on the floor in the hospital hall... knees drawn up ... with her head down and her back to the wall...

Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

Images of Air Force F-16 pilots and airmen involved in Red Flag 12-2 at Nellis Air Force Base...

Navy SEALs Celebrate 50 Years of Service

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Story on the U.S. Navy SEALS celebrating 50 years of brave, honorable service to our beloved America.

Marine's Best Friend, Insurgent's Worst Enemy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

When Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008, the last thing he expected to do was rely on a dog for survival while patrolling the rugged terrain of southern Helmand province...

Landstuhl Medical Center Saves Lives, Advances Medicine

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Medical-surgical teams at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center here save the lives every day of warriors wounded in Afghanistan and, until recently, saved troops wounded in Iraq. But that’s only part of their success...

Stayin’ Ahead of the Ghosts

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The miles that he has traveled ... has worn holes ... in many pairs of boots ... Always his tires are bare...

Baby Sleeps Between Fallen Dad's Photo and Boots

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Please meet Landon... His dad, Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Carpenter (27) made the ultimate sacrifice on February 19, 2011 while serving with the 3/8 in Afghanistan ... a month before his son was born...

U.S. Air Force Fabrication Flight

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Air Force maintainers are dedicated to keeping planes in service as long as possible. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Kuhn tells us about one flight of Airmen that is ready to repair of construct new parts for any aircraft with sound bites from them.

Happy Birthday Thomas Paine!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...It was my good fortune to encounter Thomas Paine’s works in my boyhood . . . it was, indeed, a revelation to me to read that great thinker’s views on political and theological subjects. Paine educated me then about many matters of which I had never before thought...

Stars... and Stripes... and Wrinkles

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

I have seen some very old vets... How do they live to be so old ... I mean, what the heck...? The odds are against them...

Coast Guard Silent Drill Team

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Coast Guard Honor Guard Silent Drill Team performs during the Coast Guard City Ceremony in Clearwater, Fla...

Star-Spangled Banner

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

A heartfelt music video illustrating Angela McKenzie wonderful acapella performance of the United States of America's national anthem, "Star-Spangled Banner", set to winter scenes of New York City's upper east side in January 2012.

U.S. Marine Corps Year in Photos - 2011

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... An inspiring look at the U.S. Marine Corps during 2011 through images of Marines doing their brave best serving our beloved America and protecting the freedom of all Americans.

Keeping The Coast Guard Airborne

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

In the world of maritime rescue and security, there are few people more valuable to have around than a Coast Guard flight mechanic...

Starring on The Wall

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Heroes of yesterday... starring today ... and every day ... Actors on a page of history...

Sailor Walks With Afghan Children

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberley Ryan holds hands with Afghan children as they walk to the local children's shura near Forward Operating Base Jackson in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province...

Returning Soldier Holds Little Son

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

U.S. Army Spc. Marquis Lawrence, an aviation operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and a native of Columbus, Ga., poses with son Marshaun at a redeployment ceremony at Natcher Physical Fitness Center, Fort Knox, Ky.

Cost of War

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The "Cost of War" music video by Sgt. Dunson, a U.S. Army combat veteran, is a hard hitting personal reflection with strong language ... PG-13 advised.

Shoutouts To Troops From 2012 All American Bowl

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Troops and civilians attending the 2012 All American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas express their thanks and support of troops in harm's way and elsewhere.

USMC Helicopter Pilots Honored 9 Years After Death In Iraq

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Friends, family and fellow service members gathered for a memorial dedication for fallen Marines Capt. Ben Sammis and Capt. Travis Ford at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif...

Author, World War II Vets Remember 'Operation: PLUM'

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

In November 1941, 1,209 men with the 27th Bombardment Group left what is now Hunter Army Airfield to beef up Gen. Douglas MacArthur's defense of the Philippines ... Larry Stephenson, the nephew of one of the pilots who did not return to his family, dedicated eight years of his life to researching and writing about the doomed unit...

Standing at Reason... With Head Bowed

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

We watched them gear up and march away ... carried on transports and planes to the battle dome ... Treasure the sight of their wave as they left that day...

Marine On Security Watch

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Sgt. John D. McMurrin, a dismounted patrol leader with the Regimental Combat Team 5 Personal Security Detachment, provides security at a nearby construction site in the Marjah district...

12 Athletes Who Define Patriotism

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A look at a dozen athletes, teams and players who can no doubt be labeled patriotic Americans. Some may already be household names, and some aren't but should be.

Marines Honor Brethren Killed In Helicopter Crash

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 filled the pews of a small chapel at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, to bid farewell to six fallen brother...

As Army Downsizes, Soldiers Must Remain Competitive

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The past 10 years of war assured many Soldiers an assignment or promotion with a high degree of certainty, said an official with the Promotions branch. That's no longer necessarily the case...

Standard Issue

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Little feet ... sweet baby feet ... They wore booties... soft and knitted... kicking then running...

Soldiers Provide Security in Khowst

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Slideshow of U.S. Army soldiers providing security alongside Afghan Border Police officers while patrolling a village in Afghanistan's Khowst province near the Pakistani border.

Thanks For The Memories Bob Hope

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

This 1964 short film is a rare retrospective on Bob Hope's command performances for U.S. troops all over the world since WWII . . . with appearances by President John F Kennedy, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Betty Grable, Betty Hutton, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, and other celebrities.

A Tale Of Two Command Sergeants Major

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The people and places the military introduces service members to, can at times seem quite small. For every deployment to a remote Forward Operating Base, there are multiple occasions when soldiers run into an old friend or colleague. Command Sgts. Maj. Samuel G. Murphy and John Wayne Troxell are no different; their career paths began to crisscross at Fort Bragg...

Detroit Native Marine Draws On Experience

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...Now, seven years later, Sgt. Marchioni is on his sixth deployment and finds himself in Afghanistan for the second time, serving as a squad leader for 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)...

Stand Aside

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Were you there in the jungles of Hell? ... Were you there when the napalm fell? ... Were you there when they moved out? ... Did you hear their final shout?...

World War II Hero Receives Purple Heart

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Aaron Narvol, a World War II Army veteran, received his Purple Heart Award nearly 70 years after being wounded by enemy fire in the spring of 1942. He also received the Silver Star medal during the war.

Future Soldier

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Army researchers explore new technologies to provide future Soldiers more strength, safety and firepower.

Bidens Visit Wounded Warriors, Families at Pendleton

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, thanked wounded warriors and their families for their service and sacrifice during a visit to the Warrior Hope and Care Center...

U.S. Military Best in World, But Threats Remain

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The U.S. military is the world’s best and it’s on the right path to face the challenges ahead, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said...

Springtime in the South

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Softly muted... I can hear them... even though... the voices be dim... in the Carolina pines... mustering and forming lines...

Unveiling of A Fallen's Memorial

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Melanie Sather, the widow of Staff Sgt. Scott D. Sather, and a family member pay their respect at the unveiling of a memorial honoring the sergeant, who was killed in Iraq on April 8, 2003...

George Sakato - Medal of Honor Recipient

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... George Sakato served in the United States Army as part of the segregated 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Biffontaine, France, October 1944.

Deployed Dad Reads To His Children and Other Students

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Deployed U.S. Army Maj. James (Jimmy) Blain reads to his children and their fellow students from Kabul, Afghanistan during the 2011 Christmas season. The live stream reading session was provided by the United Through Reading / USO.

Wounded Marines: Down, Not Out

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...For Wounded Warrior Marines, the possibility of attending leadership courses wasn't previously an option. Today, the Corps is bringing the courses directly to the Marines...

Plane Captains On The Line

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

With their hands covered in grease and their uniform reeking of jet fuel, the hard workers on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar spend all day ensuring the FA-18 is ready for flight...

Spotlighted (PTSD)

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

In the light ... that is blacker ... than black... I stumble and falter... looking in dread...

Aerial Navy Re-enlistment

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Navy Chief Warrant Officer Keith Pritchett, lower left, administers the oath-of-enlistment to Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle Turner during an in-air reenlistment ceremony over Jamul, Calif...

In Tandem

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Adaptive bike builders bend and mold frames -- and their imaginations -- to create rides for catastrophically wounded servicemembers.

Combat Engineers Improve 'Old Silk Road'

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Nearly 150 Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)’s 9th Engineer Support Battalion converged in the open Helmand desert on a dry river bed known as a wadi. They needed to quickly build a land bridge through the wadi, rushing to complete the project before the seasonal, heavy monsoon rains began...

Speak for Thine Self

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

He said... “It is worth the cost” ... but ... he ... is not among...

Marine Among Afghan Kids

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Sgt. Sebastian Chenault, a 27-year-old anti-tank missileman with Jump Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Lacon, Ill., walks among Afghan students just released from classes at an outdoor school...

History of Thanksgiving

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday.

A Brothers' Bond

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Staff Sgt.'s Andrew and Tim Payne, the youngest of four boys from Buffalo, N.Y., have always been close, and a horrible circumstance brought them even closer. “It was a normal 4th of July weekend for me. I was about to head over to my dad’s house for the holiday when he called me,” said Andrew, infantryman, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). “My dad said Tim stepped on an IED, lost both his legs, but was alive in a medical facility getting treatment...

Military Families Take Care of Each Other

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Caring about military families comes naturally to the wife of the nation’s top military officer. She’s been an Army spouse for nearly 36 years, and their three children have served in the Army...

South in Liberty

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

In the Carolina foothills ... I sit outside and take my ease ... content in the night and the cool breeze ... Being one of the protected is the reason why...

Live Fire Exercise

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

U.S. Army Rangers, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, participate in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFX) near Fort Stewart, Ga...

I Went To War

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music video... "I Went To War" is a gripping music video by U.S. Army combat veteran Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.) about serving in harm's way.

Soldier Home From Afghanistan Surprises Young Sons

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Atencio surprises his sons, Teylon, 6, and Thomas Jr., 5, on Jan. 9, 2012, while they attended class at Cole Elementary School in Cheyenne. Atencio returned from Afghanistan on Jan. 8, 2012, from an 11-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Fallen Hero Indiana National Guard Soldier Laid To Rest

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Stroy about Bronze Star Medal recipient, fallen Indiana National Guard Spc. Robert Tauteris Jr., 44, of Hamlet, Ind., being laid to rest with full military honors.

Song in the Sands

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Christmas in a foreign land ... in a place of shifting sand... Christmas night... far from home ... ... the sky was black...

Honoring Tuskegee Airmen

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Richard R. Hall Jr., an original Tuskegee Airman, retired Lt. Col. Montoria Hubbard, the Tuskegee Airmen Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James chapter president, and Col. Gina Humble, the 11th Operations Group commander at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., sing the Air Force song during a concert at The First Academy Faith Hall in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Seven Fallen Army Reserve Soldiers Honored

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Army Reserve Command in Fort Bragg, N.C. holding a Fallen Soldier Ceremony honoring seven Army Reserve Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice on Aug. 6, 2011, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter they were in crashed after being hit by a rocket propelled grenade in Wardak province, Afghanistan...

Hickam Elementary School Junior Police Officers

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Be safe, be responsible, and be respectful, values service members live by and the same values being taught to the Hickam Elementary School Junior Police Officers...

Son of Fear

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Old wars and old hates ... recorded in history ... and sealed to the fates...

Activities Aboard the USS John C. Stennis

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Nineteen images involving sailors performing duties on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Fallen U.S. Marine LCpl Donald Hogan's Navy Cross Ceremony

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Navy Cross ceremony held at Camp Pendleton, CA for fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan, including a speech by the Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy...

National Guard NCO

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

An informative look at the critical role of a National Guard NCO (non-commissioned officer) in leading and mentoring fellow soldiers at home and on deployment.

USO Workers Uplift Soldiers' Spirits

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...Civilian employees of the United Service Organizations leave their families and friends behind in the states to travel overseas to provide moral support and foster a stress-free environment for soldiers. To them, the sacrifice is worth it...

Sailor Loves To Deploy For His Navy

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

After nearly 11 years of active duty service in the Navy and five deployments, Petty Officer 1st Class George Fricke, lead petty officer, Regimental Combat Team 6, still loves every day he puts on a uniform...

Soldiers of Lesser Gods

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

I know I was the cause of your death ... At the time... it was all I could do ... You had pointed your weapon at me...

Marines Congratulate Scholarship Recipients

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Major Kenneth del Mazo (right), commanding officer and Capt. Jeremy Davis, executive officer with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale congratulate the recipients of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship.

American Beauty

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music video... The message of this great song wonderfully performed by country music legends The Oak Ridge Boys is captured in this video with snowy mountain scenes in Colorado near the Continental Divide.

World War II Re-enacting in Bastogne

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Witness history coming alive in a World War II re-act at Bastogne, Belgium.

Made of Steel

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...You immediately feel out of place in your airman battle uniform when you're being escorted by several seasoned pilots in flight suits. My mission was to capture the MC-130 J Combat Shadow II training flight, Jan. 5, over northern regions of the New Mexico skies...

Marine Sees Truth Through War

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Modern cinema often portrays human life in a manner that seems too surreal, with large explosions and quick timelines that turn hours into a matter of minutes. Sergeant Mamadee Toure recalled growing up in Monrovia, Liberia, seemed like an over-dramatized movie in slow motion, but it was a childhood that led him to what he is doing today...

So Recorded by “Caliber”

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Bravo old soldier, you scribe of war ... Record your history evermore ... Engrave it forever in black granite stone...

Boy looks Down Machine Gun's Barrel

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Chase Thomas, a boy from the Farmville, Va., area, looks down the barrel of a M-240 Medium Machine Gun that was mounted on a UH-1 Huey helicopter as part of a static display during the Marine Corps Community Day at Farmville Municipal Airport.

Arapahoe Basin on Continental Divide

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

With country music star Mark Wills' performance of his hit song, "Looking For America" . . . here is a look at the Arapahoe Basin on the Continental Divide in Colorado.

VFW "Giving Back"

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... An overview of the VFW Foundation's Return the Favor campaign which supports the military assistance programs of the VFW, including the VFW's Unmet Needs Program which provides emergency financial assistance to military families...

The Actions Of Many Save The Life Of One

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

On the evening of Nov. 12, Sgt. Adam Lundy found himself in the ROLE 3 hospital at Kandahar Airfield. Just two hours prior, Lundy, an Alliance, Neb., native, was on patrol in the western side of Panjwa’i district, when his platoon struck several IEDs...

Texas Corpsman Serves With Marines

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...Rosa’s job as a corpsman doesn’t stop with his advisor role. He is also one of the few corpsmen on the ETT, responsible for providing medical support during operations and caring for the 19 Marines on the team...

Sniper Supreme

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

shot rings out... a shot from far... far away... a shot which saved the day ... Hear me... Fear me...

Soldier Receives Purple Heart From DOD Sec

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta congratulates a soldier after awarding the Purple Heart to him during a visit with troops on Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas.

Dignified Transfer of Fallen Soldiers

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A U.S. Army Honor Guard removes the remains of four Indiana National Guard Soldiers from the plane that returned them to America on January 8, 2012 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware where they received dignified transfer honors with members of all their families and senior military leaders...

Keystone Ski Resort

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Four videos about Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado with three mountains offering 3,148 skiable acres; many more outdoor adventures; the largest night skiing operation in Colorado; one of Colorado's best tubing spots, hundreds of acres of cat-ski access; and, the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor skating rink (5 full acres) in North America.

New Knee Helps Amputees Return to Front Lines

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

A sophisticated prosthetic knee with a newly designed microprocessor is giving many wounded warriors with above-the-knee amputations the chance to return to active duty...

Smiley Face

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Dreams lost in time... a nightmare jumble ... Sands on a beach ... Vines in a jungle...

Coast Guard Rescues Iranian Mariners

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

An Iranian mariner, rescued from the distressed Iranian-flagged dhow Ya-Hussayn, shakes hands with a Coast Guardsman from the Coast Guard Cutter Monomoy...

Still at Attention

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Wisconsin Legionnaire William Berg has played Taps for the same post since before World War II.

2011 El Paso Amigo Airsho

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Highlights from the 2011 El Paso Amigo Airsho at Biggs Army Airfield. This was the 30th anniversary Airsho and had some of the top aerobatic performers in the country. It was also the return of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angles after a 14 year absence.

Wounded Big Red One Soldier Continues To Serve Army Family

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...For one 1st Infantry Division Soldier, his love for his family and his country led him into an Army recruiter's office, onto basic training, up the road to Fort Riley, Kan., and around the world to Afghanistan. And then that love led him right to death's front door...

Military Logistics Strained, But Healthy

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The state of military logistics is healthy and service members are doing amazing things to supply operations around the world, but the system is strained as a result of 10 years of war...

Sixties Baby

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Baby boy, a soldier’s joy ... Daddy’s gone to war ... An Asian war went boom... echoing in this lonely room...

World War II Vet Receives Overdue Medals

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Eugene M. Narsete, M.D., shakes hands with Col. Sean Murphy, Deputy Assistant Surgeon General for Healthcare Operations (AFMS), during a presentation of long overdue medals at a dinner celebrating Narsete’s 90th birthday...

Happy Veterans Day

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music video... "Happy Veterans Day" is a touching music video by U.S. Army combat veteran Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.) about how a veteran feels on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.

Mission of Mercy

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... It's a journey of thousands of miles, involving hundreds of dedicated servicemembers, all to bring a wounded warrior back home. It truly is a Mission of Mercy.

Winter Park Resort

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Three videos about the Winter Park Resort in Colorado that features over 3,000 acres of award-winning terrain including groomers, terrain parks, bumps, steeps, trees, and most definitely deeps along with many summer activities.

Tribute To An American Hero: Maj. Gen. Al Flowers

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

I often heard him refer to himself as "Airman Ordinary." He did not feel special. He did not feel privileged. He was simply proud to serve. "Airman Ordinary" is anything but ordinary. He just completed more than 46 years of active duty service--the longest serving Airman ever, in our great Air Force history...

Flight Of The Bluebodies

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Since the invention of the hand grenade, it has been a valuable weapon in the hands of properly trained troops. It’s small but packs a powerful punch, making it the preferred tool for clearing rooms, bunkers and entrenched enemy positions. Students from A Company, The Basic School, learned the fine art of properly employing hand grenades as part of their six-month long training package to become infantry platoon commanders...

Sister’s Plea

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

I will stand with you, my brother ... God made us, two by two ... What I can do, let me do, for you ... We can become a masterful team...

Maintaining Carrier's Intel Operations

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Sailors troubleshoot the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson's signal exploitation equipment...

Exercise Semper Fast 2011

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Marines and Australian Soldiers involved in Martial Arts Combat Training (hand to hand); Grappling (down and dirty); Body Sparring; Transition Drills, Advanced Urban Combat Training (close in-fighting); and, Live Fire Range.

Sailor Lives His Military Dream

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The job of a religious program specialist in the Navy is an important role filled with many responsibilities. They must protect chaplains who are noncombatants, they assist the chaplains with their daily duties and they coordinate different religious services...

People Form Defense Strategy's Centerpiece

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

...the new guidance calls for a military force sized to handle the operational environment in the world today, and that the force will not be like that of the past 10 years...

Simple Things

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

The warmth of his hand holding mine ... baby rabbits in the bittersweet vine ... the promise of today in the sunrise glow ... sunflowers smiling ... row upon row...

U.S. Marines and Australian Soldiers Training

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Sixty-seven images of U.S. Marines and Australian Soldiers participating in martial arts combat training and at a direct fire range.

Citizens In Service

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... An informative, proud look at the transformation of the United States Guard and Reserve force.

Marines Honored For Heroic, Life-Saving Actions

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Two Marines with 3rd Marine Regiment were presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during an award ceremony behind 3rd Marine Regiment Headquarters building Jan. 6. The medal is the highest decoration for non-combat heroism awarded to Marines and sailors. Gunnery Sgt. Lawrence Bostic and Capt. Robert A. Christian were both presented the medals for their actions...

Peterson AFB Members Honor Fallen EOD Airman

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Members of the 21st Space Wing here suffered a tragic loss recently when it learned that Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler was killed Jan. 5 in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device...

Silent Reminder: The Leg

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

It stands by his side of the bed every night ... standing alone in the darkness ... and is there in the morning light...

Night Stalkers Awarded For Heroism

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Lt. Col Mike Hertzendorf (left), 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (Airborne) commander, addresses the crowd as he prepares to present the Distinguished Flying Cross to eight Soldiers during an awards ceremony at Fort Campbell, KY...

America's Navy - Enlisted vs. Officer

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Every job in the Navy carries tremendous importance for the success of the fleet. As an Officer, it will be your responsibility to ensure the mission is accomplished by making the tough decisions in coordinating and planning. As an Enlisted Sailor, you will be called upon to execute key functions that will determine the outcome of the task at hand.

Soldier, Chaplain, Shepherd

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

He is a priest, a soldier, an Army chaplain, and yet he is also a bishop, serving as an Auxiliary for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. U.S. Army Col. Rick Spencer wears many hats besides his zucchetto, the small head covering marking his clerical position; including the Army’s patrol cap, field “boonie” cap, and combat helmet...

Siblings Reunite In Afghanistan

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Having three deployed members in one family would seem unlikely; however, for the Hale family, it’s a reality. With a little help, they were able to reconnect after a four-year separation, at Forward Operating Base Salerno...

Sign of the Times

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Here I am living ... in the land of the free, ... where people fought ... and some died for me...

Japanese Exchange Students Tour Air Station T

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

A rescue swimmer at Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, Mich., conducts a rescue hoist demonstration with middle school students from Koka, Japan.

American Dream

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Music video... A patriotic anthem for all Americans who love the USA . . . and dedicated to all who have worn the uniform to defend our freedoms and first responders.

USO - There For The Troops

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video now associated with this poem by USA Patriotism founder, David Bancroft . . . that pays tribute to the USO and the patriot entertainers who have been there for America's brave, honorable troops since 1941.

USO Wherever They Go!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A memorable tribute to the USO on its 20th anniversary in 1961 . . . for a job being done well . . . on behalf of all Americans . . . to provide off-post welfare and morale building environments for American troops around the world. The USO is with them wherever they go. This documentary features many of the "all-time greats" from the world of entertainment including... Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Bing Crosby, James Cagney, Clarke Gable, Jimmy Stewart, Gary Cooper, Martha Raye, Debbie Reynolds, and Frank Sinatra.

Soldiers' Holiday

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) soldiers, share their experiences of being with and away from family for the first time during the holiday season...

She Also Serves

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

To serve this country was his choice ... In this war now, she has not a voice...

Deployed Dad Reads To Sons

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Two children in the United States watch a video recorded by their deployed father who reads a story book via the United Services Organization’s United Through Reading service at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan...

Returning Marine Happily Reunites With Family

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Maj. Ed Fergus, officer in charge of Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 252 detachment attached to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, happily holds two of his three children on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line January 9, 2012 after an eight month deployment to Sicily, Italy and Djibouti.

Inside Shock and Awe - Iraq War

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A detailed inside look at what happened during the Shock and Awe bombing campaign that launched Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 . . . Get an insider's view of the technology that allows overwhelming firepower to be accurately targeted and learn how exotic missiles, like the thermo baric ''bunker busters'' work. And explore the latest weaponry that may change the future of warfare.

The War In Iraq

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... A look at the Iraq War and role of the U.S. Military that started in March 19, 2003 with final official troop departure on December 31, 2011.

The Surge and The Future - Iraq War

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... Informative report about the successful end of the troop surge that occurred in July 2008 . . . and the effect it has on the future of Iraq.

Marine, Recruiter Reunite in Afghanistan

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

... Three years ago, Staff Sgt. James Pribyl, then a Marine Corps recruiter, met Ernest Wetzel at a public library in Wetzel’s hometown of Woodstock, Conn ... Now deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Pribyl works alongside the young man he helped to become a Marine...

Taps for the Marine

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

As I stood beside his coffin ... Under a grey blue sky ... I began to cry ... This young Marine ... So silently lay ... His life given on that day...

Shadows Arrive

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Carolina moonlight filters thru the pines ... Whippoorwills call... it is evening time... The coming shadows are lengthening... Awakening... memories in his mind...

A Knight Hawk Flies By Destroyer USS Chafee

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

An MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) while delivering supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea...

Marines In Iraq - 2003

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST

Video... U.S. Marines being briefed, on patrol, and interacting with Iraqis in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during June 2003.