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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he will remember U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha of Pennsylvania as a patriot and long-time champion of the nation's men and women in uniform.
02.09.10, Story by Donna Miles
Joining the Army turned out to be a perfect fit for Pfc. Michael George. Before joining, the native of Philadelphia, Pa., worked as a freelance personal fitness trainer, ran his own company and managed other personal trainers as well. When business started getting a little dry, George's thoughts turned to the Army.
02.09.10, Story by Spc. Richard Colletta
Noting signs that the new strategy in Afghanistan "is beginning to bear fruit," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates also said during an interview aired last night that the effort to build up Iraq's security forces and move forward with the U.S. drawdown plan there remains on track.
02.09.10, Story by Donna Miles
As an indispensable acquisition partner, Defense Contract Management Agency employees have turned Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, into one of the most critical forward operating bases supporting the Global War on Terrorism. Camp Leatherneck is a logistics hub supporting the southern and western expansion of Afghanistan.
02.09.10, Courtesy Story
Air delivery specialists with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, and Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, worked together to drop class one supplies to Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Feb. 3.
02.09.10, Story by Cpl. Robert Medina
The Super Bowl is an American institution, right next to Uncle Sam and Mom's apple pie. Many people watch the annual game in the comfort of their homes or at sports bars. For service members deployed to more austere parts of the world - it is a much anticipated treat.
02.08.10, Courtesy Story
There are only two certainties in life ... death and taxes.
02.08.10, Story by Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso
After receiving the order to support earthquake relief operations more than three weeks ago and immediately focusing on providing medical support and supplies, food and water ashore to those in need, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to focus relief efforts in Carrefour to relieve the 24th MEU as they fulfill their commitment to deploy in support of U.S. European and Central commands.
02.08.10, Courtesy Story
They work in 24-hour shifts and are ready to respond to an emergency within seconds of hearing about it. Whether it's a structural or aircraft response, or working on fire prevention efforts, people like Airman 1st Class Brandon Ramos are on hand to get that job done.
02.07.10, Story by Tech. Sgt. Scott Sturkol
After receiving a distress call from Por Chaman District, Farah province Deputy Gov. Mohammad Rasooli convened a meeting of the Provincial Disaster Management Committee.
02.07.10, Story by Master Sgt. Tracy DeMarco
Canadian Forces Capt. Chris Horner is one of five Canadian Forces members deployed with the 965th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron. The 11-year Canadian Forces veteran is a Senior Director or a senior weapons officer for the E-3 Sentry. The captain is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and his hometown is Collingwood, Ontario, Canada.
02.06.10, Story by Tech. Sgt. Scott Sturkol
Marine Wing Service Support Group 172 kicked off Exercise Cobra Gold 2010 with various training exercises including bilateral training in Military Operations in Urban Terrain, at a training area in Ban Chan Krem, Thailand, Feb. 3.
02.06.10, Story by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis
Marines Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-152 deftly maneuver their giant KC-130J tanker aircraft around the airstrip, in preparation for takeoff. Their mission: to conduct an in-air refuel for two AV-8B Harrier II jets in flight in support of Cobra Gold 2010, Feb.4.
02.06.10, Courtesy Story
Sgt. Maj. Louis M. Espinal, U.S. Southern Command, and JTF-Haiti senior enlisted adviser visited the 22nd and 24th Marine Expeditionary Units who provide humanitarian relief to the Haitian people at different food distribution points in the city Feb. 5.
02.06.10, Courtesy Story
When surviving in a jungle environment, the ability to make a fire can prove to be the difference between life and death in most cases.
02.05.10, Story by Lance Cpl. Monty Burton
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