Search DVIDS

   



Operation Unified Response in Haiti - Get the latest video and imagery of relief efforts here

Media Tags: soldier

VideoImagesNews StoriesAudioPublications

1 25

New York Army National Guard Sergeant May Get Race Named in His Honor

New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Brian Speach, a Clifton Park resident, is one of five military members vying for the chance to have a NASCAR race named after them.

Carrier Strike Group Two Officer Promoted in Haiti

The explosive ordnance officer for Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2 was scheduled for promotion, Feb. 1. The event went according to plan, except the location had changed – drastically.

New Jersey Reservists Take Over Operations at Amnesty Collection Point

The 716th Quartermaster Company took control of the amnesty collection point, a cargo yard that supports Operation Clean Sweep, from the 910th Quartermaster Company, Feb. 1, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

From Enlisted to Officer, Air Force to Airborne

First Lt. Michael Barnes finds it much more interesting to jump from an airplane than to fly it.

Brig. Gen. Patrick Murphy to Take Over Nation's Eighth Largest National Guard

A former Iowa National Guardsman has been named the 52nd Adjutant General of New York by Governor David A. Paterson.

Paratrooper Receives Battlefield Promotion in Iraq

For extraordinary performance of duties above and beyond his current pay grade, Sgt. Patrick Collins received a battlefield promotion from corporal to sergeant halfway through his unit's deployment to the Diyala province, Iraq.

Paratrooper Receives Battlefield Promotion in Iraq

For extraordinary performance of duties above and beyond his current pay grade, Sgt. Patrick Collins received a battlefield promotion from corporal to sergeant halfway through his unit's deployment to the Diyala province, Iraq.

Hermeling Hands Over Reigns of Cavalry Squadron

For the last two years, Lt. Col. John Hermeling led the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). He was their leader during combat operations in northwest Baghdad as his Soldiers fought courageously against enemy forces. He was there to lead them through various live-fire exercises at Fort Knox, Ky. He has simply been their leader.

Ohio Soldier to Be Awarded for Valor

Ohio Governor Ted Strickland will present the Silver Star medal, the nation's third highest medal for valor, to an Ohio National Guard Soldier during a Feb. 6, ceremony in the Ohio Statehouse atrium. The public is invited to attend the ceremony which will begin at noon.

10th Mount. Div. Hits Ground Running

Sgt. Michael Pieniazek is an infantryman. His job is simple. To seek out and destroy the enemy.

Air Guard Reaches Out to Separating Service Members

A new Air National Guard direct-mail recruiting campaign launched this month is educating active duty service members leaving the military on the benefits of continuing their service as part-timers.

Females Excel in Male-dominated Field

Females are becoming more and more prevalent in military flight crews.

Redeploying Soldiers Call Home on the House

Iron Soldiers of Task Force 1st Armored Division and other service members serving at the U.S. military base on Baghdad International Airport who have helped give the gift of freedom to Iraqis received a gift from telecommunications company MCI: free telephone calls home for the 4th of July holiday.

Stryker Brigade Soldier Receives Soldier's Medal for Heroism

On Jan. 25, in Mosul, Spc. Jeff Newberry and his fellow Soldiers of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) searched for a terrorist suspected of launching mortars from an island on the Tigris River.

Forward Operating Base Speicher Holds Warrant Ceremony

Task Force Danger units here held a ceremony in the base gymnasium, July 9, to award branch insignia to warrant officers and rank insignia for Chief Warrant Officer 5s.

Army General Promotes Naval Officer

A thirty-year veteran of naval service was promoted to captain, U.S. Naval Reserve, during a ceremony in the 13th Corps Support Command operations center, July 1.

Casper Native Believes in His Duties in Iraq

As an Infantry team leader stationed in Mosul, Iraq, Spc. Eric Smith, from Casper, Wyo., believes in his mission of providing security for the Iraqi people and rebuilding the country's security forces.

Paratroopers Build Combined Operations Center in Iraq

A combined partnership construction mission between Iraqi and U.S. Army Engineers resulted in the completion of a new Combined Tactical Operations and Information Center in Diyala province, Iraq, which opened its doors, Jan 20.

Task Force 1st Armored Division Staging Farewell Honors for Departing Chief of Staff

Just over 27 years ago, a ROTC scholarship and service in the Army was a way for Jackson L. Flake III to pay for college.

Black History Month Feature: Fitness Center NCO Strives to Build Up Soldiers Inside and Out

When Soldiers enter the fitness center, Staff Sgt. Cedric Vaughn wants to help them not only reach their physical goals, but also build their confidence.

Indiana's Top NCO Answers His Own Call to Duty for One Last Mission

At 61-years-old, many folks are retired or planning on it. At 61, many spend time with grandchildren, focus energy on hobbies and live out their golden years. Of course, this doesn't apply to everybody.

Soldiers Work Together at Allied Trades

Soldiers with the 514th Maintenance Company's Allied Trades shops solve problems at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, ranging from repairing shipping containers to renovating old vehicles to flag cases.

Healthy Debate on Social Media Use Continues at Pentagon, Says McKinley

The National Guard's top officer encouraged a "healthy debate" on the use of social media by the U.S. military, Jan. 22.

Face of Defense: Soldier Keeps Eye on Mission, Ear to Haiti

Haitian-born Army Spc. Franck Joseph is maintaining his focus on the mission here even as he awaits news about the status of his family back in Haiti.

Junction City, Kan., Native Promoted to CW4

A senior Army aviator and Junction City, Kan., resident was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Four in a July 1, ceremony.

1 25

Related News Tags

soldier, army, Iraq, National Guard, deployment, ceremony, award, Afghanistan, airmen, U.S. Army, promotion, combat, Mobilization, duties, NG

Most Popular Tags

Afghanistan, soldiers, Iraq, Army, Combat Camera, Navy, OIF, training, Haiti Relief, Marines, sailors, Operation Enduring Freedom, haiti, U.S. Navy, air force, patrol, Operation Unified Response, civilians, children, weapons

Force Grid U.S. Army Features U.S. Navy Features U.S. Air Force Features U.S. Marine Corps Features U.S. Coast Guard Features National Guard Features Holiday Greetings
Live Webcast In Progress
All times are EST
DVIDS Daily Highlights
Today, 1500 - 1530
more...

Combat Camera
Follow DVIDS on Facebook Follow DVIDS on Flickr
Follow DVIDS on twitter Follow DVIDS on YouTube