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Trainer to Training; Former Fitness Trainer Loves Army Life

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.

Air Cav Medics Engage in Mass Casualty Exercise

Everywhere the medics looked, another casualty was found; some missing limbs, others suffering penetrating chest wounds or head trauma.

Fort Bragg 'Red Devils' Open Joint Training Range With Iraqi Army Partners

Sharp gunfire cracked the mid-morning silence at Camp Hamza Jan. 21 as U.S. paratroopers from 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, tested their skills at a new firing range.

Coming Together for Kirkuk

For nearly a century three different Iraqi security organizations, operating in the Kirkuk province, have historically been at odds with each another. However they have joined forces in hope of creating a secure Iraqi parliamentary election and a safer Kirkuk province, according to Lt. Salam Muhammad Amen, Kirkuk Combined Security Force, 4th platoon leader.

A Breath of Life Just in the Nick of Time

It is a beautiful day outside. People are laughing together, couples are holding hands and children are running around having a great time. Nothing could seem to take away from the fun and excitement this day is presenting.

Afghan Border Police Receive Customs Training

Afghan border police began an advanced border police and customs course at Camp Arena, Herat province, Monday.

568 ANP Officers Graduate

The Afghan national police added 568 new officers to their ranks today.

ENCAP Projects Provide Infrastructure, Training

In a village too small to recognize on a map, the principal of the Wadnakhunsan School in the Ratchaburi Province in Central Thailand, observes progress on a multipurpose room currently under construction in front of the main school building.

Electricity 101 for 9th IA

The odds seemed stacked against them from the start.

Top Anbar Security Officials Graduate 45 Policemen From Civil Disturbance Course

Top American and Iraqi security officials presided over the graduation of 45 Iraqi policemen from a civil disturbance course taught by partnered American and Iraqi instructors at the Ramadi Training Center, Jan. 28.

Military Police Teach Iraqis to Properly Handle Evidence

"What's the most important thing to remember when collecting evidence?" asked Staff Sgt. James Upton, a squad leader in 1st Platoon, 363rd Military Police Company.

Police Training Offers Hope, Opportunity

Sitting alone in the back corner of the mess hall sits a woman, leaning against the wall, eyes alert as she watches the crowded room. All around her men are eating, joking and laughing, sharing in the camaraderie that comes with living and training together, but for Harfa there is no one to share her experiences with. As one of the only female Afghan national police members working at the Central Training Center in Kabul, Harfa, who follows the traditional customs of her culture and religion, doesn't have many options for workplace friends. Despite the solitude of her days, Harfa says she enjoys her ANP duties which consist of searching the females who come to the CTC for training.

Marines Prepare for Helmand Campaign With Shooting Drills

Marines from Headquarters and Service Company of 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, arrived at the makeshift rifle range with large packs and complete sets of personal protective equipment under rain-threatening clouds the afternoon of Jan. 23, at Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Iraqi Air Force Control Aircraft Traffic Alongside U.S. Counterparts

As aircraft pour in and out of the Taji flight line, a flurry of Iraqi and American accents can be heard directing the flow of traffic over the airwaves.

'Every Soldier Needs to Know This Stuff'

As Sgt. Scott M. Van Order held tightly onto his legs, Spc. Andrew J. Gilmon teetered precariously from the back of a humvee.

141st Signal Battalion Continues to Sharpen the Sword

With redeployment quickly approaching and the scorching Iraqi sun pushing temperatures well over 115 degrees Fahrenheit, the 141st Signal Battalion continues training in order to keep Soldiers" warrior skills sharp.

Soldiers Earn 'Sling Load' Certification

After swinging into sling-load training at Hoosier Horse Park, near Camp Atterbury, Ind., Soldiers with the 3-172nd Infantry Regiment, New Hampshire Army National Guard, and the 186th Brigade Support Battalion, Vermont Army National Guard earned their certification after completing training for Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department Sling Load Inspector Certification Course. The class was taught by the Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department staff based out of Fort Lee, Va.

Commandos Train for Afghanistan's Future

As the sun rose over the mountains near Camp Morehead, 922 Afghan National Army soldiers donned their new red berets and stepped into the ranks of Afghanistan's elite commando unit.

Vermont Mountain Soldiers Ready for Afghanistan Deployment, Camp Atterbury

More than 3,000 Soldiers of the 86th Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), Vermont Army National Guard, are undergoing mobilization training at the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in central Indiana in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

U.S. Turns Over Training of Iraqi Federal Police

Iraqi instructors are now exclusively teaching a four-phase Iraqi Federal Police training course at Contingency Operating Station Cashe South in Iraq.

U.S. Commander: Deterrent Presence Brings Adjustments to Kosovo Forces

Changes are taking place for NATO forces in Kosovo, changes largely brought on by the successes and progress made over time by the people and Institutions in Kosovo.

Marines Train Afghan Soldiers to Be Better Warriors

A platoon of Afghan National Army soldiers training with Marines at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Jan. 14, learned some of the most important skills they would ever be taught – how to save the life of an injured comrade.

APS East Arrives in Tanzania

Africa Partnership Station East arrived here, Jan. 18, with High Speed Vessel Swift and USS Nicholas pulling into port. Both ships are visiting Tanzania to take part in scheduled maritime and cultural exchanges.

IA Engineers Learn to Operate and Maintain the 30-ton Crane

Six Soldiers from 11th Iraqi Army Field Engineer Regiment attended a class Jan. 14 taught by Soldiers from 101st Engineer Battalion at Joint Security Station Constitution on how to operate and maintain their 30-ton crane.

Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense Partner to Train Iraqi Security Forces

Using the naked eye, Iranian sentries along the border with Iraq can monitor 2nd Commando, 11th Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement in northern Maysan.

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