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    220th Public Affairs Detachment      

    Southfield, MI, US  

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    01.31.2025 | Photo by Pfc. Melanie Tolen
    CW1. Kevin Bays with the 338th Army band playing the alto saxophone during an event in Frankenmuth, Michigan, February 1st, 2025. The 338th...

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    In the Arms of a Soldier

    In the Arms of a Soldier

    01.07.2024 | Video by Spc. Joseph Honce
    Soldiers practice a Combat LifeSaver(CLS) drill in Southfield, Mi, Jan. 7, 2024. Soldiers hone their skills in combat lifesaver drills, preparing...

    Recent News Stories

    Stronger Together: Humanitarian Mission Builds More...

    02.25.2025 | Story by Pfc. Melanie Tolen
    In Korat, Thailand, where fields of coconut palms and rice crops stretch across the landscape, a different kind of growth is developing for the Thai community. It isn't a crop but a cornerstone—a new school, Ban Sub Tao, built by the hands of the U.S. Army Soldiers and Royal Thai Army, a humanitarian mission taking root during Exercise Cobra Gold, Feb. 26. 2025. While Cobra Gold is traditionally recognized as one of the largest...

    The Army Band: A Cherished Tradition in...

    02.05.2025 | Story by Pfc. Melanie Tolen
    For many years, the 338th Army Band has been a highlight of Zehnder’s Snowfest, a winter festival in downtown Frankenmuth, Michigan. The month-long event is renowned for its ice and snow sculpture contests, carnival rides, and live music. Each year, Zehnder’s Snowfest attracts more than 80,000 visitors to the town. During the festival’s final weekend, the 338th Army Band, stationed in Livonia, Michigan, and Whitehall, Ohio, performed...

    Veterans Day Reflections: A Legacy of Service and...

    11.20.2024 | Story by Cpl. Isaac Copeland
    Veterans Day serves as a time for reflection and connection for three former U.S. Army paratroopers: Stephen Markardt, Jerry Stewart, and Jason Oakley, who share a legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice. Each found unique meaning in their military careers, from Markardt's adventurous airborne training in Europe to Stewart's four-decade career inspired by his father's World War II service, and Oakley's family-driven commitment through...

    A Public Affairs Soldier's Journey to Reenlistment

    05.12.2024 | Story by Spc. Alexandria Romanack
    Cpl. Isaac Copeland has marked a significant milestone in his military career by reenlisting with the 220th Public Affairs Detachment as a public affairs mass communications specialist. Initially serving as a direct fire infantryman in the 125th Infantry Regiment, Copeland transitioned from the National Guard's Inactive Ready Reserve into his current role through the try-one program. His passion for public affairs is reflected in his academic...