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New all-terrain vehicles arrive in Afghanistan |
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Friday, 06 November 2009 |
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Oct. 23, 2009) -- The first
mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles designated for
southern Afghanistan arrived here, Oct. 22 by air transport.
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PEO Soldier displays new equipment |
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Friday, 06 November 2009 |
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Oct 27, 2009
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Nate D. Herring
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 27, 2009) -- Two new lightweight
machine guns, the Land Warrior System and an improved oxygen device for
aviators were among equipment displayed Tuesday at the Pentagon.
Officials from Program Executive Office Soldier met with members of the
media at the Pentagon to discuss the latest equipment fielded to
Soldiers. Four program managers from PEO Soldier talked about advances
in weapons, personal gear, and lasers and sights that Soldiers use on
the battlefield.
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South Korean colonel receives Bronze Star for Afghanistan service |
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Saturday, 31 October 2009 |
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- A Republic of Korea Army colonel
received the Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan during a
ceremony here Sept. 24.
Col. Joeng Jang-soo, who commanded South Korean troops in Afghanistan,
was presented the medal by 8th U.S. Army Commanding General Lt. Gen.
Joseph F. Fil Jr.
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U.S.-Indian Armies wrap up historic exercise |
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Saturday, 31 October 2009 |
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<div
id="others"> <ul> <li> <a xhref="../../../../../-images/2009/10/29/54439/index.html"><img xsrc="../../../../../-images/2009/10/29/54439/size3-army.mil-54439-2009-10-30-071056.jpg"
width="150" alt="Bilateral exercise strengthens bonds between Indian,
U.S. Soldiers"></a> <span class="caption"><a xhref="http://search.ahp.us.army.mil/search/articles/index.php?search=Fred+W+Baker+III">Fred
W. Baker III</a><br /> Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon, commander of U.S.
Army, Pacific, talks with the director of general military operations
for India before a demonstration put on by the two nations' militaries
at Camp Bundela, India, Oct. 26, 2009. </span> </li> <li> <a xhref="../../../../../-images/2009/10/29/54438/index.html"><img xsrc="../../../../../-images/2009/10/29/54438/size3-army.mil-54438-2009-10-30-071053.jpg"
width="150" alt="Bilateral exercise strengthens bonds between Indian,
U.S. Soldiers"></a> <span class="caption"><a xhref="http://search.ahp.us.army.mil/search/articles/index.php?search=Fred+W+Baker+III">Fred
W. Baker III</a><br /> An Indian soldier fires the U.S. military's
anti-tank weapon, the Javelin, Oct. 25, 2009, during a joint exercise
with U.S. Soldiers at Camp Bundela, India. </span> </li> <li> <a xhref="../../../../../-images/2009/10/29/54437/index.html"><img xsrc="../../../../../-images/2009/10/29/54437/size3-army.mil-54437-2009-10-30-071052.jpg"
width="150" alt="Bilateral exercise strengthens bonds between Indian,
U.S. Soldiers"></a> <span class="caption"><a xhref="http://search.ahp.us.army.mil/search/articles/index.php?search=Fred+W+Baker+III">Fred
W. Baker III </a><br /> An Indian soldier helps to secure a village
during a joint exercise with U.S. Soldiers at Camp Bundela, India, Oct.
24, 2009. About 250 U.S. Soldiers took 17 of their Stryker combat
vehicles and paired with the Indian army's 7th Mechanized Infantry
Battalion for the exercise. </span> </li> </ul> </div>
CAMP BUNDELA, India (Oct. 28, 2009) -- With a massive display of
firepower and teamwork, the U.S. and Indian armies finished their
largest joint military exercise to date yesterday.
The exercise is dubbed "Yudh Abhyas," loosely translated as "war preparation."
About 250 U.S. soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 14th Cavalry Squadron,
based out of Hawaii, brought 17 of their Stryker combat vehicles and
paired with the Indian army's 7th Mechanized Infantry Battalion here,
at one of India's premier military training sites.
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Army says body armor safe, despite GAO report |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 16, 2009) -- Testing anomalies cited in an Oct. 16 Government Accountability Office report on body armor do not mean the plates are unsafe, said Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, program executive officer for the organization that fields new equipment to Soldiers.
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World's premier snipers converge on Fort Benning |
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Friday, 23 October 2009 |
FORT BENNING, Ga. -- One shot, one kill: It's the creed of every sniper.
More than 30 two-man teams from around the globe put that battle cry to the test - minus any lethality in this instance - on Fort Benning's ranges during the ninth annual U.S. Army International Sniper Competition, which began Oct. 15 and ended Thursday.
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Army to field new plate-carrier vest |
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, Oct. 15, 2009) -- The Army is
poised to introduce a plate-carrier vest to provide Soldiers more
lightweight gear in the challenging operational environments of
Afghanistan.
An $18.6 million contract for 57,000 plate carriers was awarded Oct. 8,
to KDH Defense Systems. The fielding schedule calls for the first plate
carriers to be delivered to the Army in December after testing and be
fielded to Soldiers soon thereafter. Deliveries under the contract are
to be completed in March 2010.
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Unmanned aircraft systems leading fight |
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Friday, 09 October 2009 |
WASHINGTON (Oct. 1, 2009) -- It is 2230 hours and the moon casts jagged
mountain shadows on an Army patrol as the Soldiers bed down for a
well-deserved rest deep in enemy territory.
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Soldiers train on newly fielded precision air-drop system |
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Saturday, 03 October 2009 |
<div
id="others"> <ul> <li> <a xhref="../../../../../-images/2009/09/24/51406/index.html"><img xsrc="../../../../../-images/2009/09/24/51406/size3-army.mil-51406-2009-09-24-100917.jpg"
width="150" alt="5th QM trains on new air delivery system
equipment"></a> <span class="caption"><a xhref="http://search.ahp.us.army.mil/search/articles/index.php?search=Sgt+Fay+Conroy">Sgt.
Fay Conroy</a><br /> Pvt. Shalice Mosby, a rigger with the 5th
Quartermaster Company, 21st Special Troops Battalion, practices
attaching the Firefly Joint Precision Air Delivery System to a load
during a new equipment training course held at Rhine Ordnance Barracks,
Sept. 18. The 5th QM Co. is the first regular Army unit to train on the
Firefly JPADS. </span> </li> <li> <a xhref="../../../../../-images/2009/09/24/51405/index.html"><img xsrc="../../../../../-images/2009/09/24/51405/size3-army.mil-51405-2009-09-24-100908.jpg"
width="150" alt="5th QM trains on new air delivery system
equipment"></a> <span class="caption"><a xhref="http://search.ahp.us.army.mil/search/articles/index.php?search=Staff+Sgt+Tyrone+Basnight">Staff
Sgt. Tyrone Basnight</a><br /> Airborne riggers from the 5th
Quartermaster Company, 21st Special Troops Battalion, learn how to use
the Firefly Joint Precision Air Delivery System during a class held at
Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Sept. 18. The two-week course allowed the
Soldiers to become certified with the 2,200-pound load-carrying capable
Firefly JPADS. </span> </li> </ul> </div>
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- The 5th Quartermaster Company, 21st
Special Troops Battalion, became the first regular Army unit to train
on the 2,200-pound load-carrying capable, Firefly Joint Precision Air
Delivery System, Sept. 7-18.
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New Sustainment Center patch signifies 'One Team' |
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Saturday, 03 October 2009 |
FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 1, 2009) -- As the sustainment community continues
to grow at Fort Lee, history was made Sept. 25 with the unveiling of
the Sustainment Center of Excellence patch and colors.
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