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New all-terrain vehicles arrive in Afghanistan |
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Written by davidtkl
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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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Written by davidtkl
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Friday, 06 November 2009 |
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Oct 27, 2009
By
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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Written by davidtkl
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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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Written by davidtkl
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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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Written by davidtkl
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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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