New York National Guard Responds to Snowstorm Juno
394 Soldiers from the New York National Guard were on duty while New York City, Long Island, and the lower Hudson Valley were being hit by Storm Juno. The National Guard troops were called upon by New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, as part of New York’s response to the blizzard. New York certainly prepared for the worst, and the preparedness paid off. Soldiers with Joint Task Force Empire Shield work with members of the FDNY EMT during Storm Juno, on Jan. 26, 2015.To read the complete article, click here.
Learn MoreCameron Boys Camp Hosted at Fort Bragg
The 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, had the opportunity to spend some time with boys from the Cameron Boys Camp. The boys toured an aircraft hanger and learned about some of the features of the OH-58D Kiowa, during their visit on January 23. The Cameron Boys Camp helps to provide boys in North Carolina, between the ages of 10-15 years old, an opportunity to work out big problems and find new directions for their lives. This article was originally found here.
Learn MoreNew Name for Fort Bragg Air Assault School
Fort Bragg’s Air Assault School was recently renamed for an 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper. Prior to the ceremony that recently took place, the school was simply refered to as “The Air Assault School.” The campus has been renamed in honor of Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper. DeGlopper served with the 82nd Airborne’s 325th Glider Infantry. While serving, DeGlopper sacrificed himself to allow his platoon to escape from German force. DeGlopper posthumously received the Medal of Honor. The school will now be referred to as “The DeGlopper Air Assault School.” To read more about DeGlopper and the ceremony click here. This article...
Learn More166th Aviation Brigade Visits with Veterans
Several individuals from the 166th Aviation Brigade visited veterans at the William R. Courtney Veterans Home in Temple, Texas. In the photos, Capt. Sean Stapler and Maj. Aaron Grant, both assistant operations officers for 166th Aviaiton Brigade, wish veterans a happy new year. (Photos by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Virgil Martin.) Article originally found here.
Learn MoreSECDEF visits Fort Bliss
The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, and his wife, Lilibet, walk to board an H-60 Black Hawk at Orogrande Range, N.M., on January 15, 2015. H-60 Black Hawk Hagel qualified on the FIM-43 Redeye at Orogrande Range as an enlisted soldier at Orogrande Range before volunteering to deploy to Vietnam. (DoD Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt/Released) For more photos from his visit, click here.
Learn MoreMinnesota National Guard Prepares for Hockey Day Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. – In the ninth year since its inception, Hockey Day Minnesota has quickly become the State of Hockey’s showcase of talents for all ages – from peewees to the pros. This year’s event will be played atop an active airfield at Holman Field in downtown St. Paul. Partnered with the organization Serving our Troops, Hockey Day Minnesota will proudly honor the service of Minnesota’s Service members by presenting a military theme and also providing live feedback to the St. Paul-based 34th Combat Aviation Brigade members, who are currently deployed to Kuwait. Read Full Storey Here
Learn More1st Air Cavalry Brigade Open House
The 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division at Hood Army Airfield, Fort Hood, Texas, held an open house on August 21. This was a free and open-to-the-public event, where more than 150 participants were able to see aircraft, vehicles, and weapons of the Air Cav up close and personal. Attendees also had the chance to speak to pilots and other Troopers in the brigade.
Learn MoreCOL Kline
On July 28, COL John D. Kline, the commander at 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, spoke to Soldiers at a town hall meeting at the theater on Hunter Army Airfield. The reason behind this town hall meeting was to cultivate a “command climate where Soldiers are not afraid to approach their leadership when they are frustrated, and build confidence. Their leaders will do their absolute best to gain resolution.”
Learn MoreCommemorative Foot March
This info comes from dvids “Soldiers with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division march during the brigades 9/11 commemoration foot march at Fort Hood, Texas. Thousands of soldiers participated in the six mile march, which was held to honor those who lost their lives that fateful day 13 years ago, as well as to pay tribute to those brave troopers who have since sacrificed for the nation’s freedom.”
Learn MoreSaber Junction 2014
The Saber Junction 2014 prepares U.S., NATO allies, and European security partners to conduct unified land operations through the simultaneous combination of offensive, defensive and stability operations appropriate to the mission and the environment. More information on the Saber Junction can be found on the website. In this particular photo, U.S. Army Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Brigade Support Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade check out a Carl Gustov recoilless rifle.
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