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Published in the Interest of the Personnel at Fort Hood, Texas
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 09:53:04 AM |
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Brave Rifles train with APD
Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment are preparing to deploy to Iraq this summer. The months and days leading up to their impending deployment have been full of preparation and training for the upcoming mission. The regiment returned from its last deployment to Iraq in February 2009. Since then, the environment in Iraq has changed. To address those changes, the Brave Rifles recently teamed up with the Austin Police Department to train. “Third ACR leadership came and approached us, and asked if there was any way we could possibly assist, like we did back in ‘07, in helping prepare the Soldiers in a law enforcement manner for their next deployment,” said Lt. Steve Deaton of the Austin Police Department’s Special Operations unit. “This is a unique opportunity for the squadron and...» read more
Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment are preparing to deploy to Iraq this summer. The months and days leading up to their impending deployment have been full of preparation and training for the upcoming mission. The regiment returned from its last deployment to Iraq in February 2009. Since then, the environment in Iraq has changed. To address those changes, the Brave Rifles recently teamed up with the Austin Police Department to train. “Third ACR leadership came and approached us, and asked if there was any way we could possibly assist, like we did back in ‘07, in helping prepare the Soldiers in a law enforcement manner for their next deployment,” said Lt. Steve Deaton of the Austin Police Department’s Special Operations unit. “This is a unique opportunity for the squadron and...» read more
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There is a long military tradition of recognizing servicemembers and civilians alike for their exceptional service with awards or decorations. We see the results of this as Soldiers return from combat and they proudly display their symbols of service and sacrifice on their dress uniforms. While no one could have even anticipated a requirement for bravery or heroism awards here at home, the need is very real and well deserved none the less. The III Corps and Fort Hood commander´s intent is that all units begin scheduling awards ceremonies for personnel approved for unit-level awards. These awards include Certificates of Achievement, the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Soldiers and civilians who have been approved for these awards will be presented with their medals during the appropriate unit, garrison or hospital ceremony.
There is a long military tradition of recognizing servicemembers and civilians alike for their exceptional service with awards or decorations. We see the results of this as Soldiers return from combat and they proudly display their symbols of service and sacrifice on their dress uniforms. While no one could have even anticipated a requirement for bravery or heroism awards here at home, the need is very real and well deserved none the less. The III Corps and Fort Hood commander´s intent is that all units begin scheduling awards ceremonies for personnel approved for unit-level awards. These awards include Certificates of Achievement, the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Soldiers and civilians who have been approved for these awards will be presented with their medals during the appropriate unit, garrison or hospital ceremony.
Air Cav reaches 20,000 flight-hour milestoneCAMP TAJI, Iraq – Hitting a milestone Sunday, multiple units operating out of a single hub have provided ground commanders in and around Baghdad with 20,000 hours worth of aerial coverage. Unmanned aerial vehicle operators and maintainers from the 10th Mountain Division, 3rd Infantry Division and 2nd Infantry Division came united under the roof of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Division – Center, to act as the center of operations for all launches, landings and maintenance required to keep the Shadow UAVs in the air.
Thousands treated to free steak, fixingsSoldiers started lining up at 11 a.m. as the smell of steak wafted down the block from Freeman Dining Facility. Steak Team Mission, a Texas-based volunteer group, donated and served 10,000 free steaks March 3 at the Operation Iraqi Freedom, Theodore Roosevelt and Freeman Dining Facilities as their way of thanking the troops. The group is led by Harvey Gough, who served 33 years in the Texas National Guard and owned a hamburger joint in Dallas for 50 years, Tony Booth, one of the lead volunteers, said. “(Gough) called me in ´02 and said, ‘Hey, you want to cook steaks for Soldiers?´ And I said sure. He called me back a little later. ‘You want to cook steaks for Soldiers in Afghanistan?´ And I said ‘Oh (heck) yes. Let´s go.´”
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Aerial securitySgt. 1st Class James Lee, an aerial gunner with Co. B, 1-169 Avn. Regt., provides aerial security Feb. 24 from the rear door of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over the Khost Province, Afghanistan. Chinook helicopters are one of the primary air platforms for moving troops and supplies throughout Afghanistan.
Senate resolution celebrates women in militaryWASHINGTON – During the Joint Services Women´s History Month Observance on Capitol Hill March 4, a Senate resolution to recognize the accomplishments of women in the military was presented and then accepted by a female wounded warrior. Sgt. 1st Class Juanita Wilson, who lost her left arm in 2004 after an improvised explosive device hit her convoy in Iraq, accepted the resolution on behalf of “each and every woman that´s served in the U.S. military.” The resolution was introduced by Sen. Barbara Boxer of California.
Gates says national parliamentary elections show Iraq’s peaceful progressABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT – The Iraqi election process shows how far the country has come, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Sunday. Gates received reports on the Iraqi election from Army Gen. Ray Odierno, the U.S. commander in the country. Odierno had expected a high number of high-profile attacks as al-Qaida attempted to disrupt the elections and keep Iraqis from the polls.
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Sherwood Forest FaireMCDADE – When I departed for McDade on Saturday I was filled with both curiosity and apprehension. I was on my way to my first Renaissance festival and I had no idea what to expect. Everyone I talked to said it was a fun experience, full of fantasy and history. I was worried I wouldn’t fit in with a crowd of people who spent their weekends embracing a history I wasn’t entirely familiar with. My other worry was about attending a first-year festival. A Renaissance faire veteran whom I work with told me to enter with an open mind because while all the performers and vendors have their hearts in the right place, first-year faires are often plagued with many of the small issues that larger events like the Texas Renaissance Fair and Scarborough Fair have long since worked through.
BOSS: Speed Dating later this month, more service opportunitiesHello, everyone! This is just a quick reminder that we do have the upcoming BOSS Speed Dating. With summer approaching, it’s a great chance to meet someone to spend time with at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, or even to go sightseeing. The Speed Dating event is set for 6:30 p.m. March 26 at the Phantom Warrior Center.
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March 26 Speed Dating
March 26 Speed Dating
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Sergeant Audie Murphy Club; They lead from the front: five inducted to SAMCThey are noncommissioned officers who set standards for leadership and excellence. They are called by many names – Mentor. Role Model. Inspiration. On Thursday, five of Fort Hood’s brightest and best NCOs were inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club because they epitomize leadership, professionalism and Army values.
Sgt Audie Murphy, nation’s most decorated SoldierHe was a movie star, a country music song writer and an American icon, but before all of that Audie Murphy was America’s most decorated Soldier. Born June 20, 1925, in Kingston, Murphy, who was deemed too short and underweight for the Marines and paratroopers, enlisted in the Army shortly after his 18th birthday.
Mary E. Walker Award named for nation’s only female Medal of Honor recipientA moralist and reformist for women’s rights, Dr. Mary E. Walker blazed trails for women and served selflessly to aid Soldiers. Her legacy continues through an award given to Army spouses who embody Walker’s selfless service and devotion.
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Fort Hood boxers compete for spots on All-Army, WCAP, Olympic teamsTheir routes may vary but the destinations are similar: four Fort Hood boxers are seeking success in the ring through the All-Army boxing tournament and the World Class Athlete Program; and two others are seeking Olympic glory through national Golden Gloves tournaments. As a high school student in New Orleans, Quadi Hudgins, now a sergeant for the Combat Support Battalion platoon, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, said, his uncle told him, “If I was going to fight somebody I might as well do it in the ring.”
Half-Marathon run honors fallen warriorsCAMP TAJI, Iraq – One after another they ran through the wet and slippery streets, their bodies caked in drying mud, foraging ahead to the finish line at their own pace. It might have been easier to stay clean and dry, but this run was for fallen comrades who gave their lives defending the United States; a little mud would not stop the runners.
‘Bubble Teams,’ ‘Bracketology’ explained as Selection Sunday loomsSunday afternoon I sat down to watch a little college hoops. My 17th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers travelled to Champagne, Ill., to take on the Illinois University in their Big Ten finale. Illinois beat my Badgers earlier this season, the only team to do so on Wisconsin’s home court. Illinois is what ESPN basketball analysts refer to as a “bubble team,” meaning that they really need some quality wins at the tail end of the season to find themselves in the NCAA tournament field.
Change is the only constant: Embrace opportunities to grow, develop news skills, meet challenges
Over the next month the 1st Cavalry Division will conduct a division change of command, four brigade-level changes of command and 18 battalion changes of command. That´s practically the entire leadership structure within the division. This is indicative of our Army´s force generation (ARFORGEN) cycle; every formation experiences this cycle and our Army not only survives but thrives.
Over the next month the 1st Cavalry Division will conduct a division change of command, four brigade-level changes of command and 18 battalion changes of command. That´s practically the entire leadership structure within the division. This is indicative of our Army´s force generation (ARFORGEN) cycle; every formation experiences this cycle and our Army not only survives but thrives.
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