>101st seeking to save 'Band of Brothers' regiment
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) — The 101st Airborne Division is trying to save its illustrious 506th Infantry Regiment, whose origins date to World War II's fabled "Band of Brothers," from deactivation under...
View ArticleStryker brigade to be deactivated has three combat tours
TACOMA, Wash. — Drenching rains fell as Army leaders officially activated their newest Stryker brigade on June 1, 2006, when the local installation was still called Fort Lewis. The introduction of the...
View ArticleAn Army post with few fighting troops: Downsizing means Fort Knox to lose...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In axing a dozen combat brigades in the face of steep spending cuts and the wind-down of two wars, the Army says it is trying to ease the sting by spreading it around. But one post...
View ArticleSoldier Ride offers veterans more than a bike trip
PITTSBURGH — Therese Mangham was on her second deployment in Iraq in 2008 when her two-decade military career came to a screeching halt. An improvised explosive device went off in front of her, and...
View Article101st seeking to save 'Band of Brothers' regiment from chopping block
Published June 28, 2013Associated Press June 27, 2013: The flag of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, who were made famous as the "Band of Brothers" in World War II, is seen on a wall...
View Article10th BSB earns 'Distinguished Unit of Regiment' designation (The United...
(Source: The United States Army) FORT LEE, Va. -- The Quartermaster Corps honored 10th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), as Distinguished Unit of the...
View ArticleOdierno tours Lewis-McChord, holds town hall meeting for community (The...
(Source: The United States Army) JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (June 27, 2013) -- Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno spoke at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Carey Theater, June 26. Odierno met...
View Article>Bigger posts absorb cuts as Army downsizes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — In axing a dozen combat brigades in the face of steep spending cuts and the wind-down of two wars, the Army says it is trying to ease the sting by spreading it around. But one...
View ArticleFort Knox is hardest hit in deep spending cuts planned for the Army
LOUISVILLE The Army's proposal for deep spending cuts affects Fort Knox more than any other base; the active-duty force at the installation will decrease by 43 percent. With the loss of the 3rd...
View ArticleNews briefs from around Tennessee at 1:58 a.m. EDT
Memphis city council OKs operating budget MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis' city council has approved an operating budget after more than six hours of debate. The Commercial Appeal reported late Tuesday...
View ArticleBigger posts absorb cuts as Army downsizes
Dylan Lovan and Kristin M. Hall Associated Press Comments Two soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division pause during a patrol on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Khost Province,...
View ArticleSoldiers, Wounded Warriors honored at Nationals' game (The United States Army)
(Source: The United States Army) WASHINGTON (June 26, 2013) -- The Army was honored Thursday with a special tribute at a Washington Nationals Major League Baseball game, before a crowd of thousands of...
View ArticleSaving ‘Band of Brothers’ regiment goal of the 101st Airborne Division
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - The 101st Airborne Division is trying to save its illustrious 506th Infantry Regiment, whose origins date to World War II's fabled "Band of Brothers," from deactivation under the...
View Article101st seeking to save 'Band of Brothers' regiment
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - The 101st Airborne Division is trying to save its illustrious 506th Infantry Regiment, whose origins date to World War II's fabled "Band of Brothers," from deactivation under the...
View ArticleFSNB wins award as best Army bank (The United States Army)
(Source: The United States Army) FORT SILL, Okla. -- Being recognized as the best Army bank is nothing new for the Fort Sill National Bank at Fort Sill, Okla. For the 10th year, FSNB won the...
View ArticleMcDonald challenges commanders, leaders to end sexual assault (The United...
(Source: The United States Army) In preparation for the Armywide Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Stand-Down June 25, Maj. Gen. Mark McDonald, Fires Center of Excellence and...
View ArticleRanger PT challenges field artillery students (The United States Army)
(Source: The United States Army) FORT SILL, Okla. (June 27, 2013) -- Many Soldiers dread getting up for morning physical training; wishing instead they could stay in bed, but a few of Fort Sill's...
View ArticleFort Sill celebrates ADA anniversary (The United States Army)
(Source: The United States Army) FORT SILL, Okla. -- The Fort Sill Fires community celebrated the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Defense Artillery Branch June 20, 2013 at Snow Hall...
View ArticleTrace Adkins to perform at Fort Sill July 5 (The United States Army)
(Source: The United States Army) FORT SILL, Okla.-- Country music legend Trace Adkins will be live in concert July 5 at the Fort Sill Polo Field. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. A...
View Article3rd annual Sill family fun day set for July 13 (The United States Army)
(Source: The United States Army) FORT SILL, Okla.-- The third annual Military Appreciation Family Fun Day and Car Show is July 13 at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission...
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