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The 2nd Infantry Division recently became the first U.S. Army division to use the Warfighters' Simulation system during a command post exercise in South Korea.
Tanker's Wife Wins 'Rising Star'
With her recently redeployed husband among those in the audience for the first time in the weeklong competition, Lisa Pratt was named winner of the 2009 Operation Rising Star singing contest at Wallace Theater.Ex-NFL Player Considers Soldiers Family
No movie has been made of Otis Sistrunk’s life, although he has acted in a few, including “Car Wash,” a 1976 comedy produced by Universal Pictures. A book was written once, but Otis said the publishers in New York told him there wasn’t any “dirt” in his life to make it something that would sell.Hooah Mail Means Speedy Delivery
The Army's HooahMail program makes it possible for friends and family members to put a paper letter and photograph into the hands of their loved ones in Afghanistan, in some cases, on the same day it's sent.Army Combatives Program Changes Plan
The U.S. Army Combatives School has adopted a new teaching plan.Wounded Carry Torch in Olympic Run
More than 20 runners from the Warrior Transition Battalion embarked on a journey to run an Olympic torch across post in a six-mile run.New NATO Command Activated in Kabul
A newly established NATO command was activated at Camp Eggers in Kabul, as the Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan merged with the new NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan to create a unified command for the training of the security forces in Afghanistan.
GIs to Get Stop-Loss Special Pay
An estimated 120,000 Soldiers and veterans are now eligible for retroactive Stop-Loss Special Pay.Reserve Focuses On Balancing Ranks
Satisfied that it's increased its ranks by about 20,000 soldiers and continues to meet its recruiting goals, the Army Reserve now is focused on recruiting more troops as they leave active duty to fill gaps at the mid-level ranks and in specific specialties.Hero Who Led Last Bayonet Charge Dies
Retired Col. Lewis L. Millett, who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War for leading what was reportedly the last major American bayonet charge, died Nov 14.
Brigade Prepares for 'Advise, Assist'
As the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Brigade prepares for its fourth deployment to Iraq, its Soldiers are getting lessons in the art of leading from behind as they help to set the stage for the eventual drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq.Female Troops to Get Unique Package
The United Services Organization has sent out a lot of care packages over the years, but they've never put together a "for women only" kit -- until now.A Token of Esteem
“When you go home, tell them of us and say, ‘for their tomorrow, we gave our today.’”Decisions Will Pave Path to End War
A range of decisions still remain for President Barack Obama and his administration to finalize the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, the president said in Beijing.First Lady Honors Military Women, Vets
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