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Officer Reflects on Deployment
When he joined the Navy 15 years ago, Cmdr. Trent Kalp probably expected to serve six-month deployments to the middle of the ocean during his career. But at the time, it might have come as a surprise to learn he also would one day be packing his bags at his home in Midlothian, Va., for six months in Afghanistan.
Soldier Escapes Deployment Through Art
The stresses of a long deployment can wear on Soldiers. While there are a variety of activities, here on Camp Liberty, some Soldiers prefer to focus their down time in a more personal way.
Marines Return from Afghan Deployment
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa - Children raced around or played on a jumping castle. Patriotic homemade signs hung on the walls. And spouses sat in the stands anxiously talking to one another.War Proves to be Life Changing
On Dec. 14, 2007, Adam Leith, 21, of Creston made a decision that would forever alter the course of his life. He enlisted in the armed forces.‘Stop Loss’ Reduced as Payments Start
As the Defense Department begins to compensate military members forced to serve beyond the expiration of their contracts, the number of those still serving under “Stop Loss” has been greatly reduced, a Pentagon official said.No Pay, No Deployment, Iowa Reps say
Members of the Iowa National Guard who are owed up to $200 a day because of an extended deployment should get reimbursed before being deployed again, members of the Iowa congressional delegation said Thursday.
Timing is Everything When Deploying
The Department of Defense recently announced that about 3,000 Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers are on alert as part of an upcoming rotation to Afghanistan.Postal Guidelines Announced for Holidays
U.S. Postal Service officials have announced recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. servicemembers serving in Afghanistan and other overseas locations.Danger of IED Attacks if Troops Deploy
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - IED attacks in Afghanistan have gone up along with the rising troop levels and likely will continue to increase if more U.S. forces are sent there, the head of the Joint IED Defeat Organization said on Tuesday.
Florida Prepares for Historic Deployment
Nearly 70 years ago a Soldier training at Camp Blanding carried an M1 rifle with a wooden stock, probably hummed popular tunes by the Andrews Sisters, and faced combat in either war-torn Europe or the remote Pacific.
Red Cross to Distribute Holiday Cards
The American Red Cross again will sponsor a national "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign to receive and distribute holiday cards to servicemembers, veterans and their families in the United States and abroad.Airman Keeps Soldiers Connected
Shoot, move and communicate. That's a soldier's motto on the battlefield, but without a stable Internet connection, communication would not be possible.
Congress Passes Bill to Ease Voting
U.S. troops and other American voters overseas will get more time to send in their ballots and more electronic access to voting forms under legislation Congress passed Thursday.S. Korea Troops May be Sent to Mideast
The United States' top military officer said Thursday that the Pentagon is discussing whether troops will deploy from South Korea to the Middle East in coming years, as more servicemembers are stationed in the Asian nation on longer tours with their families.
Troops to be Compensated for 'Stop Loss'
The Defense Department will implement a new program this week to compensate former and current servicemembers for each month they involuntarily served from Sept. 11, 2001 to Sept. 30, 2009, a defense official said.Deployed Soldiers Provide Small Comforts
CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION GARRYOWEN, Iraq, Oct. 22, 2009 – It's not uncommon for deployed soldiers to miss their families and friends, home-cooked meals and the small comforts of life.
Training Help With Deployment Challenges
n a room of 20 military spouses, about 15 raised their hands as Chaplain (Capt.) Josh Metz asked, "Who's gone through a deployment before?"
Afghanistan Rotations And Deployment
The Department of Defense announced today major units scheduled to deploy as part of upcoming rotations of forces operating in Afghanistan. The announcement involves two active duty brigade combat teams totaling 7,700 personnel, and one National Guard brigade with approximately 3,500 personnel. The scheduled rotation for these forces will begin in the spring of 2010.Brigade’s Iraq Deployment Cancelled
An Army brigade slated to deploy to Iraq in January was relieved of its deployment orders this weekend without current plans for a new mission, Pentagon and Army officials said here today.Air Force Launches Key Spouse Program
As part of the July 2009-July 2010 Year of the Air Force Family initiative, the service's senior leaders have announced the launch of a revised and standardized Key Spouse program.
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