‘Man spouses’ serve as support linchpins for Army families
Male Army spouses face unique challenges that their female counterparts often don't understand. But Wayne Perry has a message for all those "man spouses" out there: You are not alone.
National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions at Boston Marathon
If you saw news video from the Boston Marathon bombing, you likely witnessed how Massachusetts… [more]
Faithful priest, dedicated Soldier: Korean War chaplain to receive MOH
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on World War II and Korean War chaplain Capt.… [more]
The Gainey Cup: Earning the title of best scout team in the U.S. military
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Women in combat: Education, leadership keys to success
When former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced an end to the Direct Ground Combat Exclusion… [more]
Ultimate Performance Enhancement Training for the Ultimate Fighter
“As I walk to the octagon for a fight I’m fully focused, I’m thinking to myself: My game plan will… [more]
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Performance Enhancement Training helps keep Army’s Warrior Games shooting team on target
Soldiers and veterans of the U.S. Army's 2013 Warrior Games shooting team are bringing the performance enhancement techniques they learned from Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness with them to this year's competition.
Global effort, local fun: Military children participate in Operation Megaphone
Operation Megaphone, a military youth "lock-in" held at 93 installations worldwide, raised awareness about youth program issues and created a sense of community among military children.
Soldier walks in great-grandfather’s footsteps on Bataan Death March trail
When U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Untalan found out he would be participating in Balikatan 2013, he knew a lifelong dream would be fulfilled -- he would get to walk in the footsteps of his great-grandfather.
Chaos Company Soldiers, ANA counterparts deliver ‘Viper Strike’
U.S. Army Soldiers from Combined Task Force 4-2 and their Afghan National Army counterparts conduct a clearing mission in a remote area of Afghanistan.
Selfless service, devotion to Soldiers define Korean War chaplain’s service
Part two of U.S. Army Chaplain Capt. Emil Kapaun highlights the actions that would earn him the Medal of Honor, and, through the words of his fellow Soldiers, details his life and death in a North Korean prisoner of war camp.
How ‘Happy Birthday’ changed the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps’ future
The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps serves as a presidential escort unit, having participated in every inauguration since 1961.
Highway to the Mountain
How the insights of one man left a timeless mark on Fort Drum, the 10th Mountain Division and northern New York’s “North Country.”
National forest plays host to scout training
Scouts of the 38th Cavalry Regiment take to Washington's Gifford Pinchot National Forest to hone their reconnaissance and surveillance skills.
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Army’s commitment to military kids shows in its programs
April may be the Month of the Military Child, but the Army is committed to ensuring Soldiers and their families have the resources and support they need year-round.
My memories from the life of a World War II muleskinner
A Fort Drum Mountaineer writer shares insights from his interview with one of the 10th Mountain Division's oldest muleskinners, who passed away recently at the age of 103.
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The Military Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified responders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom have served in the military themselves. They understand what service members have been through and the challenges members of the military and their loved ones face.
Portrait of an artist and military mom
Artist Patricia Rice explains how her military ties and artistic process contribute to the realism of her paintings.
Why Soldiers should care about the War of 1812
Two hundred years ago today, President James Madison signed the United States’ first declaration of war, catapulting the fledgling country into its second War of Independence, better known as the War of 1812.
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