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Adjutant General Wins Charity Sled Dog Race

Posted on February 29, 2012 by jtozer

By Army Sgt. Michelle Brown, Alaska National Guard From www.defense.gov ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The crisp winter air covered the glistening trail as Alaska’s adjutant general raced to the finish line and victory during the “Top Brass” charity sled dog race. Army …
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Suicide Prevention

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jtozer

Video provided by RTPO If you are thinking about suicide, or someone you know is, please tell someone. Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia appeals to service members to help stop suicide in the Armed Forces N.O.W. Resources If you are experiencing …
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The Battered But Unbroken Soldier

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jtozer

From www.marines.dodlive.mil Story by By Cpl. Reece Lodder FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELHI, Helmand province, Afghanistan — The soldier’s youthful eyes and perpetual smile contradict what he’s endured.   In 22 years, Afghan National Army Sgt. Khal Mohammad, an infantryman with 2nd Kandak, …
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Exercise Delivers Eye Care, Medical Capability in Africa

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jtozer

By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service From www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – A small-scale medical exercise under way in Tanzania is having a big impact on the local population and building strong bridges between the U.S. and Tanzanian militaries. About 20 …
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Training on the Air Volcano Mine System

Posted on February 26, 2012 by jtozer

Video Staff Sgt. Jason Bailey From AFN Korea Story by SSG Vincent Abril, 2ID.korea.army.mil The 2nd Assault Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, also known as the “Wildcards,” stationed at Seoul Air Base train and qualify in the …
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