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Iraqi soldiers prepare to enter a house along with U.S. Soldiers from Echo Company, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade during a joint training exercise near Bahbahani, Iraq, June 4.

Soldier to Receive Silver Star for Valor Under Fire

On June 6, the 65th anniversary of D-Day, Spc. David Hutchinson will become only the fifth Army Reserve Soldier to receive the Silver Star. While deployed to Afghanistan with the 420th Engineering Brigade, Hutchinson attacked and destroyed an enemy machine gun nest, an act of valor that was instrumental in saving the lives of 16 fellow Soldiers.

Obama Cites Shared Principles in Reaching Out to Muslim World

President Barack Obama reached out to the Muslim world on June 4, urging a new beginning that rises above historical tensions and is built on commonly held principles that reject violence and promote cooperation and stability.

Army Plans $426 Million in Army National Guard Construction in 2010

The Army plans to spend more than $426 million on Army National Guard military construction in the 2010 fiscal year, a senior Army official told lawmakers today.

Medics Fly on Standby: 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Gets Fewer Corpsmen in More Places

As security conditions in Iraq have continued to improve, the number of battlefield injuries has steadily decreased, minimizing the need for a large force capable of casualty evacuation.

Gates Gets Up-close Look at U.S. Missile Defense

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates stepped down inside a missile silo here June 1 to get an up-close look at the system he says will protect the United States from an intercontinental ballistic missile threat.

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Closing COP Power, Part 1

B-roll of coalition forces handing over Combat Out Post Power to the 3rd Battalion, 12th Regiment, 2nd Iraqi Army Division. Scenes include speeches by the incoming and outgoing commanders and the signing of the document. Also see "Closing COP Power," in the Package section. Produced by Spc. Angela Widener. Part 1 of 2.

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Maj. Gen. Milano, Part 1

Maj. Gen. Milano, Part 1

Briefs the press at the Pentagon about current operations involving training an Iraqi police force and answers questions from the press. Par 1 of 3


Normandy 65th Commemoration: President Obama Speech, Part 1

Normandy 65th Commemoration: Pre...

B-Roll of the Normandy 65th Commemoration. Scenes include Part 1 of U.S. President, Barack Obama's speech to an audience about some of the heroic and valiant accounts of service memb...


Army Reservist Receives Silver Star

Army Reservist Receives Silver Star

B-Roll of an Army Reservist receiving a Silver Star during the 420th Engineer Brigade Change of Command. Scenes include canons firing, Soldiers in formation, passing of the colors, a...



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MRAP modified from the ground up

MRAP Modified From the Ground Up

Adam Lanier, a field service representative for Force Protection Inc., prepares a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle for a new independent suspension system June 3 at the Combat Cent...


Joint Air Assault Checks for Caches

Joint Air Assault Checks for Caches

Staff Sgt. Craig Stevens, center, of Pottsville, Pa., with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, maneuvers through a cloud of dust to get into pos...


MRAP modified from the ground up

MRAP Modified From the Ground Up

Duane Krug, a field service representative for Force Protection Inc., works under the hull of a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle prepping it for a new independent suspension system...


MRAP modified from the ground up

MRAP Modified From the Ground Up

Adam Lanier, a field service representative for Force Protection Inc., prepares a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle for a new independent suspension system June 3 at the Combat Cent...


Wreath Laying Ceremony

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Commanding officer guided-missile frigate USS Thach Cmdr. David Haas reads a speech in commemoration of the Battle of Midway during a wreath laying ceremony. Along with the wreath laying,...


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