BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Sept. 29, 2015) -- Preparation for this vehicle doesn't include your typical fluid level and tire pressure checks. At 56,000 pounds, this "Buffalo" requires a pre-mission prep that includes claw, communication, navigation, and safety inspections. The Buffalo, a specialized mine-resistant vehicle, is one of the most recognizable pieces of route … [Read more...]

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, Sept. 29, 2015) -- For decades Col. Arthur Wittich has cared for service members and their Families, delivering an estimated 10,000 babies and ushering in the next generation of military Families. On Sept. 25, the oldest Soldier in the Military District of Washington retired after 44 years of service. Wittich's career in the military … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 29, 2015) -- Four 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers, who had fought their way through Europe during World War II, were welcomed at Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 19, as part of a commemoration of the 71st anniversary of the 6th Army Group's Campaign in France, which took place Aug. 15, 1944 through Feb. 9, 1945. Lt. Gen. John M. Murray, … [Read more...]

September 28, 2015 -- HONOLULU - "This harbor is the most widely used on the island," said Capt. Troy Davidson, the 7th Engineer Dive Detachment commander. "If the harbor were shut down, the island wouldn't be able to support the population more than several days." Since January 2015 the Judy K, a 77-foot fishing boat, has sat at the bottom of Honolulu Harbor with only a … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va., September 28, 2015 — In an armed forces full-honors retirement ceremony, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey closed out 41 years of service, and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. succeeded him as the highest ranking U.S. military officer. Dempsey swore in Dunford here today as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking … [Read more...]