BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2015) -- On May 9, 2015, during a combat patrol around Bagram Airfield, or BAF, Pfc. Matthew Aiken's vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device, or lED. As the vehicle's gunner, Aiken's upper torso and head were directly exposed to the detonation. At BAF's Craig Hospital, it was determined that he received a concussion because of … [Read more...]

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Aug. 10, 2015) -- Military and police working dog teams went nose to nose while competing in the 2015 Hawaiian Islands Working Dog Skills Challenge, hosted by the 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, July 27-31. Over 25 working dog teams competed and represented the best from the Army, … [Read more...]

FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. (Aug. 10, 2015) -- U.S. Army Reserve and active Army engineer units cooperated in constructing a movable bridge across the Arkansas River to create a path for units to cross during Operation River Assault, a training exercise that culminated, Aug. 4. "The partnership is an advantage. After a persistent conflict [over] the past 14 years, this exercise helps … [Read more...]

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 10, 2015 – For years, Army Sgt. Brian Calhoun, a photojournalist in the 108th Public Affairs Detachment, South Carolina National Guard, has balanced his day-to-day civilian life and military obligations. “I initially enlisted in the South Carolina National Guard while I was a senior in high school,” Calhoun said. “I would go off and … [Read more...]

FORT IRWIN, Calif. (Army News Service, Aug. 10, 2015) -- Rounds from an M1A1 main battle tank followed by rockets from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System illuminated the desert here, kicking off a "Joint Forcible Entry," or JFE, exercise. The JFE was designed to test the ability of both special and conventional forces to work together to seize an objective in a location … [Read more...]