WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2015) -- Female veterans, trailblazers who served in the military decades ago, received a hero's welcome, Sept. 22, after arriving in the nation's capital on the first all-female honor flight. "Best day of my life" is how retired Sgt. Maj. Sue Williams described the visit, which included stops at Arlington National Cemetery and the World War II … [Read more...]

FORT BLISS, Texas (Army News Service, Sept. 30, 2015) -- Remotely-controlled weapons systems have drastically reduced the number of Soldiers needed for perimeter security at an expeditionary base camp here. "Every Soldier I have assigned to securing the perimeter is one I don't have that can execute support missions," said Lt. Col. Raphael Heflin, commander, 142nd Combat … [Read more...]

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...]