March 27, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs KISSIMMEE, Fla. (March 26, 2012) -- Two U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wrestlers over the weekend qualified their Greco-Roman weight classes for Team USA to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games. Sgt. 1st Class Dremiel Byers and Sgt. Spenser Mango accomplished their mission by reaching the finals at the FILA Pan American … [Read more...]
Army Strong Challenge Invites Students to Bring their Best
March 26, 2012 By Steve Arel, U.S. Army Cadet Command SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (March 16, 2012) -- Being Army Strong is a challenge. Just ask Luis Medina, one of about 1,000 Louisville-area high school students tested physically and academically over the last week as part of the Army Strong Challenge. After shuttling between a series of stations Thursday at Shelby County High … [Read more...]
Afghans, Coalition Work to Avert ‘Insider’ Attacks
March 26, 2012 By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Afghan and coalition leaders are working to limit “insider threat” killings in Afghanistan, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces there told reporters here today. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen said at a Pentagon news conference that Afghan and coalition forces have changed their operations to … [Read more...]
Officials Offer Tips to Beat Summer Moving Rush
March 26, 2012 By Elaine Sanchez, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- With military moving season about to kick into high gear, officials are urging service members to book their moving dates early and to remain as flexible as possible when doing so. Careful planning is vital to ensuring a smooth move, especially during the busiest season, John Johnson, branch chief … [Read more...]
Insurgents Inside the Wire
March 26, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Lance Cpl. Harry Lew kept falling asleep on his post in Afghanistan. As punishment, two other lance corporals in his unit made Lew do push-ups, leg lifts and side planks. They poured sand in his face and mouth, kicked him and punched him for several hours. Shortly after this degrading and humiliating experience, Lew shot himself in … [Read more...]