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May 12, 2008 - 12:21:32 AM |
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MND-B, 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers gallop to glory in 1st running of the 138th Kentucky Derby in Iraq
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 CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq - Determination filled the faces of both the decorated stick horses and their jockeys as they approached the line - and as fast as they rode in, they were off. This was the big one. The one everyone had been preparing for, and even though this wasn’t the most traditional "Kentucky Derby" ever held, it was close enough for the Soldiers of Multi-National Division - Baghdad and the 4th Infantry Division.
MND-B Soldiers got a taste of the 1st running of 138th "Kentucky Derby" race held at the divisions headquarters parking lot May 3. The "Kentucky home-grown Gala" was hosted by Soldiers of the Kentucky National Guard’s 138th Fires Brigade.
Each section within the MND-B headquarters building was represented by a "jockey," which had to "gallop" one lap around the building as they mounted a creatively-decorated stick horse.
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D.C. Sniper Changes Mind, Wants to Appeal
Lawyers for convicted D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad say he has changed his mind again and now wants to go forward with a federal appeal of his conviction and death sentence. |
Raw Video: Calif. Courthouse Bomb Explodes
The FBI has released surveillance video of a powerful pipe bomb explosion that shattered big windows at a federal courthouse and filled the lobby with smoke. Investigators are searching for those responsible. |
Feds arrest illegal immigrants who are trying to leave USA
The government has a new approach to border enforcement.
60-Plus Illegal Immigrants Found In Big Rig
Border Patrol officials said Monday that they arrested more than 60 illegal immigrants over the weekend during a traffic stop.
FBI: Suspected pipe bomb damages courthouse in San Diego
A suspected pipe bomb exploded at a federal courthouse in downtown San Diego early Sunday, damaging the front entrance and blowing out a window, authorities said. No injuries were reported.
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Aviation Soldiers get refueled during PTA
 HILO, Hi - Regardless of Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) every Soldier will spend some time during their Army career in a field environment; long duty days, guard shifts and field chow are a few of the things Soldiers undergo.
MND-B AWTs engage rocket team and heavily armed criminals
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Multi-National Division - Baghdad aerial weapons teams conducted operations against criminal elements in Baghdad May 10.
Ironhorse Big 8 equals mission success for 'Packhorse' Soldiers
 FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq - The Convoy Escort Platoon of Company A, 4th Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is a unique element that executes all of the 1st "Raider" BCT's combat support missions outside of Forward Operating Base Falcon.
Photo : Engine checks
 KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq - Senior Airman Jesse Reed, 506th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks the fan belt on an R-11 refueling vehicle recently here. Airman Reed is a refueling maintainer deployed here from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., and is a native of Mescalero, N.M.
Photo : Defenders keep close watch
 KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq - An Airmen from the 506th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Close Precision Engagement Team conducts an observation here recently. The teams consist of Air Force security forces counter-snipers.
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IndyCar personalized
 INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - An Indiana Army National Guard 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team unit insignia decal was placed on the nose of the National Guard Indy racing car in Panther Racing's garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, April 7.
Panthers prowl Indiana
 CAMP ATTERBURY, IN. - Decelerating from 230 mph to 60 mph and returning from combat zone missions.
Army Officer Officiates Basketball Games in Spare Time
 CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - Sweat poured from the players as the clock drew closer to the buzzer. Fans screamed to encourage their team, and distract the other. The lights reflected off of the court and the blowing whistle.
Photos : 4th Inf. Div., MND-B Soldiers participate in 'The amazing race'
 CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq - Team members from the SGS section check their watches as they prepare to embark on their spirited venture as Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division and Multi-National Division - Baghdad embark on the "Amazing Race" on Camp Liberty April 12. The team-building event is part of a monthly competition amongst the different staff and special sections within the division's headquarters.
Sustain the pain
 CAMP TAJI, Iraq - The 1st Sustainment Brigade Headquarters Company participated in a challenging and demanding physical fitness exercise on April 4. Sgt. 1st Class Chesley Baird, a native of Idabel, Okla. took the lead in the training.
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Wounded ISAF soldier earns Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge
 KABUL, Afghanistan - An ISAF soldier from the Sharana Provincal Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Paktika province was presented the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge Apr. 21 at Craig Joint Theater Hospital, Bagram Air Field.
MilitaryConnection.Com Joins Forces with America Supports You
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. - MilitaryConnection.com (www.militaryconnection.com) is proud to announce that they have become a corporate supporter of the Defense Department’s America Supports You program. The relationship continues to benefit the military community through alliances and partnerships with a number of the nonprofit organizations that are part of the America Supports You program.
New York National Guard Leader Salutes Military Moms Serving at Home and Overseas
 LATHAM, N.Y. - The commander of New York State’s Military Forces extends Mother’s Day greetings this weekend to the more than 500 military mothers currently serving in the New York Army and Air National Guard.
New York National Guard Teammates head for Home
 CAMP PHOENIX, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - Eight members of an Embedded Training Team (ETT) from the New York National Guard were honored during an awards ceremony at Patriot Square, Camp Phoenix, Kabul, Afghanistan Saturday, May 3, 2008. Bronze Star Medals and an Army Achievement Medal were awarded to the Soldiers for their year of service as mentors for the Afghan National Security Forces as they prepared to redeploy home to New York in mid-May.
Strikers put talent on display
 CAMP TAJI, Iraq - What do you get when you combine the "Macarena," Lynard Skynard and an originally written rap performance?
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