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Feb 3, 2012 - 5:53:02 PM |
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Operation Eagle Hunt takes flight
Blackanthem Military News
 HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - United States Marines and Afghan National Security Forces filled the air with dust recently as dozens of their vehicles rolled into the desert. Afghan camouflage-painted Humvees and small, green trucks with gun turrets led the way into the lower region of the province in search of insurgents.
The Afghan-led operation was a small shaping operation to clear the Taghaz area of southern Helmand in preparation for future counterinsurgency operations to expand Afghan-led security. United States Marines are providing support to the Afghans throughout these operations in order to assist Afghan efforts to expand security, stability and development in the province.
More than 75 U.S. troops, including a few improvised explosive device detection dogs, accompanied roughly 100 Afghan Border Police and Afghan Uniformed Police members during the operation. A majority of those U.S. personnel were the Marines and sailors of Border Advisor Team 1.
The BAT-1 mission was simple: advise their Afghan brothers in arms when necessary, assist with logistics, and accompany their Afghan counterparts on mounted and dismounted partnered patrols.
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CGIS requests public assistance to identify a suspected hoax caller
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. - The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service is requesting assistance from the public to identify a suspected hoax caller who contacted U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie on VHF-FM Channel 16 between Sept. 12-27, 2009.
Beware Of Fraud!" State And Federal Officials Warn
ALBANY, N.Y. - Fraud can be a big problem in areas struck by disasters, according to officials from the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Burr Statement on President Obama's Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's address to a joint session of Congress.
Homeowners And Renters Need To Return SBA Application To Speed Disaster Assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. - If you were affected by the Aug. 4 storms and floods in Jefferson County and receive a U.S. Small Business Administration home loan application, you should fill it out and submit it - even if you don't want a loan.
Swine Flu : What to do
FORT HOOD, Texas - The United States activated an emergency plan Sunday after the number of laboratory-confirmed human cases of swine influenza reached a total of 103 cases in Mexico and the United States.
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Pathfinders conduct tactical site exploitation
 LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Pathfinders have numerous tools in their arsenal to facilitate stability and security in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Army Guard troops depart for training site at Hancock Field Air Guard Base
 HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - More than 1,700 New York Army National Guard soldiers from across New York will board charter aircraft at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base to fly to Camp Shelby, Miss., on Jan. 31 for post-mobilization training.
Photos: Pathfinder Snipers train on aerial platform firing
 LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Cpl. William Hopkins, a native of Clovis, Calif., a spotter with Company F, 2nd Aviation Assault Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade's Pathfinders, looks through the scope of the Barrett .50 Cal. while U.S. Army Sgt. Lucas Cordes, a native of Hillman, Mich., a sniper team leader with Co. F, 2-82 CAB, waits for the Uh-60 Blackhawk to turn around so they can commence an aerial firing platform exercise Jan. 26.
Japanese soldiers ‘make ready’ at live-fire training
 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force participated in a combined arms training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Jan. 24 through Feb. 1.
DLA Disposition Services ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste
 FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Environmental Protection Specialist Mark DeLeon is doing his part to protect the environment on and around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., by overseeing hazardous waste disposal contracting for about 67 customers.
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‘Task Force WILD’ Celebrates Hockey Day Minnesota with a Victory
 CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait - Despite being deployed, Minnesota "State of Hockey" citizen-soldiers keep their hockey spirit alive with a tournament to commemorate Hockey Day Minnesota.
Atterbury hosts Wounded Warrior Hunt
 EDINBURGH, Ind. – Covering over 30,000 acres of wildlife refuge, Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center is known across the state of Indiana as not only a premier training facility for our nation’s forces, but also as a premier hunting destination for deer, turkey and other small game.
RC flying provides mentor opportunities
 MANHATTAN, Kansas - Flying remote controlled aircraft is a hobby that requires an investment of time and patience. With a little dedication a person can learn to master the controls of various types of RC aircraft, causing small machines, and big imaginations, to take flight.
Spouses' run marks completion of deployment
 FORT DRUM, New York - Anticipating the end of a deployment and the return of a loved one is quite a significant event. Twelve months living without a spouse can be extremely difficult and those who have experienced it share a common bond.
Ultimate Fighters visit Atterbury
 EDINBURGH, Ind. - Soldiers, Marines and civilians turned out for a glimpse of and a little hands-on training with Ultimate Fighters Chris "Lights Out" Lytle and Matt "Meathead" Mitrione at the Post Gym Sept. 20. The fighters spent their time here giving an instructional seminar on combatives and signing autographs for fans.
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Holiday demob surge no match for First Army Division East
 FORT MEADE, Md. – With a normal demobilization load of about 4,600 troops coupled with a surge demob load of nearly 2,500 troops, First Army Division East personnel proved their professionalism and reinforced their reputation as the premier organization for demob support with the successful demobilization of more than 7,000 returning Warriors.
Digital partnership improves health care access for veterans
 FORT MEADE, Md. - Part of the demobilization process for Reserve and National Guard troops has gone digital with a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Eligibility Center and First Army Division East.
First 479th FA Soldier inducted into Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
 FORT HOOD, Texas – Last week, Sgt. 1st Class Wade Hunter became the first Soldier to be inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club while being assigned to Division West’s 479th Field Artillery Brigade.
Hundreds of Marne soldiers to vie for EIB
 FORT STEWART, Ga. – Hundreds of 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers will vie for the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, on Fort Stewart, Ga.
All along the watchtower
 FORWARD OPERATING BASE MASUM GHAR, Afghanistan – The air is damp from the recent thunderstorm and rain leaks into the guard tower where Pfc. Drew Johnson looks out across the plain surrounding Combat Outpost Mushan through his night vision goggles. He rubs his hands together against the chill.
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