Posts Tagged ‘unit’
Osprey’s provide MEU’s a new tool for Humanitarian Aid missions
Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda, 24th MEU: When calamity strikes and only a trail of desolation remains, no other Marine Air Ground Task Force is better prepared to support a full spectrum of Humanitarian Aid missions than a Marine Expeditionary Unit. 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marine... Go here to see the original: Osprey's provide MEU's a new tool [...]
Soldier Jailed for Angry Rap Song
Angry that the military planned to send him back to Iraq past his date to leave the military, a Soldier recorded a hip-hop song that blasts the Army and describes going on a shooting spree, an act that led his commanders to decide that the Soldier posed a threat to his unit. Originally posted here: Soldier Jailed for Angry Rap Song
Cucolo: No court-martial for pregnant troops
BAGHDAD — A U.S. general in Iraq who listed pregnancy as a reason for court-martialing soldiers said Tuesday that he would never actually seek to jail someone over the offense, but wanted to underline the seriousness of the issue.Last month, Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo issued a policy that would allow soldiers who become pregnant and their [...]
Mullen Praises Stryker Soldiers in Afghanistan
During a trip to Afghanistan, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff praised the soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, for their service in Kandahar province, saying the unit has made a difference. Continue reading here: Mullen Praises Stryker Soldiers in Afghanistan
Maintenance Bn Marines stay behind to help with drawdown
Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty, Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (FWD): A detachment of Marines from 2nd Maintenance Battalion remained in Iraq past their unit’s redeployment in order to leverage their supply and redistribution capabilities in support of the Marine Corps’ mission of retrograding gear and equipment from ... Go here to see the [...]
1st ID sergeant awarded Silver Star
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Sgt. Zachary Swelfer’s demeanor was calm and his reaction was modest when he was awarded the Silver Star at Fort Knox.Swelfer, a member of the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, received the award for his bravery and quick response in the line of fire during a [...]
2nd lt. overcomes severe combat wounds
One of 2nd Lt. Peter Sprenger’s goals in life is to lead soldiers in the 75th Ranger Regiment. He eventually wants to command a battalion and even a brigade.His goals are not unusual for a young officer candidate who has already led men in combat, but Sprenger, 26, was not supposed to make it this far. On Nov. 19, when he was commissioned as [...]
