Units in Iowa
[1] 203rd Public Affairs Detachment - Des Moines
[2] 2/34 Infantry Brigade Combat Team - Boone
[3] Joint Forces Headquarters, Iowa National Guard - Johnston
[4] 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command - Des Moines
[5] 135th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment - Johnston

Recent Image Galleries

[5] United States Division-North Pro... - (03-08-2010)
Sgt. Randell T. Carter, of the Personal Security Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Suppor... (0 images)
[5] Physician's Assistant Encourages... - (03-07-2010)
Pvt. 1st Class Alexander Sanders of Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, Division Speci... (0 images)
[5] CP North Photos of the Week - (03-06-2010)
A Blackhawk UH-60 carrying Task Force Marne Deputy Commanding General Support, Brig. Gen. Tom Van... (0 images)
[4] Behind the Scenes With the Army ... - (03-02-2010)
Army Reserve Pfc. Daniel Arshadnia puts the heat on some vegetbales at the 35th U.S. Army Culinar... (0 images)
[5] School Opening Shows More Signs ... - (03-04-2010)
Children rush toward a new school building before a school opening ceremony, March 2, in the vill... (0 images)
[1] Retrograde Operations - (03-02-2010)
A civilian contractor fixes a mud flap on a Medium Lightweight Truck as part of the retrograde op... (0 images)
[5] Governors Support Soldiers With ... - (02-28-2010)
Governors Chet Culver, from Iowa, and Martin O'Malley, from Maryland., greet Soldiers from the 57... (0 images)
[5] Service Members Attend Retention... - (02-28-2010)
Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Halford, a retention operations non-commissioned officer with Headquarters ... (0 images)
[1] Lt. Gen. Webster Addresses Third... - (03-02-2010)
Lt. Gen. William G. Webster, left, commanding general, Third Army, introduces Gen. Charles C. Ca... (0 images)
[5] Nebraska Guard Soldier Contribut... - (02-25-2010)
Sgt. Topacio Ortiz, a medic currently deployed with the 313th Medical Detachment, Nebraska Nation... (0 images)
[1] Third Army Participates in 'Give... - (03-02-2010)
Lt. Col. Rachel Coggins, chaplain, 653rd Regional Support Group, hands a donation box to a volunt... (0 images)
[5] The Importance of Staying Connec... - (02-13-2010)
Maj. Terry Romine, Task Force Marne's Family Life chaplain. (0 images)
[5] Marriage Retreat Improves Marria... - (02-13-2010)
Maj. Edward Romine, chaplain, answers a question during a marriage retreat on Contingency Operati... (0 images)
[5] Service Members 'step Up' to Dis... - (02-16-2010)
Service members and civilians who attended the Black History Month Talent Show cheer on performer... (0 images)
[1] Troops Conduct Assault Command P... - (03-02-2010)
Sgt. Luke Erickson, combat medic, Headquarters of Headquarters Command, Third Army, hammers down ... (0 images)

News Stories

[5] Physician's assistant encourages females to break through glass roof
Dedication, enthusiasm and loyalty are words that describe someone like Capt. Leighanne Brown of Headquarters and Headquarters Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga.
(03/7/10)

[5] United States Division-North provides support to successful Iraqi elections
Task Force Marne units in United States Division-North successfully fulfilled their supporting role to the Iraqi security forces, March 7, as the citizens of Iraq went to the polls to vote for the next leaders of their country.
(03/7/10)

[5] School opening shows more signs of success
After joint efforts from both U.S. Army and Iraqi officials, a new school officially opened during a ceremony, March 2, in the village of Al Khanik, Iraq.
(03/2/10)

[5] Governors support Soldiers with visit
Two governors visited Contingency Operation Base Speicher to express their gratitude for Soldiers deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(02/27/10)

[5] Service members attend retention refresher
Soldiers in career counseling positions attended a retention conference Feb. 25 and 26 at the Main Dining Facility, Contingency Operating Base Speicher Speicher, Iraq.
(02/26/10)

[5] Nebraska Guard Soldier contributes with medical aide
As a platoon of male combat Soldiers prepare for a mission, it is not difficult to spot out one petite female, preparing a large Army Combat Uniform patterned bag. A bag that's almost bigger than the person. That bag is what one would call a medical-aide bag, or "A- Bag," and that bag belongs to 21-year-old Sgt. Topacio Ortiz, a medic with the 313th Medical Company, Nebraska National Guard.
(02/25/10)

[5] The Chosen Ones – Diverse team created for security missions in Iraq
The morning air was still as the sun broke through the skies above the headquarters of 1st Battalion, 64th Armor, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, nicknamed "Rogue Country."
(02/18/10)

[5] The importance of staying connected during a deployment
As deployments come and go, staying connected and maintaining a strong and secure foundation is important in the success of a healthy relationship.

(02/13/10)

[5] Marriage retreat improves marriages, soldiering skills
Being deployed brings many unique challenges for married Soldiers: paying bills, child care, and communication with family and friends. For dual-military marriages, these responsibilities can be even more confusing and frustrating, because they are both deployed. Sixteen dual-military couples gathered at Freedom Rest North at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, outside Tikrit, Iraq, Feb. 10-12, to learn effective techniques to keep their marriage strong and healthy while serving on a deployment.
(02/13/10)

[5] Service members 'step up' to display their talent
During deployments, there are times when service members feel a heightened sense of courage and an adrenaline rush. For some, it could be searching for a weapons cache in an abandoned house during a night patrol.
(02/13/10)

[1] Smaller, Faster, Better
Third Army set up its newest command and control element at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 10.
(01/30/10)

[1] Combative Tournament
Third Army has taken the "train like you fight" mentality to heart by holding a Combatives tournament for service members at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 15-17.
(01/30/10)

[1] Running for Frienship
Third Army service members representing the Army and the Air Force competed in teams against the Kuwait National Guard in the first Coalition 5k and 10k fun runs at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Jan. 16.
(01/30/10)

[5] Speicher service members rock out with 'the girls'
Thund 'Her' Struck, an all-female AC/DC tribute band, performed for service members at the COB Speicher gym Jan. 25. The band, which is named after the AC/DC song "Thunderstruck," performed a selection of songs such as "Hell's Bells" and "TNT," as well as older AC/DC hits.

(01/30/10)

[5] I-BIZ, Iraqis Near Completion of New Village School
With the support of U.S. Army-operated Iraq-based Industrial Zone, the local village of Al Khanik, Iraq, is nearing its construction of a new school, a project that demonstrates both cooperation and communication between U.S. forces and Iraqi leadership.

(01/30/10)

Recent Publications

[1] 03.03.2010

Reserve ACP Soldiers train at Udari Range; Third Army hosts Naturalization Ceremony for service members, spouses; Soldiers get rare opportuni...

[5] 03.01.2010

Assaulting by Air Proves Successful for Partnered Forces; A Second Time Around in the New Iraq; Small Gift Creates Hope for a Better Future; Unity Amongst Forces Allows Strong Security Prese...

[5] 02.02.2010

"Hailstorm" Soldiers Roam At Night With Iraqi Forces; NCOs Receive Fiery Induction into the 296th; Uncovering Secrets from a Crime Scene; Soldiers Field New Vehicle, New Technol...

[5] 11.30.1999

Recent Video

[1] *Duplicate*Camp Arifjan Military Working Dogs
Package about Camp Arifjan's Military Working Dogs receiving training with the help of service members that volunteered their time. Produced by Staff Sgt. Anaidy Claudio (12/12/10)

[1] CCP Reset
Package about Third Army inspecting and taking inventory of their equipment for their Contingency Command Post, to ensure that they're ready for any unexpected deployments. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Sean Parrish. (03/7/10)

[5] 573rd Clearance Company Assists in Iraqi Election Security
Package about U.S. Soldiers providing support to Iraqi security forces during elections by conducting joint route clearance as Iraqi forces take the lead in the security of their country. Produced by Sgt. Bobby Jones. IE2010 (03/6/10)

[1] Col. Gallant and Command Sgt. Maj. Corrow
Talks to a WTVT-TV reporter about how long their deployment to is scheduled, what it was like saying good bye to family and friends when leaving on their deployment and sends a greeting to family and friends (03/4/10)

[1] Col. Gallant and Command Sgt. Maj. Corrow
Talks to a WFLA-TV reporter about their units responsibilities, working with the unit they are replacing, how the people of Kuwait have received they service members, how long their deployment will be, the support they are receiving from back home and what has been the biggest surprise for Soldiers on their first deployment (03/4/10)

[1] Lt. Col. Johnson
Talks about the contributions women have made to the Army for Women's History Month. (03/2/10)

[1] Capt. Hise
Talks about the contributions women have made to the Army for Women's History Month. (03/2/10)

[1] Spc. Strickland
Talks about the contributions women have made to the Army for Women's History Month. (03/2/10)

[1] Staff Sgt. Upshaw
Talks about the contributions women have made to the Army for Women's History Month. (03/2/10)

[1] Capt. Schrumm
Talks about the contributions women have made to the Army for Women's History Month. (03/2/10)

[1] Red Ball Express
Package of Third Army's contributions to the Army, Black History Month celebration and the creation of the Red Ball Express during World War II. Produced by Sgt. Ivey Hodges. (02/24/10)

[1] LTC Glass Greeting to Family
Sends a greeting to his family. Please market to WTVC, News Channel 9 (02/21/10)

[1] LTC Glass Greeting to Son
Sends a greeting to his son. Please market to WTVC, News Channel 9. (02/21/10)

[3] Dignified Transfer of Remains
B-roll of the remains of a fallen service member being returned to Dover AFB. Scenes include Marines removing a transfer case from a plane. Produced by Master Sgt. Mike Battien. (02/20/10)

[5] 111th Enginineering Company Trains 2nd Iraqi Army field Engineer Regiment
Package about the 111th Engineering Company training the 2nd Iraqi army Field Engineer Regiment in multiple basic soldier skills. Produced by Sgt. Bobby Jones. (02/19/10)

Recent Audio

[1] Senior Airman Miracle, PO2 Gamble
Talk to a 90 AM/FM & XM Radio reporter in Paso Robles, Calif., about their job as dog handlers, where the military working dogs come from, their background with dogs, training the dogs, how the dogs live, their future working with animals after the military, types of dogs they use and K-9 casualties. Audio only.

[1] Sgt. Mitchell
Talks to a Charlotte Observer reporter in Charlotte, N.C., about why he joined the military, what he is gaining from the experience, his recent promotion to sergeant, his current duties, being away from home during the holiday season, what he misses from home, his involvement in the non-commissioned officer corps and it's importance to the Army and his choice to experience a deployment as an enlisted Soldier prior to becoming an officer.