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News Stories WAR Lane
The sight of soldiers encumbered by body armor, weapons and helmets, politely removing their boots before squeezing through the undersized door of a small hut is somewhat peculiar. They carefully take seats on an ornate carpet, around a tea set perched precariously on an upturned bucket. As they speak with leaders of a village referred to as Herat, it becomes apparent that the fight against insurgents has evolved.
07.20.2011 Story by Sgt. 1st Class Roger Dey
Resilience in the face of adversity
If you're a part of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson community, you’ve probably heard about ‘resiliency’ – the word has been used often for the last few years, by the Army and the Air Force alike. Resiliency is critical – but how do you go about building it?
08.12.2011 Story by Christina McCann
Montana guardsman wins skeet tournament
Recently two Montana National Guard members participated in the 2011 Armed Services Skeet Championship held at the Conservation Park of Richmond in Charles City, Va., from May 16 to May 20.
07.1.2011 Story by Spc. Britney Bodner
875th Replacement Company Returns from One-Year Stateside Mobilization
You could see the red and blue lights from a mile away on Webster County Road P56, as Fort Dodge Police, Webster County sheriff deputies, and over a dozen Patriot Guard Riders led the soldiers of the 875th Replacement Company to the over 200 friends and family in attendance at the Welcome Home Ceremony, on Friday, April 29.
04.29.2011 Story by Spc. Gabriel Coco
 83rd Civil Support Team Participates in External Evaluation
- It all starts with a suspicious package at a government building in downtown Helena, Mont. As security officers examine it, a mysterious liquid sprays out, prompting the 9-1-1 call for possible chemical contamination that ultimately leads to the deployment of the Montana National Guard’s 83rd Civil Support Team.
02.8.2011 Story by Spc. Britney Bodner
 USF-I senior NCOs gather to share information, coordinate efforts
The top non-commissioned officers of United States Forces-Iraq, gathered at Al Faw Palace, Oct. 5, to discuss the challenges faced by the command as it prepares to enter the final year of operations in Iraq.
10.5.2010 Story by Sgt. 1st Class Roger Dey
 III Corps Historical Half
Four-hundred-and-forty- eight service members and civilians took part in III Corps’ “Historical Half,” Sept. 26 at Camp Victory.
09.26.2010 Story by Sgt. 1st Class Roger Dey
Fort Hood garage band reunites for 'New Dawn'
It’s a memory and a hope for the future portrayed by music.
09.4.2010 Story by Spc. Britney Bodner
 III Corps Town Hall Meeting
United States Forces-Iraq Deputy commanding general for operations and III Corps commander addressed III Corps soldiers during a town hall meeting Aug. 6, at Hope Chapel, Camp Victory, Iraq.
08.14.2010 Story by Staff Sgt. Daniel Yarnall
Extra duty can help ensure good discipline
Extra duty is one option open for unit leaders to ensure good discipline, but recently United States Forces-Iraq Joint Inspector General’s office has received numerous complaints from soldiers regarding the types of labor given them while assigned the duty.
08.14.2010 Story by Staff Sgt. Daniel Yarnall
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Recent Image Galleries
WAR Lane
Humvees approach a simulated roadside bomb hidden on the back of a guard rail as the make their...
Taken: 07.20.2011
WAR Lane
Capt. Roger Henschel, commander of the 260th Engineer Company, listens carefully while talking...
Taken: 07.20.2011
WAR Lane
Soldiers attending the Montana Army National Guard's Big Sky Warrior Academy July 20, take part...
Taken: 07.20.2011
WAR Lane
Soldiers taking part in the Montana Army National Guard's Big Sky Warrior Academy speak with...
Taken: 07.20.2011
'Bambi' bucket training
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Montana Army National Guard's 1-189th Combat Support...
Taken: 06.4.2010
'Bambi' bucket training
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Montana Army National Guard's 1-189th Combat Support...
Taken: 06.4.2011
'Bambi' bucket training
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Montana Army National Guard's 1-189th Combat Support...
Taken: 06.4.2011
'Bambi' bucket training
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Montana Army National Guard's 1-189th Combat Support...
Taken: 06.4.2011
'Bambi' bucket training
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Montana Army National Guard's 1-189th Combat Support...
Taken: 06.4.2011
'Bambi' bucket training
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with the Montana Army National Guard's 1-189th Combat Support...
Taken: 06.4.2010
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Recent AudioLt. Col. John Holzapfel - Omaha World-Herald
Lt. Col. John Holzapfel, battalion commander for 394th Battalion, from Omaha, Neb., talks to a Omaha World - Herald reporter in Omaha, Neb., about the duties of his battalion during their current deployment to Iraq and spending Christmas away from home.
Taken: 12.21.2010
Sgt. Glasford
Talks to a Shelby County Reporter in Columbiana, Al, about being deployed with the National Guard, training the Iraqi police, being the first unit to pair with the Iraqi highway patrol, the progress they are making, keeping motivated and working with the Sheriff's office back home. Audio only.
Taken: 04.21.2010
Ms. Brachold
Talks to a Hometown Weekly reporter in Medfield, Mass., about working with forensics, being a contractor with the military, analyzing samples for DNA, working on 10-30 cases a week, the tools she uses and her home life. Audio only.
Taken: 04.21.2010
Staff Sgt. Sherrod
Talks to a Hometown Weekly reporter in Medfield, Mass., about his family's history in the military, working in a JEF lab doing forensics, taking in evidence on a day to day basis, where the evidence goes after them and the most common crimes he works on. Audio only.
Taken: 04.21.2010
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