DVIDS RSS Feed: 17th Public Affairs Detachment

Images | Yakima Takes on International Training Role

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:28:41 -0400

Japanese Type 90 Tanks roll back to their ammo point to reload during a live-fire range at Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sept. 15. The Soldiers were conducting a number of training events at YTC throughout September during the annual Exercise Rising Thunder. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=images/images_gallery.php&action=viewimage&fid=207145

News Story | Yakima takes on international training role

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:04:46 -0400

The scorching sun beat down through a cloudless sky onto the parched hills. Engines revved. Dust clouds billowed as tracks rolled. The green flags were put away and the red flags unfurled. All attention was on the grinding mechanical sounds of the turrets as they swiveled to face downrange. On command, the tanks raced through the maneuver area and fired on their objective while scouts on the rear hill fed the tanks instructions. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=39388

News Story | Strength for the journey

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:26:22 -0400

Children scurried from floor to floor waving magic wands in front of treasure chests in hopes of completing the quest and earning the right to battle the dragon. The battle of dealing with the stresses of having a family member deployed were tackled in a series of talks during the Strong Bond three-day family retreat at the Great Wolf Lodge, Grand Mound, Wash., Aug. 26 to 28.

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Video | Air Assault Missions Afghanistan - Package

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:44:40 -0400

Package made from the B-roll "Air Assault Missions Afghanistan" about aviators from Task Force Diamond Head in Afghanistan working to get members of an infantry unit and their equipment to the battlefield during an air assault mission. Produced by Spc. Dijon Rolle. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=video/video_show.php&id=68012

News Story | EFMP Families Have an Exceptional Time

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:50:45 -0400

The smell of barbeque filled the air as children and their families enjoyed a peaceful summer day and Soldiers learned the joy of volunteering for a good cause during the second annual Exceptional Family Members Program's Camp Fort Lewis 2009, at the Northwest Adventure Center, Fort Lewis Wash. July 14 through 16. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=38241

News Story | EFMP Families Have an Exceptional Time

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:44:22 -0400

Images | Blast From the Past

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:03:58 -0400

Visitors at the Fort Lewis History Museum enjoy one of the many displays that document the life and times of Fort Lewis Soldiers. The Fort Lewis Museum is free to visitors and is open Wednesday through Sunday 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=images/images_gallery.php&action=viewimage&fid=189214

News Story | Blast from the Past

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:58:21 -0400

With summer in full swing and the recession still in effect, budgets can be tight, making fun summer activities scarce for families. Exploring the Fort Lewis Military Museum can be a fun and cost efficient option for the whole family. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_show.php&id=36630

Images | Snipers Take Aim

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:52:54 -0400

Sgt. James Clark, from Atlanta Ga., the sniper section leader with the Recon 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Division, peers down range as Soldiers place targets at various distances at Fort Lewis, Wash., July 15. Clark said his favorite part about being part of a sniper team is being a spotter. | http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=images/images_gallery.php&action=viewimage&fid=189213

News Story | Snipers take Aim

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:47:18 -0400

He laid perfectly still as he concentrated on the target 600 meters in front of him. His spotter peered through the scope and jotted down a few things in his field notebook. The spotter leaned over and told the shooter the vital information needed to take out their target. Once the shooter was ready, he focused all his effort as he prepared to take the shot.
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