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Marines stand vigilant at U.S. embassy in Haiti
 U.S. Marines train to protect U.S. embassies around the world, and when the 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti Jan. 12, the 1st Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team was called in to assist their fellow Marines already guarding the U.S. embassy in Haiti.
(02/13/10)
C-17s drop relief supplies to Haitians in Mire Balais, Haiti
A U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft dropped 69,000 pounds of Meals-Ready-to-Eat and bottles of water via parachute for the villagers of Mire Balais, Haiti, Jan. 21 in support of Operation Unified Response.
(01/27/10)
7th Sustainment Brigade support Operation Unified Response By Sgt. Richard Andrade
The Runny Mede, a U.S. Army logistics support vessel from the 7th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Eustis, Va., docked at the Port-Au-Prince Seaport Jan. 25, in support of Operation Unified Response.
(01/27/10)
Air Defense Artillery school graduates final classes at Fort Bliss
 Dec. 15, 2009, marked the last time a United States Army Air Defense Artillery School Soldier will graduate from the school at Fort Bliss, Texas. Because of the Department of Defense's Base Realignment and Closure recommendations in 2005 the ADA school has moved to Fort Sill, Okla.
(12/16/09)
1st Armored Division motor pool becomes a family affair
 It isn't unusual to find a tradition of military service in families; in fact, it is often seen as a rite of passage. However, it is somewhat atypical for two brothers to be in the same unit and stranger still for them to be identical twins.
(10/8/09)
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Twin Brothers Serve Together
They look alike, they sound alike. They even dress alike. Army PFC Bryan Spradlin brings us the story of two 1st Armored Division Soldiers who are the picture of military uniformity...all the way down to the genetic level.
EOD Officer dedicates his life to 'part-time' job
The 1st Armored Division's Unified Endeavor mission readiness exercise brings Soldiers from across the globe together to share their skills and experience. One Alabama National Guardsman, brings more than 30 years of Army experience to share with others. Army PFC Bryan Spradlin tells us his story.
1st AD chaplain supports family through deployment
Run Time: 1:29
Producer: PFC Janelle Keyser
Unit: 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
Interviewees:
Maj. Darrin Nielsen, 1st Armored Division Family Life Chaplain.
Sgt. Michael Lee, 1st Armored Division chaplain's assistant.
The 1st Armored Division prepares for another deployment to Iraq later this year. When they go downrange this time, they'll take a special resource that aims to provide relief to troops and their families back at home. Army Pfc. Janelle Keyser reports.
German barber approaches 50 years of service to American servicemembers
A lot has changed in the Army since the Vietnam War, but one thing that hasn't is the Army haircut. One man has dedicated his life to ensuring that today's Soldiers continue to follow that tradition and look their best. Army Pfc. Janelle Keyser tells us what kept him cutting.
1st AD Soldier prepares for 5th deployment
Nearly eight years at war has meant multiple deployments for U.S. service members. Army Pfc. Janelle Keyser talks to a former Sailor turned Soldier who tells us about his continued devotion to duty and upcoming fifth deployment.
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