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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)
Family life chaplains bridge gap
A famous quote, from English poet John Donne, says, "No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of a continent, a part of a main."
(10/6/09)
1st AD Military police build knowledge about MRAP vehicles
 Soldiers from the 501st Military Police Company, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Division, began working with Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles during their pre-deployment training at the Grafenwoerhr Training Area Sept. 28.
(10/4/09)
Energy drinks popular among Soldiers
It's official, energy drinks are everywhere. In recent years, an explosion in popularity has seen the market increase in the number of brands, flavors, and types of drinks available. The trend has found a home within the military, where Soldiers are reaching for an easy way to stay awake during long shifts.
(10/4/09)
Alabama National Guard trains for deployment with 1st AD
Soldiers from the 441st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Alabama National Guard, are participating in Operation Unified Endeavor, a pre-deployment mission readiness exercise, scheduled to run through mid-October at the Grafenwoehr Training Area.
(09/30/09)
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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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