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Senior Leaders Serving Thanksgiv... - (11-25-2008)
Lt. Col. Dave Bair, a native of Washington D.C., serves Thanksgiving dinner to paratroopers of th... (2 images)
Senior Leaders Serving Thanksgiv... - (11-26-2008)
Capt. Ken Lutz, a native of Pekin, Ill., serves Thanksgiving dinner to paratroopers of the 3rd Br... (2 images)
Paratroopers Honored at Awards C... - (11-06-2008)
Col. Timothy McGuire, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, congratulates Spc. Austin L. Kirb... (2 images)
Donated Computers to Assist Fami... - (11-07-2008)
Pfc. Vittario Allen and his wife Ashley were one of more than 100 families to receive a newly ref... (2 images)
Brigade Run - (11-05-2008)
(Left to Right) Command Sgt. Maj. Ted Gaweda, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment honorary command ... (3 images)


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News Stories
Donated computers to assist families stay in touch
Melissa Fields is about to experience the daunting task of being an Army spouse as she prepares to say goodbye to her husband Pfc. Raymond Fields. Pfc. Fields, a communication specialist assigned to the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, is about to deploy for the first time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. However, thanks to a gracious donation, they won’t have to worry about how to keep in touch.
(11/7/08)

Deploying unit gets hands-on with Raven
At first glance, the sight of Paratroopers in a field handling what appears to be model airplanes one might think the Paratroopers are goofing off. However, this is serious business and can be the difference between life and death.
(07/30/08)

Artillery troopers make noise during exercise
Paratroopers assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, along with U.S. Air Force personnel and simulated coalition forces, took to the streets here in search of an ‘insurgent cell’ during a training exercise, June 12.
(06/12/08)

Paratroopers awarded valor award for combat
Two paratroopers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment were recognized during an awards ceremony for their actions in combat while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom May 2.

(05/2/08)

Paratroopers get hands-on training during live-fire event
Paratroopers of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division honed their combat skills during a live-fire exercise on April 15 at the Live Fire Village complex.
(04/27/08)



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Recent Publications

09.05.2007

Prime Minister Maliki visits Salah ad Din; Paratroopers clear Samarra; A Softer Approach to Fighting Insurgency; Paratroopers clear river valley in Diyala; Paratrooper reenlists in hospital; Paratroopers fight through rough terrain; NPs provide security for Ba...

08.09.2007

Paratrooper awarded Silver Star; Operation Ithaca’ surprises, pummels, al Qaeda forces; Operation opens route, secures towns; Commander does job the way it should be done; U.S. troops help rebuild force in Ba...

07.25.2007

Troops give ISF insurgent weapons; Brothers deploy, fight together; A day in the life of troops in Samarra; Medics teach troops life saving steps; Tikrit University opens new buildi...

07.01.2007

Panthers Exceed Re-enlistment Goals; Paratroopers compete for Iron Man; Soldiers remember why they serve; Improving the Police Force in Samarra; Chief Warrant Officer makes Army history; Countering IEDs in unconventional way; Paratroopers celebrate All American Day; Paratroopers help Samarra after devastating att...

05.07.2007

Troops build security station in Bayji; Police force continues progress in Samarra; Artillerymen apt in infantry mission; Insurgent attacks lead to innocent casualti...

04.19.2007

Troopers awarded combat badges; Adapting to meet demands in combat; Policemen graduate survival course; Paliwoda landowners receive compensation; ‘Loyalty’ roots out insurgents in Ad Dawr; OPF takes steps to improve security; There’s no place for complacency in combat; Provincial Council approves capital bud...



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Newest Video
5-73rd Cavalry Airborne Reconnissance JRTC Combat Patrol Training

B-roll of Soldiers performing JRTC combat patrol training. Scenes include Soldiers searching a building, using their radios and waiting in ambush next to the road. Produced by Pv2 Mitch Taylor.

Recent Video
Paratroopers Train on MARCbot IV
Package made from "Paratroopers Train on MARCbot IV" in the B-roll section about paratroopers training on MARCbot IV at joint Readiness Training Center. Produced by PV2 Mitch Taylor. (08/3/08)

Paratroopers Train on MARCbot IV
B-roll of paratroopers training on MARCbot IV at Joint Readiness Training Center. Scenes include Soldiers learning about the robot in a classroom, Soldiers getting hands-on training with the robot, shots of the robot outside performing automated tasks and interviews. Also see "Paratroopers Train on MARCbot IV" in the package section. (08/2/08)

Cordon and Search Training
B-roll of paratroopers conducting a cordon and search training exercise. Scenes include paratroopers searching rooms, employing their weapon systems and interacting with role-playing Iraqi civilians as the get evaluated on their tactics and techniques by senior leaders. (06/12/08)

Joint Readiness Training Exercise
B-roll of Soldiers participating in the "All American Week" competition. Scenes include paratroopers performing various training exercises. (05/23/08)

Master Sgt. O'Connor Distinguished Service Cross Awards Ceremony, Part 1
B-roll of a Distinguished Service Cross Awards Ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, honoring the efforts of Master Sgt. O' Connor during Operation KAIKA in Afghanistan. Scenes include speeches and video recap of the operations. Part 1 of 2. (05/1/08)



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Recent Audio
Lt. Col. Edmonds
Audio only interview in which he talks to a Fox reporter about his mission in country, his relationship with Iraqi Security Forces, working with the Provincial Reconstruction Team in the Salah Ad-Din Province and some of the challenges facing security forces in the area.



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