Courtesy Story | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | 10.26.2011
Across the globe, thousands participate in activities during the month of October to raise awareness for breast cancer. Soldiers civilians stationed on Forward Operating Base Fenty decided to raise awareness in a very unique way; with “Amazing Grace.”...
Courtesy Story | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | 10.23.2011
For many, running ten miles might be a daunting pursuit, but few consider how hard it would be to run a ten mile race with only leg or while deployed to a combat zone. For Angela and Peter Quintalla, running the Army 10-Miler was a different experience than it was for other runners....
Courtesy Story | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | 10.22.2011
Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from across 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco’s area of operations, gathered on Forward Operating Base Fenty Oct. 21 and 22 to show their prowess during the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter competition, hosted by TF Bronco....
Story by Pfc. Zackary Root | 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 09.22.2011
Three years ago, Combat Outpost Kahler and Observation Post Topside, located near Wanat, a small village that straddles the border between Nuristan and Kunar provinces in the Waygul Valley, was the target of a Taliban attack that left nine U.S. soldiers dead, 27 others wounded and Wanat void of any coalition force presence - until now....
Story by Staff Sgt. Luke Graziani | 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 09.18.2011
Service members are trained in the art of fighting using many different types of weapons at their disposal. Weapons of war may win battles, but there is much to be said for winning the trust and confidence of local people as well. Recently, Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco, were able to forge those......
Courtesy Story | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | 09.09.2011
For the last 10 years the war in Afghanistan has continued, with new a generation of Soldiers coming to the front lines to challenge the insurgency. On the 10th Anniversary of the events which occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, Soldiers from 3 Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Bronco, reflect on how they were affected on that day and how it feels to be a part of the conflict......
Story by Spc. Hillary Rustine | Combined Joint Task Force 1 - Afghanistan | 06.26.2011
With a record contract for a Christian rock album and the potential of stardom, people may wonder why U.S. Army Spc. Caleb E. Smith joined the Army....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Burrell | Combined Joint Task Force 101 | 05.12.2011
Less than six months ago, U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Swaray's drill sergeant at Fort Benning, Ga., gathered soon-to-be infantrymen in a small room. ...