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Iron Horse mechanic’s hobby helps keep life in ‘focus’
Spc. Jacob Gilmon, a wheeled-vehicle mechanic and welder with HHC, DSTB, 4th Inf. Div. and MND-B, welds a sniper cage together which protects his fellow Soldiers from sniper fire when they are patrolling the streets of Baghdad. This photo was taken by Spc. Morgan Habecker, who also serves with HSC, DSTB, 4th Inf. Div., and illustrates the photographic talent he has exhibited to his leaders and fellow service members.
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By Spc. Douglas York, MND-B PAO
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Transportation Soldiers train on MEDEVAC
First Sgt. David Falk, the senior NCO and flight medic for Co. C, 2-227 Avn. Regt., guides Soldiers from the 154th Trans. Co., 180th Trans. Bn., 15th Sust. Bde., 13th ESC, away from a medical evacuation helicopter during medevac training Oct. 2 at Fort Hood.
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By Staff Sgt. Rob Strain, 15th Sust. Bde. PAO
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Operation Sabre Tempest
A Son of Iraq manager informs the Iraqi police and coalition forces of the checkpoints abilities and condition, June 12, 2008. The SoI's are manning the checkpoints to provide better secuirty for the area south of Balad Ruz.
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By Sgt. Mark Albright, 14th PAD
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Mud House play bridges cultural gap
The actors of "Mud House" perform to a crowd of 1,200 people Friday in al Kut. Mud House is a comedic play about the interactions of an Iraqi family performed for U.S. Soldiers in the area.
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By Sgt. 1sr Class Joe Thompson
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Flood Relief
A CH-47F Chinook helicopter from the Company B, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, approaches a road in Presidio, Texas, to pick up sand bags Sept. 22. The Black Cats are currently supporting flood relief efforts in Presidio by dropping the oversized sandbags on a levee to keep the high waters of the Rio Grande River from flooding the city.
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Rising Star's 1st Runner Up
Chelsea Anderson, 1st runner up in the competition, sings "Hurt" by Christina Aguilera during the final round. Anderson recieved a $250 check for finishing in second place.
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Fort Hood wins Quality of Life Award
By Stephen Oertwig, IMCOM
Col. Bill Hill, Fort Hood Garrison Commander, Sara Lynch, spouse of the III Corps Commanding General, and Beth Sigatolah, spouse of the III Corps Command Sergeant Major, accept the Quality of Life Award for Communications Excellence on behalf of U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Hood. Secretary of the Army Pete Geren presented the awards Oct. 7 at the 2008 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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Fort Hood Oktoberfest
By Pvt. Nathan Booth, 4th PAD
Scott Chen gets a pumpkin painted on his cheek at the CYSS booth as his friend Mason Provencher observes. CYSS offered face-painting as well as a pumpkin patch where children could pick out and paint their own pumpkins.
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What two teams do you want to see play the World Series and who do you want to win?
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Sgt. Tim Dunbar, III Corps
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Daniela White, Family member
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Sgt. First Class Greg Wilson, ACB, 1st Cav. Div.
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Sgt. Michele Adkins, III Corps
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Wayne Prosser, Civilian
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"I want to see the Boston Red Sox win against the L.A. Dodgers, so we can shove it in Manny Ramirez’s face!"
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"I am a Philadelphia native, so the Phillies to win. I don’t care who they play."
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"They need to be involved in FRGs. Single Soldiers should be involved for support. Also, more unit activities for Families on post might help."
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"Since the Padre’s are out and I am from San Diego, my next choice would be the Dodgers. The Dodgers and the Angels."
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"I am more of a football fan, but I really don’t like curses, so Go Cubs!"
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FORT HOOD, TEXAS
The Army operates one of the largest and most diverse military posts worldwide right here in Central Texas. Fort Hood has more than 52,000 Soldiers currently assigned and 70,000-plus family members.
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One out of every 10 active duty Soldiers in the Army is assigned to Fort Hood
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Since the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism, Fort Hood has surged in capacity to an authorized strength over 53,000 Soldiers
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Fort Hood is ranked No. 1 among the Army’s 97 installations in terms of “future” capability
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Fort Hood’s economic impact last year is estimated at $10.9 billion statewide
Fort Hood also distinguishes itself as the largest single local location employer in the State of Texas – with more than 12,000 civilian employees and contractors working here.
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