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III Armored Corps, Fort Hood chefs fire it up at 2023...

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2023/04/16

U.S. Army Fort Hood, culinary chefs compete in the 2023 Champions Barbecue Alliance. Soldiers with the 1st Cavalry Division go against 12 pit masters for the best barbecue around Killeen, Texas.

Afghan Streets: NYPD Officer Serves in Afghanistan

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2023/04/15

Sgt. Jonathan L. Vasquez, a Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), and an NYPD patrol officer with the 47th Precinct, shares his experience as both a police officer from New York City and a vehicle commander conducting combat patrols in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Paul Peterson. Also available in High Definition.

Spc. James Kimball, Citizen Soldier

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2023/04/15

Soldiers compete in the combined annual SGT Major and Governor's 20 rifle and pistol matches. The two were combined due to the spring postponement of the SGT Majors match arising from the sequestering. Video by Master Sgt. Vincent Donaldson. Available in high definition.

Airmen of the 28th: Weapons Load Crew Team Chief

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2023/04/15

SSgt Ryan Wooley, 28th AMXS, Weapons Load Crew Team Chief,talks about his duties in his current position.

Math Teacher, Convoy Commander

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2023/04/14

1st Lt. Monicia Porter Convoy Commander with the 1230th Transportation Company leads a Team of Georgia National Guardsman out of a motor pool on a dark, drizzly night in Northern Afghanistan. Porter’s mission today is to sustain Regional Command North, but normally she’s right at home leading math in a high school classroom. Also available in high definition

Black History Month

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2023/04/13

Marines talk about the Montford Point Marines and how far black Marines have come in the Marine Corps since. Available in high definition.

Corps Employee is a Hiking Hero

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2023/04/13

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee and Air Force veteran hiked 11-hundred miles recently on the Appalachian Trail to boost awareness and understanding of two critical veterans’ issues: unemployment and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Operation Proper Exit

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2023/04/13

Wounded Warriors are honored in Kabul, Afghanistan for their injuries and for returning to theater. They have the opportunity to learn all the progress that has happened in Afghanistan since they were hurt. Story by Army SSG Christy Dispennette. Sound bites by COL Steven Merkel, Retired Sgt. Noah Galloway, Sgt Ryan McIntosh.

Women's Wall of Heroes

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2023/04/13

The Songtan Veterans of Foreign Wars, or V-F-W, located just outside Osan Air Base, Korea, dedicated a wall to honor women in the military. Rear Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, was proud to speak at the event. SUGGESTED LEAD: The highest-ranking female in the Pacific Region visits the Osan Air Base community for a special occasion. Specialist Aaron Loy reports. SUGGESTED TAG: The wall dedication was the first of its kind in Korea to honor women in the

Nirai Kanai

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2023/04/13

With the Annual Naha Haari Dragon Boat Race quickly approaching, the Navy Women’s Dragon Boat team pushes their limits to get prepared. Corporal Wes Cole takes us down to Naha, Okinawa where the members of the team learn to work together to take this year’s title. Includes sound bites from Donna Aponte, Coach, Nirai Kanai. Also available in high definition.

A Family to Call Her Own

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2023/04/13

Tech. Sgt. Jamie Meadows-Valley traveled to Ukraine to adopt 2-year-old Oleksandra from an orphanage. Jamie, her husband, Master Sgt. Ernie Valley, and the couple’s children have embraced Oleksandra as part of their family, where she has made remarkable strides since coming to America. (U.S. Air Force video/Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse) note: the music for this video is © 2014 Samuel Morse, however it has unlimited copy and distribution license when used in conjunction with this video.

Marine veteran Kyle Carpenter to receive Medal of Honor

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2023/04/13

On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Available in high definition.

Army Husband and Wife Reenlist Together in Afghanistan

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2023/04/12

SGT Londre Capron and SGT Jhonallynn Capron, who are married, reenlist together at a ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Includes sound bites from Sgt. Londre Capron, 91D Generator Mechanic. Hometown: Miami, Fla. and Sgt. Jhonallyn Capron, 88M Transportation. Hometown: Federal Way, Wash. Also available in high definition.

Make-A-Wish With Jacob

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2023/04/12

The Make a Wish foundation granted a special wish for a young boy battling cancer at Old Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro during Old Fort MacArthur Days.

100 Years, One Moment, Documenting History Through...

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2023/04/09

When a cook aboard USS Mississippi set foot on the shores of Naval Shipyard Pensacola in 1914, he had no idea that the photographs he took on his off-duty time would lay the groundwork for 100 years of Navy photography. Although the photographer rating had yet to exist in the Navy, Walter Leroy Richardson was doing the job, documenting aerial and ship maneuvers, crew movement and daily operations. Recognizing the value and necessity of documenting and creating a visual history of its activities,

Ghosts of Iwo Jima 70 Years After the Battle Began

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2023/04/09

The rows are neatly lined - this is a farm, after all. Its principle crop is Christmas trees. However, its true purpose seems to be the sale of home and family, of comfort, of peace and safety ... of silence. A sharp, shrill metallic buzz slices the early morning tranquility. It sounds like a chainsaw at first, but soon reveals itself as a four-wheeled, all-terrain vehicle. Wally Kaenzig sits at the helm, gleefully carving a path through the fresh-fallen snow. He laughs - zipping around with the

4th Marines Return to States After Decades

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2023/04/09

4th Marine Regiment commands Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Four during Integrated Training Exercise 2-15 Jan. 12 - Feb. 22. Includes sound bites from Master Gunnery Sgt. Adam C. Walker. Also available in high definition.

ICE Returns Ancient Artifacts to Egypt at National...

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2023/04/08

note: Video from 0:15 to 1:17 is courtesy of the National Geographic Society. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repatriated dozens of illegally smuggled ancient artifacts to the government of Egypt, including a Greco-Roman style Egyptian sarcophagus, at a ceremony Wednesday at the National Geographic Society in Washington. The return of these ancient artifacts was made possible by “Operation Mummy’s Curse,” an ongoing five-year investigation by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations

Dabudong Remains Recovery

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2023/04/08

In the beginning of the Korean War, there were many hard fought battles and lives lost across the many mountains of the Korean peninsula. Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Braman joins Soldiers who seek proper respect for their fallen brothers-in-arms on the battlefield. Includes sound bites from Capt. Jung, Jung-Moon, 50th Infantry Division Company Commander; 1st Lt. Johnnie Hickson, 6th Ordnance Battalion Executive Officer; Cpl. Moon, Soon-Wan, 50th Infantry Division and Pfc. Jacob McDonald, 6th Ordnance

Dedicated Crew Chiefs of Barksdale

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2023/04/08

A feature story showcasing the hard work dedicated crew chiefs put into their days of maintaining Barksdale's B-52s.

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