Most Recent Soldiers' Stories

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First Lt. Ross PixlerMonday, 03 March 2008First Lt. Ross Pixler, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division was awarded the Silver Star for valor on February 11, 2008, at Al Faw Palace.

Live from Baghdad: Rock Hill's Randy A. MartinFriday, 29 February 2008LTC Randy Martin gives his first hand perspective on what life is like on the ground and the progress coalition forces are making.

Marne Forward GreetingSaturday, 23 February 2008A call out for story ideas for the Marne Forward newscast.

Troops live, work among local IraqisMonday, 04 February 2008Charleston native Maj. Jimmy Brownlee, 41, a public affairs officer for the U.S. Army's 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, has been stationed in Iraq at a forward operating base south of Baghdad since May and will be there until August as part of President Bush's surge plan. This is his second deployment to Iraq since the invasion in 2003. He agreed to be interviewed via telephone once a week or so about conditions while he is based there

Staff Sgt. Darius Burwell: FraternityMonday, 10 December 2007Multiculturalism and experience are rich in the Army, and Soldiers learn from one another, Staff Sgt. Darius Burwell says.

LTC Darryl Mills: On the HomefrontWednesday, 31 October 2007A Canadian officer serving with the Third Infantry Division, Mills explains how the family of a soldier contributes just as much as those deployed.

Sgt. Michael Smith: FamilyTuesday, 23 October 2007“I think it’s the greatest honor to be a soldier.”

NCO recognized as division career counselor of the yearWednesday, 10 October 2007Staff Sgt. Gary Norris Jr., a career counselor for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Commandos," 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., was named the Multi-National Division – Center career counselor of the year after a competition held by the 3rd Infantry Division.

Leaving finance career, Soldier pursues passionWednesday, 03 October 2007Just above average height, with dark brown hair cut in the typical ‘high and tight’ fashion, the Lyons, Ill., native looks less like the front man of a rock and roll group and more like the straight-laced, easy going finance specialist he once was.

Lt. Col. HuronTuesday, 11 September 2007When LTC Gilbert Huron heard the news that the twin towers of the World Trade Center had fallen to an act of terror, one of his first concerns was for his sister, who then lived within a block of the fallen towers. Here is that story. (2:05)

ServiceSunday, 09 September 2007Maj. Freddy Welborn (Levinworth, KS) talks about what it is like to serve in today's U.S. Army.

It's All About DutySunday, 09 September 2007Pfc. Joshua Welborn (Wichita, KS) talks about how the U.S. Army has changed him.

I'm ThankfulSunday, 09 September 2007Maj. Freddy Welborn (Levinworth, KS) talks about why he is proud to be an American.

Soldiers are Human BeingsSaturday, 08 September 2007Maj. Freddy Welborn (Levinworth, KS) talks about the challenges of being a U.S. Soldier.

Sgt. First Class Calvin JonesTuesday, 04 September 2007Profile of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Jones

Like Father, Like SonMonday, 03 September 2007Two men, two soldiers, and they are father and son. Here is the story of two Kansas men, Major Freddy J. Welborn II and his son Private First Class Joshua Welborn who are fighting together in Iraq, fighting for their country and their shared vales. Look for more in this series as time goes by.

SSG Jacob Larson: From Navy to ArmyMonday, 03 September 2007In the turbulence of military life, Staff Sgt. Jacob Larson finds a way to remain even-keeled. Larson describes himself as a pretty laid-back, easy-going guy who just goes with the flow. At 30 years old the Californian has already spent 11 years serving his country.