Military Families mingle Do Dream Festival with Korean neighbors

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea-Army family members may participate in the sixth annual do not Dream Festival-the Republic of Korea and the United States friendship event sponsored by Dongducheon City-specific tourist Bosan-dong area that are most important to the development of the port Casey Garrison 28 outside. The transaction is included in the games, a large number of modern and traditional Korean folk music and prize drawings.

Pay a visit to Fort Drum Senator

Fort Drum welcomed back to the special Guest on Friday, when the US parent Kirsten Gillibrand paid an official visit to New York City, the North Country.
His visit was to meet with Soldiers as they prepare to leave for military operations in Afghanistan and see what he can do their representation in the Senate of the United States.
Fort Drum at the same time, the Senator was major-General General James l. Terry, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and the Office of the Commander of the Fort drum.
Office after the Division of Soldiers preparing to use, which are also New York state residents, and asked what he could make them than their Senator Gillibrand met.
After this, and how the military spoke of the meeting listened to the problems of the Soldiers was Gillibrand, because they are manufactured in head injury's consideration.
"It was a great visit," said staff Sgt. Brian Niggli, headquarters and headquarters Battalion counselor career. "Had a lot of good information and people was a good questions.We can cover a lot, including economic and housing situation.
"He said job was his main focus, and what he run for Washington," he added. "He made a lot of notes, divided into a large number of ideas and was very familiar with, and I think that he presents us with a lot of good comments. "
Gillibrand spoke of what facts before leaving Fort Drum, he discussed the Soldiers and what he can do to support them, as they use abroad.
"It was great meeting," said Gillibrand. "My aim was to listen to the meeting for men and women who are about to introduce its Afghanistan and they talk about some problems, they are to be the face and some of those concerns.
"It is no surprise, we spoke to economy, the labour market, and (it) not just now created only a very limited number of jobs, and how people are really struggling," he continued. "We talked about affordable housing needs, and how when the troops come back home again, there will be a huge need for affordable housing.
"And we talked about family life and of their families when they are turned on," he adds. "We discussed what is in the same way as military family and type of support which need me. "
He also mentioned some of the family was a problem and the Soldiers what can we do better the life of the members of the family.
"Also, we talked about things that can help improve their lives," said Gillibrand. "We spoke a little early childhood education, day care, access to good schools and we are working for all things are. "
Senator, also to mention he is working to help these Soldiers, who served as Afghanistan and Iraq, who returns to the conversion of the Senate soon.
"We are in the labour market, and my concern is that one out of five young veterans come from back to Iraq and Afghanistan is unemployed right now," he adds. "So I am focused on right now the invoices are each employer who hires young veteran tax. "
Before the hold down the Fort Drum and became a time to thank the Soldiers Gillibrand, family members and all those civilian labour but said he expected to return at a later time.
"I am very grateful to all of the service, for their sacrifices in their courage, and that I am here is to sound," said Gillibrand. "They need to know that I am not only speech and their representatives in Washington, but that I will fight their fight so hard on them and as they fight with us one day. "

North Carolina communities support Fort Bragg brigade, brings joy Soldiers

Fort Bragg and Charlotte, N.C., the communities have rallied five last week for the soldiers ' on the ground that personal hygiene items, blankets, pillows, sheets, socks, and even 519th Military Intelligence electronics unit, in support of the Battalion.

Like all Soldiers prior to its introduction, the headquarters of the 80 Soldiers and principal place of business of the co., 519th MI Bn. took compress several comfort and personal care items, army-owned shipping giant box time.

The items are packaged in a loved ones and electronics sports memorabilia and accompanying images.
It is these items when they arrived in Afghanistan, unit loaded and forwarded to the milvan more than 3 months ago.

Unfortunately, all the design has not been drawn up by the Soldiers for what happened, when it is opened from the milvan, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.The box was cleaned. all had stolen. next, the communities of Fort Bragg and Charlotte people is easily has the necessary items with resupplying Soldiers.

Two units of the military cargo vans gear stolen somewhere in Karachi, Pakistan is the average size of terminal facilities and Bagram, Afghanistan, where the unit is turned on.Military
the investigation is in progress.

"Although regrettable event, it is in some ways be brought together in our family readiness group quickly the real purpose and for the purpose of administering their Soldiers," said Lt. column, Tony Hale, 519th MI Bn. Commander.

To be paid to the grassroots movement to collect items from Soldier's parents led Soldiers over 15 pallets personal items have been sent to various groups include Charlotte battalion community Infantry, Enter 2 Infantry battalion Pillows Family readiness and group.

In response to more than two dozen care packages were received from the different community groups recently, Sgt. Sandra Carroll HHC, 519th MI Bn., said "the people are great you never know how much people will take care of you and something like this happens up sacrifices.

"We are pleased you consider this is an incredible outpouring," Hale said.

Major General Shawn merges, battalion executive officer theft is not affected by the Doggy Steps application of the foreign operation and forces morale is still high. "We started receiving the items in the Family readiness group, and the development of 7 Pillows Patriots and Soldiers were very grateful, "he said. Moral is still large. Soldiers is active and ready to take action.

Hale "our families and the community support is always important," said. "In this case, supporting the policy and the items, and significantly better morale comfort. But this is not surprising, as the Fayetteville State such as the community or North Carolina, which has given the continuous support Fort Bragg Soldiers throughout this period of permanent conflict. "

The local population to provide year Round Support For Troops

REDSTONE ARSENAL,.--Sue Paddock is often attributed to the International Covenant on Civil and military army Family community Convention.

Paddock, army community Service area chief tells you that the family Association refers to ACS for families.

Community Association refers to a large community what Soldiers.

"Is that Huntsville/Madison County Community thanks to the support of the Soldiers, families, and a total of army, Member of the family," Paddock said. " Huntsville, Alabama in the community is very supportive of our military servicemembers and our families.And we've been lucky, that we had a great Arsenal leadership is in question in the case of employment relationships within the community of our downtown and are leaders. in a number of different events, as well as on and off the post. "

Displays the local population Patriotism can be allocated, at least in part, its population. More than military retirees 78,840 reside within the Redstone Arsenal 80-mile radius.

"There are so many military retirees Huntsville community who really support military action to facilitate a wonderful Patriotic community," said Joe Paddock, the husband is retired colonel. " For example, the armed forces week means so much different to Huntsville, Alabama in the community.Veterans Day Parade Is a huge community effort, including dinner and breakfast before the event.But is not actually standing and watching the parade, and all relevant, whether they belong to the parade or sector, will give you a huge sense of pride. "

Holidays, during the ACS staff and volunteers packed boxes 37 community donated to the processes and personal hygiene items can be delivered for the soldiers in Afghanistan. use these boxes to one 875 pounds and cost more than $ 1,200 be delivered, and that has been paid in respect of community donations.

North Alabama veterans and fraternal organization Coalition Redstone Huntsville Chapter of the US Army with the ACS to the partner to support the army's many events throughout the year. One example is the Community dimension of the transaction, the operation Christmas Bear a holiday party all active duty, reserves, and the Defense National Guard civilians.They will also sponsor Blue Star Banner ceremonies.

Also during the holidays, many of the free tickets are available for military Families events such as the Nutcracker Ballet and Santa's Village EarlyWorks Museum. during the year, stores and local eateries offer military discounts.

Community If donations to the military for children is the paper bags, school supplies, distributed Rally days Bicentennial Chapel have been met.

Strong support of the connections that have been developed in the army community Service and community resources, such as the US between the Red Cross and family services, such as Crisis Services North Alabama, the human resources Department, National children's Advocacy Center and Early intervention programs for women, infant things and children will be sent representatives to meet with military Families post every Wednesday, ChildWise location, 1413 Nike St. families should call ACS 876-c(2004) 5397 an appointment, you can view these representatives.

Community support for the other examples are the Space Camp scholarship program sponsors provide what monetary donations to the community to send military children Space Camp AT THE U.S. Space & Rocket Center. this year scholarship program was 12 winners and sponsors seven.

The annual Army Emergency Relief campaign may support extending from the outpouring Redstone's gateways. Huntsville Havoc hockey team held by Military Appreciation Night after the game, and they auctioned for differing durations 15 which presented AER $ 23,200.

"Job fairs are an important part of the support of the Soldiers and their families," Paddock said. "We had two this year March 2 in our employment readiness program manager (Debra Jefferson), an organization created in conjunction with the Research in the transition to jobs at Redstone Arsenal Defense Technology and Intelligence job Fair with. And registered in the community was over 420 people. and then there is a 6.Military spouses may 41 military spouse job Fair.

"In addition, the Army Family Covenant through an Army spouse employment Partnership Program was launched to assist with employment opportunities for spouses of local communities And currently 23. enterprises involved in Huntsville, Alabama."

The local population to provide year Round Support For Troops

REDSTONE ARSENAL,.--Sue Paddock is often attributed to the International Covenant on Civil and military army Family community Convention.

Paddock, army community Service area chief tells you that the family Association refers to ACS for families.

Community Association refers to a large community what Soldiers.

"Is that Huntsville/Madison County Community thanks to the support of the Soldiers, families, and a total of army, Member of the family," Paddock said. " Huntsville, Alabama in the community is very supportive of our military servicemembers and our families.And we've been lucky, that we had a great Arsenal leadership is in question in the case of employment relationships within the community of our downtown and are leaders. in a number of different events, as well as on and off the post. "

Displays the local population Patriotism can be allocated, at least in part, its population. More than military retirees 78,840 reside within the Redstone Arsenal 80-mile radius.

"There are so many military retirees Huntsville community who really support military action to facilitate a wonderful Patriotic community," said Joe Paddock, the husband is retired colonel. " For example, the armed forces week means so much different to Huntsville, Alabama in the community.Veterans Day Parade Is a huge community effort, including dinner and breakfast before the event.But is not actually standing and watching the parade, and all relevant, whether they belong to the parade or sector, will give you a huge sense of pride. "

Holidays, during the ACS staff and volunteers packed boxes 37 community donated to the processes and personal hygiene items can be delivered for the soldiers in Afghanistan. use these boxes to one 875 pounds and cost more than $ 1,200 be delivered, and that has been paid in respect of community donations.

North Alabama veterans and fraternal organization Coalition Redstone Huntsville Chapter of the US Army with the ACS to the partner to support the army's many events throughout the year. One example is the Community dimension of the transaction, the operation Christmas Bear a holiday party all active duty, reserves, and the Defense National Guard civilians.They will also sponsor Blue Star Banner ceremonies.

Also during the holidays, many of the free tickets are available for military Families events such as the Nutcracker Ballet and Santa's Village EarlyWorks Museum. during the year, stores and local eateries offer military discounts.

Community If donations to the military for children is the paper bags, school supplies, distributed Rally days Bicentennial Chapel have been met.

Strong support of the connections that have been developed in the army community Service and community resources, such as the US between the Red Cross and family services, such as Crisis Services North Alabama, the human resources Department, National children's Advocacy Center and Early intervention programs for women, infant things and children will be sent representatives to meet with military Families post every Wednesday, ChildWise location, 1413 Nike St. families should call ACS 876-c(2004) 5397 an appointment, you can view these representatives.

Community support for the other examples are the Space Camp scholarship program sponsors provide what monetary donations to the community to send military children Space Camp AT THE U.S. Space & Rocket Center. this year scholarship program was 12 winners and sponsors seven.

The annual Army Emergency Relief campaign may support extending from the outpouring Redstone's gateways. Huntsville Havoc hockey team held by Military Appreciation Night after the game, and they auctioned for differing durations 15 which presented AER $ 23,200.

"Job fairs are an important part of the support of the Soldiers and their families," Paddock said. "We had two this year March 2 in our employment readiness program manager (Debra Jefferson), an organization created in conjunction with the Research in the transition to jobs at Redstone Arsenal Defense Technology and Intelligence job Fair with. And registered in the community was over 420 people. and then there is a 6.Military spouses may 41 military spouse job Fair.

"In addition, the Army Family Covenant through an Army spouse employment Partnership Program was launched to assist with employment opportunities for spouses of local communities And currently 23. enterprises involved in Huntsville, Alabama."

The management of Community programmes to labour mobility JBLM Soldiers

COMMON BASE LEWIS, MCCHORD-.-whether the return to Wash or from gaining access to the civilian workforce, the service members have a lot of decisions.

Dozens of organizations Is a common Base Lewis, McChord is intended to help transition to service members and assistance does not stop there.

"Hometowns, Heroes" or "H2H," was created in 2005 to assist the Department of Defense military returning from Iraq with the communities to develop and programs that support the Afghan veterans. H2H is today the American Legion, which is the largest veterans service organization of the nation. It covers now all those exported veterans with emphasis on those who were injured.

One of the local army retiree get with the program was one way to give the soldier, who gave so much to him back.

"I need two things: (I) the necessary instructions and an opportunity to" said Patrick Steel. "The army gave me as well. "

Steel started his career at Fort Lewis as a private in 1953. His service took him around the world, and brought him back to Washington, where the retirement as Colonel in 1980, He is currently a member of the local. H2H chapter, which serves as a basis for veterans, Kitsap, Pierce Thurston, South King and Snohomish counties.

Steel said his job as Deputy Commander of the part of the post was knowing and networking community with users, so when it came to pass in the natural retirement, with him, he was serving as a rotary. Military Affairs Chairman, when a friend asked him to help the H2H.

"We have called the first veterans employment Service, but since the Heroes Hometowns" Steel said. "This allowed us taking national support. "

The program is conglomeration, whose role is to Citronella Dog Collars support the forces groups.Local H2H figure was almost 90 dozen take less than five years.Steel said, how much people want their service members and their families, gains or losses in respect of the will is.

"There have been a memory organisations throughout the United States of America at the local level, which provide support to the troops," he said, "and the H2H is only one example. There are many other posts so much things around the country for the Soldiers.They are only active in other words, "I am Heroes as part of the Hometowns.""

An active participant within the Washington State H2H Department of Veterans Affairs, the army wounded Warrior Program and there must Meet there.Dozens of representatives of the groups gathered on a monthly basis, to increase its support for the networking of Tacoma, Washington to discuss with each other in the same way. several members are Steel other than the one that they have direct links with the armed forces. Some military spouses or have a loved one, a veteran of the injury; others simply want to show their support.A member of his or her family, the request is too large or too small to run them.

"If someone says" I need diapers, "or" where to stay in the evening, there is no "these groups are there to help," Steel said. "We are you supporting companies and we are you handing money referred to in. ..We're here sets and their families. "

Steel to compensation for the job, he makes a H2H duel finishes with, but he is hardly one regret. family history volunteers, from Steel to him to believe that the Foundation for the requirement to help other. He credits his late Uncle serving other dedicated to his life.

"I knew if (my uncle) was going to lunch or dinner, I had to start thinking about what I was made to help my you are interested in the fight against trafficking in human beings in the last 24 hours," said Steel. "(H2H) gives me the opportunity to work with people who care and who make wonderful things. "

Development, which is around the nation to make catches by its own means.

"The Government supports the troops far better than they did previously, and you have improved significantly since 2001," Steel said. "The country is very concerned about its future, and they see this as an opportunity to do something really good for us young people. "

Even if they meet only once a month, Steel said H2H members of the armed forces and the communication are constantly on a daily basis.

New members are always welcome and encourage monthly meetings.

"We are here to help," Steel said, and I will do this until I fall. "

For more information about H2H call 800 562-2308 or go to: dva.wa.gov.

Laura m. Levering is a journalist with a common Base Lewis, McChord's weekly newspaper, the North Guardian.

They are not forgotten: annual ride honors the armed forces, to remember the POWs, MIAs

WILL CRIPPLE THIS LITTLE, Colo.-wall sound blasted Bennett Avenue, will cripple Creek down. It did tremble. Wait for the masses, drag city will be the first saw lihatuotteesta.

Authorised by wearing chains, scruffy beards with search with tattoos for men and women in black leather.

They approached, the audience cheered, making way for them to pass the authorised by the city and a huge American flag, shall be suspended until the end of the street.

Approximately 5 000 motorcycle enthusiast from America came together to pay tribute to our military servicemembers and honor is missing the action or kept in captivity, the 18th Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally will cripple Creek and Festival at the development of 21.

Before the arrival will cripple Creek authorised by nationals of Member States, the calculation of their own party began, remembrance parade, which show their support to the Veterans of the country.

Fort Carson of color Guard, Ivy Division Band and Soldiers 4th Light solution led will cripple Creek organizations and community members Bennett Avenue down.

Bill Martin, one of the event, organizers explained will cripple Creek city, which hosts the event every year since the citizens to believe is to support their forces.

"This is our salute to veterans," Martin said. "It is our way to say thank you. "

Pat Martin, marketing and events coordinator will cripple Creek, said he is proud of his Patriotism and Veterans of the city.

"We try to make us army as a community," Martin said. "We want to make sure over and current veterans are currently being used. "

Shortly after parade stated, motorcycles began to travel.

Woodland Park, motorcyclists Procession is stretched over nine Miles.

Steve Dupont, people with disabilities in operation Desert Storm Veteran, who ride, stressed the importance of this generation of veterans and sacrifices in order to demonstrate the support urheudestaan.

"We go to these rides to show our country and our military pride," Dupont said."I try to as many of these can be transmitted. I would like to know the adjustments and the women, they are not forgotten."

The charge, after the memorial ceremony was held to honor and remember veterans of old and new, especially services or which remained until the end of the same hostile power prisoner is missing.

Three veterans, former prisoners of war, which have entered into will cripple Creek Home, was proud of the guests of the ceremony.

Fetterman, Chief of staff of the Column Lee 4th Inf. div. and Fort Carson, who served as the keynote speaker, ceremonies thanked their sacrifices and thousands of other POWs and MIAs from throughout American history sacrifices in the brave men.

"All of us is stronger when we have with us friends," said Fetterman. "But suffered alone and we owe the debt has been only. "

A salute to American Veterans Memorial Rally, was considered the development of the walls of the dedication of 22 at war memorial at Mt. Pisgah will cripple Creek Cemetery in Pikes Peak region. Memorial Wall will be built Colorado red granite and the rest of the original and is open daily from 11. who died.Sept. after 2001 and was in the context of the armed forces has five areas of military equipment, was a record in El Paso and Teller County home, or had the Air Force Academy graduates, the members of the armed forces are listed on the wall.

Brig. General James Pasquarette, représentant thus commanding general support, 4th Inf. div. and Fort Carson Air Force column Tamara rank, on the contrary, the u.s. Air Force Academy superintendent, spoke for guests and placed wreath from the site.

Jim Wear, event coordinator, closed the ceremony he believed to Soldiers, to offer protection against citizens it is the responsibility of the message.

-Even if only that we owe all of the United States veteran, living and moving, debt can never be paid back, "use" of that.This collection is one of the small effort shows how much we appreciate your sacrifices in our nation, and the US ".

USARAK, Wainwright leaders to establish partnerships with local schools to make official

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FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska-Leaders from Fort Wainwright, Alaska and THE U.S. Army joined Pete Lewis, Fairbanks North Star Borough school district superintendent, and representatives from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska Tuesday at the FNSB school district office to sign an official partnership agreement.

Signing the agreement marked an important milestone in the relationship between Fort Wainwright, area schools and BBBS and kicked off USARAK's official school partnership program with the borough school district.

"We are very pleased to sign this partnership agreement with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska to formally cement a long standing relationship and partnership program that has linked us together for years," said Col. Timothy a. Jones, Fort Wainwright, garrison commander.

Even though an informal partnership between Fort Wainwright and the FNSB School District is already in place, "the agreement formalizes the partnerships between the schools and units and it gives us more guidelines and ... a little more direction," said Lynda Goodwin, Fort Wainwright, School Liaison officer.

Although working with area schools is nothing new for Wainwright Soldiers, having a signed agreement will create continuity and a blueprint for future interaction between schools and units here, she explained.

The agreements also provide benefits for Soldiers and Caralluma Fimbriata families, many of whom live in the community and attend borough schools. "These partnership programs are exactly what we need to strengthen the military family in our community," said Brig. Gen. Raymond p. Palumbo, USARAK commanding general.

Under the new agreement, the units will solidify the informal relationships they have established with schools and will add new types of activities like mentoring and tutoring to the list of ways they interact with their partner schools.

"The partnership creates a great opportunity for Fort Wainwright Soldiers to give back to the Fairbanks community," said Heather Bauer, Child, Youth and School Services program operations specialist."Soldiers will be volunteering in the local schools on a variety of levels, from field days to listening to children read. There are also opportunities for BBBS to match Soldiers with students.The Soldiers will mentor their little brother or little sister for one hour per week in the school setting.Fort Wainwright Soldiers will be positively impacting Fairbanks ' most valuable asset: its children. "

Palumbo noted that a partnership program at Fort Richardson recently launched and although the programs at Forts Wainwright and Richardson are at differing stages of development, evaluating the programs and sharing best practices between the two USARAK installations will be key to success at both locations."Maybe we can take some of the good practices that we're doing up here and take them to the United States," he said."We're one team, one fight; even though we're spread across two installations that are a six-hour drive apart."

Lewis said they intended to borrow Palumbo's "one team, one fight" motto since it applied to his mission in the school district as well.

"It certainly is applicable to education in terms of making sure we connect with all kids and making sure that they're successful.We're just looking forward to (the partnership program) because ... of the leadership skills that (Soldiers) possess and the role models that they can be to our kids-some of the who don't have those role models-that can really be powerful, "Lewis said.

With the addition of BBBS to the partnership program, Soldiers will have even more opportunities to volunteer and affect children in the community.

"We've found that military personnel make wonderful big brothers and big sisters and really instill in kids an appreciation of both our military partners and their ability to succeed in school and in life," said Taber Rehbaum, chief executive officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska."It has been a wonderful partnership for many years here in Fairbanks and also in the United States.We're delighted to strengthen it today. "

Units and Soldiers enjoy the volunteer opportunities the school partnership program provides and look forward to their activities in the schools and not just in the short term, Goodwin said.

"Every unit that I've gotten a hold of has been excited about getting this going and doing this," she said."So I think this is something that is going to be here (for a while)."

USARAK's school partnership program linked the following units and schools: 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, partnered with Badger Road Elementary School; 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Barnette Magnet School and Ladd Elementary School; 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st-25th SBCT, partnered with Tanana Middle School; 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Arctic Light Elementary School; at the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Ticasuk Brown Elementary School; 25th Brigade Support Battalion, 1-25th SBCT, partnered with Anne Wien Elementary School; 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, partnered with the North Pole High School; and the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, 16th CABINET, partnered with the North Pole Middle School.

WTB Valdez travelling Reel Thanx

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska-Six Soldiers from the Warrior transition Battalion went to Valdez development 12 than guests group Reel Thanx, Inc.

Reel Thanx was founded in 2007, Mike Mundy and Terry Johnson Midland, Texas. They wanted to show their support of the US Soldiers, taking into account the fishing. Then, it has increased the organisation's five directors and many volunteers.Volunteers provide for the possibility of Soldiers, two three-day weekend trip up to four times a year, a non-profit organisation sponsors and donors to be completely used.

Reel Thanx considers "to honor Soldiers service, and love of their country by establishing urheudestaan" them back to the nature of education. "

Before starting a long way to go, Alan Valdez: Thanx, Reel, the Director met with the group.

He told them he was humbled and used to come to Alaska, for Soldiers and be given the opportunity to demonstrate his Appreciation for their service.

He also stated that the local chapter, Reel Thanx was involved. " Our feeling was that we had enough heroes, impacting the "means said." Nationwide this case was Taking the next step and we are excited about the Fairbanks, Alaska is here.

Means of information also spoke of a new outreach program called "Reel wives" with his wife, Renee,. He said that this program is intended to support on the Home front and Show Appreciation they made even though the male spouse. Reel wives sent care packages for spouses and minor children, custom gifts, gift cards and various items in the local donors.

"We want to affect as many as we can, ye Heroes is to understand how much we appreciate you ... to have fun and do what this is about, which is honoring te, catching fish," said Ronald Zamber, Director of the Fairbanks recently formed Reel Thanx chapter.

Pvt. Joshua Beebe, WTB, was excited about the opportunity, "I can't wait to go this trip.I think it is really going to have fun.I've really never gone fishing until now. "

Spc. AJ Simm, WTB, said fishing in Alaska had always been made his list and travel was "great opportunity," looking forward to it.

Many of the Soldiers was their first experience Alaska's marine fisheries.

"This journey is intended to be good," Tim Johnson, WTB, said I've ever fished in Valdez, Alaska. "

After returning from the trip, said: "it was a wonderful weekend fishing Valdez at. Men had a lot of time I think I really had a lot of. immediate progress. Reel Thanx goal is immediate and at the end of the day of our trips is not about fishing, they are hugging these boys and we shall be restricted to those of their spouses back home again in the case of the service will be displayed. it was the honor and privilege with these heroes-Fort Wainwright."

Yogi Berra Picatinny honors for military service

ARSENAL, n.-of ages two teams fight it out in PICATINNY dueled softball this friendly game today.

Active duty military members are called "Team Picatinny" battled "Boys, Summer 2007," against the world champions and more than 60-League.

Yogi Berra, famer, legendary Baseball Hall to make it to the game, however, his son Larry took part in and play.

Lt. Gen. William n. Phillips, former Picatinny Arsenal thus commanding general, is also the participation and the younger Berra, honoring his father set out in the shield of his heroic military service during World War II.

Berra was drafted into the Navy and served during the Normandy beaches, however, he rarely speaks. his compulsory military service.

Berra is best known as the New York Yankees with the ball to win ever 10 World Championships.

"My father would be proud to have been here today, and he would have been proud to receive this prize" Berra said.

Phillips currently working as Vice-President of the principle of the army, Assistant Secretary of the army acquisition, logistics and technology, the Pentagon.

Boys Summer took Home 11-7-win with victory Team Picatinny.

Brig. General Jonathan a. Maddux, Picatinny's current thus Commanding General thanked all those who participated in and said that he would like to make an annual event.

Event proceeds support the Picatinny's family Morale, welfare and Recreation Branch of the Military Unit of the Fund's Picatinny.