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DLA Disposition Services ensures proper disposal of hazardous waste
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 FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Environmental Protection Specialist Mark DeLeon is doing his part to protect the environment on and around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., by overseeing hazardous waste disposal contracting for about 67 customers.
DeLeon and his fellow contracting officer representatives manage hazardous waste disposal contract removals for Army, Army Reserve, National Guard, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard forces in Washington and Oregon.
“A lot of the hazardous waste from the military is not necessarily toxic waste, it is just maintenance waste and it’s better to dispose of it in a responsible manner.” DeLeon said.
Hazardous waste is waste with properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to human health or the environment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Waste can be spilled debris, spent solvents, hazardous material from submarines, corrosive acids, asbestos, paint, oils, petroleum products or metal treatment products.
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Corps of Engineers offers internships for Warriors in Transition
 SAVANNAH, Ga. - Soldiers in Warrior in Transition units at forts Stewart, Benning, Gordon and Bragg now have the option to learn valuable construction and engineering skills through internships with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District.
Texas Guard unit provides security for Afghanistan-bound reconstruction teams
 EDINBURGH, Ind. — The notion of security for Americans may entail locking our homes and cars, questioning whether our children are safe or if our bank accounts have been hacked. For an Afghan, that notion could be expanded to include stumbling upon a roadside bomb or militants with hostile intent. For the people of Afghanistan and the troops deployed there, security takes on added dimensions and is a serious concern.
The Salute Spartan: A Game Changing Innovation to Target Training
NORTH PLAINS OR – Salute Products, Inc. launched its Spartan Target earlier this year; an innovation developed specifically for Police and Military target training. Since its introduction, it has gained attention not only in those two key markets but also in the private tactical training environment. Civilian shooters (both men and women) are choosing it for its rugged simplicity and many shooting challenges.
Face of Defense: Detroit Native Draws on Experience
 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Nicholas Marchioni enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 as an infantryman. Like many others, he completed his four-year contract and headed back home to start a new chapter in his life.
‘Task Force WILD’ Celebrates Hockey Day Minnesota with a Victory
 CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait - Despite being deployed, Minnesota "State of Hockey" citizen-soldiers keep their hockey spirit alive with a tournament to commemorate Hockey Day Minnesota.
479th Field Artillery Bde. certifies its Reservists in combatives
 HOUSTON, Texas – Modern Army Combatives Program instructors traveled here from Fort Hood, Texas, earlier this month to train Army Reserve Soldiers in the instructors’ sister unit during a four-day Battle Assembly.
Ga. Guard troops train for threefold Afghan mission
 FORT HOOD, Texas — A Georgia Army National Guard unit will play a significant role in the expected reduction of United States forces in Afghanistan.
470th Military Intelligence Brigade provides battlefield surveillance training
 CAMP BULLIS, Texas - Throughout the last two months of 2011, the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade played a key role in training elements of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade.
Nalgham school opens for schoolchildren in former Taliban stronghold
 ZHARAY DISTRICT, KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – In an unprecedented move for residents of the central Zharay district village of Nalgham, Afghan and coalition security forces hosted an opening ceremony at the Nalgham School, Jan. 15, and distributed backpacks and school supplies to approximately 25 children.
265th Movement Control Team small unit with a monumental task
 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - In March 2003, the United States military crossed the border of Kuwait into Iraq. For nearly nine years, the men and women of the U.S. military have deployed to Iraq under two banners - Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.
Operation Pan Kalay in Panjwa’i
 PAN KALAY, Afghanistan - As improvised explosive devices remain the weapon of choice for insurgents, U.S. forces and the Afghan National Army (ANA) continue to fight against the threat of IEDs, caches and home-made explosive compounds.
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New Plan addresses U.S. response to emerging threats
 The Joint Operational Access Concept plans for how U.S. forces will respond to wide reange of threats expected to emerge before 2020.
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36th Infantry Division Uncasing Ceremony
 With completion of contigency operations in Iraq, Central Texas celebrates their Soldiers return from Iraq. Soundbites from Maj. Gen. Eddy Spurgin, Maj. Gen. James Red Brown and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson.
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ANA Counter Narcotics Mission
 Afghan National Army plan and execute a counter-narcotics operation in
the village of Talukan, Panjwa'i district, Kandahar Province,
Afghanistan, the birth place of the Taliban. The Afghan National Army
(ANA) lead a joint operation with the Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP),
Afghan National Police (ANP) counter-narcotics unit, and Afghan National
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In The Fight: Episode 58
 On this episode, we get a first person perspective of combat on the frontlines in Afghanistan, Third Army/USARCENT facilitates the largest logistical movement since World War II, Afghan forces take charge of security in the city of Mazar, Marines light the way for troops on the ground in Kandahar, and a young woman gets to live her dream of being a Soldier.
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USAF Guard and Reserve Engineers Work Together on FOB Ghazni
 The Air Force National Guard and Reserve are separate military components serving under different commands, at least until they deploy. Once in theater they combine their skills and work side by side to get the job done. Master Sgt. John Cronin visits with one Air Force Reserve member who is lending his skills to the joint mission. Includes soundbites from Master Sgt. Daniel Romine - 577th Expeditionary Prime BEEF Squadron.
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Dewey saves Iranian dhow
 CENTRAL ARABIAN SEA – Sailors from the guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) provide approximately 150 pounds of food and medical supplies to distressed Iranian mariners. Dewey, assigned to Commander, Task Force 50, responded to a distress call from the Iranian fishing dhow Al Mamsoor..
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Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Hawaii
 The Army Chief of Staff visits troops in Hawaii and discusses the growing importance of the military's Pacific strategy.
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Engineers Build Border Relations
 The northern border of Afghanistan is a vital supply route for ISAF forces and an important source of revenue for the Afghan government. Petty Officer Brandon Shelander reports how Alpha Company of the 40th Engineer Battalion supports the border crossing by building relationships and a combat outpost.
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Operation Creature Pan Kalay: Interview B-Roll
 Interview of service members during Operation Creature Pan Kalay. It features Platoon leader, ISAF Engineer, ISAF and Afghan EOD team members. They talk about the mission, the pressure plate I.E.D. that exploded as they entered a room, and risk of uncovering IED's.
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Operation Pan Kalay - ANA Discover HME & IED Factory, Part 2
 Operation Creature Pan Kalay in the Horn of Panjwa'i, the birthplace of the Taliban. Afghan Army destroy two IED's, but trigger a third IED while clearing a HME/IED compound. Shows ANA and ISAF soldiers treating the wounded. ISAF engineer uncovering a pressure plate IED. Part 2 of 3. Soundbites from Tech Sgt. Christian McKay, Sgt. Masoud Karimi.
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NMCB FOUR’s Unique Build Team
 BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Since their establishment on March 5, 1942, Seabees have been known to make history around the world. United States Navy Seabees were born in the dark days following the attack on Pearl Harbor when building victory seemed almost insurmountable. They were created to fulfill a crucial demand for construction workers who could fight.
TF Spartan paratroopers rescue Afghan child
 KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan- Paratroopers from the 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Gold Geronimo, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, assisted in the rescue of an Afghan child Jan. 8.
Airman assists Afghan orphanage
 KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - "I just wanted to help others."
Fallen posthumously promoted
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – An Indiana National Guard fallen Soldier has been posthumously promoted. Army regulation and tradition allow a Soldier who is in line for promotion to receive the honor.
Air Force completes FY12 civilian workforce restructure
WASHINGTON D.C. - Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY12 Civilian Workforce Restructure Jan 11.
Where this brotherhood began
 FORT BRAGG, N.C. – In 1997, eight Special Forces Soldiers traveled to Bolivia to train and advise a battalion of Bolivian Army rangers. Beyond running the battalion’s light infantry certification training, the Special Forces team used their downtime to refine their own techniques and tactical proficiency; and they allowed a motivated 20-year-old Bolivian Army corporal to participate in their team training sessions.
Army Reserve honors seven of their own
 FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Soldiers and civilians with the U.S. Army Reserve Command headquarters here, honored seven of their own that have paid the ultimate sacrifice at a Fallen Warrior ceremony here today.
Training the Trainers: Simulator patient aids in preventing deaths on the battlefield
 FORT GORDON, GA. - With blood loss being the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, First Army Division East is incorporating more realistic, up-to-date training to prepare the nation’s deploying Soldiers for treating injuries on the battlefield. The ultimate goal: more lives saved.
Soldier, chaplain, shepherd
 BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — He is a priest, a soldier, an Army chaplain, and yet he is also a bishop, serving as an Auxiliary for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA.
Detroit native draws on experience to lead Marines
 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Nicholas Marchioni enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2000 as an infantryman and like many, he completed his four-year contract and headed back home to start a new chapter in his life.
Indiana Soldiers prepare to guard and train
 INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -Task Force Guardian, which includes more than 170 Soldiers from the 381st and 387th Military Police companies, was honored at a departure ceremony at the 38th Division Armory in Indianapolis, January 5, 2012.
Marines control air in southwestern Afghanistan
 CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Fewer than 100 Marines control nearly 100,000 square miles of airspace in southwestern Afghanistan.
Statement by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Joshua Earnest on U.S. Sale of Defense Equipment to Saudi Arabia
The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a government-to-government agreement under the Foreign Military Sales program to provide advanced F-15SA combat aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Operation "On Ground" on Qadesh
 Qala-i-Naw, Afghanistan – Different teams belonging to the Spanish
Provincial Reconstruction Team, (PRT) based on the PSB "Ruy Gonzalez de
Clavijo", Qala-i-Naw city, participated yesterday in an operation "ON
GROUND" on Qadesh city, one of the district capitals in Badghis
province.
Cache Discovered in Nalgham
ZHARAY DISTRICT, KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Assistance Forces and Soldiers in 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, discovered and secured a cache sight, Dec. 28, in order to deny insurgents the ability to conduct attacks on International Security Assistance Forces, ANSF and the local population.
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U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet changes command
 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII – Adm. Cecil D. Haney took command of the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet from Adm. Patrick Walsh during a ceremony, Jan. 20, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Spartan brigade assumes authority of Paktya and Khowst provinces
 KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, officially assumed responsibility and operations of Forward Operating Base Salerno, and the Khowst and Paktya Provinces from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Task Force Duke, stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., in a transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 31.
Blue Geronimo transfer authority to Blue Spaders
 KHOWST PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Alaska-based paratroopers formally took responsibility of security and training operations in the province in a transfer of authority ceremony here Dec. 27.
ISAF officially hands over Parwan to ANSF
 Parwan Province, Afghanistan – International Security Assistance Force commander Gen. John R. Allen and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan C. Crocker participated in a ceremony here in the provincial capitol of Charikar today, to officially transfer security responsibilities of Parwan Province to Afghan National Security Forces.
JCOP Pusht Rod transfers to ANA
 FARAH, Afghanistan – Signs of progress are evident as Afghan National Army soldiers are taking charge. Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, attached to 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, transferred Joint Combat Outpost Pusht Rod to their Afghan National Army counterparts, Nov. 20.
Division West conducts change of command ceremony
 FORT HOOD, Texas - First Army Division West welcomed its fifth commanding general while retiring its fourth in a change of command and retirement ceremony at Cameron Field Oct. 14.
Italian Brigade "Sassari" Units Complete the Transfer of Authority in all Task Forces
 FARAH, Afghanistan - This morning, the Transfer of Authority ceremony between the Italian 187th Parachute Regiment "Folgore", commanded by Colonel Gianmarco Badialetti (Italian Army), and the Italian 152nd Infantry Regiment "Sassari", commanded by the new Commander of Task Force South Colonel Gianluca Carai (Italian Army) was held in Farah.
82nd Airborne Division takes command of Regional Command South
 KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Maj. Gen. James L. Terry, outgoing commander of Regional Command South, cased the 10th Mountain Division (LI) colors and officially handed over command to Maj. Gen. James L. Huggins Jr., 82nd Airborne Division and new RC(S) commander, during a transition of authority ceremony Saturday on Kandahar Airfield.
U.S. Commander Presides Over Romanian Transfer of Authority Ceremonies
 ZABUL PROVINCE, Afghanistan, - Col. Blake C. Ortner, Virginia Army National Guard 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Combined Team Zabul commander, presided over change of command ceremonies for Romanian troops at three forward operating bases in Zabul province, Afghanistan Sept. 14.
Uncasing ceremony welcomes 'Rampant' Battalion into 'Dagger' Brigade at Fort Bliss
 FORT BLISS, Texas - The 5th Armored Brigade welcomed it's tenth battalion - the 3rd Battalion, 364th Engineer Regiment, "Rampant" - during an uncasing ceremony at the Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums Aug. 24.
All good things come to an end
 MANILA TRAINING CENTER, Iraq - Soldiers from the 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, 1st Infantry Division, transferred base operations and training responsibilities at the Manila Training Center near Chamchamal, Iraq, to the Kurdish Regional Guard, Aug. 4.
Photos : TF Blackhawk assumes mission in Paktika
 PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Allen, a Lancaster, Calif., native, conducts a dismounted patrol of the Sharana District Center bazaar with his platoon's Afghan uniformed police partners, Aug. 6. Allen, a squad leader with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, part of Task Force Blackhawk based out of Grafenwoehr, Germany, is working to build strong ties with their AUP counterparts after assuming control of Paktika province, Afghanistan, earlier this month.
TF Red Bulls transfer authority to TF Thunderbird
 LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, Task Force Red Bulls, transferred authority of several provinces to the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 45 Infantry Division, Task Force Thunderbird, in the Transfer of Authority ceremony July 19, at Forward Operating Base Gamberi in eastern Afghanistan.
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