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Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno met with cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The cadets were part of the school's Sprit Band and cheerleading team, and visited the Pentagon to rally support for the Dec. 8 Army-Navy game in Philadelphia.
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta met with one of the mascots of the Black Knights football team, Dec. 7, at the Pentagon.
In advance of the Army's 113th face-off against the Navy on the football field, members of the U.S. Military Academy's cadet corps, part of the school's Spirit Band, marched through the halls of the Pentagon, Dec. 7, to rally support for the game.
The Army team took the top slot, beating out the Veterans Affairs team in the final round of the Department of Defense Warrior Care Month sitting volleyball competition, Nov. 20, 2012, at the Pentagon Athletic Center.
The Army team took the top slot, beating out the Veterans Affairs team in the final round of the Department of Defense Warrior Care Month sitting volleyball competition, Nov. 20, 2012, at the Pentagon Athletic Center.
The Army team took the top slot, beating out the Veterans Affairs team in the final round of the Department of Defense Warrior Care Month sitting volleyball competition, Nov. 20, 2012, at the Pentagon Athletic Center.
Soldiers in a Caiman mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle evaluate networking equipment during the Network Integration Evaluation 13.1 on Fort Bliss training ranges located in New Mexico.
A Soldier participates in the Network Integration Evaluation 13.1, Nov. 17, 2012, at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Soldiers participate in the Network Integration Evaluation 13.1, Nov. 17, 2012, at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Soldiers participate in the Network Integration Evaluation 13.1, Nov. 17, 2012, at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, conducted training in a "decisive action training environment," at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., Oct. 9-21, 2012. The DATE training prepares Soldiers for day-one of a military operation, exercises a brigade's mission-essential task list, and supports the Army's core competencies, including both wide-area security and combined arms maneuver.
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III cut the Army birthday cake at the 2012 Army Birthday Ball, June 16, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
Col. Gregory D. Gadson, director of the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program, gives a toast to fallen comrades, June 16, 2012, during the 2012 Army Birthday Ball, in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of Soldiers and their families attended the 2012 Army Birthday Ball, June 16, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (left), and Anthony J. Stamilio, the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (right side), presented awards, May 31, 2012, at the Pentagon, to Ursula L. Burkhalter, human resources specialist, United States Army South, office of the deputy chief of staff, Army G-1; Nancy A. Lane, director for the North Central Region of the Civilian Human Resources Agency, office of the deputy chief of staff, Army G-1; and William Marriott, deputy chief of staff, personnel, U.S. Army Materiel Command. Marriott accepted the award on behalf of award recipient Col. Christopher B. Carlile, commander, Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 25th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 27, 2012. The event is in its 25th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This year's Rolling Thunder coincides with the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. Many of the participants in the rally are veterans of that war. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 25th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 27, 2012. The event is in its 25th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This year's Rolling Thunder coincides with the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. Many of the participants in the rally are veterans of that war. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 25th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 27, 2012. The event is in its 25th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This year's Rolling Thunder coincides with the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War. Many of the participants in the rally are veterans of that war. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Two boys peer into a crew hatch on an Abrahams tank during the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 18, 2012.
Maj. Silas R. Bowman explains the M-320 grenade launcher attachment for an M-4 carbine, to a visitor at the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 18, 2012.
Staff Sgt. Joshua L. Ross talks with a visitor in front of an M3A3 Bradley during the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 18, 2012.
Sgt. Randall Simpson ensures the safety of a visitor exiting an M3A3 Bradley during the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, May 18, 2012.
Pfc. Andrew S. Pfeifer ensures the safety of visitors "riding" in the drum of a Laundry Advanced System, or LADS, during the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, May 18, 2012.
Conner, of Maryland, just 4-and-a-half years old, explores the inside of an MRAP all-terrain vehicle during the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, May 18, 2012.
Gabriel, of Virginia, 10 years old, explores the cab of the M-142 High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System during the 2012 Joint Service Open House at Joint Base Andrews, May 18, 2012.
During a ceremony at the White House, May 16, 2012, Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Sabo was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. The award was presented by President Barack Obama. Sabo's widow, Rose Mary Sabo-Brown, received the medal on Sabo's behalf. Sabo was killed in Cambodia in May 1970.
Rose Mary Sabo-Brown leaves the East Room of the White House following a May 16, 2012, Medal of Honor ceremony there. Sabo's husband, Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr., was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, May 10, 1970. Sabo was killed in action that day.
Sgt. Thomas John, Fort Sill, Okla., prepares the entrée, a roasted beef tenderloin, during the field competition at the 37th Annual Culinary Arts Competition, Feb. 9 - March 7, 2012, at Fort Lee, Va.
Pfc. Sundar Ranabhat, Pfc. Caleigh Batchelder and Spc. ShaRee Taylor, all from Fort Hood, Texas, worked together on the student team competition during the 37th Annual Culinary Arts Competition, Feb. 9 - March 7, 2012, at Fort Lee, Va.
Sgt. Isaac Wilson and Spc. Cesar Espino, from Fort Sill, Okla., prepare deserts for the field competition at the 37th Annual Culinary Arts Competition, Feb. 9 - March 7, 2012, at Fort Lee, Va.
Sgt. Sarah Deckert prepare food during the 37th Annual Culinary Arts Competition, Feb. 9 - March 7, 2012, at Fort Lee, Va.
Food prepared during the 37th Annual Culinary Arts Competition, Feb. 9 - March 7, 2012, at Fort Lee, Va.
Marilyn Freeman, the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for research and technology, talks with Andrew Danielsen, a student at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Danielsen is captain of his school's robotics team, called "Shark Attack." During the Association of the U.S. Army's Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition, Feb. 22-24, 2012, Danielsen and his teammates demonstrated the robot they had built to compete in last year's "FIRST Robotics Competition."
Kent Stolley, the science and physics instructor at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., hold his arm in the air so a robot, built by his students, can place on it an inflated ring. Stolley talks with Marilyn Freeman, the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for research and technology, during the U.S. Army's Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition, Feb. 22-24, 2012.
This robot was built by students at Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to compete in last year's "FIRST Robotics Competition." Members of the student team that built the robot demonstrated its capabilities during the Association of the U.S. Army's Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition, Feb. 22-24, 2012.
Mark Dressler of Fort Detrick, Md., talks with Eric Stebel, of the Hunstsman Corporation, about the energy efficiency of spray foam insulation, during the Jan. 18-20, 2012, Net Zero Energy Installations Conference in Chicago. At the conference, representatives from installations named in April as pilots for the Army's Net Zero Installation Strategy, will discuss the progress of their installations.
Katherine Hammack, the assistant secretary of the Army for installations, environment and energy, opened the Army's Net Zero Energy Installations Conference, Jan. 18, 2012, in Chicago. At the conference, representatives from installations named in April as pilots for the Army's Net Zero Installation Strategy, will discuss the progress of their installations.
