My CG is cooler than your CG
June 29th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, III Corps CG, rides an H-D Heritage Softail. He even led a half-day base-wide ride out of Ft. Hood with his CSM, who also rides a Softail.
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June 29th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Cmdr. Zoe Dunning, USNR (Ret.), involved in one of the first “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” legal cases during President Clinton’s term, helps organize a protest at the White House calling for an end to the policy. The demonstration was put on by the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, a legal service for military personnel affected by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” They estimate that about 265 service members have been been fired under the policy since President Obama took office – which he said would change under his administration during his election campaign.
Your happy new SecNav
June 19th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus lets out a hearty laugh during his third swearing-in ceremony, this one at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
Behind the line
June 19th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
A member of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon cleans the muzzle of a dropped rifle during a performance at the swearing in ceremony for Navy Secretary Ray Mabus at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 18, 2009.
The Graduates
June 14th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Hundreds of new members of the ANP graduate from a 16-week long training course at Camp Scorpion in Kandahar.
Flying Over Kandahar
June 13th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Near KAF via Blackhawk – this is pretty dense by Afghanistan standards.
Red Sky at Night
June 12th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Late night helo flights for the LZ at FOB Lagman.
A Hand, Please
June 11th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
Afghans on their way to wedding – more than 15 people packed in and on a small minivan – are randomly stopped and checked for explosive traces near Qalat. The Army uses special equipment to read chemical signatures off of their hands.
Homan’s Eye
June 10th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Sheila
Staff Sgt. Brent Homan lost his right eye in June of 2007 in Balad while deployed with 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. He had it replaced with the Combat Infantry Badge.
Tea Time in Qalat
June 10th, 2009 | Photography | Posted by Chris Maddaloni
A local standard – nuts, raisins, and no almonds left during a copious tea time with some Afghans in Qalat.