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  1. Fill in the Blanks: I nominate ____________ to become the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year because ____________.
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  3. Just before Santa Claus leaves his "jeep-sleigh" the guard of honor stands on each side presenting arms to the Christmas visitor. This photo is dated December 1941. — at Camp Lee, Virginia.
  4. Sgt. Nathan Fleshman, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) investigates a small cave for weapons and insurgent activity in Afghanistan, Nov. 30. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
    Photo: Sgt. Nathan Fleshman, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) investigates a small cave for weapons and insurgent activity in Afghanistan, Nov. 30. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
  5. "Only by a Soldier donning his or her rucksack with their body armor and executing a movement can they begin to understand the expectations of an infantryman," says U.S. Army Capt. Paul Kubik.

    Read more about Intelligence Soldiers' experience with infantry here: http://www.army.mil/article/93305/
    Photo: "Only by a Soldier donning his or her rucksack with their body armor and executing a movement can they begin to understand the expectations of an infantryman," says U.S. Army Capt. Paul Kubik.   

Read more about Intelligence Soldiers' experience with infantry here: http://www.army.mil/article/93305/
  6. U.S. Army Reserve captains John Barbee and Sherman Pittman assist Khalil Quarles, 10, down the sidewalk outside his home during a surprise visit from members of the 200th Military Police Command and the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve. Qu...arles, who is terminally ill, said it would be his dream to enlist in the Army. More than two-dozen Soldiers assigned to the 200th MPCOM and the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve stood shoulder-to-shoulder during an enlistment ceremony for Quarles Dec. 19. Read more about the ceremony from DVIDSHUB: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/99592/soldiers-help-boy-live-military-dream#.UNNQa-TIW3mSee More
    Photo: U.S. Army Reserve captains John Barbee and Sherman Pittman assist Khalil Quarles, 10, down the sidewalk outside his home during a surprise visit from members of the 200th Military Police Command and the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve. Quarles, who is terminally ill, said it would be his dream to enlist in the Army. More than two-dozen Soldiers assigned to the 200th MPCOM and the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve stood shoulder-to-shoulder during an enlistment ceremony for Quarles Dec. 19. Read more about the ceremony from DVIDSHUB: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/99592/soldiers-help-boy-live-military-dream#.UNNQa-TIW3m
  7. Santa wants everyone to know that though he arrived early in Afghanistan, his regular deliveries will be on time. Read more about his visit with Wounded Warriors here: http://www.army.mil/article/93235/.
    Photo: Santa wants everyone to know that though he arrived early in Afghanistan, his regular deliveries will be on time. Read more about his visit with Wounded Warriors here: http://www.army.mil/article/93235/.
  8. Valerie Kagan and her son Sean, hold on tightly to Sgt 1st Class Jeremy Kagan, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Official Page), after a welcome home ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Dec. 16. Read more about the ceremony here: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/99493/lancer-brigade-soldiers-make-home-holidays
    Photo: Valerie Kagan and her son Sean, hold on tightly to Sgt 1st Class Jeremy Kagan, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Official Page), after a welcome home ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Dec. 16. Read more about the ceremony here: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/99493/lancer-brigade-soldiers-make-home-holidays
  9. Soldiers assigned to 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Airborne) Arctic Sappers build a snowman at Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JBER (official) while waiting for a parachute drop of heavy equipment Dec. 13.
    (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)
    Photo: Soldiers assigned to 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Airborne) Arctic Sappers build a snowman at Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson JBER (official) while waiting for a parachute drop of heavy equipment Dec. 13. 
(U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)
  10. Black Hawk helicopters fly to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec. 16. DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen
    Photo: Black Hawk helicopters fly to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec. 16. DoD photo by D. Myles Cullen
  11. For a day, Benjamin Smith, a 10-year-old cancer survivor, joined the ranks of the US Army World Class Athlete Program- WCAP. Benjamin worked out with the athletes, got an official Soldier haircut and traveled to the Olympic Training Center for a private tour.
  12. It's a bird, it's a plane...

    No, it's 130 paratroopers, comprised of Soldiers, Airmen and partner nation jumpers, air dropping toys and performing an airborne jump during the Fourth-Annual Operation Toy Drop in Germany.

    http://www.army.mil/article/93091/Paratroopers_air_drop_toys_for_children_during_holiday_jump/
    Photo: It's a bird, it's a plane...

No, it's 130 paratroopers, comprised of Soldiers, Airmen and partner nation jumpers, air dropping toys and performing an airborne jump during the Fourth-Annual Operation Toy Drop in Germany.

http://www.army.mil/article/93091/Paratroopers_air_drop_toys_for_children_during_holiday_jump/
  13. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Duane O'Keefe, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), looks into a valley for signs of insurgent activity in Khost province, Afghanistan, Nov. 30. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
    Photo: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Duane O'Keefe, 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), looks into a valley for signs of insurgent activity in Khost province, Afghanistan, Nov. 30. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
  14. Members assigned to the 81st Civil Affairs Battalion spent time with their families and friends as bags were loaded, IDs were swiped and hugs were issued prior to the start of their deployment to Afghanistan.

    For more great Army images visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter.
    Photo: Members assigned to the 81st Civil Affairs Battalion spent time with their families and friends as bags were loaded, IDs were swiped and hugs were issued prior to the start of their deployment to Afghanistan. 

For more great Army images visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter.
  15. Join us in honoring U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient & American Patriot, Daniel K. Inouye. Rest in peace, Soldier.

    http://www.army.mil/asianpacificsoldiers/moh/ww2/inouye.html
    Photo: Join us in honoring U.S. Army Medal of Honor recipient & American Patriot, Daniel K. Inouye. Rest in peace, Soldier.

http://www.army.mil/asianpacificsoldiers/moh/ww2/inouye.html
  16. Spc. Kevin Buckhotz, flight engineer, Pvt. 1st Class Zachary Givens, Door Gunner and Spc. Jacob Owings, CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chief with B Company, 6th Battalion, 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny pause for a moment before a slingload mission to take provisions to an outlying forward operating base at FOB Fenty, Afghanistan Dec. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duncan Brennan, 101st CAB public affairs)
    Photo: Spc. Kevin Buckhotz, flight engineer, Pvt. 1st Class Zachary Givens, Door Gunner and Spc. Jacob Owings, CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew chief with B Company, 6th Battalion, 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny pause for a moment before a slingload mission to take provisions to an outlying forward operating base at FOB Fenty, Afghanistan Dec. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Duncan Brennan, 101st CAB public affairs)
  17. “If I have got to be a Soldier, I must be a good one, anything else is unthinkable.”
    ― Wilfred Owen
  18. Capt. Mike Mahowald, Bravo Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), renders honors to the casket of Capt. James M. Johnstone during his funeral at section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 12. Johnstone served as an aviator for the 20th Aviation Detachment. His remains were recently identified 46 years after his plane crashed in Attapu Province, Laos. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
    Photo: Capt. Mike Mahowald, Bravo Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), renders honors to the casket of Capt. James M. Johnstone during his funeral at section 60 in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 12. Johnstone served as an aviator for the 20th Aviation Detachment. His remains were recently identified 46 years after his plane crashed in Attapu Province, Laos.   (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
  19. The votes are in: Which singing Soldier will be crowned the 2012 Rising Star? Will it be soulful Staff Sgt. Darren McGraw, representing U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr, Germany, or songbird Spc. Constance Mack, representing the Presidio of Monterey? Tune in to the Pentagon Channel or www.OpRisingStar.com at 8/7 CST or 1/2 a.m. in Europe to find out! The champion will win their own recording deal with a major label.
  20. A UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter assigned to Alpha Company, 5-101st Aviation Regiment, 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny transports personnel and equipment in support of 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) "Rakkasans" in Afghanistan.
    Photo: A UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter assigned to Alpha Company, 5-101st Aviation Regiment, 101st CAB, Wings of Destiny transports personnel and equipment in support of  3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) "Rakkasans" in Afghanistan.
  21. "Whether a Soldier is religious or not is irrelevant. There is a misconception that chaplains only help Soldiers of certain faiths. We're here to take care of all of our Soldiers, no matter what they believe."
    - Staff Sgt. Eric Esposito | Chaplain Assistant with the 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT)
  22. In late 1944, in the wake of the allied forces' successful D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, it seemed as if the Second World War was all but over. But on December 16, with the onset of winter, the German army launched a counteroffensive that was intended to cut through the Allied forces in a manner that would turn the tide of the war in Hitler's favor. The battle that ensued is known historically as The Battle of the Bulge. The courage and fortitude of the American Soldier was tested against great adversity. Nevertheless, the quality of his response ultimately meant the victory of freedom over tyranny.

    For more about the Battle of the Bulge, visit this site: http://www.army.mil/botb/
    Photo: Btry C, 702 TD Bn., 2nd Armored Division, tank destroyer on dug-in ramp has plenty of elevation to hurl shells at long range enemy targets across the Roer River.

Pictured from Left to Right: Sgt. Earl F. Scholz, Pvt. George E. Van Horne, and Pfc. Samuel R. Marcum. US Ninth Army. 

December 16, 1944
    Photo: Three members of an American patrol cross a snow covered Luxembourg field on a scouting mission. White bedsheets camouflage them in the snow. Left to right: Sgt. James Storey, Newman, Ga.; Pvt. Frank A. Fox, Wilmington, Del., and Cpl. Dennis Lavanoha, Harrisville, N.Y. 

December 30, 1944
    Photo: Members of the 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company "B", who lost their vehicles during advancement to Belgium, take Infantry positions on a hill covering an approach in Wiltz, Bastogne, Belgium 

December 20, 1944
    Photo: A 7th Armored Division antitank gun covers the approach on a road to Belgium - Railroad crossing near Vielsalm, Belgium.

December 23, 1944
    Photo: Tankmen of the U.S. First Army gather around a fire on the snow-covered ground near Eupen, Belgium, opening their Christmas packages.

December 30, 1944
    Photo: Painted white to blend with snow-covered terrain, an M-36 tank destroyer crosses a field. 

January 3, 1945
    Photo: An American road-block is set up with 30 caliber heavy machine gun, and a tank destroyer is ready for action on Adolph Hitler Straase. 1st Battalion, 157th Regiment, 45th Division 

December 10, 1944
    Photo: Troops of the 101st Airborne Division watch C-47's drop supplies to them. 

December 26, 1944
  23. Sgt. Irene Lopez, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, shares a moment with her daughter following the welcome home ceremony, Dec. 9, for 126 Soldiers of the 13th ESC as they returned home from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.
    Photo: Sgt. Irene Lopez, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, shares a moment with her daughter following the welcome home ceremony, Dec. 9, for 126 Soldiers of the 13th ESC as they returned home from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.
  24. How do you define valor?

    Sgt. 1st Class Clint Lyons, a drill sergeant with 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor last week for his courage and efforts to save the lives of his fellow Soldiers in 2010.
  25. At least 20,000 volunteers came to Arlington National Cemetery today to place a Remembrance Wreath on 110,000 gravesites. A tradition that started more than 20 years ago, Wreaths Across America - Official Page continues to supply wreaths for the graves of Veterans at cemeteries around the nation.
    Photo: At least 20,000 volunteers came to Arlington National Cemetery today to place a Remembrance Wreath on 110,000 gravesites. A tradition that started more than 20 years ago, Wreaths Across America - Official Page continues to supply wreaths for the graves of Veterans at cemeteries around the nation.
  26. What message would you put on a welcome home sign?

    "All I want for Christmas is you Capt. Westbrook" was a message among the sea of signs to welcome home the 214th Fires Brigade Security Force Assistance Team.
    http://www.army.mil/article/92980/
    Photo: What message would you put on a welcome home sign?

"All I want for Christmas is you Capt. Westbrook" was a message among the sea of signs to welcome home the 214th Fires Brigade Security Force Assistance Team.
http://www.army.mil/article/92980/
  27. Antoine Brisbois' dream of becoming a Soldier came true this week, thanks to U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC), U.S. Army Fort Knox and Make-A-Wish America. The 17-year-old, who has bone cancer, quickly ascended the ranks during his five-day visit to the post, culminating with his "commission" as a second lieutenant.
  28. Soldiers with 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), pull rear security while on a short halt during an Afghan National Security Forces-led mission in rural areas of Zormat district, Afghanistan, Dec. 10. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
    Photo: Soldiers with 3rd BCT, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), pull rear security while on a short halt during an Afghan National Security Forces-led mission in rural areas of Zormat district, Afghanistan, Dec. 10. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington
  29. Fill in the Blank: My holiday care package to a deployed Soldier would include ___________________.
  30. Even at 70 years old, American Forces Network Europe broadcaster, Gary Bautell continues to be "the voice of the U.S. Military in Europe."

    http://www.army.mil/article/92909/
    Photo: Even at 70 years old, American Forces Network Europe broadcaster, Gary Bautell continues to be "the voice of the U.S. Military in Europe."

http://www.army.mil/article/92909/
  31. U.S. Army Spc. Giovanni Gonzalez, a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, provides security outside a meeting in Farah City on Dec. 5. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup
    Photo: U.S. Army Spc. Giovanni Gonzalez, a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah, provides security outside a meeting in Farah City on Dec. 5. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup
  32. From the US Army Golden Knights Creed: Under a canopy of black and gold I fly the colors of the Army.
    http://www.army.mil/article/92867/
    Photo: From the US Army Golden Knights Creed: Under a canopy of black and gold I fly the colors of the Army. 
http://www.army.mil/article/92867/
  33. At home on the range: South Carolina National Guard Soldiers fire 16 wire-guided TOW missiles at the Udairi Range in Kuwait, scoring hits on targets like junked cars over 3,500 meters away. http://tinyurl.com/crs48pl
    Photo: At home on the range: South Carolina National Guard Soldiers fire 16 wire-guided TOW missiles at the Udairi Range in Kuwait, scoring hits on targets like junked cars over 3,500 meters away. http://tinyurl.com/crs48pl
  34. Born from humble beginnings, The National Guard celebrates its 376th birthday today. Thanks for continuing to always be ready and always be there - Happy Birthday! http://www.nationalguard.mil/features/birth_2012/index.html
    Photo: Born from humble beginnings, The National Guard celebrates its 376th birthday today. Thanks for continuing to always be ready and always be there - Happy Birthday! http://www.nationalguard.mil/features/birth_2012/index.html
  35. If you had to describe the coolest thing about a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to elementary school students, what would you say?
    Photo
  36. U.S. Army Capt. Shawn Basinger, a veterinarian with the 438th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services (MDVS) conducts training with local Afghans from the Farah Director of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock's (DAIL) office in Farah, Dec. 1.
    Photo: U.S. Army Capt. Shawn Basinger, a veterinarian with the 438th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services (MDVS) conducts training with local Afghans from the Farah Director of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock's (DAIL) office in Farah, Dec. 1.
  37. FACT: The U.S. Cavalry was originally designated the mounted force of the United States Army. The Cavalry branch was absorbed into the Armor branch in 1950, but the term "Cavalry" remains in use in the U.S. Army for certain armor and aviation units historically derived from cavalry units.

    http://armylive.dodlive.mil/index.php/2012/12/happy-birthday-armor-branch/
    Photo: FACT: The U.S. Cavalry was originally designated the mounted force of the United States Army. The Cavalry branch was absorbed into the Armor branch in 1950, but the term "Cavalry" remains in use in the U.S. Army for certain armor and aviation units historically derived from cavalry units.

http://armylive.dodlive.mil/index.php/2012/12/happy-birthday-armor-branch/
  38. Spc. Joseph Merrill, a door gunner with 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade checks his passengers before taking off to compete against fellow UH-60 Black Hawk door gunners in the 1st 25th CAB Top Gun Competition in Afghanistan, Nov. 30.
    Photo: Spc. Joseph Merrill, a door gunner with 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade checks his passengers before taking off to compete against fellow UH-60 Black Hawk door gunners in the 1st 25th CAB Top Gun Competition in Afghanistan, Nov. 30.
  39. A 52-year-old Wilmington, Del., attorney and U.S. Army Reserve officer reached a milestone in his career when he graduated from the Basic Airborne Course at US Army Fort Benning. Read his story below.
  40. Soldiers from 2-2 Infantry Battalion launch a mortar during a combined-arms field training exercise, Nov. 2, on Fort Sill, Okla. The exercise included infantry, artillery and air-support elements. Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy D. Hughes
    Photo: Soldiers from 2-2 Infantry Battalion launch a mortar during a combined-arms field training exercise, Nov. 2, on Fort Sill, Okla. The exercise included infantry, artillery and air-support elements. Photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy D. Hughes
  41. More than 1,600 paratroopers drop on Sicily Drop Zone during the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8. Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the largest combined airborne operation in the world.
    Photo: More than 1,600 paratroopers drop on Sicily Drop Zone during the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 8. Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), is the largest combined airborne operation in the world.
  42. After being medically evacuated out of Afghanistan, embarking on the long road to recovery and learning to live life with less than they had before, eight wounded Soldiers and Marines returned to Afghanistan Dec. 5 to get a first-hand look at the war’s progress and to help bring a sense of closure for the mental wounds left by their injuries. Read more below.
  43. How would you caption this image of Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers participating in water survival training?
    Photo: How would you caption this image of Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers participating in water survival training?
  44. Have TV viewing plans for this evening? A Wounded Warrior and his family are featured on tonight's episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, 8/7c on ABC.
  45. Tell us about the battle buddy who you will never forget.
    FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- A sniper team uses a buddy fire technique to shoot targets during the 4th annual United States Army Special Operations Command Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3. The participants use their training and skills throughout 14 diverse lanes of competition in hopes that they will take first place. (Photo by Sgt. Jared Gehmann)
    Photo: FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- A sniper team uses a buddy fire technique to shoot targets during the 4th annual United States Army Special Operations Command Sniper Competition at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3. The participants use their training and skills throughout 14 diverse lanes of competition in hopes that they will take first place. (Photo by Sgt. Jared Gehmann)
  46. Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101 ABN DIV attach a M777 155mm howitzer to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter from 7-101st General Support Aviation Battalion, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade on Dec. 4, 2012, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
    Photo: Soldiers from Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101 ABN DIV attach a M777 155mm howitzer to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter from 7-101st General Support Aviation Battalion, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade on Dec. 4, 2012, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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