'Tis the season even in Iraq

Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, Multi-National Division - Center commander, and MND-C Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse L. Andrews Jr. step back after flipping a switch to light up a Christmas palm tree during a tree-lighting ceremony in front of MND-C Headquarters on Dec. 16 at Camp Victory.

Soldier killed while aiding comrade in combat

A 3rd Infantry Division soldier was killed in Iraq last week as he attempted to help an injured comrade during combat.

Armed forces prepare for dirty bomb attack

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - It was Day 3 of NORAD-USNORTHCOM's exercise, Vigilant Shield 08 and Top Officers 4, and the "reports" were coming in of the explosion of "dirty bombs" in Guam, at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and at the Steel Bridge in Portland, Ore.

Despite signs, suicidal soldier left in Iraq

Secretary of state visiting Iraq

Fight over Iraq funding in Senate today

Attend a 3rd Heavy BCT briefing in Iraq

Col. Wayne Grigsby, commander of the 3^rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, briefed bloggers in a conference call/video session Thursday morning. The video of his opening statement is in the media player at left.

Operation Homefront overwhelmed by requests

ATLANTA - Operation Homefront announced that it has been overwhelmed by requests for emergency assistance by military families, and the nonprofit organization is requesting immediate donations from the local community to help address the need.

DAV remembers attack on Pearl Harbor

he "date which will live in infamy," Dec. 7, when Imperial Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor in the U.S. territory of Hawaii in 1941, was observed Dec. 8 by the Disabled American Veterans Hinesville chapter.

Riley prepping for arrival of Big Red 1

3rd ID soldier receives Purple Heart

Tuesday was a special day for 3rd Infantry Division soldier Spc. Christopher Hayes.

Late 3rd ID soldier identified

A Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield soldier found dead in his car Saturday morning by the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police was identified Wednesday night.

Poll: More in US see progress in Iraq

Pressure growing to shorten deployments

NCO receives appreciation award

Francesca Milner, human resources NCO with the 188th Infantry Brigade, received a certificate of appreciation Dec. 6 by Pioneer Services manager Carl Johnson for her service.

Army chief of staff visits Fort Stewart

As the Army continues its transition from a deploying force to a trained-and-ready garrison element, significant changes to daily operations are expected. In order for leaders to better utilize the shifting environment, plans are in place to keep them abreast of what is working and what is not.

Fitness tests demand soldiers' best efforts

Each day of Spartan Week presented a new athletic challenge for all the soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team.

New veterans’ organization growing quickly

Warrior Pointe, an organization started by former soldier Reed Pacheco in 2013, has grown quickly by connecting veterans with veterans and the resources that help them with specific issues.

Soldiers certify to combat radio-controlled explosive devices

Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division recently enhanced their capabilities to combat threats from radio-controlled explosive devices, which are used to harm service members.

Kroger, USO rounding up support for troops

ATLANTA - Nearly 77 percent of shoppers said they would financially assist our nation's troops and their families if they were offered a simple, inexpensive option to do so.