Soldiers, families worldwide celebrating Thanksgiving-Kuwait, Korea, Germany....

Soldiers, families worldwide celebrating Thanksgiving-Kuwait, Korea, and Germany....

While the Thanksgiving meals are important, the holiday, as its name implies, is also about "thanks" and "giving." As such, Soldiers everywhere are participating in community activities and doing things to help the needy.

KUWAIT

This month, Soldiers stationed in Kuwait came together for a Thanksgiving meal with Kuwaiti school children in their early teens.

Staff Sgt. Jennifer C. Manaday, a civil affairs team sergeant with the 352nd Civil Affairs Command attached to U.S. Army Central, said she was happy to have had the opportunity to attend the celebration and learn more about the Kuwaitis while sharing some of her own Thanksgiving experiences.

KOREA

Meanwhile on the other side of Asia in Korea, Americans stationed there this month were learning how to make kimchi, the main Korean dish, from the locals at the Annual Kimchi Charity Event in Dongducheon.

Although the traditional Korean Thanksgiving Day, called chuseok, is celebrated every September 19, Soldiers had the opportunity to partake of Thanksgiving food Nov. 15 that was different from the traditional Turkey meal.

GERMANY

In Grafenwoehr, Germany, the Army Chaplains Office will donate $24,000 worth of commissary gift cards to Soldiers and families in need at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria.

Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by David Vergun

Retrieved on 27 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115679/Soldiers__families_worldwide_celebrating_Thanksgiving/

 

Soldiers, families worldwide celebrating Thanksgiving

Soldiers, families worldwide celebrating Thanksgiving

In 1863, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a "day of Thanksgiving." Since that time, Soldiers and their families have been celebrating the holiday.
This year, Soldiers are making plans to be with families and friends and those stationed overseas are calling, writing or using social media to contact loved ones back home.
Dining facilities worldwide are gearing up to provide the feast of traditional turkey or ham with all the fixings. Commissary shoppers worldwide are gobbling up Thanksgiving food items as well. Soldiers are celebrating all over the world.

Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by David Vergun

Retrieved 26 November 2013

http://www.army.mil/article/115679/Soldiers__families_worldwide_celebrating_Thanksgiving/

 

Bishop Miege High earns Top Performer and Coach of the Month

Bishop Miege High earns Top Performer and Coach of the Month

Sergeant Hale from the Overland Park Army Career Center presented the Top Performer award to Bishop Miege Goalkeeper Alex Lutz and the Coach of the Month award to Bishop Miege Soccer Coach Joe Huppe. Congratulations Bishop Miege, hooaaaahh!

 

Best Warrior winners credit success to family, command, hard work

Best Warrior winners credit success to family, command, hard work

The winners of the Army's 2013 Best Warrior Competition credit their success in the intense challenge to hard work and the support from their command and family. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella of Fremont, Calif., with the Army Reserve Command, won Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Spc. Adam Christensen of Las Vegas, Nev., with U.S. Army Pacific Command, was named Soldier of the Year. "All I am is just a reflection of what I've learned from the Soldiers before me," said Manella, a civil affairs specialist, currently serving in B Company, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, in Mountain View, Calif.  Christensen, a military policeman with the 472nd Military Police Company, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, said teamwork and camaraderie come natural to Soldiers, and were evident at Best Warrior. "You work so hard before the competition, and during Best Warrior you're helping your competition," he said.
The Best Warrior Competition brought together 24 of the Army's finest warriors for three days of challenges at Fort Lee, Va. The events included tests of Army aptitude, a physical fitness test, a board appearance, warrior tasks and battle drills. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Lisa Ferdinando, ARNEWS

Retrieved 25 Nov 2013

http://www.army.mil/article/115731/Best_Warrior_winners_credit_success_to_family__command__hard_work/

Best Warrior winners credit success to family, command, hard work

Best Warrior winners credit success to family, command, hard work

The winners of the Army's 2013 Best Warrior Competition credit their success in the intense challenge to hard work and the support from their command and family. Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella of Fremont, Calif., with the Army Reserve Command, won Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Spc. Adam Christensen of Las Vegas, Nev., with U.S. Army Pacific Command, was named Soldier of the Year. "All I am is just a reflection of what I've learned from the Soldiers before me," said Manella, a civil affairs specialist, currently serving in B Company, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, in Mountain View, Calif.  Christensen, a military policeman with the 472nd Military Police Company, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, said teamwork and camaraderie come natural to Soldiers, and were evident at Best Warrior. "You work so hard before the competition, and during Best Warrior you're helping your competition," he said.
The Best Warrior Competition brought together 24 of the Army's finest warriors for three days of challenges at Fort Lee, Va. The events included tests of Army aptitude, a physical fitness test, a board appearance, warrior tasks and battle drills. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Lisa Ferdinando, ARNEWS

Retrieved 25 Nov 2013

http://www.army.mil/article/115731/Best_Warrior_winners_credit_success_to_family__command__hard_work/

Army names 2013 Soldier, NCO of year

Army names 2013 Soldier, NCO of year

The Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition concluded Friday, at Fort Lee, with the announcement of the top Soldiers and Non-commissioned Officers.  The 2013 Department of the Army Non-commissioned Officer of the Year is Sgt. 1st Class Jason J. Manella, assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Command. The 2013 Department of the Army Soldier of the Year is Spc. Adam Christensen, assigned to the U.S. Army Pacific Command. Manella, a Civil Affairs Specialist from Fremont, Calif., is currently serving in B Company, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion, Mountain View, Calif. In his ten years in the Army, he has deployed three times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Christensen, a Military Policeman from Las Vegas, Nev., is currently assigned to the 472nd Military Police Company, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He joined the Army two years ago and hopes to eventually serve in the Special Forces Command. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Sgt. Maj. Troy Falardeau, Senior Leadership of the Army

Retrieved 25 Nov 2013-11-25

http://www.army.mil/article/115725/Army_names_2013_Soldier__NCO_of_year/

 

Drill sergeant trains Soldiers at New Century

Drill sergeant trains Soldiers at New Century

It’s not all about the hat for Sergeant First Class Thomas Dunbar, but it is an honor to wear the “brown round.”The hat, also called a campaign hat, is only worn by drill sergeants in the U.S. Army.“The hat’s a big deal,” Dunbar said. “If you don’t own it, you can’t touch it.”Dunbar looks the part of a drill sergeant. Tall and broad shouldered, his deep voice rumbles and while in uniform, he refuses to smile for the camera. But, he said, drill sergeants aren’t like those in the movies.“A lot of people will think of ‘Full Metal Jacket’ or ‘Stripes,’” Dunbar said. In those films, the drill sergeants live with those in training. The service members do (physical training) in their combat uniforms, and there’s yelling – lots and lots of yelling.“It’s nothing like the movies. I don’t want to sit here and toot your horn,” he said. Dunbar said it may have been that way in the past, but not today. In the modern army, drill sergeants are more like mentors. Read the rest of Danedri’s Drill Sgt Story on the site below.

Written by Danedri Thompson dthompson@gardnernews.com

Retrieved on 25 Nov 2013

http://gardnernews.com/drill-sergeant-trains-soldiers-at-new-century/

 

DRILL PAY: ARMY RESERVE SOLDIERS

DRILL PAY: ARMY RESERVE SOLDIERS

MONEY FOR JUST ONE WEEKEND A MONTH

If you choose to serve in the Army Reserve, you will earn what is called Drill Pay. Army Drill Pay is money you earn while training on weekends and during full-time training events.

http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/money/drill-pay-army-reserve-soldiers.html

 

SPECIAL PAY: FOR SPECIAL DUTIES & SKILLS

SPECIAL PAY: FOR SPECIAL DUTIES & SKILLS

In addition to Basic Pay, there are many types of Army special duty pay for Soldiers and officers with special skills or duties that carry extra responsibility or risk.

Visit a local Army Career Center for more information.

http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/money/special-pay-for-special-duties-and-skills.html

 

BONUSES: EARNING EXTRA MONEY

BONUSES: EARNING EXTRA MONEY

In addition to Basic Pay and Drill Pay, there are many opportunities to earn additional money in the Army. These one-time Army bonuses are available if you choose a specific Army job, complete special training, take on extra responsibilities or have served in the military before.

Visit a Army Career Center for more information.

http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/money/bonuses-earning-extra-money.html

 

Soldier for life: Continuing to serve via the Army Reserve

You're thinking about getting out of the active-duty Army. Maybe you want to use your GI Bill benefits and go to college. Maybe your spouse has a good job at your latest duty station. Maybe you don't want to make your kids change schools for the fifth or sixth time. You love the Army, you love serving, but the lifestyle is no longer the best choice for you or your family.

Maybe you've already moved on, found a good civilian job, built a home and a new life for your family. You're happy, but something's missing. You don't have the same sense of purpose you did when you were serving. You miss the camaraderie, the pride and honor. Heck, you even miss going out into the field with your buddies, but after everything your family has sacrificed, you can't ask them to give more. There's got to be a compromise, you think, and then you realize the answer is simple, so simple you wonder why you never thought of it before: You're going to join the Army Reserve.

Written by Elizabeth M. Collins

Retrieved on 22 Nov 13.

http://www.army.mil/article/114473/Soldier_for_life__Continuing_to_serve_via_the_Army_Reserve/

Congress recognizes American Indian code talkers for wartime service

American Indian code talkers from 566 tribes were honored with Congressional Silver Medals at the Capitol, Nov. 20. Also, leaders from the tribes' 33 nations received Congressional Gold Medals, recognizing the code talkers' important contributions made during the two world wars.
Most of the code talkers have passed away, so family members were on-hand to accept the awards on their behalf. While many Americans have heard of the Navajo code talkers because of the 2002 action war film "Windtalkers," there actually were code talkers from other nations as well, including the Comanche, Kiowa, Creek, Meskwaki, Chippewa, Choctaw, Cherokee, Lakota, Crow, Sioux, Dakota, Ho-Chunk, Hopi, Kiowa, Muscogee, Oglala, Oneida, Osage, Pawnee, Ponca, Pueblo, Seminole, Apache, Cheyenne, Menominee and Mohawk.
It was the job of code talkers to pass along secret or sensitive information on the battlefield via radio so that the enemy wouldn't be able to understand or decipher the transmissions. It is often said the job they did was so effective that their code was never broken.

Written by David Vergun

Retrieved 21 Nov 2013.

 

http://www.army.mil/article/115546/Congress_recognizes_American_Indian_code_talkers_for_wartime_service/

 

Relocation is part of Army life

RELOCATION

ARMY RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation is part of Army life. One of the things you can count on is that at some point you will relocate to a different installation, but you won’t have to go it alone. The Army helps move military families from one assignment to another and offers several different ways to assist in the transition. There is always a bit of excitement, anticipation and adventure each time your family relocates to a new duty station. Sure you might miss the friends you’ve made, but each move offers an opportunity to see new places and make new friends.

Interested in traveling? Visit an Army Career Center about post locations.

http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/army-family-strong/relocation.html

 

Raising Children in the Army

RAISING CHILDREN

ARMY BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN

Rest assured that nothing matters more to the Army than providing the best possible education and experience for your family. The Army benefits available to you extend to your children as well. In fact, the Army takes a lot of pride in considering the needs of all members of the family, children being no exception. For this reason, all Army Posts are formed and maintained to ensure that the care and growth of the children of Army families continue without the slightest hitch. With the Army’s benefits for children, you may even find that the Army provides a few more services than your civilian community.

Visit an Army Career Center for more information.

http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/army-family-strong/raising-children.html

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY ON POST LIKE?

WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY ON POST LIKE?

When stationed in the U.S., your son or daughter can live on or off Post, depending on marital status. Single Soldiers must live on Post; married Soldiers have more options. Either way, he or she will have access to Post facilities, such as gyms, stores and restaurants.

Visit an Army Career Center to learn about family benefits.

http://www.goarmy.com/parents/answers/daily-life.html

 

 

Soldiers re-enlist at U.S. Capitol

 

 

Maj. Gen. M. Ted Wong, commanding general of the Northern Regional Medical Command and chief, U.S. Dental Corps, said today's Soldiers have chosen a strenuous profession that over the past 12 years has called for great strength of character and commitment. Wong made the remarks at a mass re-enlistment ceremony held on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 15. Fifty-two Soldiers re-enlisted, representing eight health-related commands across the National Capitol Region. "The profession of arms demands much of those who serve at any time," Wong said. "But over the past decade of perpetual combat, the nation has called on you as it has never called on its sons and daughters before." Wong said that after facing multiple deployments, re-enlistment candidates found that competition for places in the current climate of force-shaping was fierce. Of the 190,000 Soldiers eligible for re-enlistment this fiscal year, only 46,000 were authorized.

By Craig Coleman, Northern Regional Medical Command

Retrieved 21 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115280/Soldiers_re_enlist_at_U_S__Capitol/

 

 

Soldiers hit ground running first day of `Best Warrior

From the pre-dawn hours to after the sun dipped below the horizon, the Army's finest warriors were pushed to their limits both physically and mentally during the first day of the Army's 2013 Best Warrior Competition.  The 24 Soldiers, who began the day with an early morning physical fitness test, said they expected the unexpected on the first day of competition, Nov. 20, but were still surprised.
"It was challenging, to say the least," said Sgt. 1st Class Jason Manella, with the Army Reserve's B Company, 445th Civil Affairs Battalion. Soldiers were on their feet all day, trekking for miles over gravel, in fields and through woods with their weapon and gear to the various competition sites, where they completed warrior tasks and battle drills. "They definitely put us to the test today," Manella said.
Even though it is a competition, there is definitely camaraderie, he said. Soldiers helped each other just as they would on the battlefield. Read the rest of the story on link below.

Written by Lisa Ferdinando, ARNEWS

Retrieved on 21 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115417/Soldiers_hit_ground_running_first_day_of__Best_Warrior_/

Logistics experts, movement team join typhoon relief efforts

Approximately 30 Soldiers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command departed for the Philippines this week to assist in Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda relief efforts. Select logistics experts from the TSC's headquarters left Sunday, and troops from the 45th Sustainment Brigade's 18th Movement Control Team departed from Schofield Barracks today.  The 8th TSC Soldiers are part of the broader U.S. Government effort to support the Philippines' request for humanitarian assistance that involves coordination by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development, in constant consultation with Philippine authorities.

Retrieved 20 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115340/Logistics_experts__movement_team_join_typhoon_relief_efforts/

Army active duty, Army Reserve mariners work together to restore Army watercraft

Mastering the inner workings of an Army vessel can be challenging, especially when there is more than one vessel to be proficient on. Active duty waterborne Soldiers of the 45th Sustainment Brigade, and the Army Reserve mariners from 9th Mission Support Command, spent last week learning the ins and outs of the 9th MSC's logistics support vessel, the Staff Sgt. Robert T. Kuroda, or LSV 7. "We had this vessel sitting in our port," said Sgt. 1st Class Eric Rink, the senior non-commissioned officer for the 545th Transportation Detachment. "The thought was, we can use this one as well." The 545th is most familiar with their primary vessel the William T. Bunker, or LSV 4, yet due to a busy schedule and mechanical issues with the watercraft, there is push to get the Army Reserve vessel up and running as an alternate.
The teamwork makes a lot of sense in light of the Army's shift over to reliance on watercraft for transportation for goods. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Spc. Erin Sherwood

Retrieved on 19 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115271/Active_duty__Reserve_mariners_work_together_to_restore_Army_watercraft/

Soldiers converging on Fort Lee for Best Warrior Competition

Twenty-four elite warriors are converging on Fort Lee, Va., for the Best Warrior Competition in which tough challenges, both day and night, will push their limits physically and mentally as they vie to be the best of the best. The Soldiers will be at Fort Lee, Nov. 19-22, for the competition. Two winners -- the Army Soldier of the Year and the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year -- will be announced Nov. 22. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III will oversee the competition. The challenges include Army aptitude tests, conquering urban warfare simulations, land navigation, marksmanship, board interviews, physical challenges, written exams, and battle drills relevant to today's operating environment. The physical fitness challenge will include two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups, and a two-mile run.
Soldiers will also compete in a mystery event. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Lisa A Ferdinando

Retrieved 19 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115244/Soldiers_converging_on_Fort_Lee_for_Best_Warrior_Competition/

A LETHAL, HIGHLY TRAINED, EXPERIENCED FORCE

75th Ranger Regiment

A LETHAL, HIGHLY TRAINED, EXPERIENCED FORCE.

Our national defense requires the 75th Ranger Regiment to execute any special operations or light infantry mission requiring a mature, competent, highly disciplined, and lethal force to ensure the precise application of combat power in politically sensitive environments. To achieve this, the Regiment must be extremely proficient in complex operations during both day and night, in all weather conditions and across all terrain. The Ranger Regiment is also the world’s premier light infantry fighting force, specializing in raids and assault missions deep inside enemy held territory. An expert in short-notice combat deployments, the Ranger Regiment is a rapidly deployable strike force and is the largest special operations combat element in the U.S. Army. The Regiment uses specialized equipment, operational techniques, and multiple modes of infiltration to capture or destroy hostile forces.

http://www.goarmy.com/ranger/mission.html

To join the Rangers visit an Army Career Center for more information.

Lead the Way!

 

Green Berets Go the Extra Mile

Green Berets Go the Extra Mile

 As a member of the Army's Special Forces you will find strength you never knew you had. The road to get there has a number of unique challenges. All Green Berets go through the same basic training as enlisted Soldiers, but are given other opportunities for special training, including Airborne School. For the first time in many years the Army is recruiting civilians to join the U.S. Special Forces.

Visit an Army Career Center for more information.

http://www.goarmy.com/special-forces/training.html

 

 

November honors military families' sacrifices, contributions

November honors military families' sacrifices, contributions

Service members' families also serve the nation and are the force behind the total force, a senior Defense Department official said, yesterday.

"Our military members are as effective as they can be because of the support their families provide them," said Barbara Thompson, director of DOD's office of family policy and children and youth. "[DOD] wants to make sure the people who are important in the lives of our service members -- spouses, children, parents, partners, aunts, uncles, siblings and cousins -- are part of the military family."

Military Family Month recognizes the sacrifices and contributions that family members make for national security, Thompson said, adding that it's important for families to know the country appreciates their tireless efforts to support their service members and communities.

Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Terri Moon Cronk, American Forces Press Service

Retrieved 18 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/115164/November_honors_military_families__sacrifices__contributions/

Army Entertainment selects Operation Rising Star finalists

Army Entertainment has announced the 12 finalists slated to compete in Operation Rising Star this December. U.S. Installation Management Command G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs will host and conduct the finals at Fort Sam Houston Theatre, to determine the 2013 rising star. Operation Rising Star is a singing contest for Soldiers and military family members similar to but not affiliated with the popular television show American Idol. Finalists from overseas garrisons include: Sgt. Oscar Bugarin from Camp Lomonnier, Djibouti; Spc. Ikilya Davenport from USAG Humphreys, Korea; and from Germany, 1st Lt. Matthew Gabriel from U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, family member Christina Lewis from U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern; and family member Raquel Sargent from U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by Robert Dozier, U.S. Army Installation Management Command.

Retrieved 14 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/114919/Army_Entertainment_selects_Operation_Rising_Star_finalists/

 

Army Corps, U.S. Navy retrieve piece of Civil War ironclad from Savannah River

Archeologists working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, aided by divers and salvage operations teams from the U.S. Navy, retrieved a 64-square-foot section of a Civil War ironclad warship from the bottom of the Savannah River here, the evening of Nov. 12.
The divers worked in strong currents with near-zero visibility during the past week to assess the possibility of lifting a small piece of the Confederate ship's casemate for archeological testing.
A crane lifted it onto a barge anchored near historic Old Fort Jackson on the eastern edge of Savannah. Experts estimate the piece weighs more than 5,000 pounds.
The Confederate navy scuttled the CSS Georgia in 1864, as Union troops approached Savannah. The iron-covered ship remained on the river bottom until 1969.

Read the rest of this story on the site below.

Written by Billy Birdwell.

Retrieved 14 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/114925/Army_Corps__U_S__Navy_retrieve_piece_of_Civil_War_ironclad_from_Savannah_River/

Pentagon exhibit highlights American Indian wartime achievements

American Indian achievements in the Army and Marine Corps are depicted in a Pentagon display on loan this week from the Smithsonian Institution. Posters, from the National Museum of the American Indian, feature American Indians' contribution to national defense, as part of November's American Indian Heritage Month observance.

The exhibit is on the Pentagon's second floor, along the innermost A ring, near the second corridor, through Friday. Following are some of the accounts depicted on the illustrations, beginning with World War I. Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Written by David Vergun. Retrieved 14 Nov 2013.

http://www.army.mil/article/114915/Pentagon_exhibit_highlights_American_Indian_wartime_achievements/

 

Take the skills you learned while serving our nation and put them to work at Sprint

Take the skills you learned while serving our nation and put them to work at Sprint

Sprint, we value and honor members of the military who serve our country. Sprint is widely recognized for our strong commitment to the military and we are proud of our military recruitment program, which focuses on hiring veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, as well as active members of the military. Our diverse workforce is comprised of thousands of active, retired or ex-military veterans, their spouses and family members.

Visit your local Army Career Center for more information.

http://careers.sprint.com/work.html

Missouri Western State University Army ROTC Develops Leaders

Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of your college curriculum. During classes and field training, you will learn first-hand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and how to conduct missions as an Officer in the Army. Upon graduation from Army ROTC, you will earn the bar of a Second Lieutenant and become a leader for life.

For more information contact Sergeant First Class Ash at 816-279-2524 for Army ROTC Scholarships and Army Reserve education benefits.

http://www.missouriwestern.edu/rotc/

 

Army Reseves recruiting to enlist, train, and employ Human Resources Specialists 42A

The U.S. Army Career Center in St. Joseph is recruiting to enlist, train, and employ Human Resources Specialists 42A for the Army Reserves.

 A human resources specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall welfare and well-being while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective.

Job Duties                                                                  

·         Assist on all human resource support matters

·         Oversight of all strength management and strength distribution actions

·         Responsible for the readiness, health and welfare of all Soldiers.

·         Postal and personnel accountability support

·         Maintain emergency notification data

Contact Sergeant First Class Ash at 816-279-2524 or search Facebook.

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/administrative-support/human-resources-specialist.html

Oregon, Georgetown hoops teams visit, play at Camp Humphreys in South Korea

Approximately 2,000 military personnel and family members were on hand for the second installment of the ESPN Armed Forces Classic, featuring the men's basketball teams from the University of Oregon and Georgetown University, in the Humphreys Community Fitness Center here, Nov. 9.
To the delight of many, and the chagrin of just about as many, Oregon won the game, 82-75.
The game, which tipped-off around 10 a.m. locally and was broadcast by ESPN to a worldwide audience, is part of ESPN's Veteran's Week initiative, honoring the men and women who serve and have served in the United States military, both at home and abroad.

Read the rest of the story on the site below.

Thanks to Steven Hoover, USAG Humphreys Public Affairs for posting this story on the Army home page.

http://www.army.mil/article/114795/Oregon__Georgetown_hoops_teams_visit__play_at_Camp_Humphreys/