Pvt. Anthony Burnett, a Soldier assigned to Company E, 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, prepares a meal for the Soldiers of 4th BCT, 1st AD, in support of Network Integration Evaluation. Photo by Sgt Brandon Anderson, 4th BCT, 1st AD Public Affairs.

Serving up morale one meal at a time »

Sgt. Brandon Anderson, 4th BCT, 1st AD Public Affairs: May 8, and it’s almost 2 a.m.; while many other Soldiers are deep in the middle of sleep, Pvt. Shane England, a…

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‘Iron Thunder’ Bn. supports NIE 13.2 at WSMR »

Soldiers from 4th Bn., 27th FA Regt., 2nd BCT, 1st AD, fire the M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer during Artillery Table VI live-fire qualification at Doña Anna Base Camp, N.M. April 26 during Network Integration Evaluation 13.2. The battalion played an important role throughout the evaluation by providing fire support to maneuver units. Photos by sgt. Brian Fore, 4-27 FA, 2nd BCT, 1st AD Public Affairs.

Sgt. Brian Fore, 4-27 FA, 2nd BCT, 1st AD Public Affairs: DONA ANNA BASE CAMP, N.M. – Soldiers from 4th Battalion,…

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Red engine going green: Bliss first installation to implement GenSet technology »

Alex Barron, a brakeman switcher, right, and Robert Clary, lead engineer with the Fort Bliss rail operations center, seated, perform an initial brake test on a GenSet locomotive at Fort Bliss.Photo by Sgt. Todd Robinson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

Sgt. Todd Robinson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: Locomotives from Fort Bliss have been hauling military vehicles and equipment for deployment and…

Apr 24 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Job ‘well’ done »

Afghan national army soldiers with 3rd Company, 6th Battalion help rescue a 3-year-old boy who had fallen into a well in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 7. U.S. Army photo

Capt. Jennifer Dyrcz, 1st SBCT, 1st AD Public Affairs: CAMP NATHAN SMITH, Afghanistan – Soldiers from both 3rd Tolai, 6th Kandak…

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USASMA holds Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month observance »

Chief Warrant Officer 1 Clive Douglas, center, leads the group of dancers in demonstrating a Warrior Dance. The students of Sergeants Major Course Class 63 presented various aspects of the Asian-Pacific American culture during the Asian-Pacific American Hertiage Observance Friday, at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. Photos by David Crozier, USASMA Command Communications.

David Crozier, USASMA Command Communications: The students of Sergeants, Major Course Class 63 celebrated Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with a program Friday, held in the Cooper Lecture Center of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. This year’s theme, “Building Leadership: Embracing Cultural Values and Inclusion” provided…

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Armed Forces Day celebration comes to Fort Bliss Saturday »

A 1st Armored Division Soldier shows a child his military equipment during Armed Forces Day 2012 at Biggs Park. FILE PHOTOS
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A 1st Armored Division Soldier shows a child his military equipment during Armed Forces Day 2012 at Biggs Park. File photo.

Garrison Public Affairs: Armed Forces Day activities kick off at 7 a.m., May 18, with the Third Annual Armed Forces Day Triathlon which includes a 400-meter swim, a 15-mile bike route and a 5-kilometer run. Entry is open to all active-duty military, family members, DoD…

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Give back to the community by volunteering »

Headquarters Cast members do the traditional bow after completing the play ‘God Bless the Volunteer’ at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club, April 26. The play was part of National Volunteer Week. Photo by Spc. Lorenzo Abanilla, 24th Press Camp.

Spc. Lorenzo Abanilla, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: In a quiet office at the end of the hall, the phone rings constantly as requests for help pour in as if there is no end of people asking for assistance and manpower. The woman smiles from ear to…

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Conserving water at Fort Bliss earns recognition »

Andrew Matthews, director, Fort Bliss National Cemetery, center, receives the 2013 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the water conservation category during the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality annual banquet in Austin, May 1. Left to right, Toby Baker, TCEQ commissioner; John Reiker, Memorial Network Service Three executive director; Bryan W. Shaw, Ph.D., TCEQ chairman; Andrew Matthews,  Fort Bliss National Cemetery director; Steve Muro, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs undersecretary of memorial affairs; Carlos Rubinstein, TCEQ commissioner. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth G. Pawlak, 16th MPAD.

Staff Sgt. Kenneth G. Pawlak, 16th MPAD: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recognized Fort Bliss National Cemetery with the state’s highest environmental honor, the 2013 Texas Environmental Excellence Award in the Water Conservation at the TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference at the Austin Convention…

May 15 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

FBOCSA celebrates education at scholarship reception »

Recipients of the Fort Bliss Officer and Civilian Spouses’ Association Merit Scholarships display their certificates following a reception at the FBOCSA facility, May 9. Fort Bliss community members congratulate recipients Mary K. Adgie, Jeffery Cohen, Kristen Dragon, Diantha Gonzales, Kenneth Griffing, Tiffany Henley, Brianna Johnson, Demry Mebane, Elisabeth Morgan, Joshua Murphy, Sidney Paulson, Jennifer Posern, Corinne Richards, Angela Twiggs, Julian Williams and Sierra Williams. Photos by Sgt. Ida Irby, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

Sgt. Ida Irby, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: The Fort Bliss Officer and Civilian Spouses’ Association held a scholarship awards ceremony and reception at the FBOCSA facility, May 9, to honor Fort Bliss community members with $45,000 in merit scholarships. The FBOCSA, with more than 150 members,…

May 15 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Commentary Maj. Gen. Dana J. H. Pittard 1st AD and Fort Bliss Commanding General

Thoughts while working out in the gym

Maj. Gen. Dana J. H. Pittard, 1st AD and Fort Bliss Commanding General: Preventable Soldier Death You may have noticed our Preventable Soldier Death tracker was reset to zero days on Tuesday. Team Bliss lost a Soldier…

May 15 2013 / Read More »
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Dayley’s update….

Col.Brant V. Dayley Garrison Commander: Balfour Beatty Communities, the Defense Commissary Agency and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, are three of our Fort Bliss partners doing great things for the entire community of active…

May 15 2013 / Read More »
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Triage procedure in ER sorts patients into five categories

Col. Michael Heimall, WBAMC Commanding General: At the William Beaumont Army Medical Center Emergency Department, patients with a vast range of medical conditions sign in on a daily basis. No other specialty in health care sees the…

May 15 2013 / Read More »
Soldiers carry a hurricane victim in a mock exercise at the Biggs Army Airfield Departure and Arrival Control Group facility.  This exercise tested WBAMC personnel and their abilities to handle a national disaster.Photo by Benny Ontiveros, WBAMC Public Affairs.

National Disaster Medical System Mission: Local agencies participate in disaster planning exercise

Benny Ontiveros, WBAMC Public Affairs: It can happen within a matter of minutes.  A major disaster can wreak havoc on the coast leaving thousands of people homeless and in need of medical attention. This type of incident…

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Sports Patrons in the Fort Bliss community attend the free, indoor-cycling class at Mitchell W. Stout Physical Fitness Center, May 9. The hour-long class features popular music to encourage various changes in revolutions per minute. Photos by Sgt. Ida Irby, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

Bliss cycles to good health

Sgt. Ida Irby, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: The Fort Bliss Fitness Team offers Keiser Indoor Cycling, a unique terrain-based workout where patrons pedal their way into a healthier lifestyle. The Keiser Indoor Cycles were purchased through funds…

May 15 2013 / Read More »
Andres Hernandez, son of Department of Defense civilian employee Ignacio Hernandez, attempts a standing long jump during the Special Olympics Texas Area 19 Spring Games, Saturday, at Burges High School. Photo by Sgt. Larry Barnhill, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

Let the games begin! Bliss Special Olympics team compete in the Spring Games

Sgt. Larry Barnhill, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: The Fort Bliss Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Texas Area 19 Spring Games May 4 at Burges High School. “All of the Team Bliss athletes each participated…

May 8 2013 / Read More »
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