Unit News Soldiers from the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 573rd Clearance Company, stand together amid the smoke, dust and rubble of a demolished Army Research and Laboratory Tower. Photo by WSMR Public Affairs.

Deconstructionism »

Soldiers from the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 573rd Clearance Company, stand together amid the smoke, dust and rubble of a demolished Army Research and Laboratory Tower, after having taken advantage of…

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Lt. Col. Myranda Vereen and Sgt. Maj. Paul Ambersley, William Beaumont Army Medical Center Troop Command, help start the march with Sun Gaskey, march organizer, Saturday at the Mitchell W. Stout Physical Fitness Center at Fort Bliss. The participants will be working out and walking over the next two months in support of deployed Fort Bliss Soldiers. Photo by Sgt. Robert Larson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

WALK A MILE: Fort Bliss marches to the Middle East, sort of… »

Sgt. Robert Larson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: Soldiers deployed overseas from Fort Bliss always have the support of their units and families here while they are gone. Now the Fort…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
News

Giving the gift of life: ‘Bulldog’ Brigade, ASBP team up for blood drive »

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd IBCT, 1st Armored Div., participate in a blood drive at the brigade’s headquarters building Friday. The blood drive was in honor of Sgt. Ben Eberle, a 3rd IBCT Soldier who was wounded while on a mission in Afghanistan. Eberle stepped on a roadside bomb and lost his hand and both legs. If not for the blood available in Afghanistan, Eberle might not have survived. Photo by Sgt. Michael Armstrong, 24th PCH.

Sgt. Michael Armstrong, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: January is National Blood Donor Month and the Soldiers of 3rd Infantry Brigade…

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2012 Fitness Resolution: Resolution highlights Bliss fitness programs »

Uschi Marowietz, a fitness instructor and recreation assistant, leads a group in a step aerobics routine Saturday at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. The routine was one of the 12-minute program demonstrations offered during the 2012 Fitness Resolution event. Photo by Sgt. Robert Larson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

Sgt. Robert Larson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: The 2012 Fitness Resolution gave Fort Bliss the chance to showcase the fitness…

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Team Bliss volunteers empower Fort Bliss Tax Office mission »

Spc. Nicolette M. Ahlvers of A Company, 72nd Brigade Support Battalion, 212th Fires Brigade.

Sgt. Barry St. Clair, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: Tax season is here again. Some view taxes as an opportunity to…

Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Community

Spouses find friends through P.E.P. program »

The newest members of the People Encouraging People program listen as a story is told during lunch as part of the P.E.P. seminar. The P.E.P. program is a three-day seminar that includes classes, tours, food and an opportunity to make friends with other Army spouses. Photo by Sgt Mark Kauffman, 24th Press Camp HQ.

Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman 24th Press Camp Headquarters Eight Army spouses from different parts of the country with different backgrounds and experiences gathered at the Army Community Service center to attend the three-day People Encouraging People seminar and short tour of El Paso Jan. 10.…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Lute premieres at UTEP »

Two of the stage actors in the comedy Lute rehearse for the worldwide premiere at the University of Texas at El Paso. Courtesy Photo

Marcie C. Wright, Monitor Staff: The world premiere of the musical comedy Lute will be performed at the University of Texas at El Paso’s dinner theater Friday. The show will run through Feb. 12. The composition was written by the award-winning lyricist of The Lion…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Off Duty

Bliss Happenings »

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Bliss Briefs www.bliss.army.mil Debt Collection This is a debt collection notice for Spc. Jeffrey Bobon. All services under Bobon’s name should be put on hold.…

Jan 25 2012 / 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: Our nation’s largest power projection installation You may not be aware of this, but, Fort Bliss has surpassed Camp Shelby, Miss.,  as our…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Col. Joseph A. Simonelli Jr., Garrison Commander

Simonelli says …

Col. Joseph A. Simonelli Jr., Garrison Commander: Happy Thursday, Team Bliss! What’s so special about this Thursday? Of national importance, probably nothing. Even at Fort Bliss, this date marks no auspicious anniversaries. This Thursday, with a…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
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: Tragic loss of Fort Bliss Soldiers Fort Bliss grieves the loss of two of our Team Bliss Soldiers over the past week. Last…

Jan 18 2012 / Read More »
Healthbeat Courtesy photo

Diabetes, asthma can be self-managed, controlled

Cristina Arroyo, WBAMC: The new year brings the launch of two new programs at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. The Healthcare Effectiveness Data Information Set (HEDIS) Branch will launch two new disease management programs in 2012.…

Jan 11 2012 / Read More »

Corrective surgery for scoliosis is more prevalent in girls

Clarence Giles, Monitor Staff: Col. (Dr.) Shaun Machen, an orthopedic surgeon with William Beaumont Army Medical Center, did a rotation at DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Del., during his residency at the beginning of his medical…

Jan 11 2012 / Read More »
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WBAMC helps Team Bliss eat healthier in 2012

Compiled by Clarence Davis III, PAO, WBAMC: 2012 is here! With a new year comes New Year’s resolutions, and weight loss, getting in shape, and eating healthier probably comes to mind for many. While exercising is…

Jan 11 2012 / Read More »
Sports A Nissan 350Z accelerates as the light turns green Dec. 9 at the El Paso Motorplex. The driver of the Nissan won the race. Photo by Sgt. Brian C. Erickson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters.

Burn gas with class: Soldiers finding safe ways to race

Sgt. Brian C. Erickson, 24th Press Camp Headquarters: Its 1:30 a.m. The road ahead is dark except the glow of a red stop light. Two sports cars come to a halt next to each other at…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
Buddy Lee motivates children before teaching them the basics of jumping rope at the Bliss School Age Center Jan. 13. He had them repeat after him, “I am strong.” Photo by Marcie C. Wright, Monitor Staff.

Get Fit Be Strong tour visits Bliss: Buddy Lee and his team promote fitness, seek to inspire

Marcie C. Wright, Monitor Staff: The Get Fit Be Strong World Tour came to Fort Bliss this year. Olympian Buddy Lee and his team of jump masters encouraged youth to consider jumping rope a part of…

Jan 18 2012 / Read More »
Yellow Jackets quarterback Tevin Washington 13 runs to daylight after a crushing block by Yellow Jackets running back Preston Lyons on Utes linebacker Chaz Walker during the 2011 Hyundai Sun Bowl. Photo by Lt. Col. Alfred K. Grey, Joint Task Force-North.

Sun Bowl: Utes sting Yellow Jackets in overtime at annual event

Lt. Col. Alfred K. Grey, Joint Task Force-North: For the first time in the 78-year history of the Sun Bowl the game went to overtime. The University of Utah’s Utes prevailed over the Georgia Tech Yellow…

Jan 4 2012 / Read More »

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