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U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Mark Oravsky, with 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, provides security at Suri Elementary School in the Suri Bazaar, Zabul Province, Afghanistan, November 14, 2009. Afghan National Army soldiers and U.S. soldiers are meeting with the school’s teachers to identify and discuss potential improvement opportunities. U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Efren Lopez. View Cover.
Features
Perspectives on Afghanistan
Four perspectives. Four service members. Four missions.
Mission: Understanding COIN
By Technical Sergeant Nathan Gallahan, U.S. Air Force
Culture: Living in Kabul
By Lieutenant Commander Sergio Rodruigera, Jr., U.S. Navy
Security: Securing the Road Ahead
By Lance Corporal Walter Marino, U.S. Marine Corps
People: 24 Hours and It All Begins Again
By Captain Adam Weece, U.S. Army
Comfort in Haiti
In January, when a devastating earthquake struck the island country of Haiti, U.S. Armed Forces raced to Port-au-Prince to help in the rescue effort. The USNS Comfort, with her onboard medical services, dropped anchor in the city’s harbor and tended to hundreds of victims in the aftermath. This was a mission to save lives.
No Buddy Left Behind
Service members never leave a buddy behind. For some troops, the furry, four-legged variety is no exception. These special animals provide troops stationed far from home with love, friendship, and even motivation. As payment-in-kind, these Iraqi strays are getting their Green Cards thanks to Operation Baghdad Pups.
Walt Disney’s Wonderful World
From celluloid to the sleeves of GIs, Walt Disney and his team of legendary artists supported the war effort by creating an indelible reminder of home for those in the field. Not only did the creator of Mickey Mouse boost home front confidence, but also generated thousands of memories that lasted well beyond the war.
Departments + Columns
Command Update
Our Greatest Ambassadors
Mail Call
Recon
Eye-to-Eye
Photography by Specialist Michael J. MacLeod
