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[vor033]

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 29, 2010) – A Soldier from Bushmaster Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog takes a short breather on a mountainside at about 7,000 feet as the sun rises over the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, Nov. 23. The Soldiers teamed up with members of the Afghan National Army during a month long series of operations to clear some of the most dangerous parts of Task Force Bulldog’s area of operations.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 29, 2010) – U.S. Army Pfc. Martin L. Hauge, an infantryman from Collegedale, Tenn., assigned to Bushmaster Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, pulls security at a window while his fellow soldiers and Afghan National Army counterparts clear a village during the final phase of Operation Bulldog Bite in the mountains above the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, Nov. 23.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 29, 2010) – Soldiers from Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog team up with their Afghan National Army counterparts to clear another village during Operation Bulldog Bite above the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, Nov. 23.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 29, 2010) – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dustin C. Campbell (middle), a squad leader from Knoxville, Tenn., points out a possible egress route to Capt. Sean T. Hinrichs (right), a platoon leader from East Moriches, N.Y., and Sgt. Nathan W. English (left), a forward observer from Mobile, Ala., during the final phase of Operation Bulldog Bite above the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, Nov. 23. The Soldiers, attached to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, helped Afghan National Army soldiers clear the valley of insurgent activity.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 29, 2010) – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Lucas A. Kammerer, a squad leader from Nashville, Tenn., assigned to Bushmaster Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, climbs down after searching a cave for weapons during Operation Bulldog Bite in the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, Nov. 25. “We’re just doing our jobs,” Kammerer said. “We’re not doing anything extraordinary or anything simple, we’re just doing what we do.”

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 27, 2010) – Before an air assault mission, Afghan National Army soldiers and troops assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, talk and warm themselves next to a fire at forward operating base Honaker-Miracle in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, Nov. 22.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 27, 2010) – As the sun begins to rise, U.S. Army Staff Capt. Sean T. Hinrichs, an infantry platoon leader from East Moriches, N.Y., assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, scans the Pech River Valley for insurgent movement in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, Nov. 23. Hinrichs was a former U.S. Naval officer.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 27, 2010) – During a routine suspect search, U.S. Army Spc. Christopher W. Childs, an M249 squad automatic weapon gunner from Garland, Texas, assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, checks an Afghan male during joint operations at a mountain village in the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, Nov. 20. Childs and his squad worked closely with their counterparts from 2nd Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, Afghan National Army.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 27, 2010) – U.S. Army Spc. Nathan H. Willett (foreground), a team leader from Lynn, Ark., provides security for Spc. Christopher W. Childs an M249 squad automatic weapon gunner from Garland, Texas, assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, as he checks another mountainside residence during a joint clearing operation of the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, Nov. 23.

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 27, 2010) –U.S. Army Sgt. John J. Nabel, an infantry team leader from Chatsworth, N.J., assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog, talks with a villager while his partners from 2nd Company, 2nd Infantry Battalion, Afghan National Army, search the rest of the area during joint operations in the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, Nov. 24. The three-day operation cleared a mountainside that was suspected of insurgent activity.

[vor033]

Two Paratroopers with D Co., 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, attach a .50 cal rifle to the top of a HMMWV during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

A Paratrooper with D. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, searches an enemy prisoner of war during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

Two Paratroopers with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, fire short range training rounds at the "enemy" during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

A Paratrooper with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, pulls security during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

A Paratrooper with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, clears the edge of a building during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

Paratroopers with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, rush to a fighting position during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

Paratroopers with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, rush to a fighting position during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

A Paratrooper with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, keeps a lookout for the enemy from a second-story balcony during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

A Paratrooper with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, keeps a lookout for the enemy during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

Paratroopers with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, take cover behind a vehicle during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

A Paratrooper with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, keeps a lookout for the enemy during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

Paratroopers with B. Co, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, pull security during an air assault training mission on Nov. 18. Solders with the 1/325th "Red Falcons" flew into a mock village on UH-60 Blackhawks in platoon-sized elements with one hour to clear the area and complete their mission.

[vor033]

Sgt. Patrick Martin; 24; an infantryman with 1st Battalion; 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment; 2nd Brigade Combat Team; is awared the Purple Heart by Col. Timothy McAteer; commander; 2BCT; during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg; 21 Dec. Martin ; a Hollywood, Fla., native; was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan; earlier this year

Spc. Matthew Needham; 21; an infantryman with 1st Battalion; 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment; 2nd Brigade Combat Team; is awared the Purple Heart by Col. Timothy McAteer; commander; 2BCT; during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg; 21 Dec. Needham; a San Antonio, Texas, native; was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan; earlier this year.

Spc. Jason Loveland; 20; an infantryman with 1st Battalion; 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment; 2nd Brigade Combat Team; is awared the Purple Heart by Col. Timothy McAteer; commander; 2BCT; during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg; 21 Dec. Loveland; a Climax, Mich., native; was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan; earlier this year.

Spc. Levi Hockersmith, 29, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, is awared the Purple Heart by Col. Timothy McAteer, commander, 2BCT, during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg, 21 Dec. Hockersmith, a Phoenix, Ariz., native, was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, earlier this year.

Pfc. James Darlington, 20, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, is awared the Purple Heart by Col. Timothy McAteer, commander, 2BCT, during a ceremony held at Fort Bragg, 21 Dec. Darlington, a Philadelphia, Pa. native, was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, earlier this year

[vor033]

Paratroopers from 1 Panther conducted squad and section live fire exercises from 1-11 June. This was first collective training and live fires since redeploying from Iraq. A lot of junior leaders stepped up into new leadership positions and learned a great deal. This is the first step in our progression to company live fires and our upcoming rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center. 1-505th Parachute Infantry Regiment

[vor033]

Paratroopers from the 1-505th Parachute Infantry Regiment during the EIB (Expert Infantry Badge) 12 Mile Ruck March carrying full equipment and weapons.

[vor033]

Paratroopers from TaskForce Currahee 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101 ABN DIV during its Deployment to Afghanistan 2010-2011

[vor033]

Paratroopers from TaskForce Currahee 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101 ABN DIV during its Deployment to Afghanistan 2010-2011

[vor033]

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The Class of 2014 marched along the a**** in front of Washington Hall for an afternoon parade during Plebe-Parent weekend on March 12.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

The West Point Class of 2014 marched across the a**** in front of Washington Hall March 12 as hundreds of family members and friends watched the parade and pass in review during the Plebe-Parent Weekend festivities.

[Citadel09]

Wow! Do they have enough girls there? I guess thats why the Citadel is the last "real" Military College huh??

[vor033]

XM2010 IKPT-2 Provides extended range capability and incorporates the latest in weapons technology for the Army Sniper.

The XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle (ESR), formerly known as the M24 Reconfigured Sniper Weapon System, is a sniper rifle developed by PEO Soldier for the U.S. Army.It is derived from the M24 Sniper Weapon System and is intended to replace existing M24s. After winning a competitive bidding process, Remington was awarded the production contract. Up to 3,600 weapons will be procured. The Army expects to begin fielding 250 upgraded weapons to deployed U.S. Army Snipers by the end of December 2010.Later project manager for Soldier weapons Colonel Douglas Tamilio said the XM2010 expected fielding will happen from January 2011

The XM2010 is distinguished by its advanced design and represents a quantum upgrade over the M24. The shooter interface can be tailored to accommodate a wide range of shooter preferences and its folding stock provides Soldier flexibility in transporting the weapon during operations. The weapon also incorporates advanced corrosion resistant coatings to ensure longevity. The aluminum, steel, and high impact polymers used in the weapon’s construction are lightweight and rugged.

The ESR is equipped with a Leupold Mark 4 6.5-20x50mm scope. The variable power scope includes a first focal plane reticle so when the user dials in, the reticle pattern scales with the zoom enabling the sniper to estimate range at any power setting. The scope also employs a reticle pattern that facilitates faster and more accurate range estimation and utilizes mil turret adjustments to eliminate MOA to mil conversion. The targeting stadia reticle allows for simultaneous elevation and windage holds that eliminate the need to dial in adjustments.

[vor033]

U.S. Army Pfc. Ben Bradley (left), a Bulldog Troop, Red Platoon scout (7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment), ducks away from small-arms fire, as fellow scout Sgt. Jeff Sheppard, launches a grenade at the enemy’s position, during a combat engagement in northern Bala Murghab Valley, Baghdis Province, Afghanistan April 4, 2011. Bradley, Sheppard, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Lee and his military working dog ‘Valdo’ were all wounded by a rocket propelled grenade blast in the engagement. All servicemembers suffered minor wounds and Valdo was critical, but survived the attack.

An insurgent compound explodes after a U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancer drops a 38GBU bomb on the facility in northern Bala Murghab Valley, Baghdis Province, Afghanistan April 4, 2011.

U.S. Army Sgt. Jeff Sheppard, a Bulldog Troop, Red Platoon scout (7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment), scans a village for insurgent activity during a foot patrol in northern Bala Murghab Valley, Baghdis Province, Afghanistan April 4, 2011. Moments after returning to a ceased compound once the patrol completed, insurgents launched a coordinated and accurate attack against the patrol, wounding Sheppard, three other servicemembers and a military working dog. The operation was successful and coalition forces destroyed insurgent compounds and improvised explosive device making facilities in the engagement.

[marleynrs8]

Amazing photos vor, thanks for uploading them!

[oregongrunt]

Good job Red Falcons, really great unit that takes the time to honor their soldiers. My Purple Hearts came in the mail after I returned stateside.

[Sloppy Joe2]

good job red falcons, really great unit that takes the time to honor their soldiers. My purple hearts came in the mail after i returned stateside.

x2....................

[Martino]

Wow! Do they have enough girls there? I guess thats why the Citadel is the last "real" Military College huh??

Define "girls".........................