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 2005
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Heidelberg, Germany

December 2005

6Dec2005-01 Mandatory AKO password changes
2Dec2005-03
Silver Stars, Purple Hearts - Sky Soldiers honored for actions in combat
2Dec2005-02
Deployed SETAF Soldiers in the holiday spirit
2Dec2005-01
Fifty-eight Soldiers become new Americans - Largest naturalization in Germany held on Campbell
                    Barracks

November 2005

29Nov2005-02 Postal rates to see first increase in four years - Christmas mail unaffected by Jan.8 increase
29Nov2005-01 Military retirees in Germany have some privileges
28Nov2005-04
307th Chemical Company certified on Biological Integrated Detection System

28Nov2005-03 1st Squadron, 4th U.S. Cavalry Soldiers earn Combat Action Badge
28Nov2005-02
92nd MPs train Afghan National Police 
28Nov2005-01
COLA changes to start phasing in Jan. 1
24Nov2005-01
USAREUR's deployed Soldiers enjoy Thanksgiving holiday
22Nov2005-02
Afghan shooter skills on target: Sky Soldiers teach basic rifle marksmanship
22Nov2005-01
Germany's visa waivers support R&R
21Nov2005-01
Timber Wolves bring JMRC to Kandahar
17Nov2005-02
2nd BCT Soldiers prep for Iraq
17Nov2005-01
Survey team travels to Germany: Maps out USAREUR airfields for safety

16Nov2005-02 Legion of Merit Conference: Apprising allies of change
16Nov2005-01 USAREUR leaders lay wreath on Germany's National Day of Mourning
12Nov2005-01 D 1-4 returns from Afghanistan
10Nov2005-02 Flu vaccine now available
10Nov2005-01 1AD’s 2nd Brigade leaders case the colors for second OIF deployment
8Nov2005-02 1-77 Armor brushes up its tanker skills
8Nov2005-01 DoD announces 2nd Brigade, 1st ID scheduled to return to Iraq mid-2006
7Nov2005-02 Germany-based privately-owned vehicles to begin sporting host nation tags
7Nov2005-01 1st ID Prayer Breakfast focuses on Veterans’ Day
4Nov2005-01 Volunteer mothers injured Soldier
3Nov2005-01 Tuskegee Airmen visit Landstuhl patients
1Nov2005-02 Cav. scout honored by USO
1Nov2005-01 Artillerymen get back to basics

October 2005

28Oct2005-02 Reverse osmosis - helping in the Himalayas
28Oct2005-01 Fighting Eagle crew chiefs refresh aerial gunnery skills
27Oct2005-01 European military leaders meet, discuss land force roles
26Oct2005-02 Deployed Civilian receives recognition, award
26Oct2005-01
Retention NCOs of the year recognized

24Oct2005-02 Pay allowance changes affect USAREUR Soldiers
24Oct2005-01 Soldiers take aim at sniper training
21Oct2005-01 JCOC 70 visits Grafenwoehr
20Oct2005-01 USAREUR units assigned to CJTF-76 continue Pakistan earthquake relief
18Oct2005-01 USAREUR’s Task Force 212 underway: Earthquake relief effort rides a Russian cargo plane
17Oct2005-02 Bundeswehr marks 50 years in Bavaria
17Oct2005-01 1st ID hosts luncheon, honors Hispanic heritage
15Oct2005-01 Troops in Afghanistan pitch in
14Oct2005-01
USAREUR Soldiers to deploy, support Pakistan relief effort
12Oct2005-01 Rescue, recovery and relief in Pakistan: U.S. Forces base in region respond
11Oct2005-01
SPTT team Soldiers move out for Iraq
6Oct2005-01
America Supports You:
Charlie Daniels Wows Troops in Tribute
5Oct2005-02
USAREUR at AUSA: More stories and photos and video
5Oct2005-01 Hanau NCO named Army’s best
4Oct2005-01 2005 AUSA Annual Meeting kicks off with good news for USAREUR Soldier
3Oct2005-02 New weapons tested at Grafenwoehr
3Oct2005-01 Team concept drives USAREUR 10-miler team during 11-mile race

September 2005

27Sep2005-01 New data will lead to COLA changes throughout USAREUR
26Sep2005-04 USAREUR set to launch 2005 Combined Federal Campaign
26Sep2005-01
Army seeks nominations for two civilian awards: Deadline for submissions is Nov. 14
23Sep2005-03 EUCOM begins force protection assessment
23Sep2005-02 USAREUR Land Combat Expo 2005 - Sept. 22
23Sep2005-01 USAREUR Land Combat Expo 2005 - Sept. 21
22Sep2005-02 USAREUR Land Combat Expo:
Something for everyone
22Sep2005-01 Electronic statements through myPay
21Sep2005-02
Land Combat Expo begins: Soldiers, civilians and families encouraged to attend, explore
                      international displays

21Sep2005-01 Project Partnership:
Strong military ties, personal, professional relationships recognized, rewarded

19Sep2005-01 Transforming for the Future: Stryker rolls into Heidelberg
16Sep2005-01 USAREUR Land Combat Expo in crosshairs for Sept. 21-23
12Sep2005-03 Project Partnership honors best units, individuals
12Sep2005-02 Katrina-damaged area receiving limited mail
12Sep2005-01 Sexual assault reporting policies change for Soldier victims
6Sep2005-01
21st TSC takes 1st ID equipment, restocks other deploying units

August 2005

31Aug2005-01 LCE highlights international partner GWOT contributions; active sessions for Soldiers, civilians,
                      family members too

30Aug2005-01 Excellence the standard when gunning for EIB
29Aug2005-01 Iraqi highway patrol headquarters opens; way ahead difficult, but ready for challenge
24Aug2005-02 USAREUR hosts retiree appreciation day at Heidelberg's Village Pavilion, Oct. 15
24Aug2005-01 A quarter-million served; R&R leave program marks milestone
18Aug2005-01 USAREUR honors Soldier, NCO of the Year
12Aug2005-02 Soldiers, NCOs compete for title, honors as 'Best of the Best'
12Aug2005-01 Gravens addresses retiree concerns
11Aug2005-02 1st Infantry Division selects NCO of the Year
11Aug2005-01 DoDDS-Europe school registration is underway
4Aug2005-01 Soldiers experience pain, joy during 4-day Nijmegen march
3Aug2005-01 Coalition forces find munitions caches
1Aug2005-01 Changes in Rhein-Main billeting, long-term parking procedures

July 2005

29Jul2005-01 DoD announces plans for return of 1st ID to US
27Jul2005-01 USAREUR preps V Corps staff for upcoming mission to Iraq  
26Jul2005-02 Purple Camp lends youth colorful experience
26Jul2005-01 Romanian President visits ROMEX 05
20Jul2005-01 Army Combat Uniform in transition
19Jul2005-01 3rd BCT Soldiers complete railhead operations
18Jul2005-04 USAREUR 10-miler at Grafenwoehr  
18Jul2005-03 Army in Europe: Annual Incentive Awards Ceremony
18Jul2005-02 3rd Bde, 1st ID draws down
15Jul2005-01 Unit conducts community development project at ROMEX 05
14Jul2005-01 Two Minutes of Silence
12Jul2005-01 SAFETY: First priority for Bandit's first mission  
11Jul2005-01 Nominations accepted for Civilian Humanitarian Award
8Jul2005-01 Leadership challenge combines fun, learning
7Jul2005-02 Steer clear of car-sale scams
7Jul2005-01 Retention policy changes, assist Soldiers
6Jul2005-01 Deployed Soldier nets $2,000 for winning Expo Art Contest  
1Jul2005-01 USAREUR launches command information magazine, ‘EURArmy’

June 2005

28Jun2005-01 Mountain warfare school instructors train JTF Soldiers in Afghanistan
27Jun2005-01
Deploying to Iraq? Beware of illegal artifact trade
23Jun2005-01 USAREUR’s chief comptroller selected as “best of the best”
15Jun2005-02 Soldier delivers newborn at new facility; shares special birth date with U.S. Army
15Jun2005-01 "A Call to Duty"  USAREUR celebrates Army's 230th birthday
14Jun2005-01 2005 Army Birthday message
13Jun2005-01 'Sure Start' registration under way for coming school year 2005-2006
9Jun2005-01 New eye protection for combat
7Jun2005-01 1st ID remembers its fallen Soldiers
6Jun2005-01 Crime prevention tips for your vacation
2Jun2005-01 1st ID Soldiers honor World War I veterans
1Jun2005-02 Army announces new combat badge design
1Jun2005-01 Last platoon of 1st ID Soldiers return from Iraq mission

May 2005

31May2005-01 Summer's safety slogan: "Don't walk by'
30May2005-01 Russian soldiers arrive for Torgau '05
25May2005-01 Reservist/National Guard members may have been improperly charged leave
23May2005-01 7th ARCOM Soldiers help prepare AFBiH soldiers for Iraq mission
19May2005-01 Texas-size salute greets USAREUR Soldiers on R&R
18May2005-01 Paratroopers repel ambush during week of heavy fighting
17May2005-02 1st Infantry Division welcomed home
17May2005-01 MMTW provides training, registration deadline nears
13May2005-01 Army in Europe recognizes educators at Heidelberg ceremony
12May2005-01 USAREUR asks Soldiers with families to take COLA survey May 16
10May2005-01 Community wide welcome home
9May2005-01 Recovering with a Purple Heart
5May2005-01
Volunteer leaders meet, discuss, plan (AWAG)
3May2005-01 USAREUR Civilian named Army Editor of the Year
2May2005-03 Army's first IG von Steuben
2May2005-02
Friendship celebrated, revolutionary general honored
2May2005-01 'White Devils' recon Khost province

April 2005

27Apr2005-01 USAREUR Soldiers impress Gravens
26Apr2005-02 Historic 'Sounds of Liberty' ring through Belarus
26Apr2005-01
Always remember, never forget 
25Apr2005-01 Bell visits 173rd paratroopers in Afghanistan

22Apr2005-02 New Army program for high-demand linguists producing results

22Apr2005-01 2nd Bn., 503rd Infantry assumes control 
19Apr2005-01
Free summer camps come to Europe

18Apr2005-01 Guard, Reserve mission critical 
14Apr2005-01 DoD releases two new defense strategies
12Apr2005-01 Motorcycle safety leaders join forces
8Apr2005-01 Army's top enlisted Soldier visits 7ATC

8Apr2005-02
Preparing to meet, build future
7Apr2005-01 Quality sponsorship; a commander's tool
6Apr2005-02 1-1 Cav deploys to Korea for annual training exercise
6Apr2005-01 Cav lights up South Korea with tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle gunnery
1Apr2005-01 Red Devil troops patrol area, attitudes

March 2005

28Mar2005-01 New 'Families First' program to improve moving process
23Mar2005-01 Lose some sleep, gain evening sun Mar. 27
22Mar2005-01 147 new, different ways to write "Any Mission, Anywhere!"
21Mar2005-03 USAREUR logistician's conference scheduled for May
21Mar2005-02 Support Group is Afghanistan bound, will form joint logistics command 
21Mar2005-01 Afghans, coalition work to rid Afghanistan of weapons
16Mar2005-01 Maintenance, supply units' excellence rewarded
15Mar2005-01
1/508 settles in for new mission in Afghanistan
14Mar2005-02 R&R, block leave program hosts many bargains; plan your discounted alpine getaway experience
14Mar2005-01 Summer hires can apply online Mar. 31
11Mar2005-02 Proposed changes to Civil Service online
11Mar2005-01 Army Announces Close Combat Badge 
10Mar2005-01 Civilian leadership critical to Army
9Mar2005-01 March 1st kicked off AER Campaign
8Mar2005-01 Two USAREUR officers rated best in Army  
7Mar2005-01 Florida native wins NCO of the Year competition for 1st PERSCOM
3Mar2005-01 Signal Soldiers try new combat rations
2Mar2005-02 Employees allowed time, government computers to review proposed regulations
2Mar2005-01 USAREUR recognizes top paralegals

 

February 2005

25Feb2005-01 SETAF cases colors to deploy
24Feb2005-01 President, first lady meet U.S., EUCOM service members
23Feb2005-01 First Lady encourages high school students
17Feb2005-02 Officers continue MacArthur-inspired leadership tradition
17Feb2005-01 HHC, 1st Infantry Division returns home from Iraq
16Feb2005-01 Task Force Danger Soldiers crack down on illegal weapons
15Feb2005-05 Force Stabilization changing Army mindset
15Feb2005-04 Family members of deployed V Corps Soldiers treated by  Bavarian Chancellery
15Feb2005-03 USAREUR units tapped for  Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa
15Feb2005-02 New Civilian Personnel Rules Published
15Feb2005-01 Rumsfeld Stresses Unity, Cooperation at conference
10Feb2005-01 Samarra Police conduct cohort training in Tikrit
08Feb2005-02
Military intelligence Soldiers transfer authority in Iraq
08Feb2005-01
Army bandsman wins 1st PERSCOM Soldier of the Year competition
03Feb2005-01 Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force-7 earns Joint Meritorious Unit Award
01Feb2005-03
 
Getting passports for children of deployed military made easier
01Feb2005-02
 2004 wage, tax statements now available on "myPay"
01Feb2005-01
 Contributions reach 10-year peak, CFC annual drive raises $2.9 million

 

January 2005

31Jan2005-01 Task Force Danger Soldiers conduct Operation Keystone Sweep
27Jan2005-02 145th Support Battalion takes over logistics
27Jan2005-01
3rd Brigade, 1AD receives unit award
26Jan2005-01 Task Force 1-6 Field Artillery, Iraqi army conduct joint operations
25Jan2005-01
Schweinfurt Soldiers prep for returning home
21Jan2005-02 Memorial service for fellow Soldier moves unit to tears
21Jan2005-01 Civilian employee tour extensions
20Jan2005-01
Application deadlines approaching for many Army-sponsored leader development courses
19Jan2005-01 SETAF Soldiers train for upcoming deployment
13Jan2005-01
Tikrit ESU, emergency responders react to explosion
12Jan2005-01 TF Breakout redeploys 'Duty First' personnel, equipment
11Jan2005-01
'Main Team' drives more than one million miles, supports 1ID
10Jan2005-01 Flu vaccine available at military treatment centers
06Jan2005-01 Joint medic endeavor boosts Iraqi clinic reputation
05Jan2005-01 
Army to deploy new resume builder program
04Jan2005-02 Operation Backbreaker establishes law
04Jan2005-01 Soldiers, Iraqi police shoot out soccer

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