DaShawne Browne - Army Strong Stories

New Beginnings

DaShawne Browne — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:58:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
Yes you are right it has been a while that I have been on here to blog. I have no excuse for this except busy, forgetful, and slacking in my blogging responsibilities. Now that I said that I was derelict in my duties I will tell you what has been transpiring in my absence on the site. Well first I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday and I hope your new year will be better than the last. Sadly I term which means stopped being a drill sergeant on November 1. I enjoyed my stint as a drill sergeant...read more

Doing Good Things

DaShawne Browne — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:57:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
Been a little busy buy I thought I would share some of these pictures with you all. The soldiers are in AIT so there is a lot of classroom and practical excersises but ther dooing well otherwise.Soldiers out in the field for there Phase 3 FTX. Getting there briefing before a night mission Soldiers conducting dismount mount mission in the mount city The soldiers doing different obstacles having fun while building confidence and training Still at the Confidence course On the path...read more

Going to the FIeld

DaShawne Browne — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:20:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
It has been a while since I have posted but I have been busy. I am finish with airborne school and it was another Army school where great training is conducted. FT Benning was an excellent post especially the great facilities gym wise that they have. I meant to take some pictures while I was there but I keep forgetting. FT Benning has a great gym called Smith gym and its open 24-7. This for those who like going to the gym is a godsend and for those who don’t like going to the gym...read more

Checking In

DaShawne Browne — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:48:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
It has been a while since I have been on the site because things have been busy. My company is currentlu going through Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM). It looking the way BRM always looks like long days and alot of training in the afternoon. I'm sure they will do well Bravo always does well. I say they will do well because I am finally in airborne school and I am glad I am here. You ask how did I get off of the trail to come to airborne school. The answer is I have a chain of command that takes...read more

Back to Training

DaShawne Browne — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:04:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
It has been a while since I have been on but now that I have a break I have some new pics to put up. Here is a picture of me with our Company guidon. Here I am before fill with the new soldiers with the best unit on the installation Bravo 795th Military Police Battalion in the 14th MP Brigade. This is the front of the building. Here is a picture of our company mascot. One of our past soldiers drew this for the company. These are some of the new soldiers getting on the bus from reception...read more

Essence Music Festival

DaShawne Browne — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:34:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
The Essence show in New Orleans was great. I had a chance to experience the great show but also able to meet several people at the Army's booth while at the event. It had a rock wall, a stage for the push up challenge and I had a chance to do mourning work outs with Coca Cola in the morning when people were coming in to the event. With the help of the army boxing team we were able to pump up the crowd get many different age groups on the stage to do push up and also show them with a...read more

Great times to be a Soldier

DaShawne Browne — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:33:00 GMT

By: DaShawne Browne
The picture above is when I had a chance to do a tandem jump with the Golden Knights. My instructor Joe and I were attached together and out the plane we fell. A unbelievable experience and I can never say I never get what I want. I jumped out the plane with Joe he asked me “are you afraid of heights"? I replied were about to find out! I a great time and I'm ready for airborne school! This was able to happen while at Ft Meade with the Army Experience.Great time to spend the day!...read more