Army Strong Stories

The Many Roles in Army Medicine

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:40:12 GMT

By: Elspeth Ritchie

Being Deployed as an Army Psychiatrist

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:28:18 GMT

By: Dara Josiah-Howze

Traveling the World as an Army Doctor

Thu, 17 May 2012 01:23:24 GMT

By: Christopher Warner

The Lifestyle of an Army Medical Professional

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:42:35 GMT

By: Rachel Sullivan

Finishing Medical School with Zero Debt

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:33:05 GMT

By: Rhianon Groom

Being a Psychiatrist at Walter Reed Medical Center

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:13:28 GMT

By: Bhagwan Bahroo

Future Soldier Swear-in at River City Rascals Stadium

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:43:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
This week the St. Peter's Army Recruiting Station will have an Army Hummer, rockwall, and Future Soldier Swear-in at the River City Rascals Stadium. For more information contact SFC Smith at 636-279-2050....read more

New Faces

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT

By: Delaney O'Hara
All the cadets have arrived at Fort Knox and have begun preparing for our trip. With all the time we spend together here, we have been getting to know one another for this great experience. All of us are coming from a wide range of backgrounds from all over the United States, sharing stories from home and what they are hoping to get out of CULP. We have been going to PT in the morning, followed by various cultural and language training classes to prepare ourselves for this new and exciting...read more

My Pops

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:52:40 GMT

By: James Berglind
For the longest Duration of my life, my only perspective on the military and how it is affiliated in everyday life, came from my father. As long as I can remember my father has always been Patriotic and militant. Aka Red White and Blue with, BDU or ACU color/patterns on EVERYTHING! Through my father's experience and pop culture I grew to learn a better understanding of how the military works, operates, and above all, how it has changed. Stories of just places my father has been, not...read more

Rockwall at River City Rascals Game

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:27:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
This weekend the St. Peter's Recruiting Station will have a rockwall at the River City Rascalls game. The Rascals are a local baseball team so come out for the game and climb a wall. For more information contact SFC Smith at 877-826-4855....read more

Rockwall at River City Rascals Game

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:25:00 GMT

Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Schools

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:49:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
Today, selected students will receive the Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award at the following high schools; Owensville, Helias, Richland, McLouth, Kearney, Seckman, Kingston, DeSoto, and Holcomb High Schools....read more

First Blog Entry

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:00 GMT

By: Erica Chabalko
I had heard about this sanctioned Army space for blogging, but only recently looked into what it had to offer. I have stepped back from posting on Facebook for two reasons. First, I find that I cannot concisely say something without sounding really negative - a blog would afford me the opportunity to elaborate on my thoughts. And secondly, Facebook has begun to annoy me with people giving their opinions on matters that I have strong opinions about. (I recognize this is...read more

The Journey of an OCS Selectee - ASVAB

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:00 GMT

By: Jaquelin Babcock
This blog I’ll be talking about the ASVAB from my point of view. This is pretty much the first step to putting together your packet if you haven’t previously taken the ASVAB. We all know for Army OCS you need a GT Score of 110 of higher and for you that have questions as to how that compares to the AFQT score, I’ve seen that it is about an 80 or higher. But don’t quote me on that… just aim high. I had never taken it before but I heard it was kind of...read more

South Korean living

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:06:00 GMT

By: Marlisa Cardoso
It’s been a few days since my last post and much has happened. First I’d like to say that over the past week I have eaten things that I would never imagine myself ever eating. Some were surprisingly delicious, and others I hope to never encounter again. The food here is the toughest thing for me to adapt to because of the lack of meat such as chicken. I honestly miss American food but this is a great experience for my taste buds. The children in the elementary school...read more

At the Milblogging Conference

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:18:00 GMT

By: Hannah Guarendi He
This past weekend I got to attend the Milblog Conference in Arlington, VA. For some reason they let me on a panel to talk about blogging in the military today, which kind of evolved into a discussion about what kind of social media bloggers are using today to get their stories heard. Many of the other people who were also on the panel had been blogging about the military for almost ten years, so I definitely felt a little out of place. On the other hand, I never really had to...read more

Scholar Athletes Receive Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Medals

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:33:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
Today, scholar athlete students will receive the Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award at the following high schools: Fort Osage, Boonville, Meadow Heights, Stockton, Linn, and Silex....read more

Army Brats

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:13:47 GMT

By: Lan Dalat
My kids are born into an army life and remain so until this day and will continue until they are old enough to choose their own path of life. Since birth, they have lived a very dynamic life that their cousins cannot comprehend the challenges the Dalat’s kids faced through packing, moving, making new friends, and learning to adapt in new environments. These Army brats’ lives are not simple but over the years, they have developed the strength to deal with the complexity and...read more

The Military Aspect of Practicing Medicine in the Army

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:25:46 GMT

By: Edward Michaud

Medical Training in Iraq

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:24:02 GMT

By: Edward Michaud

Reaching my Greatest Potential as an Army Physician

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:21:49 GMT

By: Brian Stout

I Joined with a Sense of Adventure

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:10:20 GMT

By: Edward Michaud

Freedom is never free...

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:54:19 GMT

By: Marcia Loomis
We live through the same times we share together, one and all, in its diversity, and when times change, sometimes outdated structures do not as quickly, depending upon the roots. So therefore I believe that in posting this, it is possible that if someone has read this far already, that they take my hand to understand my perspective and I understand more of theirs, to troubleshoot and help with solutions for past or outdated zeitgeists, while combining future goals, and so together help each...read more

My Decision to Join The Army

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:00:40 GMT

By: Michael Deyarmin
I have recently decided to join the Army. I have been out of High School for about a year now and I have realized that joining the military is what I desire. I have had several jobs since ive been out of school, and none of them have been what I look for in a career. So I plan to leave this summer for BCT and to pursue a career in the United States Army!...read more

My Strength

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:02:40 GMT

By: K Thomas
“I know not all that may be coming, but be what it will. I’ll go to it laughing.” Stubb ‘Moby Dick’ That’s what I found in my right front MCU pocket this morning. She puts these little quotes in my pockets and boots when I deploy. I’ve found them in my uniform breast pocket, in my socks, combat boots even rolled up in the quilt her mom made me. One deployment I found one in my cold weather gloves seven months into my tour. She’s amazing...read more

My Sacrifice

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:19 GMT

By: K Thomas
Walking down the terminal I keep wondering how many of these he can survive, we can survive. It’s the fifth deployment and I think this one is eating him up more than the others. The boys are older now. They are more aware than ever of his absence. Dylan is five and Chase is three. It’s possible this will mark an irrevocable point in their lives. Brandon will miss more this time. He missed Dylan’s first steps, words and tooth. He was here for a lot of Chase’s...read more

Being a new Army mom....

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:58:31 GMT

By: Adel Crawford
Hello today, it is beautiful in California today. Been a busy week and my advice I have learned while your soldier is training, going to school or overseas fighting for our country. Is sitting around idle makes you worry and wonder more. Yes there are parents that work, go to school, etc. I have found giving back to whatever interests you works, where I am at is a Navy and Marine city so to find a place to give back to the Army is a little hard. But not imposible, check the USO...read more

Being a new Army mom....

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:01:35 GMT

By: Adel Crawford
So when your son is always telling you I am going to serve in the Army when I get old enough, your answer is yes. Though when they turn that age of 17 and bring you the infomation you get that knot in your stomach of panic and being proud. My son asked me to go along on this journey with him and I am happy that I did. He studied hard and got the job he was wanting, he left for Basic in January and graduated March 23, 2012. He is now at school doing great, he has been promoted and working on...read more

The Foreign Area Officer Functional Area

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:25:20 GMT

By: Alexander Vindman
I am now a U.S. Army Foreign Area Officer (FAO). Prior to transitioning to the FAO functional area, I served as an infantry officer for almost 10 years. In my previous assignments I served overseas in Korea with the 1/506th (AASLT) and in Germany with 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. I deployed with the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). While deployed in support of OIF I participated in operations around Bagdad, Fallujah, and Mosul. Throughout my...read more

The Coolest Job in the Army - FAO!

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:59:22 GMT

By: Kristopher Mitchell
Disclaimer: This story is my own personal story, and my own personal recommendations and advice. This is not endorsed by the US Government, Department of Defense, US Army, FAO Proponent, FAO Branch at HRC, the Command and General Staff College, or the satellite campus at Fort Lee, VA. It does reflect my own opinion, a personal evaluation of my career path and experiences, and what I would recommend to any high quality officer or potential officer of the US Army. Growing up, I was an army...read more