Special Forces - Army Strong Stories

How I Became a Green Beret

Kenrick Forrester — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:25:00 GMT

ARMY STRONG EXPERIENCE

Daniel Hodne — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:03:00 GMT

By: Daniel Hodne
In showcasing the Army and connecting America's Army with America's people, the US Army Marksmanship Unit's (USAMU) International Rifle, Shotgun, Service Pistol, and Action Shooting Sections hosted four interactive shooting events for a combination of youth, high school, and college students. An ARMY STRONG EXPERIENCE comprised of impressive capability demonstrations of some of the finest Soldiers in the world (Rangers in Action, Mission Support Battalion Army...read more

Mourning Death and Celebrating Life

Thomas Olsowy — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

By: Thomas Olsowy
Article 1 of the Code of Conduct states: “I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.” Since I first took the Oath of Enlistment in 1987 and subsequently the Oath of Office, I have never doubted my willingness or preparedness to live up to that statement. I have fought in Iraq during three deployments, have been wounded in combat, decorated for valor, and am heading to Afghanistan later this...read more

The Strength of our Soldiers

Daniel Hodne — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:47:00 GMT

By: Daniel Hodne
On Monday, 25 Oct 2010, I had the privilege of attending the Sergeant Major of the Army Luncheon on the first day of the AUSA Convention and sharing the company of a group of the best NCOs and Soldiers in our Army. 24 of these distinguished NCOs and Soldiers recently completed the demanding Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, VA, which served as the final gate in their journey to earn the prestigious title of NCO and Soldier of the Year. I also had the...read more

USAMU Wins Silver Medals during WORLD CUP USA

Daniel Hodne — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:47:00 GMT

By: Daniel Hodne
Three US Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Non-commissioned Officers won Silver medals during the recent 2010 International Shooting Sports Federation WORLD CUP USA at Fort Benning. SFC Parker earned the medal in 3 Position Rifle, SFC Uptagrafft outshot all but one of the competitors, and SFC Szarenski claimed Silver in the 50m Pistol event. I could not be more proud of these NCOs. All three earned individual points towards US Olympic slots in 2012. They...read more

USAMU Hosts WORLD CUP USA 2010 - NCO wins Silver!

Daniel Hodne — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:09:00 GMT

By: Daniel Hodne
The US Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) makes hosting 52 countries and more than 400 competitors from all over the globe look easy! The Unit is extremely proud to host WORLD CUP USA 2010 at its Range Complex at Fort Benning, Georgia. Several of our Soldiers have earned slots to represent the United States in this prestigious event. One Non-Commissioned Officer, SFC Jason Parker, earned the Silver Medal in 50m 3 Position Rifle!...read more

Birth of the Special Operations Preparation Course

Joe Martin — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:20:00 GMT

By: Joe Martin
“Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies, justice will be done." - President Bush, 21 September 2001 05 November 2001. It was less than two months after the events of September 11th, when the Group Commander called me into his office. “Joe, how would you like to command another Detachment?” I had been working a desk job for almost seven months and it was killing me. My peers were on their...read more

USAMU Looking to Hire Wounded Warriors

Daniel Hodne — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:51:00 GMT

By: Daniel Hodne
Please allow me to introduce myself, my name is LTC Dan Hodne, the Commander of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, a uniquely distinctive Unit with a mission unlike any other in the entire Army and Department of Defense. We are a strategic enabler to the Accessions Force and offer tremendous capabilities to support the Warfighter as well. The USAMU enhances the Army's recruiting effort, raises the standard of the Army's marksmanship proficiency, and...read more

New chute for Special Forces

Ronald Tuczak — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:28:00 GMT

By: Ronald Tuczak
I have been back at Fort Bragg for some time following 2 1/2 years growing our Army in the Greater Philadelphia and New Jersey area. It is great being back in Special Forces and back at mighty Fort Bragg. So much has changed in the 4 years that have past since I was last assigned here! The Army is clearly investing in FT Bragg as they have new barracks everywhere, FORSCOM 4 Star HQs being built, and plenty of Soldiers. I went to Camp Mackall where they train our...read more

Strengthening Our Community and Our Army Together

Ronald Tuczak — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:57:00 GMT

By: Ronald Tuczak
Greetings All! Hello again from Mid Atlantic U.S.A. As mentioned before, I have been in the Army for over 26 years and for nearly the last two years I have been away from the flagpole in Army Recruiting. It has been a very exciting, memorable, and rewarding time. One unique aspect of this experience was that, for the first time in my lengthy career, I truly did not live on or near a major Army installation. Not to degrade FT Dix, FT Monmouth or Picitinny Arsenal, New Jersey but, they just...read more

A Memorable Leader

Ronald Tuczak — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:56:00 GMT

By: Ronald Tuczak
I had a truly amazing experience about a month ago. As the Guest Speaker at the Fort Monmouth Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Luncheon I was working feverishly to ensure I did not put to sleep my audience. We were chanting Army Strong, watching videos and sharing some interesting Recruiting Stories. Yes, even in Recruiting we have our “War Stories”. You actually run into some fascinating people who either are interesting based on their life’s work or the...read more

About LTC Tuczak

Ronald Tuczak — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:56:00 GMT

By: Ronald Tuczak
Greetings all! I am Ron Tuczak and have been a Soldier in our great Army for over 26 years! Currently, I command the U.S. Army Mid Atlantic Recruiting Battalion growing our Army in New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia Area. I enlisted in the Army while still in High School in Livonia, Michigan in 1983. We were going through a recession as well and I wanted to chart my own life. I joined for college money and my signing bonus was $5! (My mom gave me money for a “snack”...read more