Tag Archives: U.S. Army

Statement of Mayor Bloomberg on Passing of Mayor Ed Koch

“Earlier today, New York City lost an irrepressible icon, our most charismatic cheerleader and champion, Edward I. Koch. He was a great mayor, a great man, and a great friend.  In elected office and as a private citizen, he was our … Continue reading

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Afghan Faces

A little girl coaxes her sick baby sister at a recent children’s shura on Forward Operating Base Jackson, Sangin district, Helmand province. Children’s shuras are hosted on FOB Jackson every Friday and are coordinated by Female Engagement Team 8, working … Continue reading

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Firefight

U.S. Army Sgt. David Pickard, a team leader with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team fires his M4 carbine at insurgents during a firefight late June 2012, Ghazni province, Afghanistan. The vehicle he is using for cover is … Continue reading

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