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defensenow · 3 months

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dooragnation · 6 months

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Today, we commemorate the dedication and excellence of our incredible divisions. From the 1st Armored Division at Fort Bliss, TX, to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY, these warriors stand united on and off the field. Let's show our support and appreciation for their service

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sfc-paulchambers · 1 year

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8 DECEMBER 1992 – OPERATION: RESTORE HOPE – As the United States sought to bring order to a post-Cold War world during the 1990’s, the U.S. Army was deployed on high-profile humanitarian aid missions across the world, including to Somalia between 1992 and 1994. The Army’s involvement in the United Nations mission to Somalia (Operation: RESTORE HOPE), began on 8 December 1992, under the auspices of a U.N.-endorsed multi-branch Unified Task Force (UNITAF). The Army’s primary objectives were the dispensation of humanitarian aid to the Somalian people and the security of aid relief efforts, and Army forces spearheaded by the 10th Mountain Division quickly spread across four sprawling administrative areas in Somalia’s southern regions. By March 1993, U.S.-led efforts had staved off the threat of immediate starvation facing millions in Somalia but continued intersectional violence within the country led to an expansion of the U.N. mission’s mandate into a full-scale peacekeeping operation. On 4 May 1993, the originally-humanitarian mission led by the U.S. was turned over to fully-U.N. control as the nature of operations transitioned towards military peacekeeping. With this transition, Operation: RESTORE HOPE came to a successful end, having beaten back the Somalian famine. #armyhistory #USArmy #TRADOC #MilitaryHistory #10thMountainDivision #Somalia #FortDrum #BlackhawkDown #MilitaryHistory #Mogadishu Posted @withrepost • @armyhistory (at Middle Tennessee Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl6gpnWuWrh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#armyhistory #usarmy #tradoc #militaryhistory #10thmountaindivision #somalia #fortdrum #blackhawkdown #mogadishu

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bigbluelogox · 2 years

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"Only two defining forces in history have ever offered to die for you: Jesus Christ and the American soldier. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom."-Unknown 🇺🇸This Memorial Day, we pause to remember our nation’s sacred war dead. I personally raise a toast in memory of my fallen 1-87IN 10th Mountain Division brethren, SFC Todd Harris, SPC Brian "Bucky" Anderson, and SPC Andrew Wade, who were killed in action during our deployment to Afghanistan as part of Task Force Summit, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 2010-11. 🏔Climb to Glory gentlemen, we’ll see you again someday on the high ground. At LogOX, we don’t run any sales or other promotions on Memorial Day, but we are proud to offer 10% Off all LogOX brand products at checkout, 365 days a year, to those who’ve selflessly served our nation and communities; Military Veterans, Military members, and LEO/First Responders, through our partnership with @shopgovx. 👍🏼🇺🇸🪵 #TeamLogOX #memorialday #rememberthefallen #taps #oef #oif #gwot #usarmy #usnavy #usairforce #usmarinecorps #uscoastguard #usspaceforce #neverforget #climbtoglory #tothetop #10thmountaindivision (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CeMDwrRLmnc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#teamlogox #memorialday #rememberthefallen #taps #oef #oif #gwot #usarmy #usnavy #usairforce #usmarinecorps #uscoastguard #usspaceforce #neverforget #climbtoglory #tothetop #10thmountaindivision

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scorpion6knives · 4 years

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#fixedbladefriday with this extremely special Kriger Mini. In 2003 I served in Afghanistan with the person that now owns this blade. 17 years later he is going back to Afghanistan, except this time, with a knife that was designed specifically for that mission. Safe travels brother. #redfriday #remembereveryonedeployed #kriger #krigermini #fixedblade #handmadeknife #handmade #afghanistan #oef #army #rltw #10thmountaindivision #makersgonnamake (at San Tan Valley, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWwL5pgp6M/?igshid=1bu7r26n4koti

#fixedbladefriday #redfriday #remembereveryonedeployed #kriger #krigermini #fixedblade #handmadeknife #handmade #afghanistan #oef #army #rltw #10thmountaindivision #makersgonnamake

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clandestinewoodwork · 4 years

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This coin rack took way too long. I started it in June I think, and the 470th MI BN patch did not carve well at all, and no matter what I tried I couldn't salvage it and ended up scrapping the entire piece. Then I had to pack everything up and move, and then run the wiring in the new place and get everything working. I was finally able to deliver it last week after almost four months. #woodworker #woodwork #woodworking #woodworkersofinstagram #army #coinrack #challengecoins #10thmountaindivision #470th #usforcesafghanistan https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLlwFajyNj/?igshid=1udrryhgb2zzu

#woodworker #woodwork #woodworking #woodworkersofinstagram #army #coinrack #challengecoins #10thmountaindivision #470th #usforcesafghanistan

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wolfpaintball · 4 years

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😂 This is what it’s come too @ghostcrew_punisher OK so I’m starting to get upset need trigger time☹️#GHOSTCREW#punisher#shelterinplace#bluelivesmatter💙#10thmountaindivision https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7epj5pGzT/?igshid=1b0na1s891zv5

#ghostcrew #punisher #shelterinplace #bluelivesmatter💙#10thmountaindivision

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soulsoldier7 · 5 years

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“The Ski Trooper” • • • • #vail #veteran #veterans #10thmountaindivision #colorado #ski #skier (at Vail Village) https://www.instagram.com/p/B29sJbnlR3q/?igshid=kl0h00dyx9nn

#vail #veteran #veterans #10thmountaindivision #colorado #ski #skier

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appalachianaxeworks · 6 years

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WW II 10th Mountain Division N & E Piton Hammer 1945 . Available in our Etsy shop . #wwii #10thmountaindivision #pitonhammer #piton #climbing #worldwar2 #militaria #forsaleonetsy #etsy #etsyshop #etsyseller #etsysellersofinstagram #etsysellsvintage #appalachianaxeworksshop #appalachianaxeworks https://www.instagram.com/appalachianaxeworks/p/BqI2YToBf3x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2bka8sppqfo

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611gear · 4 years

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Checkout just a few of our U.S. Army Paracord bracelets. We many units to choose from. Custom made by a Veteran in Texas. any style any color. Get yours at www.611gear.com #611gear #getyourgearon #usarmy #army #101stairborne #screamingeagle #paratrooper #paratroopers #rangers #82ndairbornedivision #101stairbornedivision #75thrangerregiment #calvary #uscalvary #uscav #armycav #10thmountaindivision #10thmountain #cib #combatinfantry #combatinfantrybadge #specialforces #greenberets #deltaforce #airborneinfantry #airborne #usarmysoldier #armystrong #armyrangerwing #usarmyveteran https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGxVJzjJ1J/?igshid=o2mmp7hmkqdk

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joshsgoldstarsister · 5 years

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Not alone

How do I begin?

“So this one time, when I was in Afghanistan . . .”

“While I was vacationing in Afghanistan . . .”

“I was visiting the place where my brother was killed and . . .”

. . .

Yeah, it has been like that for two years now. How do I begin?

Deep breath. Eyes open. Chin up.

Two years ago I journeyed to Afghanistan with a group of amazing people. We all had our reasons for going. Some were going with the express purpose of leaving, but on their own terms. Some were there to help along the way, because they knew the path. And some of us, we were taking first steps in a foreign land because it was the last place our loved one stood.

I wore a uniform, I covered my crazy hair, and I saw the last place my brother lived. I would call it the smallest taste I could have of his life in the army. I went where I was told, I hurried up so I could wait. I shook hands and received challenge coins. I met with Generals and with the enlisted.

They asked me about roller derby, they asked about my catering work, and they asked me about my brother.

And mostly, I was dazzled by it all. I was fully aware that I was a tourist in this world; that I was getting the best of the best of what the military life could be. I never slept rough, my meals were hot, frequent and often and I showered every day. I rode in a Black-hawk, I was taken to a firing range and allowed to shoot a machine gun that sounded like the aliens in War of the Worlds. They let me fire a 777 Howitzer!

They let me fire a 777 Howitzer.

I remember every moment up to this so clearly. I really was just having a good time. Learning about army life and sharing the story of my brother, of my grief and the wonderful support I had from 10th Mountain. Then we were told we were going to an artillery unit. I was told they knew I was coming. That they knew Josh was artillery and that we were going to pull the cord on a Howitzer.

Everything got a little blurry.

I don’t want to say that I don’t remember it all perfectly. Because I do. I just need you to understand the raw nerves that were practically vibrating my body.

I am not a big person, or a strong person. In my mind I am a terribly tiny person, but I’m actually average height and build. But since Josh grew taller than me at about age 13, I have never stopped thinking of myself as small.

I have watched videos of my brother and his crew loading and firing artillery during training exercises. It isn’t easy. It is a carefully coordinated dance of multiple people all doing a very specific job. If you mess up your job, something really bad can happen. Artillery is no joke.

When they asked who wants to go next, I raised my hand without thinking. I mean, I was thinking but I was thinking that if I mess this up, I would never forgive myself.

They told me to plant my feet, hold the cord around my back and hand on my hip and when I pull, throw my hip into it. At the time I could barely move another blocker with a hip check. I didn’t think what would happen if I couldn’t pull hard enough.

When they gave me the signal, I held that cord tight and I threw my hip and I pulled with everything I had. I fired the Howitzer.

There is a small snap and then this calm. The air is still but a moment which is suddenly broken by the full body boom of sound. It’s like standing by the speakers at a concert. You feel the bass in your sternum. I felt the boom in my bones.

I am very vocal about my grief. It isn’t always popular, but the studies show that what I am doing is right. I am not bottling in my feelings, or ignoring them. I always felt like I was doing really well with my grief journey.

I felt the boom in my bones. And I was acutely aware of all the places I was broken. All the pieces inside me that I had been holding onto in the hopes that everything would be ok one day, if I just held it together long enough.

I felt the boom in my bones and I was filled with joy. I knew something I did not know the moment before. My brother loved his job. I knew that now. I could feel the most amazing high from that powerful blast and knowing that Josh would have gotten a singular satisfaction from that every time.

But with all these pieces inside me so raw and sharp I needed to do something. So I asked for a favor. “My brother was the loader,” I said. “I want to load the round”.

My gawd that poor man, staring down at this woman who I imagine looked like a little girl about to cry and the struggle he must have had inside.

I need you to understand what I was asking. I was asking to carry a 90lb round three yards and place it carefully into its chamber. Even at average height and build for a woman, this wasn’t realistic. Artillery is no joke. This is easily the part where stuff could go very wrong and I was the exact type of person that would make this go very bad. I was asking for the impossible.

“I can help you” he said. And I hope my face lit up like a kid in a candy store who just found the Golden Ticket.

So, they set it up, and I picked up the round. I didn’t really, he did but my hands were on it. I felt enough of its weight to feel like I was there, and then it was in the cradle and off it went. And just like that I was whole again.

With that feeling so powerful, like nothing else I have ever felt, I did the only thing I possibly could. I went behind a bus so I could sob privately. But of course, privately in the army is not really a thing and a wonderful Sergeant Major came over and gave me hug. He told me, “Your brother didn’t die alone, this was his family and he was not alone”.

I really thought I was doing ok with my grief. I figured I missed him terribly, but that was ok. Missing him is part of loving him. But that day, I felt like I knew my brother in a way I never could.

I thought I was going to Afghanistan to learn about how he died. But really, I learned how he lived.

Climb to Glory.

Bulls Deep.

Special thanks always to Operation Proper Exit of the Troops First Foundation http://www.troopsfirstfoundation.org/initiatives/operation-proper-exit

#10thmountaindivision #operationproperexit troopsfirst artillery grief goldstarsister

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defensenow · 3 months

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stereotapestry · 5 years

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RIP Mr. Sandy Treat of The 10th Mountain Division. I am glad I had the chance to meet him at The Country Club of The Rockies. He had gone adventuring solo one afternoon to say hi to his friends at The Club. He hadn’t notified his grandson, who was also his caretaker, as I guess you can’t keep a 10th Mountain Division man down. He was sharp, kind and looking strong at 96 years old. . . . . #vail #vailcolorado #vaillive #sandytreat #10thmountaindivision #10thmountain #vailhistory (at Arrowhead Country Club of the Rockies) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1_7IPegiv7/?igshid=15lko0ny8nzk6

#vail #vailcolorado #vaillive #sandytreat #10thmountaindivision #10thmountain #vailhistory

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theyetiradio · 5 years

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Messing around with new app, let’s call it Military Career Collage. #usarmy #militarypolice #usarmymilitarypolice #camphumphries #fortdrum #fortlewis #10thmountaindivision #557thmpco #511thmpco #66thmpco #504thmpbn #fortmclellan #dco728thmpbn1988 (at The Yetis Lair) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ATHHCl_Bz/?igshid=1thz0ifd9b21d

#usarmy #militarypolice #usarmymilitarypolice #camphumphries #fortdrum #fortlewis #10thmountaindivision #557thmpco #511thmpco #66thmpco #504thmpbn #fortmclellan #dco728thmpbn1988

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bigbluelogox · 2 years

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🎅🏼Merry Christmas to all people of good will! Especially those who are away from their families today, serving our great nation in uniform down range. You are not forgotten. #TeamLogOX 👍🏼🇺🇸🎄 #merrychristmas #logox #usarmy #oif #oef #gwot #usn #usmc #usaf #uscg #afghanistan #cobras #taskforcesummit #weweresoldiersonceandyoung #10thmountaindivision 📸 OEF 10-11 Quick huddle in the Cobra Company TOC for Christmas photos to send home before another night patrol (with green eyes and no Santa hats). C Co 1-87IN 1BCT 10MTN December, 2010 FOB Kunduz, Afghanistan RC-N (at FOB Kunduz) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX6hn99rFfb/?utm_medium=tumblr

#teamlogox #merrychristmas #logox #usarmy #oif #oef #gwot #usn #usmc #usaf #uscg #afghanistan #cobras #taskforcesummit #weweresoldiersonceandyoung #10thmountaindivision

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scorpion6knives · 4 years

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#fixedbladefriday with the Kriger Mini 1. Yes that is a floating blade 2. Because it’s hard to do 3. it protects the edge during heavy use 4. Because we wanted to 🇺🇸 This knife is headed out to a great friend and mentor of mine. I was his assistant gunner (AG) on the M240B machine gun in the 10th Mountain Division. If anyone can cover the breaching of a trench, it was us. #10thmountaindivision #10thmountain #infantry #army #trench #trenchbois #covermewhileimove #m240 #doitagain #kriger #krigermini (at Fort Drum Military Base) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qSZt0gxQi/?igshid=1f4kugjfkllqs

#fixedbladefriday #10thmountaindivision #10thmountain #infantry #army #trench #trenchbois #covermewhileimove #m240 #doitagain #kriger #krigermini

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