AMEDD: Promoting and Maintaining the Health of the WarriorBy Lt. Gen. Eric B. SchoomakerIn the last year, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has instituted many health-care initiatives—among them the Army Medical Action Plan, a new disability evaluation system and a chain-teaching program on concussive injuries and post-traumatic stress awareness—to provide quality medical care and support to soldiers and their families.
Combat Medic: Selfless Devotion Comes with the JobBy Toni EugeneCombat medics are more qualified than ever to deal with battlefield trauma. A disparate group of men and women from various backgrounds, they are bound by the belief that their dedication to the mission of saving lives is simply part of their MOS.
Settling into AfghanistanBy Paul Avallone
At its new home, Forward Operating Base Wilderness in Afghanistan, Company C, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, wastes little time learning about the area and getting to know the local population at the start of its deployment.
Eisenhower: The Indispensable CommanderBy Col. Cole C. Kingseed, USA Ret.
In the six months leading up to D-Day, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower made critical decisions in revising the invasion plan, selecting subordinates and utilizing air assets that not only improved the invasion’s chances of Allied victory but also showcased his skills as a coalition commander.
Company Command—Building Combat Ready Teams: Reflections of a Counterinsurgency Company Commander (Part 1 of 2)Capt. Jim Kiersey, commander of Company B, 2-12 Infantry, in Baghdad from January to December 2007, covers topics he believes were critical in achieving success in counterinsurgency in his area.