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With the fighting season in Afghanistan officially underway, Gail McCabe reports it underscores the fact that this is still a kinetic battle space.

With the fighting season in Afghanistan officially underway, Gail McCabe reports it underscores the fact that this is still a kinetic battle space.
Soldiers from the Colorado Army National Guard and Fort Carson hold a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise for the public. Available in high definition.
Robinson Barr Murphy was a Civil War musician who was one of the youngest Medal of Honor recipients in U.S. History. Available in high definition.
Jim Pee Wee Martin is awarded the Legion of Honor medal at the town of Saint-Come-Du-Mont, France. Available in high definition.
Mortar Training in Poland - Forward observers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and Polish 6th Airborne Brigade call in and monitor mortar fire during land forces assurance exercises in northern Poland. Also available in high definition.
Training to Fight - The Maine National Guard's 262nd Horizontal Engineer Company is taking to the lanes to help prepare for an upcoming deployment. Also available in high definition.
The Army's 239th birthday poses several meanings for family, friends, and the U.S. Army at Bryant Park, New York City.
Secretary of the Army John McHugh and SMA Raymond Chandler lay a wreath at the tomb of General George Washington at his home in Mt. Vernon, VA in honor of the Army's 239th birthday.
3rd ID NCO and Soldier of the Year are recognized at Fort Stewart, GA.
NTCOne of the Army's premier training sites is located in the high desert of California. Army Broadcasting's Gail McCabe spoke with the commanding general of the National Training Center about what NTC brings to the training table.
During land forces assurance exercises in northern Poland, U.S. paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade had the opportunity to test for the Polish Marksmanship Badge.
United States Army celebrates the Armys 239th birthday at the Pentagon.
SFC Coffee, a military working dog, and her handler, SSG James Bennett, go through a training exercise to keep their job skills sharp.
A vital course being taught to soldiers of the Afghan National Army is Combat Life Savers. Gail McCabe visited a class with a U.S. mentor to file this report.
The U.S. Army recently turned 239 years old. Soldiers from the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux in Belgium took time out of their duty day to commemorate this milestone.
Wounded service members from different branches of the military compete in trials at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point to earn a spot at the 2014 Warrior Games.
Two soldiers become U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony on Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.
Cavalrymen have a long standing history in the U.S. Army. They perform unique tasks on the battlefield to help our forces succeed during combat missions. Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo conduct an Excellence in Cavalry testing event to improve CAV scouts skills.
Medal of Honor Nominee, Former Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts, has a bracelet he wears every day to remind him of his fellow fallen soldiers.
NCO's were honored during a Twilight Tattoo ceremony in Ft. Meyer Virginia, and former NCO speaks about the need for senior enlisted.
Medics from Task Force Gryphon give the Afghan border police hands-on MedEvac training on FOB Spin Boldak.
Kids from around the nation compete in an Army sponsored science, technology, engineering and mathematics challenge. Also available in high definition.
Soldiers work with their Afghan counterparts to develop a new program to aid in the future of Afghanistan's defense at Forward Operating Base Gamberi. Also available in high definition.
SMA Raymond Chandler shares a bit of history surrounding the Twilight Tattoo. Also available in high definition.
Soldiers from the MDW Audie Murphy Club gather at Audie Murphy's headstone to pay their respect and vow to follow in his footsteps. Also available in high definition.
The Potomac Nationals opened their doors to service members with a free baseball game for Military Appreciation Night. Also available in high definition.
U.S. Soldiers work alongside the New Zealand Army to complete fire support training as part of Exercise Alam Halfa 2014. Available in high definition.
Captain Lewis Nicoletto, Team Leader, Medical Security Forces Advise and Assist Team, conducts a tour of the Gamberi Regional Hospital highlighting some of the new opportunities that can be available to Afghanistan's fighting forces and civilian populous. Available in high definition.
First Cavalry Soldiers work hard to earn their Silver Spurs at Fort Hood, Texas. Available in high definition.
U.S. Soldiers and Wayalatti villagers work together to install a backup generator that benefits a clinic and the school house next door.