On Patrol

Feature Article

• Understanding COIN

  Perspectives on Afghanistan

  Technical Sergeant Nathan Gallahan, U.S. Air Force

• Living in Kabul

  Perspectives on Afghanistan

  Sergio Rodriguera, Jr.

• Securing the Road Ahead

  Perspectives on Afghanistan

  Walter Marino

• 24 Hours and It All Begins Again

  Perspectives on Afghanistan

  Adam Weece

• Comfort in Haiti

  In January, when a devastating earthquake struck the island country of Haiti, U.S. Armed Forces raced to Port-au-Prince to help in the rescue effort. The USNS Comfort, with her onboard medical services, dropped anchor in the city's harbor and tended to hundreds of victims in the aftermath. This was a mission to save lives.

  Jim Garamone

• No Buddy Left Behind

  Service members never leave a buddy behind. For some troops, the furry, four-legged variety is no exception. These special animals provide troops stationed far from home with love, friendship, and even motivation. As payment-in-kind, these Iraqi strays are getting their Green Cards thanks to Operation Baghdad Pups.

  Samantha L. Quigley

• Walt Disney's Wonderful World

  From celluloid to the sleeves of GIs, Walt Disney and his team of legendary artists supported the war effort by creating an incredible reminder of home for those in the field. Not only did the creator of Mickey Mouse boost home front confidence, but he also generated thousands of memories that lasted well beyond the war.

  Jeremy Borden

Command Update

• Our Greatest Ambassadors

  Sloan D. Gibson

All Volunteer Force

• Then and Now

  Neil Gussman

Mission Essential

• Listen, Show Up, and Say, "Thank You"

  Chely Wright

Down Range

• A Family Tradition: 130 Years of Active Duty

  Elaine Wilson

Home Front

• Fatherly Love

  Trevor Romain

• Picking Up the Slack

  Meredith Leyva

Duty Honor Country

• Defining Words

  Tye Conklin

Recon

• Eye-to-Eye

  A Photo Essay

  Michael J. MacLeod

Gold Star

• Sacrifice

  Q & A with General George W. Casey, Jr.

Heroes

• Optimism

  Richard B. Myers

Thanks for the Memories

• 1988: Ain't She Sweet

  USO Archives

Service + Salute

• Grand Slam

  Anna Kournikova