USASOC NEWS SERVICE

ARCHIVES / NOVEMBER 2006

SWCS honors outgoing leader’s dedication to training
Fort Bragg, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Dec. 1, 2006) — Sgt. Maj. David Bruner arrived here in 2002 to become the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School command sergeant major.  Now, he will transition from his current position to command sergeant major at the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Dec. 6, 2006. camera
USASOC announces 2006 civilian of the year
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 30) – To recognize the cream of the suit-wearing crop, the 2006 USASOC Civilian of the year awards were presented during a ceremony here, Nov. 29. Cynthia Ross, G-8, was the winner in the GS-10 and below category and Col. (Ret.) Reed Kowalczyk, G-1 was the winner in the GS-11 and above category. camera
Travel card to make PCS moves easier
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 29, 2006) – For civilians and Soldiers alike, a change of duty station is a stressful and complicated event. While services like household goods shipping and sponsorship ease the process, managing the cost of the uprooting and migration has always been a hassle for movers.
Officer course gives battle-tested civil affairs training
CAMP MACKALL, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 21, 2006) As they entered the room, they could hear men arguing loudly in a foreign language. The Soldiers walked into the fray, joined the discussion, and began negotiation. camera
160th mission planning includes 96Ds
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 20, 2006) – Mission planning occurs at every level, from commanders down to the most junior enlisted Soldiers. camera
PRESS RELEASE:  Special Forces Soldier died in Iraq
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, November 17, 2006) – An Army Special Forces Soldier died of a gunshot wound during combat operations Nov. 14 in Baghdad. camera
SWCS pummels competition at All-Army Combat Tournament
FORT BENNING, GA (USASOC News Service, Nov 13, 2006) Surrounding spectators cheered as nearly 200 warriors from 34 clans battled for the title of champion using varying combat styles. No, this wasn’t a low budget 80’s action film starring actor Chuck Norris; it was the second annual All-Army Combatatives Tournament at Fort Benning, Ga, Nov. 5. 
PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Forces Soldier dies in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, November 7, 2006) — An Army Special Forces Soldier stationed here died Nov. 6, when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Humvee in the Panjwayi district of Kandahar while deployed in support of combat operations.

Rangers recognized for combat actions
HUNTER ARMY AIR FIELD, Ga. (USASOC News Service, November 6, 2006) –  They say they are simply doing their jobs, but many call them heroes -- heroes who are committed to each other but they are dedicated to a higher commitment and that is to the United States of America.

Behind the scene, 42As enhance combat readiness
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (USASOC News Service, November 06, 2006) –  When people think of the Night Stalkers, the first thoughts likely to pop into their minds are the aircraft and people who fly and work on them. 
Special Forces Goes to New Heights in Nepal
PAANCH KAHL, NEPAL (USASOC News Service, Nov. 6, 2006) –  A Special Forces Sergeant walks through the dimly lit classroom and climbs up on the stage. 
USASOC quadruplets get a hand from Airborne Attic
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov. 2, 2006) –  When Sgt. Felix Viruet found out that him and his wife, Carly, were expecting a baby, he knew that he was beginning a new chapter in his life: fatherhood.
Rangers rope into NASCAR
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (USASOC News Service, November 1, 2006) – At the first sound of engines, more than 120,000 fans were on their feet cheering for their heroes at the NASCAR Bass Pro Shops 500 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday, Oct. 29.
PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Operation Support Soldier dies in Afghanistan
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, November 1, 2006) — An Army Special Operations Support Soldier stationed here died Oct. 28, 2006 when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated near his Humvee in the Oruzgan province in southern Afghanistan while deployed in support of combat operations. 

After the playing of Taps, the bugler and firing party pay their respects to Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay at a memorial service Nov. 8 at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Chapel, Fort Bragg, N.C. SSG Chay was killed in action in Afghanistan while supporting Operations Enduring Freedom. (Photo by Gillian M. Albro, USASOC PAO) 

After the playing of Taps, the bugler and firing party pay their respects to  Staff Sgt. Kyu H. Chay at a memorial service Nov. 8 at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Chapel, Fort Bragg, N.C.  SSG Chay was killed in action in Afghanistan while supporting Operations Enduring Freedom.  (Photo by Gillian M. Albro, USASOC PAO)  Click here for high resolution...