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DVIDS Spotlight

by DVIDS Hub

Showcases the best stories of the week direct from the men and women serving overseas.

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  1. Veterans of every generation find their stride in adaptive sports

    At the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, there’s no single profile of a participant. Veterans arrive from different branches, eras, and life experiences. Some are just beginning to navigate a new reality after injury. Others have spent decades adapting. But on the slopes, those...

  2. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos A. Ruiz on the USNCC: Education is a Warfighting Enabler

    Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, highlights the role of the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) in driving force lethality and operational readiness. USNCC provides fully funded, naval-relevant, accredited associate degrees and professional...

  3. Tennessee National Guard, Volunteer Forces United to Rebuild East Tennessee After Helene

    Airman 1st Class Levi Bishop, left, from 134th's Operation Group and Tech Sgt. Eric Lewis, right, from 134th's Logistics Readiness Squadron, stand on the fields of Hampton High School in Hampton, TN, October 16, 2024 to discuss their personal connections to the East Tennessee community and the...

  4. A Tank Crew’s Abram Gunnery Table V Prep

    1st Lt. Jordan Huck, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, prepares for the M1 Abram’s Gunnery Table V with his crew on Fort Cavazos, TX, on Sept. 20, 2024. Preparing for an M1 Abrams Gunnery Table V involves a structured process for tank crews to ensure they are...

  5. 8th Army Band Guitarist serves as musical ambassador

    U.S. Army Sgt. Nicholas Jones, a guitarist for the 8th Army Band, talks about his position in band on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, August 16, 2024. As a guitarist Nicholas reminds the US-ROK alliance and everyone that he relates with stronghold. (DoD video by Ha Na Pong)

  6. 136AW BUMBU FORGE Second Wave

    Citizen Airmen from the 136th Airlift Wing Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, arrived at Volk Field, Wis., June 5, 2024, aboard a C-130J Super Hercules. The reinforcements enhanced operations at BUMBU FORGE 2024, engaged in and supported the critical exercises during the…

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  7. Lt. Piker relieves Lt. Cmdr. Blinsky - U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak Change of Command Ceremony

    Lt. Caitlin Piker relieves Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Blinsky as the Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) during a change of command ceremony held at U.S. Coast Guard Base Honolulu on July 6, 2023. Rear Admiral Michael Day, the Commander of the Fourteenth Coast Guard...

  8. Tusker Soldiers Keep Saydiyah Safe

    Package of Soldiers responsible for the protection of and security of a community in Baghdad’s Rashid District. Produced by Sgt. Vin Stevens

  9. Dolly Response

    Package about the Texas National Guard helping hand out supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Dolly. Made from "Dolly Response" b-roll. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jason Armstrong

  10. 20th Engineer Brigade

    Package about the 20th Engineer Brigade who took on many successful missions in Iraq. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jessica Wilson.

  11. Master Sgt. Morales Package

    Package made from "Master Sgt. Morales" in the B-roll section, about Master Sgt. Morales, who trains personnel on the M1-A1 Abrahms. Produced by Spc. Sam Conrad.

  12. Where There's Smoke Package

    Package made from "Where There's Smoke" in the B-roll section about military firefighters performing their monthly live fire training at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Produced by Senior Airman Ted Froats. Also see "Where There's Smoke - Interviews" in the Interviews section.

  13. Pat Tillman USO

    Package about the Pat Tillman USO Center, dedicated to former NFL player and Soldier killed-in-action, Pat Tillman. Produced by Sgt. Brian Buckwalter.

  14. Repo Man

    Package about Spc. Jonathan Pierce, who is in charge of over 500 vehicles in the International zone, making sure maintenance and registration is current and he's known as a repo man. Produced by Andre Rhoden.

  15. Bond of Brothers

    Package about the significance of brothers being deployed together. Produced by Master Sgt. Joseph Mather.

  16. 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron

    Package about 43rd Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron passing the milestone of 20,000 combat flying hours. Produced by Senior Airman Benjamin T. Hayes.

  17. Women's History Month: Gen. Dunwoody

    A package of Soldiers making a display honoring Gen.Ann Dunwoody as part of Women's History Month.

  18. Battlefield Circulation - Package

    Package about the highest ranking enlisted leader in Afghanistan checking on the welfare of some of his Troops. Also see "Battlefield Circulation" in the b-roll section. Produced by Senior Airman Tom Kennedy.

  19. First Team Update 14

    This edition features stories on the Dagger medics teaching Iraqis combat lifesaving skills, smart shells for accurate targeting, Panther Brigade mechanics teaching Iraqis humvee maintenance skills and the "resident construction guru" on J.S.S. Wareagle Brigade Headquarters. Hosted by Staff Sgt....

  20. 40 Years of Service - Package

    Package made from the B-Roll "40 Years of Service" about a Soldier who has dedicated his life to the military for the past 40 years. Produced by Senior Airman Tom Kennedy..

  21. The Construction Guru

    Package about a Soldier who is helping his unit by using his construction skills to keep their offices furnished.

  22. G.P.S.

    Package about an Airman who is one of the people responsible for maintaining GPS satellites in orbit around the Earth. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Steve German.

  23. Forecasting Terrorism Package - Version 1 without Name Keys

    Package made from "Forecasting Terrorism" in the B-roll section about a Marine intelligence officer, 1st Lt. Sundri Khalsa, who specializes in terrorism and writes about complex methods to stop it. Produced by Randy Garsee. This is version 1 of 2 and has no name keys in the video.

  24. ANW/Chicago Recruiter

    Package of a recruiter in Chicago, who has been recruiting for three years and loves his duty. Produced by Gail McCabe.

  25. 9/11 Memorial Ceremony - Package

    Package made from "9/11 Memorial Ceremony" b-roll about Soldiers and firefighters holding a memorial service to remember those who died in the September 11th attacks and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Produced by Spc. Christopher Bruce

  26. 9/11 Tribute

    Package about the construction of the USS New York and steel from the World Trade Center being used in the construction

  27. Afghanistan Pinewood Derby, Package

    Package made from "Afghanistan Pinewood Derby" in the B-roll section about service members at Camp Eggers, Afghanistan participating in a Pinewood Derby with kits donated by boy scouts in Minnesota. Produced by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Pete Blanding.

  28. Lioness: Cpl. Parcell

    Package of a fallen female Marine and the history of females in the military. Produced by Sgt. Todd Hunter.

  29. Memorial Ceremony, Part 5

    B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 5 of 5

  30. Memorial Ceremony, Part 4

    B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 4 of 5

  31. Memorial Ceremony, Part 3

    B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 3 of 5

  32. Memorial Ceremony, Part 2

    B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 2 of 5

  33. Memorial Ceremony, Part 1

    B-roll of the Memorial Ceremony for the victims of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Part 1 of 5

  34. C Company Trains Tough

    Package of C Co. 38th Long Range Surveillance performing training on the 240B machine gun for their mission in Talil, Iraq. Produced by Pfc. Courtney Selig.

  35. Army Chaplain Builds Chapel Himself - Package

    Package made from "Army Chaplain Builds Chapel Himself" b-roll about an Army Chaplain building a chapel on FOB Shindand in Afghanistan. Produced by Lance Cpl. Marc Morgenstern.

  36. CH-53Es Get Troops and Cargo Into the Zone - Package

    Package made from "CH-53Es Get Troops and Cargo Into the Zone" b-roll about the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 transporting troops and cargo in Afghanistan. Produced Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baxter.

  37. Woman to Woman - Package

    Package made from "Woman to Woman" b-roll about U.S. service members sharing their experiences with Iraqi women soldiers. Produced by Sgt. Leslie Cox

  38. Chaplain - Package, Long Version

    Package made from "Chaplain" b-roll about a Chaplain visiting service members in Farah, Afghanistan while there normal Chaplain is away on leave. Produced by Marine Cpl. Dane Knapik-Christensen.

  39. A Way Home

    Package about a Wounded Warrior during part of his journey back to Iraq. Includes a sound bite from Staff Sgt. (Ret) Ellis (Jerry) Majetich, St. Augustine, Fla. 304th Psychological Operations Company. Produced by Spc. Jenna Lindauer.

  40. Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010

    Package made from “Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010” in the B-roll section about U.S. Marines of CAAT Platoon, Weapons Co., 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, conduct a live fire range while participating in Exercise Javelin Thrust 2010 at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Hawthorne, NV. Sound bite...

  41. Female Engagement Team

    Package about the Female Engagement Team with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment touring northern Marjah to engage with local Afghanistan citizens. Produced by Sgt. Heidi Agostini. Soundbites from Sgt. Guadalupe Rodriquez and Lance Cpl. Kathryn Mannion

  42. Soldier Spotlight - Staff Sgt. Pilgreen

    Package about Staff Sgt. Pilgreen providing counseling to service members in Afghanistan. Produced by Airman 1st Class Joshua Mullenary

  43. 158 Soldiers Reenlist in Northern Afghanistan - Package, Long Version

    Many Soldiers have served multiple deployments in two combat zones. Why do they reenlist? Sgt. Frank Brown shares a few reasons. Soundbites from Sgt. Damon Jordan, Staff Sgt. Naima Rasool, Spc. David Evans, Spc. Gloria Cranford, Spc. Mariya Kristeva and Gen. David Petraeus. Also available in high...

  44. COIN: Counter Insurgency News Story, Part 4

    Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 4 of 4.

  45. COIN: Counter Insurgency News Story, Part 3

    Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 3 of 4.

  46. COIN: Counter Insurgency News Story, Part 2

    Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 2 of 4.

  47. COIN: Counter Insurgency News Story, Part 1

    Package about the details, progress and goals of the counter-insurgency mission in Afghanistan, which is led by Gen. David Petraeus. Produced by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Clapper and Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought. Part 1 of 4.

  48. Jennifer Housholder

    Package about an Army pilot, Jennifer Housholder - a radar lead engineer with 419th Flight Test Squadron and her growing career as a musician, singer, and songwriter. Produced by Dawn Waldman, 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs.

  49. Meet Joe Hartley

    Here's a Soldier who not only loves the Army for what it does, but also for what it can be. Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine introduces us to the 1st Cav troop.

  50. Lieutenant Jeremy Rathbun: Seeing Iraqi Development through Civilians' Eyes

    Package about Lt. Jeremy Rathbun's job as a platoon leader and the progress he sees in Iraq through his regular interaction with civilians. Produced by Sgt. Kristi Potts. Also available in high definition.

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Showcases the best stories of the week direct from the men and women serving overseas.

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