DVIDS Spotlight

This is Sgt. Christopher Hancock's first Marine Corp Trials. According to Hancock, he's all about challenging himself and meeting new people.

Maintaining vehicles plays a large part in the 35th Fighter Wings mission. Everything from forklifts on the flight line, loading cargo onto aircraft to fire trucks ensuring the scene is safe. Airman First Class Melony Woody takes us to Misawa Air Base to introduce us to an Airman that keeps the mission going. Soundbites include A1C Alexandra Harris - Fire Truck Mechanic Apprentice and MSgt Michael Brower - Vehicle Management Section Chief. Produced by A1C Melony Woody.

U.S. Army Fort Hood, culinary chefs compete in the 2023 Champions Barbecue Alliance. Soldiers with the 1st Cavalry Division go against 12 pit masters for the best barbecue around Killeen, Texas.

Sgt. Jonathan L. Vasquez, a Marine with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), and an NYPD patrol officer with the 47th Precinct, shares his experience as both a police officer from New York City and a vehicle commander conducting combat patrols in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Paul Peterson. Also available in High Definition.

Soldiers compete in the combined annual SGT Major and Governor's 20 rifle and pistol matches. The two were combined due to the spring postponement of the SGT Majors match arising from the sequestering. Video by Master Sgt. Vincent Donaldson. Available in high definition.

SSgt Ryan Wooley, 28th AMXS, Weapons Load Crew Team Chief,talks about his duties in his current position.

1st Lt. Monicia Porter Convoy Commander with the 1230th Transportation Company leads a Team of Georgia National Guardsman out of a motor pool on a dark, drizzly night in Northern Afghanistan. Porter’s mission today is to sustain Regional Command North, but normally she’s right at home leading math in a high school classroom. Also available in high definition

Marines talk about the Montford Point Marines and how far black Marines have come in the Marine Corps since. Available in high definition.

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee and Air Force veteran hiked 11-hundred miles recently on the Appalachian Trail to boost awareness and understanding of two critical veterans’ issues: unemployment and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Wounded Warriors are honored in Kabul, Afghanistan for their injuries and for returning to theater. They have the opportunity to learn all the progress that has happened in Afghanistan since they were hurt. Story by Army SSG Christy Dispennette. Sound bites by COL Steven Merkel, Retired Sgt. Noah Galloway, Sgt Ryan McIntosh.