Col. Grigsby Briefs The Media

Col. Grigsby briefs the media on the accomplishments of his unit while being deployed. He then answers questions from the media. Part 1 of 2.

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Video: Thanks for Supporting the Troop Command Message

Brig. Gen. Rick Lynch sends a command message to the community back home supporting families of the troops.

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Operational Update: Maj. Gen. Lynch, April 3

Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander of Multi-National Division-Center, provides an operational update.

His area of responsibility is south of Baghdad and stretches from Saudi Arabia to Iran. He will take questions and be able to describe his perspective on recent violence and the response of the public and Iraqi Security Forces.

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Air Assault Rehearsal

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Operation Zelig Sunrise Video

I posted on this several weeks ago but here is a video that I thought you might enjoy.

Video: Operation Zelig Sunrise

Package about the significant effects of Operation Zelig in southeastern Baghdad. Produced by Pfc. Joseph Labutka.

Building of Combat Outpost Carver

Video: Building COP Carver
Package about the significance of building Combat Outpost Carver.
Produced by Pfc. Joseph Labutka.

Video: Building Combat Outpost Carver
B-roll of 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment Soldiers building Combat Outpost Carver. Scenes include exterior footage of damaged buildings, Soldiers working on new interior construction and Soldiers working by hand and using various pieces of heavy construction equipment to move building debris.

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Interview With Maj. Gen. Lynch

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Talks to a reporter from WSAV-TV Savannah, Ga., about the progress that is being made in Iraq as well as the challenges that are currently being met.

Colonel Wayne Grigsby Pentagon Press Corps Briefing

Col. Grigsby talks with the media.

Briefs the media on conducting security sweeps with coalition and Iraqi to discover al-Qaida strong holds. He then answers some questions from the media.


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Dog Face Soldier Talks to WRBL Reporter

Command Sgt. Maj. Andrews, 3 ID, talks to a WRBL reporter in Columbus, GA, about the progress he has seen since the surge, challenges he faces, multiple deployments and longer deployment lengths, following the news back home, Combining Ft. Benning and Ft. Knox, what the average Soldier misses about home and thanks the support from Ft. Benning and the Columbus area has given the 3rd Infantry Division. (01/25/08)

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Operation Zelig Sunrise

Video about the significant effects of Operation Zelig in southeastern Baghdad. Produced by Pfc. Joseph Labutka.

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COL Wayne Grigsby Press Briefing

COL Wayne Grigsby briefs the media on the continued success of the surge and then answers questions from various media reporters about the current state of affairs

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Best Commercial Ever

Too bad there aren't more commercials like this one from Anheuser Busch

Best commercial ever!

Franken Wishes Happy Birthday

Al Franken Wishes Dog Face Soldiers A Happy Birthday

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Sandler Wishes A Happy Birthday

Adam Sandler Wishes the Dog Face Soldiers A Happy 90th Birthday!

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Col. Grigsby and Command Sgt. Maj. Pearson Sends Video to FRG

Col. Grigsby, Command Sgt. Maj. Pearson send a command message to the Family Readiness Group at Fort Benning, Ga. thanking them for their support.

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The History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs. What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former servicemembers properly.

A Brief History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislature that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.

Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.

Celebrating the Veterans Day Holiday


If the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday is observed by the federal government on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management — a complete schedule can be found here. State and local government closings are determined locally, and non- government businesses can close or remain open as they see fit, regardless of federal, state or local government operation determinations.

United States Senate Resolution 143, which was passed on Aug. 4, 2001, designated the week of Nov.11 through Nov. 17, 2001, as "National Veterans Awareness Week." The resolution calls for educational efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.

The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors servicemembers who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.

President Eisenhower’s letter to Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans' Affairs, designating him Chairman, Veterans Day National Committee

The White House Office
October 8, 1954

Dear Mr. Higley:

I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible.

I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.

Sincerely,

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

A Veterans Day Tribute

Dog Face Soldier Music Video

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WTVM Interview With Col Wayne Grisgby

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Interview with Col. Wayne Grisgby

The Hunt For Insurgents In Iraq

U.S. troops hunting insurgents find themselves in unfriendly territory.
CNN's Alessio Vinci reports

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