Phoenix Rising

Showing category "Published Articles" (Show all posts)

Serving, Last Military Flight on 9/11

Posted by AJ Brown on Monday, October 3, 2011, In : Published Articles 
Be sure to read this recent TF Phoenix story about one man who was impacted on 9/11 and how he reflected on it during his last here in Afghanistan.

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/77414/tf-falcon-pilot-takes-last-flight-9-11-afghanistan



Continue reading ...
 

Recent Comings and Goings....

Posted by AJ Brown on Monday, October 3, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Jo Brown

Be sure to check out this story about how one Phoenix Soldier is going out of his way to improve the life of other Soldiers here in Afghanistan.

http://www.rc-east.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4899-tf-phoenix-soldier-delivers-care-packages-to-remote-locations.html

Continue reading ...
 

Phoenix Soldiers have their own stories...

Posted by AJ Brown on Saturday, September 3, 2011, In : Published Articles 
The operation tempo is staying consistent, but the daily tempo is picking up as Phoenix Soldiers prepare for the end.  Be sure to stay up-to-date on what Phoenix Soldiers are up to:

Stories

Nurses join medevac unit under new Army program
http://www.rc-east.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4743--nurses-join-medevac-unit-under-new-army-program.html

Married couple pins on same rank, same day

http://www.rc-east.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4889-married-couple-pins-...


Continue reading ...
 

Phoenix Soldiers enhance workouts with music

Posted by AJ Brown on Thursday, August 18, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Jo Brown

Be sure to check out TF Phoenix's most recent article!!

http://www.rc-east.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4803-phoenix-soldiers-enhance-workouts-with-music.html

Continue reading ...
 

A Lot Has Happened....

Posted by AJ Brown on Monday, July 25, 2011, In : Published Articles 
Lots of things have happened during the time that I could not access the site.  Be sure to check out these stories!!




Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Brian MacConaghy

Mr. Deremer Received the Distinguished Flying Cross - Covered by Armed Forces Network:

http://www.dvidshub.net/video/119015/look-live-june-24

The unit ministry team and a Phoenix female engagement team go out into a village to offer humanitarian aid to an all-girl school:

http://www.rc-east.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4665-...
Continue reading ...
 

Helicopter maintainer continues family aviation tradition

Posted by AJ Brown on Monday, May 23, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Jo Brown

Be sure to check out the newest Task Force Phoenix story.  SPC Montgomery is following a family tradition.  You can read it here:

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/70693/helicopter-maintainer-continues-family-aviation-tradition

Continue reading ...
 

10th CAB Soldiers commemorate fallen aviators

Posted by AJ Brown on Friday, May 13, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Jo Brown

Colossal 31 crashed five years ago, but Soldiers in 10th CAB still remember them.  Check out the article and read about what Soldiers did to remember their fallen aviators.

http://www.myabc50.com/news/local/story/10th-CAB-Soldiers-commemorate-fallen-aviators/oOiKpA232kOcuYXJMgwP_Q.cspx
Continue reading ...
 

10th CAB Soldiers compete in ‘Half Way’ run, reflect on deployment

Posted by AJ Brown on Friday, May 6, 2011, In : Published Articles 
Be sure to check out TF Phoenix's newest article regarding our half way point in this deployment!!

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4472-10th-cab-soldiers-compete-in-half-way-run-reflect-on-deployment-.html

Continue reading ...
 

Falcon family mourns fallen aviator

Posted by AJ Brown on Friday, April 29, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by US Army Pfc. Michael Syner (Task Force Falcon Public Affairs)

CW2 Terry Varnadore was remembered fondly by those who knew him well.  A dedicated Soldier, a good friend, and an avid father and husband.  Click the link below to read about his memorial ceremony held April 26.

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4457-falcon-family-mourns-fallen-aviator.html
Continue reading ...
 

Fuelers in Methar Lam Recognized

Posted by AJ Brown on Friday, April 15, 2011, In : Published Articles 
Be sure to check out this article about our E Company fuelers written by a public affairs official in Methar Lam.

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4395-fill-er-up-fuelers-keep-vehicles-aircraft-on-the-go.html
Continue reading ...
 

TF Phoenix supports largest air assault in RC-East

Posted by AJ Brown on Thursday, April 7, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by US Army Sgt. Amanda Jo Brown

For the latest news about Task Force Phoenix and their involvement in the largest air assault in RC-East to date read this article:

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4345-tf-phoenix-supports-largest-air-assault-in-rc-east.html
Continue reading ...
 

Soldier thanks first grade class during leave

Posted by AJ Brown on Saturday, March 19, 2011, In : Published Articles 

(Courtesy Photo)

Be sure to check out the newest article about a Task Force Phoenix Soldier visiting a first grade class in Michigan during his leave!  Check it out at the link below.

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4287-soldier-thanks-michigan-first-gsoldier-thanks-michigan-first-graders-for-generosity-patriotismraders-for-generosity-patriotism.html



Continue reading ...
 

C Co MEDEVAC Soldier becomes a US Citizen

Posted by AJ Brown on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, In : Published Articles 


Have you seen the recent article about Sgt. Andreas Buttner, Company C, Task Force Phoenix, Task Force Falcon, posted on CJTF-101?  He is a German-American Soldier who just recently completed his naturalization ceremony and is now officially an American.  Be sure to check it out if you have not already!

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4166-tf-phoenix-crew-chief-earns-us-citizenship.html

Continue reading ...
 

From Republic of Korea Army to the US Army - Article

Posted by AJ Brown on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, In : Published Articles 


Have you seen the recent article about Spc. Jayson Lee, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Task Force Phoenix, Task Force Falcon, posted on The Mountaineer Online?  He is a Korean-American Soldier who once served in the Republic of Korea Army and is now serving the United States Army in search of the American Dream.  Be sure to check it out if you have not already!

http://www.drum.army.mil/mountaineer/Article.aspx?ID=5081


Continue reading ...
 

Aviation crew’s selfless service saves lives

Posted by AJ Brown on Sunday, February 13, 2011, In : Published Articles 

Photo by Capt. Andrew Wilson

Have you read TF Phoenix's newest articles?  Check out this article about our beloved Mountain Dustoff MEDEVAC company.  They work diligently every single day to help save the lives of Soldiers by providing selfless service.  Their dedication and hard work helps to bring Soldiers home every single day.  Be sure to check it out!



Continue reading ...
 

French, US forces continue working side by side

Posted by AJ Brown on Sunday, January 30, 2011, In : Published Articles 
Be sure to check out one of the newest articles regarding some of our Task Force Phoenix Soldiers!!

http://www.cjtf101.com/en/regional-command-east-news-mainmenu-401/4053-frenc
Continue reading ...
 

E Co article published in the Mountaineer

Posted by AJ Brown on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Published Articles 
Have you seen the recent article in the Mountaineer about one of our Task Force Phoenix Soldiers?  Be sure to check it out!

http://www.drum.army.mil/mountaineer/Article.aspx?ID=4997

Continue reading ...
 

Aviation life support shop ensures safety

Posted by AJ Brown on Friday, December 17, 2010, In : Published Articles 

Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Buck Atkin

Be sure to check out TF Phoenix's latest article published!  View the most recent publication at Clarksville Online!!

http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2010/12/16/aviation-life-support-shop-ensures-safety/

You can also see this article published in the following publications/sites:

Afghanistan's Freedom Watch Magazine
militarywebcom.org
www.cjtf101.com

www.cjtf82.com
Continue reading ...
 

Wife, Mother Serves for Family, Country

Posted by AJ Brown on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, In : Published Articles 

Sgt. Hughes' story has taken off!!  So far, I have tracked 8 different publications that have posted her story from her hometown newspaper - News Tribune - to Defense.gov!  Check out her story!!

_________________________________


PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Twenty-five-year-old U.S. Army Sgt. Autumn Hughes, a Task Force Phoenix S-6 shop noncommisioned officer in charge, was reenlisted by U.S. Army Capt. Philip Haemmerlein at Bagram Airfield Nov. 23. 

This is Sgt. Hughes’ second reenli...


Continue reading ...
 
 

About Me


Spec. AJ Brown Telling the TF Phoenix story has been very rewarding. While it is out of my Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) it is not out of my realm of knowledge. I am an English Literature major who has been writing and submitting pieces for publication for as long as I can remember. I took part in the school newspaper first as a photographer, then to a reporter/photographer, and finally to an editor in less than a year. This job is a fantastic learning experience and has allowed me to get my writing into the post newspaper - which has been a dream come true in many aspects. My first publication happened on the day of my birthday this year. It was the best present ever! Photography is also one of my great passions as well. Ever since I could hold a camera I was taking photographs. I started with a Mickey Mouse 110 film format camera (don't laugh!) and ran around everywhere capturing life on film. It was liberating at the age of 5 to 6 to have such power at my fingertips!!! Over the years I upgraded, finally getting my first Single Lens Reflex (SLR - i.e. maual) camera when I was in sixth grade. Then, I started playing with a Minolta rangefinder 35mm camera. As the years went on, I continued upgrading until I got into the latest and greatest digital Canon SLR with all the bells and whistles I could have ever dreamed for in a camera. Put a camera in my hand and it feels like it has always been a part of me....

Recent Posts