Daily Archives: July 30, 2009

GIs Get to Test-Fire New Howitzer

July 30, 2009 – 11:59 am

Army News Service
By SSG Fredrick P. Varney
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany – Improvements in technology and weaponry are dire necessities in modern warfare. They achieve success on the battlefield and enable Soldiers to complete successful missions in support of the ongoing Global War on Terrorism.
On July 24, Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment FIRES Squadron became the [...]

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Europe-based Soldiers get chance to test-fire, train with Army’s newest howitzer

July 30, 2009 – 11:31 am

Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment prepare to fire the M777 Howitzer during a training exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area on July 24, 2009. The ranges on Grafenwoehr are the only place in Europe where units can hone their skills with large caliber weapon systems like the M777. By Staff Sgt. Fredrick P. Varney, [...]

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