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Introduction to the Site

Oct- 2-2004 » Filed Under: Announcements

We've put together the following list of information regarding our site for those of you that may be visiting here for the fist time. We will likely add to the list over time, so we will display a link prominently on the main page for future reference. Thanks for joining us and we hope the service we provide is good enough to make you a return visitor.

Last Updated: 06/15/07

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About

This site was originally started as a way to share news regarding the Army's 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (3-2 SBCT) following its deployment to Iraq in November of 2003. Since then we've made the decision to expand our coverage to include all of the Stryker Brigade Combat Teams ("SBCT") in the Army.

Operations Security ("OPSEC") & Comment Policy

In order to protect the safety of the deployed troops, contributors and visitors to this site must be aware of the Army's OPSEC guidelines, as well as own Comment Policy. Please read the following entry to understand better what information is safe to share in the public domain.

Stryker Brigade Basics

  • Stryker Brigade 101 - Trying to comprehend your soldier's address? Don't know where his/her unit fits into the big picture? Ranger Joe has prepared a very useful introduction to the organizational structure of the Stryker Brigades.


Site Features

In addition to the main page featuring news and information, we have added a number of additional areas to the site.

  • Bulletin Board - Despite our primary focus as a news and information site, I can easily say that our Bulletin Board, or Forum, is the most popular feature on our site. For the families and loved ones of deployed soldiers, the Bulletin Board offers an excellent opportunity to connect with others going through the same experience. I know many visitors skip the main page and go directly to the Bulletin Board (admit it, you do!).

  • Photo Gallery - We currently have approximately 11,000 photos that have been submitted by the soldiers or their families. Contributors maintain their own albums and add photos on a regular basis. If you would like to create your own album this entry will provide all the information you'll need.

  • Stryker Brigade News Shop - Through Cafe Press we have created an online store with a variety of Stryker-related items featuring designs donated to us by Eric Schoolcraft. Check back often since we plan on offering additional products in the future.

Other Info.

  • Archives - Entries remain on our main page for seven days; after that they are archived. Want to find an old entry? There are three ways to do this. 1) Use the "Search" function to search by keyword. 2) Browse entries by category. A list of our categories is included on the sidebar on the main page. 3) Browse entries by date. Underneath the categories is a drop-down menu where you can view entries by month.

  • Links Page - Please visit our links page if you'd like to do some of your own research. We've tried to provide a comprehensive list of resources on a variety of topics. In fact, I use this page everyday to find the news and information we post on the main page. Let us know if you find another site that we should add.

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Have a question about our site? Before you send us an email be sure and check this page - the answer might be there.

  • Contact Us - Visit this page if you'd like to send an email to one of our contributors.

  • Terms & Conditions - Copyright policy etc.

Support Stryker Brigade News

Stryker Brigade News is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers, but the cost of hosting and managing the site, in terms of time and money, can be significant for our contributors. Consequently, since many people have asked what they can do to support the effort we thought it would be helpful to put together a list of ideas for you.


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