Apr 26, 2013

May 10, 2013 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. This day recognizes the important role military families play in keeping our Armed Forces strong and our country safe. Military spouses are a vital part of communities across America and around the world.

Apr 26, 2013

Joint training took place at Caserma Ederle in Vicenza, Italy, for a group of Italian army soldiers and Carabinieri, who will soon be deploying to Afghanistan.

Apr 26, 2013

Dozens of energetic children, along with staff at the Cody Child Development Center on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, welcomed a few special guests to their classrooms April 24 as an extended celebration of Monday's Earth Day.

Apr 26, 2013

News traveled quickly across Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 18. By mid-afternoon, many had learned that a U.S. Army Band flutist had advanced into the championship round of the 5th annual Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and Military District of Washington Combatives Tournament at the Fort Myer Fitness Center gymnasium.

Apr 26, 2013

Holocaust survivor Halina Yasharoff Peabody brought her story of courage, faith and determination to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall as the installation observed Holocaust Remembrance Day April 24 at the community center on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.

Apr 26, 2013

Good nutrition is a family affair, whether one member has a few pounds to lose or if everyone just wants to have good health and the energy to do the activities they love. There are a number of things you can do to engage your family in food-related matters so that meals and snacks can be both nutritious and delicious.

Apr 26, 2013

To celebrate Earth Day and raise awareness of school children to several environmental issues, U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach hosted Earth Day April 23 at Franken Kaserne. Fifth-grade students from all USAG Ansbach elementary schools, as well as students from Volksschule Burgbernheim, which serves the communities of Burgbernheim, Gallmersgarten, Illesheim and Marktbergel, attended the event.

Apr 26, 2013

U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach held a ceremony in remembrance of the Holocaust April 19 at the Katterbach Theater at Bismarck Kaserne.

Apr 26, 2013

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff explained U.S. objectives in the Asia-Pacific region during an hour he spent today talking with service members and civilian employees at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Apr 26, 2013

The Eighth Army commanding general thanked Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital emergency personnel for their prompt and professional response after a recent helicopter hard landing.

Apr 26, 2013

Community events and announcements for U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg from April 25 to May 1, 2013 and beyond.

Apr 26, 2013

Soldiers from throughout IMCOM-Europe put their warrior skills to the test at Baumholder April 15-18. After four rigorous days of Soldiering, Sgt. Bryan Teneyck and Spc. Jonathan Grates, both assigned to the U.S. Army Garrison Benelux in Brussels, were named as Best Warrior Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year.

Apr 26, 2013

Community events and announcements for U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach from April 25 to May 1 and beyond.

Apr 26, 2013

Lt. Col. Mike Sullivan, U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder commander, recently paid surprise visits to several volunteers in the community to thank them for their service and contributions to the community. Although the visits were part of the garrison's Volunteer Week Appreciation program, Sullivan said he would like to conduct appreciation visits like these on a monthly basis.

Apr 26, 2013

WIESBADEN, Germany- Earth Day, or "Green Day," as Wiesbaden Middle School student Jona Cardenas calls it, is a day to celebrate and honor the environment. On April 22, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District Environmental Branch colleagues Vanessa Pepi, Erika McCormick and Nicole Silva presented Earth Day topics to more than 200 students here.

Apr 26, 2013

"Was ist los in Franken?" details off-post community events and activities occurring throughout Lower, Upper and Middle Franconia.

Apr 26, 2013

Community announcements for the Franconia Military Community, which includes U.S. Army garrisons Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt.

Apr 26, 2013

Mold is a type of fungus -- and potentially a source of serious respiratory ailments and damage to property -- that grows in places where warm temperatures and moisture combine.

Apr 26, 2013

The 2nd Infantry Division, USAG Red Cloud and Area I, honored more than 100 community volunteers at the Warrior's Club on Camp Casey April 24.

Apr 26, 2013

The Ironhorse Brigade company, troop and battery commanders completed the first "Mungadai," April 9-11, 2013, at Fort Hood, Texas.

Apr 26, 2013

When service members deploy, their mentality is to stay focused with determination and courage to succeed in their given mission. However, when they are injured in combat -- to stay focused is not about the mission, it's about getting back confidence that is sometimes lost.

Apr 29, 2013

Leaders of the 218th Homeland Reserve Regiment (HRR) visited U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, sharing an opportunity to enrich their friendship and alliance, Apr. 25.

Apr 25, 2013

Apr 25, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- The Humphreys United Club pushed their donations to the community to more than $23,000 in scholarship and welfare grants to various community members and organizations during an awards luncheon April 18.

Apr 25, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- Registered Dietitians from Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital make regular visits to the Humphreys Health Clinic to help Soldiers and their families focus on the importance of making informed food choices, along with developing sound eating and physical activity habits.

Apr 25, 2013

News Package on 2nd Platoon, A Company, 1st of the 327th Infantry pulling security at Torkham gate for Coalition Forces.

Apr 26, 2013

Soldiers from the 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), supported the student athletes of Fort Campbell at the Area 12 Special Olympics held at Clarksville's Austin Peay Stadium, April 18.

Apr 25, 2013

The Housing Management Division at Camp Zama is under new management, having recently launched a newly improved housing division.

Apr 25, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- There was nothing to cry about April 20 when the Army Community Service New Parent Support Program hosted its annual Garrison Baby Shower event in the Humphreys Community Fitness Center. New Parent Support was joined by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in hosting the event.

Apr 26, 2013

Soldiers of the U.S. Army Reserve's 7th Psychological Operations Group from Moffett Field search for the best in their ranks.

Apr 25, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (April 25, 2013) -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command began in April to record headstone images and review interment records at 29 Army post cemeteries worldwide.

May 1, 2013

National Military Appreciation Month is observed each May as a way to honor, remember, recognize and appreciate all military personnel. The U.S. Armed Forces: The Strength of the Red, White and Blue.

Apr 29, 2013

Army mom Laura Holcomb says she's blessed to have a daughter in the U.S. Army Soldier Show and another daughter among the final four on American Idol.

Apr 25, 2013

Words like "green" and "sustainability" are often used to refer to recycling, taking better care of the Earth, and new or alternative forms of energy, such as solar- or wind-power. Army engineer Gregory Harris would say it's much more than that and is working to make that point to the Army and to manufacturers involved in developing the latest military technology.

Apr 25, 2013

Sgt. 1st Class Donald Francisco has provided inspiration and encouragement to people around the world through his service as an unique Army fifer. However, after 30 years of playing, Francisco is retiring and closing a chapter in his musical journey.

Apr 25, 2013

The Department of Defense recently developed "Design of Experiment" guidance to help assure that test budgets are sufficient to meet objectives but not excessive. The AMRDEC's Engineering Directorate used this opportunity to create a position focused on implementing the "DOE" guidance and statistical analysis to local acquisition programs of record.

Apr 25, 2013

Doug Felker knows excellence when he sees it, and he sees it in the engineering students at the University of Puerto Rico. "We go to UPR because they have a lot of good students," said Felker, aviation branch chief in the Reliability, Affordability and Maintainability Engineering and System Assessment Division of the Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center's Engineering Directorate. "They just have a good engineering school. We know the professors. We respect their work and we respect their training. We get good people and they get a good reputation, and it just snowballs like that."

Apr 29, 2013

United Nations, U.S. Servicemembers of the Pacific support Key Resolve exercise in Korea

Apr 25, 2013

Hundreds gathered to attend 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Spiritual Resiliency Prayer Breakfast held here April 23, 2013.

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Soldiers in the 1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillery Warrant Officer Advanced Course volunteered at the Hershey's Track and Field Games for their class community project April 20, in Lawton.

Apr 25, 2013

Apr 25, 2013

The U.S. Army Field Artillery School archives are easier to search becasue of a new online catalog.

May 1, 2013

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--If you're thinking about making a major purchase you may want to enlist the help of the team that just saved the government more than $810 million on a multiyear contract to buy 155 CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters.

Apr 25, 2013

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Approximately 90 percent of acute mild traumatic brain injury patients and 80 percent of chronic mTBI patients display vestibular disorders, such as vertigo, dizziness, and disequilibrium. In addition, reports from occupational and physical therapists indicate that Soldiers recovering from mTBI experience balance-related difficulties with weapons utilization.

Apr 25, 2013

Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Air Defense Artillery refurbished a facility turning it into a fitness area.

Apr 25, 2013

The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College inducted two graduates into its International Hall of Fame Thursday, April 25, at Fort Leavenworth's Lewis and Clark Center. The inductees are Gen. Tom Middendorp, Chief of Defence, the Netherlands, and Lt. Gen. Joseph Kasaon, Army Commander in Kenya. Lt. Gen. David G. Perkins, Commanding General Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth and Commandant, Command and General Staff College, officiated the induction ceremony.

Apr 25, 2013

The 30th Air Defense Artillery unit ministry team led a spiritual fitness run, supported by brigade and battalion command teamsto honor Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun, who was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama April 11.

Apr 25, 2013

With speeds reaching in excess of 100 mph, Thunder on Tholocco promises to excite.

Apr 25, 2013

Last month the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was removing Trinity River bottomland trees and brush at the foot of the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge to reduce flood risk in the city. Woody plants on the 4.7-acre parcel were ground into mulch and hauled away. At the very same time and several miles downstream, a Corps of Engineers team infused by Texas college students was doing just the opposite. They were helping upgrade habitat by planting new Texas native trees, shrubs and vines to offset the loss. This is how the mitigation process works under the National Environmental Policy Act within the Dallas Floodway Extension Project. It is part of the Corps' environmental stewardship mission.

Apr 25, 2013

During rescue hoist operations, helicopter pilots sometimes face the difficult task of maintaining a stabilized hover position in degraded visual conditions. When over water, the task is further complicated by the motion of the waves and the drifting of the victim(s). Maintaining a hover over the victim requires the pilot to constantly adjust the helicopter's position. These adjustments are made based on the verbal instructions given to the pilot by a crewmember.

Apr 25, 2013

The Fort Rucker community pulled together April 20 during the installation's second Survivors and Fallen Heroes 5k run and remember.

Apr 25, 2013

A Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee is one step closer to his dream of obtaining a pilots' certificate after receiving a scholarship to attend flight training at Purdue University on May 19. Dennis Akins, who is paralyzed from the chest down resulting from a trampoline accident at 14, will train in a Sky Arrow 600, a light sport aircraft that is specifically designed with adaptations for hand controls to meet his special needs.

Apr 25, 2013

This week's article will cover the subject of the parenting. I would venture to say that next to marriage, the decision to have and raise children is probably the most important thing you will ever do.

Apr 25, 2013

Army divers feeling their way through the murky Ohio River waters of an Olmsted lock culvert April 8 were on a recon mission with great potential. For the first time in the project's history Army divers were being used, and at a fraction of the cost for contract divers. At the same time, the divers were gaining useful experience and ensuring their qualifications remain current.

Apr 25, 2013

The Lawton/Fort Sill Bass Anglers enjoyed a day of competitive bass fishing at Duncan Lake, April 6.

Apr 25, 2013

Spouses of active and retired Army aviation senior leaders received a tour of the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory at Fort Rucker, Ala., Jan. 29.

Apr 25, 2013

Security guards are often seen as the first line of defense for Fort Rucker, but behind their stoic looks and authoritative presence, many support the local community in their off-duty hours.

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346th Texas State District Court has a veterans court program that helps to rehabilitate U.S. service members and veterans. Produced by Staff Sgt. Alejandro Briceno. Includes soundbites from Angie Juarez Barill, judge, 346th State District Court and a male veteran participating in the program.

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Vietnam veterans gathered in Killeen, Texas for a reunion. Produced by Sgt. Nigel Robinson. Includes soundbites from retired Army Staff Sgt. Dave Ciocca and Capt. Beverly Read, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

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311th ESC container managers discuss the monumental task of accounting for and processing metal shipping containers for retrograding equipment back from the Afghan war. MSG Dave Thompson reports from Kandahar, Afghanistan. Lead: They are big, heavy and on Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan, thousands of these metal shipping containers dominate the landscape. MSG Dave Thompson reports. Soundbites include MSG Arthur Fisher - 311th ESC Container Mngmt NCOIC and MAJ Tod McKay - 311th ESC Container Mngmt OIC. Produced by MSG Dave Thompson - 311th ESC PAO Chief.

Apr 25, 2013

ORANGE WALK, Belize -- U.S. veterinary professionals provided treatment to various types of animals April 17 in Orange Walk, Belize, as part of a training exercise called New Horizons.

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Soldiers from Fort Bragg case their colors in preparation for a deployment to Kosovo. The 525 BfSB Headquarters and 1-38th Cavalry Squadron were the first Active Duty units to deploy to Kosovo in over 10 years. Produced by Sgt. William Gore

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Soldiers of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard 201st Regiment, Regional Training Institute, are conducting Warrior Leader Course Class 004-13 in which future leaders hone skills for their first leadership assignment as noncommissioned officers.

Apr 25, 2013

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker honored women in military and civilian fields during the Women's History Month Celebration/Women of the Year Ceremony 28 March.

Apr 26, 2013

The 502nd Multi Role Bridge Company lived up to its name last week with an assault river crossing exercise that included a zodiac assault mission, air assault sling loads and construction of a seven-float improved ribbon bridge raft, at Fort Knox, Ky.

Apr 25, 2013

Many have said that America is the home of the free because of the brave. And the brave included minorities who were treated differently and fought for rights they didn't actually have in the U.S.

Apr 25, 2013

The United States Army Engineer Regiment held a Soldier Memorial Tribute in the World War II Chapel on Fort Leonard Wood's Engineer Memorial Grove April 18. The ceremony paid tribute to 24 engineer Soldiers who died in combat during Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom from April 2012 to April 2013.

Apr 25, 2013

FORT MCCOY, Wis. -- Holocaust Remembrance Day is a day that has been set aside to remind Americans what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and indifference reign, said Darryle Clott. Clott, who teaches the History of the Holocaust course at Viterbo University, was the guest speaker during Fort McCoy's Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance, held April 8.

Apr 25, 2013

FORT MCCOY, Wis. -- Construction of a new School Age/Youth Center at Fort McCoy is set to proceed, weather permitting, at the end of April or early May, according to Martin Trainor, Fort McCoy project contract officer representative.

Apr 25, 2013

One of the question marks moving the Armor School to Fort Benning, Ga., due to then President George W. Bush approving the recommendations of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Committee, was the Patton Museum.

Apr 25, 2013

FORT HOOD, Texas - Facing death in combat is something all Soldiers must be prepared to deal with in their career, but there is no greater tragedy than to lose a good Soldier while at home.

Apr 25, 2013

The Fort Rucker Family gathered to salute individuals who selflessly serve the community April 22 at The Landing during the 2012 Volunteer Appreciation ceremony.

Apr 25, 2013

Logistic Support Teams from Forts Bragg, Campbell, Stewart, Drum and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command competed in the 406th Army Field Support Brigade, Brigade Logistics Support Team Olympics here April 9-10.

Apr 25, 2013

As temperatures rise, more people are hitting the outdoors, increasing the potential for encounters with distracted drivers, but Fort Rucker's Directorate of Public Safety wants to make sure motorists and pedestrians are safe while on the installation.

Apr 25, 2013

81st Civil Affairs Battalion medics host medical training for Killeen Independent School District Career Center EMT students on Fort Hood. The students were put under pressure to give more realistic training as they look to take the EMT-Basic exam later this year. Soundbites include PFC Andrew Shoats, 81st CA BN medic, and EMT student Jesus Ballesteros. Produced by Sgt. Mark Brejcha.

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Members of the 81st Civil Affairs Battalion conduct annual Combat Water Survival Training on Fort Hood. Soundbites include SFC Robert Bentcliff, the Lead Instructor and SPC William McKinstry, a communication specialist with the 81st Civil Affairs Battalion. Produced by Sgt. Mark Brejcha

Apr 25, 2013

The Fast and Furious 597th Maintenance Detachment of the 164th Theater Airfield Operations Group received a new commander April 19 during a ceremony at Bldg. 25105B at Knox Airfield.

Apr 25, 2013

As motorists entering Picatinny Arsenal drive through the installation's iconic Cannon Gate, the historic fixture may have become so familiar that it mentally blends into the background, much like one of the many trees lining the roadway.

Apr 25, 2013

Unfortunately, all too often service members are victims of identity theft. In fact, many identity thieves specifically target service members and their Families.

Apr 25, 2013

Law Day is an annual event, which was originally conceived in 1957 when the American Bar Association president, Charles Rhynes, envisioned a special national day to mark our commitment to the rule of law.

Apr 25, 2013

Impact. George W. "Bill" Foley made tons of it within Army Aviation and with countless people, and now the loss of the man reverberates throughout the Branch and beyond.

Apr 25, 2013

As clouds filled the sky and rain threatened to soak Soldiers standing in formation, Fort Rucker welcomed the new commander of the 1st Battalion, 212th Aviation Regiment.

Apr 25, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (April 25, 2013) -- The U.S. Army has always linked physical conditioning and combat readiness, but the Army's Physical Readiness Training program goes further.

Apr 25, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (April 24, 2013) -- About 300 Fort Lee community members attended the 2013 National Day of Prayer Breakfast observance Tuesday morning at the Lee Club.

Apr 25, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (April 25, 2013) -- A Fort Lee Soldier recently became a recipient of the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff Safety Award.

Apr 26, 2013

As Theater Financial Management Support Center units rotate in and out of theater, they can leverage the milSuite sites to document best practices and processes in order to perform their mission. These units provide technical advice and oversight to senior commanders on all financial management operations.

Apr 25, 2013

In 1996 Wilmington District biologists and engineers, with help from other North Carolina resource agencies, designed and constructed a former dredged material disposal island to offset impacts from construction of the Army Reserve Center in Morehead City, and turned it into a thriving coastal tidal marsh. Sixteen years later the marsh is a sustainable ecosystem that has exceeded the Corps' goals and expectations

May 1, 2013

Soldiers and civilians celebrated the Army Reserve's 105th birthday at First Army Division West's chapel at Fort Hood, Texas, Tuesday with a cake-cutting ceremony and singing "Happy Birthday" and "The Army Song."

Apr 25, 2013

Soldiers of the Bravo Company, 81st Civil Affairs Battalion hook up a containter to a Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter for transport to Bagram Air Field April 22, 2013.

Apr 25, 2013

Jordanian Engagement team meets with Afghan National Army to promote peace and strengthen relations April 23, 2013.

Apr 25, 2013

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is renovating the historic middle school at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. This project continues West Point's commitment to educate the children of our service members.

Apr 25, 2013

Many people found themselves under arrest and incarcerated during the Fort Rucker Army Emergency Relief Jail-a-Thon April 18.

Apr 25, 2013

The depot's recycling division is looking a little blue these days and hopes to be more blue in the future. The change enables the installation's workforce to immediately identify recycling bins.

Apr 25, 2013

Command Sgt. Maj. Emmett Maunakea of Program Executive Office Soldier toured the depot's Small Arms Repair Facility April 16. "Anniston is such an important piece for PEO Soldier," said Maunakea. "A lot of the rebuilding for our weapons takes place here."

Apr 25, 2013

Kiana Banks spoke to the Army Community Service volunteers at this year's appreciation ceremony, giving them an overview of how she came to appreciate being a volunteer. The ceremony was held April 22 at the DeSoto Pastime Center. Banks' first volunteer experience occurred at Anniston Army Depot with the Camp Connection summer program.

Apr 25, 2013

Army Aviation celebrated its 30th birthday April 19 with a birthday ball held at The Landing as retired and active Soldiers, Families and Department of Defense civilians celebrated with cake and dancing in their finest attire.