2014 Army Earth Day Message

By US ArmyApril 21, 2014

Army Earth Day 2014
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On April 22, the United States Army joins the Nation in celebrating Earth Day. Earth Day provides us an opportunity to renew our commitment to stewardship of the environment and the lands where our Soldiers, Families, and Civilians train, live and work.

Earth Day aims to inspire awareness and appreciation of the environment. As a leader among Federal agencies, the Army takes great pride in it its commitment to the environment. The Army Acknowledges the Past by restoring Army lands and preserving cultural and historical resources, we Engage the Present by meeting today's environmental standards enabling Army operations and protecting Soldiers, Families, and Civilians, and we Chart the Future by using best practices and new technologies to ensure future environmental resiliency.

The Army faces challenges today that require us to look for more innovative and efficient ways to support the mission and the environment. We value our partnerships with conservation organizations that contribute to responsible stewardship of installation natural resources. We continue to harness more energy from alternative sources, and improve efficiencies in energy, water and waste for the benefit of our current and future force. Army efforts to reduce, repurpose, recycle, and recover energy in our operations and daily lives are among the best practices implemented at Army installations. The Army continues to look for ways to reduce environmental impacts and ensure the individual readiness and resiliency of our Soldiers.

As we commemorate Earth Day 2014, we encourage everyone to take an active role in sustaining the Earth's resources. Learn more about the Army's environmental initiatives and take advantage of the many opportunities to make a difference on your installation. Join us in our commitment to preserve a quality environment, secure the future for generations, and remain The Strength of the Nation.

Army Green is Army Strong!

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