Aug 28, 2009

Maj. Gen. David A. Morris, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), reflects on his years of leadership with the command as he prepares to make his last official parachute jump with USACAPOC(A.

Aug 27, 2009

Only months ago, four dozen high-school dropouts from around the country faced a bleak future and limited opportunities in the work force. Now they are Soldiers at the Patriot Academy, on their way to earning their high-school diplomas and credits toward a college degree.

Aug 27, 2009

"U.S. News & World Report" announced their 2010 America's Best Colleges Rankings Aug. 20 and ranked West Point the "Top Public Liberal Arts College."

Aug 27, 2009

Garrison Commander Col. Dan Bruno (center) receives help from 5-year-old's Harlie Heck (left) and Walker Blackmon and their Families in breaking ground at the future site of the Child Development Center. The new CDC, scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2010, will provide West Point with two operational CDCs once completed. The facility, one of 60 new CDCs being built from 2008-10 throughout the Army, will have an interior square footage of 15,085 feet and have the capacity to serve 135 children. The project also includes a 3,770-foot playground that will run alongside the facility. Construction begins Sept. 7, and, once complete, should meet West Point's expanding childcare needs.

Aug 24, 2009

When defense of the United States requires Soldiers to serve in foreign countries, occasionally romance blossoms and Family status changes. Should Family status change while a Soldier is serving on foreign soil, Army Community Services (ACS) can help new Family members establish permanent legal residency.

Aug 24, 2009

Aug 24, 2009

The Office of the Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army's Funded Legal Education program. Under this program, up to 25 Army officers may be selected to attend law school at government expense while on active duty.

Aug 24, 2009

Aug 21, 2009

Seeking to improve the process by which hearing-impaired employees request interpreters, ASC has launched a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project. Two training sessions set the stage for the project. They were held on June 15-19 and July 13-17 in the Army Sustainment Command Headquarters' Command Assessment and Continuous Improvement Conference Center.

Aug 21, 2009

A large but quiet change will take place in Army installation supply and maintenance activities during the next two years.

Aug 21, 2009

In July, about 45 West Point cadets and at least one active duty Soldier began learning how to save lives on the battlefield beyond combat lifesaver and Soldier first responder techniques during an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification class.

Aug 21, 2009

Army home football games, reviews on the Plain, meal formations and hops have a couple of things in common. Cadets is the obvious first answer but also, the efforts of the West Point Band.

Aug 21, 2009

Staff Sgt. James Matthews, information technology specialist for the Information and Education Technology Division here, didn't think he would end up a hero during an intramural softball game July 13, but it turns out he was.

Aug 20, 2009

The staff and faculty at Army Management Staff College are eager to welcome Army and other Department of Defense civilian leaders into the Civilian Education System program this upcoming fiscal year.

Aug 20, 2009

Army Management Staff College graduated a combined total of 107 students from its Intermediate course (IC) and Continuing Education for Senior Leaders (CESL) program recently. Of the total, 29 students graduated from the senior leader program and 78 graduated from the Intermediate Course at ceremonies held in their honor. Although the classes are different, all students had at least one thing in common--they took time away from their home stations to invest in their development as leaders. The graduates raved about the courses.

Aug 14, 2009

Spc. John Sheldon, who is from Pittsburgh, Pa., had not intended to join the Army; he certainly did not intend to become a public affairs specialist, and he did not intend to follow in his grandfathers footsteps. But that's exactly what he has done-in his own way. ....Sheldon's grandfather was Walter, or Walt, Sheldon. ....."He is best known for his nonfiction work-it started with detective novels to pay the bills," John said. "(His writings were) first hand, non-fiction accounts and interviews of the occupation of Japan, and history of Vietnam, the history of the Korea war, and other biographical and U.S. military history books. (His best known work) is the 'The Honorable Conquerors' and it is also the most referenced book about the occupation of Japan." Other non-fiction work includes "Tigers in the Rice" 1969, "Hell or High Water" 1968, and "Tour of Duty" 1959.

Aug 14, 2009

In an effort to improve officer and Aviator training efficiency, the Army is revising its existing career development model.

Aug 14, 2009

The "Bravo Beasts" of B Company, 46th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 225th Engineer Brigade are wrapping up their 15-month deployment in Iraq. They are preparing to return home to Fort Rucker in early September.

Aug 12, 2009

It probably started before the birth of her second child, but by the time she started back to work from maternity leave she was in full blown depression-and it only got worse.

Aug 7, 2009

Members of the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade deployed to Iraq for one year Aug. 2, but before departing, CAB troops prepared to go downrange by simulating different mission and deployment issues.

Aug 7, 2009

Aug 7, 2009

Aug 6, 2009

US Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center sees a reduction in residence-related accidents for this fiscal year.

Aug 6, 2009

Aug 5, 2009

Article and photos about the "Year of the NCO" concert held at West Point featuring the Lt. Dan Band. The band, the brainchild of academy-award nominee Gary Sinise, is named after Sinise's character in the movie "Forrest Gump."

Aug 4, 2009

Seven West Point Cadets in the Cadet Troop Lead Training program were attached to units at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA, to receive hands-on training at the possible branches they would be commissioned in to.

Aug 4, 2009

Have you ever had your household goods moved and at the end of the process, thought, 'That was the best move I've had, I hope my next move is that good.' Or conversely, 'That move was horrible, I hope no one else has to use movers like these.'

Jul 31, 2009

Initial officer training will see changes later this year as part of the Army's ongoing effort to improve force generation and make better use of personnel and training resources.

Jul 30, 2009

Five law majors and a faculty member-Firsties Amanda Choate, Arron Conley, Ashley Ehasz, Alex Santiago, Cow Chris Frasse and Maj. Rich Meyer from the Department of Law-spent 18 days traveling to 13 cities in six countries on the inaugural War Crimes Staff Ride Academic Individual Advanced Development trip, which turned out to be a life-changing adventure.

Jul 30, 2009

Despite their smaller boot print on the summer training landscape, Task Force Strike is working hard to provide West Point the best summer training and support that the Corps of Cadets has come to expect. Though much of the instruction this year has fallen upon the cadets themselves to carry out, the task force Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division are ready to support the mission with vehicles, drivers, medics and other services. The job is being done with about half the resources of a typical task fo

Jul 30, 2009

The second iteration of this year's high-intensity Cadet Leader Development Training was full of the unexpected, but maintained a constant from prior years of summer training-the interaction of cadets with active duty commissioned and noncommissioned officers.

Jul 30, 2009

The Army has designated 2009 as the Year of the NCO, honoring the noncommissioned officers who play a critical role in defending the nation every day. West Point is celebrating this momentous observance with a concert featuring the West Point Band's Concert Band and special guest actor Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Eisenhower Hall Theatre.

Jul 30, 2009

A report released Monday by The Princeton Review ranked West Point, The U.S. Military Academy, in the Top 10 of all American colleges in the areas of "Most to do on Campus," "Most Accessible Professors," "Most Politically Active Students" and "Best Classroom Experience."

Jul 30, 2009

Photo and caption about opening of Boundless Playground at West Point

Jul 27, 2009

Army Management Staff College Commandant Col. Garland H. Williams retires after 28 years of Army Service. Under Williams' leadership, Army Management Staff College launched the Civilian Education System leader development program--a significant milestone in Army training and education.

Jul 24, 2009

Jul 23, 2009

Story and photos about Cadet Field Trainng at West Point

Jul 23, 2009

Standalone photo with cutline about DENTAC Change of Command

Jul 23, 2009

Story and photos about new cadet Quarters Visitation Day

Jul 23, 2009

CBS College Sports Network and the Army Athletic Association reached an exclusive five-year agreement, guaranteeing live, high-definition television coverage of every Army home football game and select neutral site games, beginning with the 2010 season and continuing through 2014.

Jul 23, 2009

Jul 23, 2009

Jul 21, 2009

The Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus of The United States Army Field Band will perform at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas, at 7:30 p.m., July 28. As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, this internationally-acclaimed military unit travels thousands of miles each year performing for enthusiastic audiences all over the world. Through these concerts, our Soldiers representing Soldiers continue to carry the Army story to the grassroots of our Nation and keep the will of the American people behind the members of our armed forces. The concert is free and open to the public, and there are no tickets required. Go to www.armyfieldband.com today to see when the Field Band will be headed to your area!

Jul 20, 2009

Army Civilian Corps senior leaders now have another incentive for attending the Army Management Staff College.

Jul 17, 2009

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The aircraft engines hummed as U.S. and coalition forces stood in two formations, shaping a path in between. The fallen hero lay in a flag-draped case at the walkway's beginning. Paying their last respects to the one who gave all, troops saluted this hero. Faces somber, the pallbearers, his former comrades, shouldered their heavy burden and slowly marched past the long rows of servicemembers to the waiting plane.

Jul 15, 2009

An Afghan villager carefully places a brick while constructing a wall at Forward Operating Base Bostick in Konar Province, Afghanistan, as part of ongoing base expansion in the country.

Jul 15, 2009

Sierra Army Depot has had one opportunity after another to showcase their core capabilities and more, and this month was no exception.

Jul 10, 2009

Story and photos about West Point summer field training NCO academy for rising sophomores

Jul 10, 2009

He had hoped to be here earlier than R-Day 2009. He had hoped to be here four years earlier to be exact, but the way a person wants life to go and how it turns out are sometimes complete opposites.

Jul 9, 2009

This is a regular Fort Myer Pentagram column which features a different chaplain from around the National Capital Region each week. This particular column happens to be authored by the manager of the Chaplain's Corner program. Chap. (LTC) White corrals all these chaplains, including Marine, USAF, Navy, Army, Coast Guard chaplains from any faith, and they provide a weekly column.

Jul 9, 2009

Fort Myer spotlighted NCO was a chaplain assistant, but got a new MOS to Acquisition, Logistics and Technology contract specialist. This NCO lives by some principles useful for Soldiers and civilians, young and old.

Jul 9, 2009

Web-based collaboration tools, generally known as social media, are changing the way people stay connected. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is working to leverage social media in training Army leaders to be more adaptive and agile in their conduct of operations, and to broaden discussion across the Army and with the public.

Jul 7, 2009

Air Force Master Sgt. Danny Alltop, is just days away from making history - in the Army that is. Alltop will graduate July 10 from the U.S. Army's First Sergeant Course taught at Fort Bliss, Texas, and thus go into the history books as the first airman to do so.

Jul 2, 2009

Eyes were on the sky looking for rain, but this year's R-Day was a sweltering, busy day for the new cadets and cadet cadre. Cadet candidates started their day at Eisenhower Hall, waiting with family and friends to enter for the orientation brief.

Jul 2, 2009

Getting more than 1,300 new cadets ready to take their Oath of Allegiance in just a few hours time, doesn't happen without a great deal of planning.

Jul 2, 2009

Story and photos about new fire engine and fire boat at West Point

Jul 2, 2009

West Point Soldiers selected as IMCOM NE Region NCO and Soldier of the Year photo and cutline

Jun 30, 2009

The 2009 edition of The U.S. Army Soldier show brought Soldiers and their families from nearby Rock Island Arsenal and thousands of civilians to the i wireless Center, Moline, Ill., May 20.

Jun 25, 2009

Army Parachute team seeks candidates for Assessment and Selection.

Jun 24, 2009

Pride in Service is the June 2009 "Year of the NCO" theme. Many of our Soldiers put their lives on the line in defense of our Great Nation and SSG Reva J. Navarro is no exception. SSG Navarro is a member of Bravo Company, 101st Signal Battalion in the New York Army National Guard. She also proudly defends the citizens of our country, as a New York State Trooper, hailing from Troop F-Zone 1 in Wurtsboro Barracks.

Jun 24, 2009

Pride in Service is the June 2009 theme for the Year of the NCO. MSG Marion E. Benson II from Headquarters and Alpha Company, 442nd Signal Battalion, Fort Gordon, Ga, is our NCO in the spotlight this month. Not only does MSG Benson proudly service his country as a Senior Noncommissioned Officer, but he also serves his community as a Volunteer Firefighter for the Department of Public Safety in Grovetown, Ga.

Jun 24, 2009

The Year of the NCO theme for May 2009 is Leadership in training. SSG Nohea L. Nako'oka is a Senior Leader Course student in the 25U 011-09 class and is also a faculty member in the Training and Development Department at the Signal Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort Gordon, Ga.

Jun 24, 2009

SFC Marcus T. Mustin is the NCO in the spotlight this month at the Signal Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy (RNCOA)in Fort Gordon, Ga. SFC Mustin is a newly inducted member of the Prestigious "Sergeant Audie Murphy Club" and is also a member of the Elite "Sergeant Morales Club". SFC Mustin is a Senior Small Group Leader for the BNCOC at the RNCOA and is a shining example of "Pride in Service".

Jun 24, 2009

Diversity is the theme for April 2009 at the Signal Regimental Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Fort Gordon, Ga. Wherein, the Commandant, Command Sergeant Major Vernon R. Praymous states that "Diversity is the building blocks of a strong institution and Leadership is that mortar that holds them together".

Jun 23, 2009

ST. MERE EGLISE, FRANCE - German and American paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) stand side-by-side in front of the church at St. Mere Eglise here on Jun 6. Soldiers from various countries were taking part in commemorative ceremonies at the square for the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Jun 23, 2009

Hundreds of veterans, fans, and present day paratroopers gather near the Merderet River by the La Fiere bridge for the 65th D-Day Anniversary ceremonies here on Jun 6. Around 300 American, British, French and German paratroopers jumped to commemorate the airborne drop 65-years ago. The ceremony, held at the Iron Mike statue, was highlighted by the presence of over 25 Second World War veterans who participated in an airborne wing exchange between German and American paratroopers.

Jun 23, 2009

COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, FRANCE - U.S. President Barack Obama addresses the crowd and highlights the legacy entrusted to us by the WWII combat veterans that surround him here on Jun 6. The president was in Normandy to attend the 65th Anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy.

Jun 23, 2009

RAF LYNMANN, ENGLAND -- British Paratroopers, or "PARAS" as they are called, trained here on Jun 30 with U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers as part of Operation Air Drop Warrior, a joint-training exercise. The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) is the sole airborne command within the U.S. Army Reserve and is supporting the 65th D-Day Anniversary ceremonies.

Jun 22, 2009

Photos of Children celebrating Army birthday at West Point.

Jun 18, 2009

Story about Army football season at West Point

Jun 18, 2009

Story and photo about Ready Racoon, the emergency preparedness mascot at West Point

Jun 18, 2009

Story and photos about upperclass West Point cadets getting ready to teach yearling (sophomore) cadets during the summet Cadet Field Training

Jun 18, 2009

Story & photos about ribbon cutting for ribbon cutting for the first house to be renovated and completed by RCI partner Balfour Beatty Communities

Jun 18, 2009

Superintendent Lt. Gen. Buster Hagenbeck traveled in the Central Command area of operations in Iraq June 3-7, and met with combat leaders to learn about the challenges they face and what they want from West Point graduates.

Jun 18, 2009

Fort Rucker's experience with severe weather disasters foundation of emergency readiness planning.

Jun 18, 2009

Jun 17, 2009

Former President George H.W. Bush celebrates his 85th birthday jumping with the Army's Golden Knights.

Jun 17, 2009

The West Point community celebrated the Army's 234th birthday on June 16 with a ceremony.

Jun 15, 2009

Fort Rucker's new water park features water fun features for kids of all ages.

Jun 15, 2009

Former Staff Sgt. Johnathan Holsey was distinguished June 5 as the first amputee to graduate from the Fort Rucker Warrant Officer Career College.

Jun 12, 2009

Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Chief of Staff of the Army, has a message for the Army Family on its 234th Birthday.

Jun 12, 2009

Story about ESPNU planning a day of West Point sports programming

Jun 11, 2009

The locations for the next eight Army-Navy game were announced recently, including a first-ever game in Washington D.C.

Jun 11, 2009

Story and photos about West Point Summer Leaders Seminar for potential cadet candidates

Jun 11, 2009

Story and photo about new vet at West Point

Jun 11, 2009

Energy Awareness story and photo about Elelmentary School energy committee at West Point

Jun 11, 2009

Jun 10, 2009

Photo and caption of quadricentennial flotilla sailing up Hudson RIver past West Point

Jun 10, 2009

Photo/caption of Army Birthday cake cutting ceremony June 7 at West Point

Jun 8, 2009

Jun 8, 2009

Photos of West Point Military Policemen firing a 15-gun salute from Trophy Point as a procession of ships, led by the replica Half Moon, past West Point on Sunday, June 7, 2009. This is the quadricentennial of Henry Hudson's passage north up the river that now bears his name.

Jun 8, 2009

The USACR/Safety Center launches a Year of the NCO micro page to highlight the role of NCOs in safety, as part of National Safety Month.

Jun 5, 2009

June 2 marked the 5th Annual Chief of Staff of the Army, Combined Logistics Excellence Awards ceremony and banquet.

Jun 5, 2009

Story and photos about Keller Army Community Hospital at West point's evacuation exercise

Jun 5, 2009

Commentary written by one of the chaplains in the National Capital Region to appear in the Pentagram's weekly "Chaplain's Corner."

Jun 5, 2009

NCO highlight features a senior soloist with the Army Chorus who treasures singing the National Anthem

Jun 4, 2009

June 1 marked the beginning of the 2009 hurricane season, and with safety at the center of the garrison mission, officials here met for a hurricane emergency table-top exercise that same day. By conducting periodic exercises such as this one, organization commanders and directors are better prepared when disaster strikes.

Jun 4, 2009

Veterans may receive government funding to begin or expand small businesses, government agency representatives informed them at the "Book your Flight to Business Success" conference Friday at the Soldier Service Center. Conference speakers also addressed small business planning and receiving government contracts. Fort Rucker's Army Community Service (ACS) and Troy University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Center for International Business and Economic Development sponsored the event. Through a database on www.vetbiz.org, veterans can register their small businesses with the VA, increasing businesses' visibility for contracting dollars. Veterans can put information and a short video about their businesses in the database. Veterans will also be notified of contracts available in their areas and receive updates about pertinent legislation.

Jun 4, 2009

Despite a tough economy, the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) raised $120,589.32 to help Soldiers and Families in need during the postAca,!a,,cs 2009 Army Emergency Relief (AER) fundraising campaign.

Jun 4, 2009

597th Ordnance Maintenance Special Repair Activity deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq on May 28. This was the unit's 13th deployment.