Apr 15, 2013

Experts from academia, military and government converged on Carlisle Barracks, Pa., to discuss links between land power and vital strategic issues facing the nation and the world, during the Army War College Strategy Conference April 9-11, 2013.

Apr 15, 2013

Jo-Ellen Darcy, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Katherine Hammack, assistant secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment recognize the commitment, contributions and sacrifices Army children and youth make for our nation and thank them for their strength and courage.

Apr 15, 2013

Soldiers from the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) shared information with the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) during Reverse-Collection Analysis and Team (R-CAAT) teleconference briefings April 10 at Harris Hall on Fort Knox, Ky.

Apr 15, 2013

Members of the 2013 graduating class of Leadership Hardin County visited three units here on Friday, during a tour of the installation.

Apr 15, 2013

In a span of just four days, U.S. Army Information System Engineering Command engineers provided quick reaction support and resolution of communication issues this winter that occurred at the Camp Roberts Enterprise Satellite Communications facility in California.

Apr 15, 2013

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the All-Volunteer Army, Army Recruiting Command seeks veteran's stories of why they volunteered to become a Soldier.

Apr 15, 2013

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal expressed the Army's appreciation for the vital efforts of uniform and civilian personnel assigned to the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management & Comptroller during an address to the financial managers, April 15, 2013, at the Pentagon.

Apr 14, 2013

Sgt. DeAndre Haywood, 7233rd Medical Support Unit, decided that he wanted to be a dentist after his first day helping to treat patients as a trainee enrolled in the Dental Assistant Reclassification Course at the U.S. Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Apr 14, 2013

Combat Support Training Exercise joins Army Reservists with post firefighters at Schoonover Air Field.

Apr 12, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- The Camp Humphreys community began the Easter weekend observance by participating in the Easter Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run and Eggstravaganza March 30. The run began at the MP Hill Gym with about 250 people participating.

Apr 12, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- If you're like most Soldiers, the questions you ask for an impending weekend are something like, "What am I going to do this weekend?" Don't worry; the answer to your weekend is here.

Apr 12, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- Approximately 900 people showed up at Soldier Field here April 5 to participate in the "Make the Right Moves" Zumba physical fitness event in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Apr 12, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- The Camp Humphreys Internship Program, which is part of the U.S. Forces Korea Good Neighbor Community Relations Program, has been in operation here for about four years and has seen approximately 70 local Korean university students successfully complete their internship.

Apr 12, 2013

In April, the U.S. Army commemorates National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and reaffirms its commitment to eradicate sexual harassment and sexual assault from the ranks and Army community. The theme for this year is "We own it. We'll solve it. Together." At the Humphreys Community Fitness Center, Brig. Gen. Darryl Williams, the 2nd Infantry Division deputy commanding general for support, spoke to a group of Soldiers about why this observance is important April 2.

Apr 12, 2013

CAMP HUMPHREYS -- Military service in a foreign country can be difficult on family members, whether they accompany the Soldier or remain behind in the United States. For those seeking legal assistance to understand the costs and obligations associated with a separation or a divorce, the following questions may be worth asking:

Apr 12, 2013

Sgt. Blagoy Pogoncheff, Spc. Caitlin Lewis, Spc. Zachary Hamilton, Spc. John Glavas and Pfc. Sean Walker, assigned to the U.S. Army Confinement Activity -- Korea have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the USAG Humphreys Army Community Service Volunteer Program's "Humphreys Heroes." These Soldiers have been doing twice-monthly unsolicited and unpublicized (until now) police calls on Camp Humphreys for several months. They routinely canvass post Bus Stop Shelters, smoke break areas and several other public gathering sites, collecting cigarette butts and trash. Their unsung efforts have made a significant contribution to the appearance and safety of the installation.

Apr 12, 2013

Pyeongtaek City held an Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony April 5, which was attended by Brig. Gen. Darryl A. Williams (center), the 2nd Infantry Division deputy commanding general support, where he helped about 200 people plant trees and shrubs. Also in attendance were Oh Taek-young (second from left), Pyeongtaek vice mayor and Won Yu-chol (second from right), a city assemblyman.

Apr 12, 2013

Eighteen youths from the Vicenza Military Community traveled to Venice April 6 for a day trip with the School Age Center.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Jackson is participating in a variety of events in April to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The events, scheduled for both on and off post, are designed to spread the Army's message that sexual misconduct is unacceptable.

Apr 12, 2013

U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a variety of events throughout April.

Apr 12, 2013

The Army published a Finding of No Significant Impact following completion of the Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Army 2020 Force Structure Realignment. The PEA analyzed the environmental impacts of two action alternatives for reducing and reorganizing the Army's active component force structure at 21 installations between now and 2020. This action is necessary to achieve the fiscal reductions directed by the Budget Control Act of 2011, consistent with the National Military Strategy and ending of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Apr 12, 2013

Four Soldiers from Fort Jackson have headed southwest to test the limits of their physical and mental endurance.

Apr 12, 2013

Vicenza Middle School student Andrew Constable will travel with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools Europe MathCounts team to Washington, D.C. next month for the national competition.

Apr 12, 2013

U.S. Army Europe requires that anyone riding a bicycle on a military installation to wear a helmet and have lights and reflectors on their bike.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Jackson's Family Advocacy Program is currently campaigning to heighten community awareness and bring attention to national Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout the month of April.

Apr 12, 2013

The military's four-legged warriors aren't the only patients served by Fort Jackson Veterinary Clinic.

Apr 12, 2013

One of several events making up the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival, took place along the Washington Channel in Southwest Washington, D.C, April 6.

Apr 12, 2013

National Capital Region/Military District of Washington organizers of the 5th Annual Combatives Tournament are attempting to bolster late registration for the event, which will be held on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 16-19.

Apr 12, 2013

Cherry trees bloom on the Fort Lesley J. McNair portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall April 9.

Apr 12, 2013

The Fort Knox community came together Monday at the Saber & Quill to remember the millions of victims of the Holocaust as well as those victims of genocide from Rwanda, Darfur conflict, Congo conflict, Burundi, South Sudan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Chechnya, Russia.

Apr 12, 2013

Fellow ally Winston Churchill called U.S. Army Chief of Staff George C. Marshall "the organizer of victory." His acclaim during World War II was equally measured alongside the great social icons of the day - Babe Ruth, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. While Crosby and Hope were "on the road" in motion pictures, Marshall hunkered down as the orchestrator of the largest American combat force assembled during the 20th century.

Apr 12, 2013

The U.S. Army Transportation Corps bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Stephen E. Farmen, Chief of Transportation and Transportation School commandant, during a relinquishment of command ceremony April 12.

Apr 12, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (April 11, 2013) - - Employees will have to wait a bit longer to find out the details of their furlough, including the exact number of non-pay status days, as officials attempt to minimize the impact on mission and personnel.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Bragg began implementing mental health records checks for its Child, Youth and School Services employees, volunteers, Family child care providers and Family members in January. CYSS is also in the process of going back and checking the mental health records of current CYSS employees, volunteers, FCC providers and Families.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Bragg is slated for about $62 million in renovations, construction and improvements as developer Lend Lease takes over ownership and InterContinental Hotel Group takes over management of transient lodging May 1 through the Privatization of Army Lodging program, under the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy and Environment).

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Belvoir jumpstarted its 30 daylong celebration of the courage and sacrifice of military youth during the Month of the Military Child Kick-Off Dinner Tuesday. Servicemembers, Family members and children filled the Fort Belvoir Community Center's ballroom and satisfied their appetites with free meals, drinks and dessert.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Belvoir Child, Youth and School Services currently is curtailing operations due a shortage in staff as a result of imposed requirements in the background clearance arena that has slowed the ability to quickly bring staff on board. CYSS is working closely with all agencies involved to gain timely responses to their clearance requests in order to replace departing staff. However, the process has been very slow in reaching a resolution.

Apr 12, 2013

Citizenship is the sixth pillar in the Character Counts program and is essential to developing strong communities, according to Lt. Col. Brian Zarchin, Headquarters Battalion commander. Members of Headquarters Battalion concluded the Character Counts program at Fort Belvoir Elementary School by discussing the value of good citizenship with students Tuesday.

Apr 12, 2013

The end of 2013 tax season is nearing and community members are encouraged to file before it's too late, said officials in the Fort Belvoir Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Tax Center. The deadline to file federal and many state taxes is April 15. Virginia's filing deadline is May 1.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Belvoir couples enjoyed an Italian-style dinner, music and a "Newlywed Game" to see how well they know one another during the USO's "Your USO Meal" Date Night on March 27. The event gave couples a break from their normal responsibilities and an opportunity to have a night of fun by themselves and with other couples.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Belvoir children in second through sixth grade learned how to deal with the stresses associated with being a military child Monday at the Markham School Age Center during the With You All the Way! Homecoming, Transition, and Resilience Symposium Series, produced by the Comfort Crew for Military Kids. The symposium focused on unique challenges facing the children of the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, such as multiple deployments and visible and invisible injuries.

Apr 12, 2013

The Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion held its Adaptive Sports Day, April 5, on its campus off Normandy Drive. The event provided an opportunity for subject matter experts to brief wounded warriors about the resources available to them as WTB members.

Apr 12, 2013

Surviving spouses of fallen Soldiers in the National Capital Region now have a person on their side who understands the stresses of military life. Kelly Burger became the new Fort Belvoir Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services coordinator March 11. She grew up in the Army before serving four years active duty in the Army herself.

Apr 12, 2013

Department of Defense civilians and military members are encouraged to celebrate and honor the children of military Families during the Month of the Military Child in April. MOMC honors the support provided by and sacrifices made by military children during their parents' deployments, relocation and other military related activities.

Apr 12, 2013

The reel of photos appears endless. While sitting in the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters' cafeteria, Head Coach Thomas Pressley flips through pictures of former and current players from his Fort Belvoir Bulldog's 125-pound football team. The players are college athletes, high school players or youth preparing themselves for bigger roles within the Bulldogs. No matter each individual's circumstance, every image scrolling across coach Pressley's smart phone share equal importance to him.

Apr 12, 2013

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir leaders have been working on plans to keep the impact of the planned Department of Defense directed civilian employee furloughs to a minimum. The garrison presented its plans to Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, U.S. Army Military District of Washington-National Capital Region commanding general, April 3.

Apr 12, 2013

A peace rally and documentary headline the garrison's observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. To promote safety, Belvoir's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention office is hosting numerous events such as an afternoon viewing of "The Invisible War," a sexual assault documentary, April 17 at 1:30 p.m., in Thurman Hall Auditorium and a "Take Back the Night" rally, April 19 at 6 p.m., in Woodlawn Village. Each sexual assault awareness event is free and open to servicemembers, civilians and Family members, who are all encouraged to participate and promote the prevention of sexual violence on and off post.

Apr 12, 2013

The Fort Belvoir Gospel Service honored the organization's 20th anniversary by featuring revival services, a banquet, a ministry fair and an anniversary service, all during the week of April 1. Each event allowed participants to revive their religious spirit and honor God for enabling the Gospel Service to survive 20 years, according to Rita Williams, Gospel Service 20th Anniversary chairperson.

Apr 12, 2013

Dale Walters, Fort Belvoir Air Traffic Control Maintenance manager, stood in the living room of an apartment in South Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday afternoon. Walters was returning the Soldier's Medal former Spc. Christopher J. Burnette was awarded for pulling an elderly gentleman out of a burning automobile in Fayetteville, N.C. in January of 2001, while he was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. The living room is in Burnette's apartment. It is the first time Burnette has seen the medal in over a year and a half.

Apr 12, 2013

Whether riding during the day or at night, motorcyclists are encouraged to exercise caution when operating their vehicles on and off post, according to the Fort Belvoir Safety Office. Soldiers and civilians can reduce the risk of incidents by wearing proper personal protection equipment such as a fastened helmet and long-sleeve jacket.

Apr 12, 2013

Getting a child through high school is tough for military and civilian Families. For military Families, it can be especially difficult if the Family has to move to a different installation at the beginning of, or in the middle of, their children's high school years, and the children have to adjust to a new school curriculum and atmosphere. Fort Belvoir Home Educators sponsored a high school symposium Saturday at the George Washington Community Center providing parents with information on how they can home school their children through their high school years.

Apr 12, 2013

Servicemembers in the National Capital Region have an option to get discounted or free tickets to sporting events, theater performances, concerts and other events for themselves and their Families through the USO-Metro Ticketline program. Tickets for home games to Washington area teams, such as the Redskins, Capitals, Wizards and Nationals, are available through the program, and tickets to venues like the Keegan Theater, Studio Theater, Ford's Theater and Wolf Trap are also available.

Apr 12, 2013

Healing help is available for Fort Belvoir community members dealing with personal issues such as domestic abuse and substance abuse through the Family Life Ministry and Training Center for counseling. The program provides couples, Family and individual counseling services to help clients overcome their problems. The services are available to active-duty military members, retirees, Reservists, Guardsmen, Department of the Army civilians and Family members. The office adheres to the Chief of Chaplains Confidentially Policy which provides clients confidentiality during counseling sessions, according to Chaplain (Maj.) Chuck Scott, Family Life Ministry and Training Center director.

Apr 12, 2013

Learning doesn't stop at the end of a school day. Fort Belvoir youth can continue developing their talents and knowledge by joining the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills Unlimited program. SKIES Unlimited, sponsored by Fort Belvoir's Child, Youth and School Services, offers various afterschool activities designed to expand participants' intelligence, creativity and maturity. The activities, open to children from infancy to high school seniors, include instruction in dance, golf, martial arts and fitness. Participants must be dependents of Department of Defense civilians, active or retired military members, Guard or Reserve on active-duty orders for more than 72 hours. Dependents must also be registered with CYSS.

Apr 12, 2013

A Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services truck rescued an osprey predator bird trapped in a nest on top of a telephone pole in Tompkins Basin Park Sunday. The bird's left leg was tangled in fishing line, preventing the bird from flying. Rescue crews used a fire bucket truck to reach the bird trapped 25 feet up in the air and to cut the line. The bird survived without any injury, according to John Pilcicki, DPW Natural Resource specialist. The process took about 15 minutes, according to Patrick Kane, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, who witnessed the rescue with his daughter, Sydney, and son, Christopher.

Apr 12, 2013

Fort Belvoir's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program hosted the 5th annual 5K Run/Walk Friday to increase awareness of the problems of sexual assault and harassment in the military and to provide the Fort Belvoir community an opportunity to learn about the impact and prevention of these crimes and to support the victims. Despite chilly temperatures and drizzling rain, more than 350 servicemembers participated in the event, said Master Sgt. Tamika L. Wynn, SHARP program manager on post. Volunteers from the USO, Fort Belvoir's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Directorate of Emergency Services supported the event as well, providing prizes, tents, refreshments and medical personnel.

Apr 12, 2013

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Supporting the Army's efforts to bring graves record keeping into the 21st Century, a team from Installation Management Command arrived in Monterey this week to help the Presidio of Monterey upgrade its cemetery operations.

Apr 12, 2013

Hale Kula Elementary School was the first stop for U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono on her tour, Schofield Barracks, April 3.

Apr 12, 2013

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (April 12, 2013) -- Job seekers will receive a unique local perspective at the Military Spouse Career Forum at the Nehelani, here, April 26.

Apr 12, 2013

The Hawaii State Senate honored all branches of the U.S. armed services in Hawaii for their volunteerism in public schools across the state with a Certificate of Recognition ceremony at the State Capitol, in Honolulu, April 5, 2013.

Apr 12, 2013

Honolulu Gov. Neil Abercrombie has proclaimed the month of April "Distracted Driving Awareness Month" in Hawaii, thereby announcing a monthlong distracted driving awareness campaign throughout the state

Apr 12, 2013

Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller is the new senior commander of all Army installations in Hawaii, effective April 5.

Apr 11, 2013

-- There was a pool shark in the water at the R&R Bar and Grill on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan last Friday…Or was it actually a spider running the table?

Apr 11, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (April 11, 2013) -- Four years later, Jessica Nicole Hinves still suffers from a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder incident that changed the course of her life.

Apr 11, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (April 11, 2013) -- The Ordnance School women's team and Quartermaster School men's team were victorious in the inaugural Quartermaster vs. Ordnance Basketball Showdown at MacLaughlin Fitness Center Saturday.

Apr 11, 2013

The U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach Safety Office held a bicycle rodeo April 5 at Illesheim Elementary School and will hold their next bicycle rodeo April 12 at Ansbach Elementary School at Katterbach Kaserne.

Apr 11, 2013

FORT LEE, Va. (April 11, 2013) --Army and Navy personnel from the 266th Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd QM Brigade, await the start of an April 4 motorcycle safety check ride from Fort Lee to downtown Petersburg where the group ate lunch.

Apr 11, 2013

RICHMOND, Va. -- Lt. Col. Steven Carozza, commander of the 16th Ordnance Battalion, 59th Ord. Brigade, leads a contingent of more than 300 Fort Lee Soldiers during the Virginia War Memorial's 5k Run-Walk to Remember on April 6 in downtown Richmond.

Apr 11, 2013

Fort Sill honored Brig. Gen. Brian McKiernan, outgoing Field Artillery School commandant and chief of FA, with a retreat ceremony April 2 at Rinehart Fitness Center.

Apr 11, 2013

Reynolds Army Community Hospital at Fort Sill has implemented a new way for patients and medical providers to communicate with each other.

Apr 11, 2013

Fort Rucker gained nationwide recognition and proved that it truly is above the best when it was announced in late March that the installation won top Gold honors in the 2013 Chief of Staff of the Army Communities of Excellence Award program.

Apr 11, 2013

A former Fort Rucker Aviator received the Distinguished Flying Cross more than 40 years after his heroic acts during the Vietnam War.

Apr 11, 2013

Fort Rucker's commanding general spoke with junior leaders at the Landing April 9 about what it takes to become a senior leader in today's Army.

Apr 11, 2013

The nation's 911 dispatchers, collectively known as the team behind the scenes, have one of the most valuable and underappreciated jobs in America.

Apr 11, 2013

Any Soldier going through the medical board process can benefit from Fort Carson's Soldier and Family Assistance Center -- whether a Soldier is separating from the military or returning to duty, is in the Warrior Transition Battalion or falls under the Individual Disability Evaluation System, the SFAC has much to offer.

Apr 11, 2013

As tax season comes to an end, the Fort Rucker Tax Assistance Center helped about 1,200 people and saved the military community more than $248,098 in federal and state income tax preparation fees.

Apr 11, 2013

Prescription medication addiction and abuse is a problem that plagues both military and civilian life, but Fort Rucker is bringing back a program to help fight against drug abuse.

Apr 11, 2013

Fort Carson's new Special Olympics program has created two teams to compete during the basketball season.

Apr 11, 2013

The Army Strings, an element of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's The U.S. Army Band, will perform the works of six contemporary classical composers April 14 at 4 p.m. in a concert at the Vienna Presbyterian Church in Vienna, Va.

Apr 11, 2013

Applications for the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory's Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science program are available for parents to complete in order to claim a spot in the summer, week-long course for their child.

Apr 11, 2013

Members of sexual harassment/assault response and prevention teams work for countless hours, year around in an effort to try and prevent incidents of sexual assault and harassment and help those who become victims of the malicious-criminal acts.

Apr 11, 2013

In a technology-filled world where everyone is constantly plugged-in, many people get used to continuous Wi-Fi at the places they frequent, and Lyster Army Health Clinic can now be added to the list of places where connections are now available.

Apr 11, 2013

There are many ways for Soldiers to one-up each other and keep each other motivated to achieve greatness in their military careers, and one way is by earning distinguished awards.

Apr 11, 2013

The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade Equal Opportunity Office staff, along with installation EO representatives, travelled to Dallas to visit the Holocaust Museum.

Apr 11, 2013

For the fourth consecutive year, Fort Sill hosted the Great Plains Area Special Olympics April 5 at Prichard Field.

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Apr 11, 2013

As deployments draw down and employment rates continue to fluctuate, First Army Division East is committed to helping Reserve and National Guard Soldiers face the challenge of returning to their civilian lives with financial and career planning.

Apr 11, 2013

The SEC Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) - Program Office is the Executive Agent for Army rapid software reprogramming of force protection systems, charged with Software Reprogramming for Army, Joint Services, and coalition Aircraft Survivability Equipment for Airborne Platforms, as well as providing sustainment support to Ground Force Protection Systems (CREW) for Joint Services

Apr 11, 2013

The Sacramento Police Department Honor Guard traveled nearly 3,000 miles to get hands on memorial affairs training with The Old Guard.

Apr 11, 2013

U.S. Military Academy Class of 2014 Cadets Erin Mauldin and Ahmad Nasir were among 62 students from 54 colleges and universities across the nation to be named 2013 Truman Scholars.

Apr 11, 2013

As commanding general for Allied Land Command, based in NATO headquarters in Izmir, Turkey, Lt. Gen. Frederick "Ben" Hodges told students in Fort Leavenworth's Command and General Staff College April 4 that he expected field grade officers to have six attributes.

Apr 11, 2013

Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command in Fort Eustis, Va., was at the Command and General Staff College students April 8 how TRACOC is preparing for tomorrow, transitioning, leadership development and the Army as a profession.

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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Freestate ChalleNGe Academy gives students withdrawn from high school, ages 16-18, a unique opportunity; a second chance at an education. For 22 weeks, the cadets voluntarily live in the academy's residential program, a structured, disciplined, quasi-military environment. The 17-month program is operated by the Maryland National Guard.

Apr 11, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Team APG hosted a breakfast and open discussion forum called "It Time….To Talk About It!" a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month event, April 3.

Apr 10, 2013

WIESBADEN, Germany - Training, transformation and engaged partnerships were among the topics addressed during a media roundtable with U.S. Army Europe leaders at Wiesbaden's Strong Teams Cafe March 25. Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr., USAREUR commander, and USAREUR Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr. fielded a host of questions from local U.S. and host nation media about everything from the impact of sequestration on transformation to concerns about flight noise around Wiesbaden's Clay Kaserne.

Apr 10, 2013

WIESBADEN, Germany - When Staff Sgt. Nikita Wilson got the chance to become a Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention victim advocate last year, she was happy to accept. Her reasons stemmed from a harrowing night in 2008 when she was harassed, threatened and assaulted not once, but twice, and the downward spiral that experience started in her life. Wilson managed to find help and emerged from the ordeal ready to help others. She detailed her story before a crowd of roughly 1,200 people during training at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center April 3.

Apr 10, 2013

WIESBADEN, Germany - Whether in the air or on the ground, the U.S. Air Force simply does it differently. At least that's what members of the 7th Weather Squadron Headquarters demonstrated March 28 as they made the trek from Heidelberg to their new job site in Wiesbaden -- taking turns running the 56 miles to the entrance of Clay Kaserne.