Apr 4, 2013

As part of Month of the Military Child, Fort Rucker Child, Youth and School Service's youth sports program will hold the fourth annual Health, Nutrition and Fitness Fair April 10 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the teen center in Bldg. 2800.

Apr 4, 2013

When it comes to recreation, Fort Rucker has no shortage of activities, but Lake Tholocco offers an escape that people would be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the area.

Apr 4, 2013

The Fort Rucker community will show its support for the Families of fallen heroes during the installation's second Survivors and Fallen Heroes 5k run April 20.

Apr 4, 2013

"Gary Martin, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command deputy to the commanding general, welcomes attendees at the kickoff session of the Senior Leadership Cohort 5 April 3 at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Apr 4, 2013

FORT SILL, Okla.-- Three celebrities were at Fort Sill to thank Soldiers for their service and to promote a free legal service to active-duty service members, National Guardsmen, reservists and veterans.

Apr 4, 2013

FORT SILL, Okla.-- "Help for Today. Hope for Tomorrow" and "It's Time to Talk About It," are two slogans for a better a stronger Army and a better tomorrow as the Army strives to be better and create a healthier culture.

Apr 4, 2013

FORT SILL, Okla.-- Striving for excellence is something for which the noncommissioned officers of 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade are known.

Apr 4, 2013

In one photograph, Brian Hornsby looks out from the cockpit of his Blackhawk helicopter - calm, competent and confident, the quintessential American soldier.

Apr 4, 2013

FORT LEE, VA. (April 4, 2013) -- There was a time when Diana Martinez struggled with her weight and saw food as a companion. To illustrate her point, she recalled a chance meeting with a seemingly harmless box of donuts she eventually devoured like an enemy.

Apr 4, 2013

Much like Soldiers who find ways to make things happen under battlefield conditions, a team of engineers and technicians deployed with Soldiers apply their skills and knowledge to find a rapid solution to problems that Soldiers bring to them.

Apr 4, 2013

The U.S. Army Quartermaster School welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Spencer L. Gray as the 11th regimental command sergeant major during an assumption of responsibility ceremony April 4.

Apr 4, 2013

2nd Bde., 2nd Inf. Div. Soldier uses training as EMT to help with early arrival.

Apr 4, 2013

Thanks to joint basing, an Airman wins annual firefighter competition at DA and represents the Army at DOD.

Apr 3, 2013

WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. -- Oh, 1813 was such a good year … at least looking back with 20-20 hindsight. "Uncle Sam" was first used to refer to the U.S., pineapples were introduced to Hawaii, and the first bricks and mortar were set in place in what would become the Watervliet Arsenal to help defend against the second British invasion.

Apr 3, 2013

Garrison staff use simulation center for training exercise

Apr 3, 2013

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

Apr 3, 2013

In today's society, we are bombarded with messages informing us we shouldn't drink and drive because alcohol impairs judgment and slows reaction time, which can make our vehicles deadly weapons. So why do we continue to see Soldiers consuming alcohol and handling firearms, which are designed to be deadly weapons without the addition of alcohol?

Apr 3, 2013

Gen. Bertrand Ract-Madoux, chief of staff of the French Army, or Armée de Terre, visited Fort Bragg, N.C. April 2 to tour and learn about various U.S. Army units on post, including the U.S. Army Forces Command, 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.

Apr 3, 2013

Sgt. 1st Class Josalette Simmons has been selected the Department of the Army Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) of the Year for 2013. Simmons, a Medic assigned to U. S. Army Forces Command, was one of several candidates to make it as a nominee for the DA title.

Apr 3, 2013

Donald Meyer, from the Communications Security Logistics Activity (CSLA) New Equipment Training Team, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., devised a solution for utilizing a USB switch in CSLA's In-line Network Encryptor (INE) KG-175D training.

Apr 3, 2013

Collaboration on electronic health records between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs is an especially important issue as more and more Soldiers transition from active duty and enter the VA health system. This is especially true for Soldiers leaving active service and joining the Guard or Reserve.

Apr 3, 2013

SEMBACH, Germany -- "Our Army's very foundations are the values of integrity, honor and service. In focusing on those basics, we reinforce our strength as an Army." That was the message Installation Management Command Europe Region Director Kathleen Marin shared with more than 300 service members and civilian employees during one of many U.S. Army Europe Readiness and Resilience Day activities aimed at combating sexual violence in the military.

Apr 3, 2013

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno visited Fort Rucker April 1-2 to get a firsthand look at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and talk about sequestration effects on the community.

Apr 3, 2013

The largest city in the nation passed legislation making it easier for veterans to get licenses, certificates and permits to work thanks to new laws the mayor signed, April 2, 2013, in New York City.

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MOS 51C offers NCOs what may just be the best opportunity in the Army. There's more than meets the eye in the world of contracting and "Charlie" has a lot to offer. The Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) 51C classification trains noncommissioned officers (NCOs) to be contracting professionals, provides significant career and educational opportunities, and is one of the few areas of the Army that is expected to grow in the near term.

Apr 3, 2013

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (April 3, 2013) -- Two new Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army were invested during a ceremony April 2 at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Keith W. Pritchard and E. Tracy Beckette were selected by Secretary of the Army John McHugh to represent the state of Missouri.

Apr 3, 2013

Dugway Proving Ground, UT Alcohol Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of alcohol abuse and encourage people to make healthy and safe choices. 3 in 10 adults drink at levels that put them at risk for alcoholism, liver disease, and other problems; you may know someone that is in need of help.

Apr 3, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fort Drum ranked among the Army's top installations again this year, winning the 2013 Army Communities of Excellence bronze award for its outstanding support and services to 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers and Families.

Apr 3, 2013

Two two-man Ranger teams will represent Fort Drum in this year's David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition, April 12-15, at Fort Benning, Ga.

Apr 3, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fort Drum leaders kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Tuesday at the Exchange to help better educate the community on all facets of the Sexual Harassment / Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program.

Apr 3, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Remember when you were little, and your mom would take you to the park? Inevitably, you would get a scrape, or splinter, bump or bruise, and mom would reach into that magic talisman that was her purse to produce just the item to make it all better. Well, Kathie Strader, from the Little Theatre of Watertown, hates her purse.

Apr 3, 2013

Students from Margaret L. Felty Elementary in Waxahachie, Texas present Army Recruiters with Pillows through the Pillows for Patriots program.

Apr 3, 2013

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. -- Approximately 240 Soldiers from various companies and battalions of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Rakkasans," 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) returned home from a deployment to Afghanistan and were recognized with a welcome home ceremony March 27 at the Campbell Army Airfield.

Apr 2, 2013

The Watervliet Arsenal announced March 29, 2013, that it is testing two new high-tech machines that when fully operational in about two weeks will have the potential to reduce machining on select components by up to 60 percent, said Paul Nieckarz, an arsenal manufacturing foreman.

Apr 2, 2013

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (April 3, 2013) -- Children of U.S. Army Garrison Japan employees joined their parents at work for the 2nd annual 'Bring your children to work day' event April 2 for a chance to see what Moms and Dads do at work.

Apr 2, 2013

Since the age of eight, wrestling has been Jeremy Larson's sport.His impressive grappling resume includes winning the individual Minnesota state high school championship as a senior, followed by a scholarship to the University of Minnesota, where he wrestled for five years. He and his team won the NCAA national championship and the Big Ten team title in the 2006 to 2007 academic year.

Apr 2, 2013

Comprised of two cities with distinctly different flavors, Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is youthful and vibrant while still managing to honor its rich history.

Apr 2, 2013

How important is T-shirt design to the success of an event it celebrates, be it a concert, charity or athletic endeavor? Is the graphic element a visual cri de corps that creates buzz and binds its wearers together in common cause or aesthetic, or is it just disposable art; a soon-to-be-fading souvenir; a splatter-safe garment that three months later can be worn when repainting the dining room?

Apr 2, 2013

In a span of four hours March 23, the defending Washington Military Athletic Conference basketball champions were on the outside of the Fort Myer Fitness Center looking in. Two consecutive losses - one to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and the other to local rival Joint Base Andrews - eliminated the Generals from the 2013 WMAC tourney.

Apr 2, 2013

By now, readers of this column should know I'm a big advocate of safety culture. The actual definitions of that term, however, can be as varied as the missions we perform every day. That's why it's important we have some measures in place as a litmus test for leaders looking to evaluate their culture and climate. The following six criteria can help you determine both your strongest and weakest areas regarding safety, and also give you ideas for enhancing your existing risk management programs.

Apr 2, 2013

Fifteen competitors competed for top honors during day two of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood's 2013 Best Warrior Competition, taking place April 1-5, 2013, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Apr 2, 2013

Spring weather brings a need for heightened safety-mindedness because of an increased risk of safety hazards from outdoor activities, as well as the dangers posed by yellow sand that blows in from China.

Apr 2, 2013

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (April 3, 2013) -- U.S. Army Garrison Japan was named a silver award winner in the annual Army Communities of Excellence program following an announcement released to the garrison March 26.

Apr 1, 2013

Engineers and technicians at Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pa., use a highly innovative, cutting-edge fabrication process to significantly cut costs and reduce turnaround time.

Apr 1, 2013

Always setting the standard and paving the way for the Army, The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), will be the first unit to employ military working cats.

Apr 1, 2013

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is helping build a military base for the future at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., one of several U.S. Army pilot installations selected to be net zero energy and net zero waste by 2020.

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FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers, civilians and Family Members battled for bragging rights during an intense physical challenge Thursday at the Atkins Functional Fitness Facility. Fort Drum's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program teamed up with AFFF staff to sponsor its first functional fitness challenge.

Apr 1, 2013

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Five fingers. Five toes. Tiny feet. Button nose.

Mar 31, 2013

The U.S. Military Academy hosted the Army Energy-Informed Culture Summit with key leaders from Department of the Army G-4, U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command, Training and Doctrine Command and West Point, March 27, 2013.

Mar 29, 2013

Child Youth and Services hosted its 2013 job fair to connect job seekers with careers by offering a personal touch of assistance informing attendees of current and future job openings across the peninsula.

Mar 29, 2013

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (March 29, 2013) -- Youth members of the John O. Arnn Elementary School Soroban Club counted their way to success at the 15th annual American and Japanese Children's Soroban Competition held March 28 at the Shimin Kaikan Center in Sagamihara City.

Mar 29, 2013

Vicenza Middle School and Youth Services students drove their month-long community service project to its logical end March 5, literally sending the results of their hard work to the dogs.

Mar 29, 2013

A group of Italian middle school students taking English as part of their studies recently "tested" their language abilities with a visit to Vicenza Middle School.

Mar 29, 2013

Why would you learn a foreign language? And how would you improve your language skills if you did? At least four Italian women in the cast of the current Soldiers' Theatre production of The Wiz could tell you plenty.

Mar 29, 2013

Not since the end of World War II has the city of Livorno gone without water for so long. Disruption of water service throughout the city March 12-15 was a consequence of a terrible storm that traversed the area during the night of March 11-12. Lightning struck the Azienda Servizi Ambientali, or ASA, the network control system, making it inoperable.

Mar 29, 2013

The Andrea Palladio Chapter of the Italian Honor Society of Vicenza High School welcomed nine new members to its ranks in a ceremony March 15.

Mar 29, 2013

Sgt. Susan Noga, a broadcaster at Livorno AFN, won second place in the Army's annual Keith L. Ware Public Affairs competition in the deployed television news report individual award category for her story titled "Kiowa Warrior Maintainers."

Mar 29, 2013

U.S. Army Garrisons Ansbach, Bamberg and Schweinfurt in Germany celebrate Easter March 30 and 31, 2013, by hosting egg hunts for their communities' families.

Mar 29, 2013

To recognize its volunteers for their contributions throughout 2012, the U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach American Red Cross held an awards ceremony and dinner at the Orangerie Café here March 22.

Mar 29, 2013

Medal of Honor recipient and former 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Sky Soldier Sal Giunta traveled from Colorado to Vicenza, Italy, the week of March 18-22 with his wife Jennifer and their 17-month-old daughter Lily to welcome the Herd back home and sign copies of his recent memoir, "Living with Honor."

Mar 29, 2013

A historic ceremony was held inside Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater Chapel, March 27.

Mar 29, 2013

To better meet Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's energy needs and reduce its carbon footprint, the JBM-HH Directorate of Public Works has been working with Arlington County to share ideas and strategies about energy consumption.

Mar 29, 2013

Presented with the nation's highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, a group of past recipients joined civilian hometown heroes being honored at Arlington National Cemetery March 25 for the National Medal of Honor Day ceremony.

Mar 29, 2013

Fort Huachuca, Az. - Spc. April Moreland is not your average athlete. Not only does she compete in the male predominant sport of boxing, but she began training almost two years ago, at 29.

Mar 29, 2013

On April 3, communities throughout U.S. Army Europe will host events to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month. U.S. Army Europe Commander Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr. has deemed the day "USAREUR Ready and Resilient Training Day with SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention) focus."

Mar 29, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - APG Garrison leadership addressed the workforce on possible furlough actions and more during the quarterly town hall meeting held at the post theater March 26.

Mar 29, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - A special town hall meeting was held at the APG South (Edgewood) recreation center March 20 for APG South residents.

Mar 29, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Team APG will host several events promoting prevention and awareness starting with the April 2 Day of Action. The full morning of events gets off to an early start with a 6:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk starting from Fanshaw Field. After the walk, all are invited to view and sign the "Pledge to Intervene-Act-Motivate" (about 7:30 a.m.) and then help form the Team APG "Human Ribbon."

Mar 29, 2013

Fort Huachuca, Az. - Sierra Vista is often called the hummingbird capital of the world, but according to the non-profit organization Hummingbird Monitoring Network, or HMN, more than 25 hummingbird species are threatened or endangered.

Mar 29, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Last year, the APG Garrison dedicated the Women's Research and Development Memorial Garden at Bldg. 305 -- the first of its kind in the Army - during Women's History Month. This year, the behind-the-scenes work that went into the event has been recognized with two prestigious awards.

Mar 29, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - More than 280 people attended the health fair hosted by Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic and the Community Health Promotion Council at the APG North recreation center March 20.

Mar 29, 2013

It was back in the summer of 2000 and I hadn't yet gone to flight school. At the time, I was serving as a flight engineer on a CH-47D Chinook. Our mission was a simple, routine night vision goggle flight with a couple of very experienced pilots on the controls. During the brief, the pilot in command said he wanted to focus on slingload training and told me it was my night in the cargo hole.

Mar 29, 2013

Toni Morrison, the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, and only the eighth female author among its recipients, honored the U.S. Military Academy and the Class of 2016 as its guest lecturer March 22.

Mar 29, 2013

173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta recently published a book, "Living with Honor: A Memoir" and signed copies at the post exchange March 20. Giunta returned to Italy to welcome back the Sky Soldiers from their recent deployment to Afghanistan. Giunta also visited numerous offices around the installation and joined with 173rd ABCT Soldiers at lunch at the dining facility. Giunta is now living in Colorado with his wife and daughter.

Mar 29, 2013

The first pilot course for Mobile Gun System master gunners finished Tuesday with a graduation on Harmony Church. The course is designed to offer a more efficient and cost-effective training option for Stryker units who need MGS master gunners.

Mar 29, 2013

More than 500 Infantrymen hope to wear the Expert Infantryman Badge on their uniform by the end of the week. But based on previous success rates, only about 50 of them will, said Master Sgt. James Hill, NCOIC for the EIB testing, which started Monday on Fort Benning.

Mar 29, 2013

Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Fire Department personnel trained using a new tool March 20 behind the fire station.

Mar 29, 2013

Soldiers at Fort Leonard Wood honored women's roles in the U.S. Army's 237-year history, during a Women's History Month observance and luncheon March 28, 2013, at the Pershing Community Center. Dr. Tommie Turner, Institute for Science and Mathematics director for Harris-Stowe State University, one of Missouri's oldest public institutions for higher learning, was the guest speaker for the event, which focused on the theme of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Mar 29, 2013

A group of 13 Armor officers and eight OCS candidates are currently undergoing Chinese language training as part of a pilot program at Fort Benning. The program is sponsored by the University of North Georgia's Language Training Center, and consists of five days per week. "It's an intensive program, so it's a heavy load, but I think most of them are excited about that, and you can really tell they're interested in Chinese," Jiaqi Cai, one of the class's instructors, said. "We are happy to see that."

Mar 29, 2013

Stress affects the body and emotions, but it also affects the mind. According to Donita McDonald, Army Community Service stress management class instructor, a person's mind, body and spirit will give signs when stress (which can be good or bad) becomes distress.

Mar 29, 2013

Have you heard the old adage, "Don't put off today for tomorrow" or "Stop procrastinating and move on with life?" Obstacles and challenges will come, but how you handle those situations will determine if you will move forward or be left behind. Because of current fiscal challenges the Secretary of the Army approved the suspension of the Army Tuition Assistance program, March 8. The suspension applied to all components, active Army, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers. This news hit many Soldiers who have taken advantage of using TA very hard, especially those who had funding remaining in their www.GoArmyEd.com account that could have been used to complete their degrees during this fiscal year. Soldiers who never used TA were trying to activate their education record and process TA but did not meet the deadline. Soldiers who visited, emailed or called Barden Counselors asked one main question, "How can I continue to pursue my education without TA?"

Mar 29, 2013

Managing your money, given the current economic state of the country, is challenging for everyone including Soldiers and their Families. There's no need to continue to stress -- Fort Belvoir's Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program office offers several money management options as part of their Financial Literacy Month kick-off.

Mar 29, 2013

Fort Belvoir community members can help safeguard reproducing bird species on post by monitoring bird boxes now through September. The Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works environmental department is searching for volunteers to monitor bluebird boxes, house wren boxes and Prothonotary warbler boxes, which the birds use to build nest and hatch eggs.

Mar 29, 2013

If you think refurbishing an old car is hard, try doing it with an 80-ton tank. But that's exactly what goes on each day at the National Armor and Cavalry Museum on Sand Hill. Located off of Fifth Street, the museum is the world's second-largest collection of Armor-related artifacts. It currently includes about 400 vehicles such as tanks, tank destroyers, amphibious and airborne tanks and Cavalry items such as a Harley-Davidson motorcycle used in World War II. The primary goal of the collection is to preserve historic artifacts for the future so Soldiers can learn from them, said Len Dyer, the museum's director.

Mar 29, 2013

It's a given. Tucked away in the heart and mind of every Soldier are sources of motivation inspiring them to continue with their missions. For Sgt. Youlande Thomas, 249th Engineer Battalion property book non-commissioned officer, the source of motivation is clear.

Mar 29, 2013

Combined Arms Support Command personnel paid tribute to President John Tyler, the nation's 10th president, in a traditional wreath-laying ceremony held at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Va., on March 29.

Mar 29, 2013

March 14 marked Faith Middle School's annual Partner in Education Day. The Directorate of Emergency Services and 209th Military Police Company, which worked with DES during PIE Day, spent the entire school day with the students. "PIE Day offers a fun way for our faculty and staff to interact with the people that provide so much support throughout the year," said Kristy Griffin, PIE coordinator at Faith.

Mar 29, 2013

New and prospective company commanders and first sergeants must be registered no later than April 5 for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington pre-command training course April 15-18 at Fort McNair, Washington D.C. The pre-command course introduces students to potential challenges of command, avenues and resources available to assist them, and overall concerns within the National Capital Region.

Mar 29, 2013

Community members seeking assistance with personal computers should considering visiting Kamsys Computer Services, Inc. on 12th Street. The shop repairs Apple brand and Microsoft-based personal computers, sells used desktops and laptops and custom builds computers. Soldiers, civilians and Family members living on and off post may use the service. Shop owner, Kamal Kawar, encourages community members to visit and receive a free estimate.

Mar 29, 2013

A young athlete who came up through the ranks of Fort Belvoir's Bulldogs youth football program and the Fairfax County Youth Football League has committed to attending Yale University after being granted a full scholarship. Running back Darius Manora, a student at St. Stephens and St. Agnes Episcopal private college preparatory school in Alexandria, Va., has been recognized as a testament to the rewards of developing and refining athletic commitment early on the local playing fields, having rushed for 1,311 yards and 17 touchdowns during the Saints 2012 fall season.

Mar 29, 2013

Military Families are 10 times more likely to move across state lines compared to non-military families. And 57 percent of civilian spouses of active-duty military members participate in the labor market, according to a report called "Supporting our military Families: Best practices for streamlining occupational licensing across state lines," by the Department of Defense and Department of the Treasury.

Mar 29, 2013

Civilian government employees should not expect to receive a furlough notice this week. The Department of Defense announced Thursday it will delay sending notifications until about April 5 to give the department time to analyze the impact of the pending continuing resolution legislation that is now before Congress.

Mar 29, 2013

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii events feature special MOMC activities for enrolled families, including "Read to Me," luau, barbecues, mini carnivals, teen lock-ins and book fairs.

Mar 29, 2013

HONOLULU -- Native Hawaiians explain that hula is not simply a dance or a recreation, but a way of life.