Apr 4, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the U.S. Army Cyber Command Headquarters at Fort Belvoir, Va., April 2, 2012, to gain situational awareness and ensure the Army is correctly prioritizing, balancing and integrating resources to support the mission.

Apr 3, 2012

Sexual Assault Awareness Month tri-signed letter

Mar 27, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the Natick Soldier Systems Center and saw the science behind the Soldier.

Mar 27, 2012

"Just being good enough is no longer going to be good enough," said John M. McHugh, secretary of the Army, as he spoke about the Army's new standard for retention during a visit to Fort Bragg, N.C.

Mar 26, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Marshall Hall, U.S. Army Forces Command's headquarters, March 26, 2012. The headquarters of the Army's largest command was McHugh's first stop after arriving at Fort Bragg, N.C., for an itinerary that is scheduled to include visits with Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division and a look at the new Warrior Transition Battalion Facility.

Mar 22, 2012

Army's hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Slideshow.

Mar 21, 2012

Some modernization programs may be delayed, but not reduced or cancelled due to a tightening of the budget, senior Army leaders told senators March 21, 2012.

Mar 21, 2012

Army Leaders testify before the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee March 21, 2012, during the hearing for the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2013 and the future year's defense program.

Mar 19, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh glimpsed the Army's energy future March 16, 2012, while attending the Army Power & Energy Initiatives Breakfast and visiting the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Mar 16, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh glimpsed the Army's energy future, March 16, while attending the Army Power & Energy Initiatives Breakfast and visiting the Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Mar 15, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh got a look at what Soldiers wear, eat and carry during a visit to the Natick Soldier Systems Center, March 15, 2012.

Mar 15, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visits the Natick Soldier Systems Center, Natick, Mass. to see new innovations which will help the Army save energy as well as to help save the lives of Soldiers.

Mar 9, 2012

First Sergeant Major of the Army William O. Wooldridge tri-signed letter

Mar 9, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee March 8, 2012.

Mar 8, 2012

Secretary McHugh and Gen. Odierno testify to SASC about changes in Army's proposed budget.

Mar 8, 2012

Secretary McHugh and Gen. Odierno discuss troops reductions in the face of new strategic challenges.

Mar 8, 2012

While the Army has a new emphasis on the Asia and Pacific region, it doesn't mean the service will be unable to meet obligations in the Middle East -- if need be, said the Army's chief of staff.

Mar 8, 2012

Army Leaders testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee during the hearing for the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2013 and the future year's defense program.

Mar 6, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh participated in the Strategic Decision Making Exercise at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., Mar. 2, 2012. The exercise is an annual culminating educational event that allows Army War College students to apply knowledge, skills and critical thinking to analyze multiple complex regional problems tied to U.S. interests and to develop proposed courses of action that integrate all of the elements of national power -- diplomatic, informational, military and economic. The students briefed McHugh who was playing the role of a presidential adviser.

Mar 6, 2012

A group of civilian employers from Utah traveled here to visit their citizen-Soldier employees of the 1/211th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion during the unit's pre-mobilization training Feb. 29. "It's an opportunity for the National Guard to bring in employers of our traditional part-time Guardsmen to see what their civilian employees do while on military status while preparing to deploy to theater," said Lt. Col. Greg Hartvigsen, 1/211th commander.

Mar 5, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (March 6, 2012) -- The 37th Annual Military Culinary Arts Competition completed its final week as Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and foreign competitors showcased their cooking and associated skills in the largest such contest in North America. An awards presentation is scheduled Friday.

Feb 27, 2012

Programs initiated to help Soldiers and family members in recent years will not be affected by proposed cuts, said Secretary of the Army John McHugh during his visit Feb. 24, 2012, to Fort Stewart, Ga.

Feb 22, 2012

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 -- Secretary of Army John McHugh recognizes key workers in the CFC or Combined Federal Campaign, who exceeded their goals during 2011's annual fundraising drive, Feb. 22, 2012 at the Pentagon. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Feb 19, 2012

Even though statistical reports have shown the United States faces about a 20-percent high school student dropout rate with many not showing an aptitude for the sciences, this was not the case at the 26th Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) conference.

Feb 17, 2012

an update on some of the great events, upcoming initiatives and community partnerships at the JRTC and Fort Polk

Feb 17, 2012

Sarah Chayes began her Feb. 13 visit with Soldiers from the 162nd Infantry Brigade and other units participating in rotational training at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk prior to their deployment to Afghanistan as military advisor teams to the Afghan National Security Forces. Chayes was asked to speak because of her vast cultural knowledge of the Afghan people. She is a special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and worked in the same job for two commanders of international troops in Afghanistan ---- Gen. David McKiernan and Gen. Stanley McCrystal. She was selected for these jobs due to her unique experience in Afghanistan, where she has lived for the bulk of the past decade.

Feb 17, 2012

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder paid a visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command at the Detroit Arsenal in Warren on Friday, February 17.

Feb 17, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno testify before the House Armed Services Committee during the Army Posture hearing at Capitol Hill Feb. 17, 2012 in Washington, D.C.

Feb 16, 2012

Here's a weapons safety video from the latest series on weapons safety produced at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center at Fort Rucker, Ala. Our thanks to the pros at the Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga., for their assistance. Safe shooting and remember: Army Safe is Army Strong!

Feb 16, 2012

President George Washington will celebrate his birthday with Soldiers from the Joint Force Headquarters - National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington at his house at Mount Vernon!

Feb 16, 2012

The Army's newest accident investigation training facility officially opened with a ribbon cutting at Fort Rucker, Ala., Feb. 14, 2012.

Feb 16, 2012

Here's a weapons safety video from the latest series on weapons safety produced at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center at Fort Rucker, Ala. Our thanks to the pros at the Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga., for their assistance. Safe shooting and remember: Army Safe is Army Strong!

Feb 16, 2012

Here's a weapons safety video from the latest series on weapons safety produced at the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Feb 16, 2012

Another video in the latest series on weapons safety produced by the USACR/Safety Center, Fort Rucker, Ala.

Feb 16, 2012

The 2012 Winter Army Senior Safety Symposium was held Feb. 14-16, 2012, at Fort Rucker, Ala., with 65 of the Army's senior safety Leaders in attendance to assess current Army Safety Program efforts and chart a path forward to ensure continued success of the program.

Feb 15, 2012

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- One of the Army's best kept secrets just got a higher profile. The commander of the Aviation and Missile Command's Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, made appearances in a big way last week to tout the accomplishments of the only functional aviation depot within the Department of Defense. Col. Christopher Carlile spoke Feb. 8 at the Worldwide Aviation Logistics Conference held at Bob Jones Auditorium and later that day at the Army Aviation Association of America's Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium at the Von Braun Center.

Feb 15, 2012

Two of Redstone Arsenal's aviation leaders emphasized the need to move forward with aviation goals, adapting and changing to accommodate Army needs and budget constraints.

Feb 15, 2012

Military and civilian leaders announce a new Department of Defense and Treasury report outlining the hardships of and recommending solutions for military spouses seeking professional licenses in multiple states.

Feb 14, 2012

The U.S. Army's Office of the Chief Legislative Liaison hosted more than 400 congressional staffers Feb. 1, 2012, at the fourth annual Army Day on Capitol Hill.

Feb 14, 2012

Game show prize money? Fourteen thousand dollars. New Sony Tablet? Four hundred dollars. Reuniting with your spouse after a yearlong tour of duty? Priceless.

Feb 14, 2012

Army senior leaders join House Army Caucus members for breakfast at the Capitol building, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2012. Secretary of the Army John McHugh, a former Congressman from New York, advocates for a strong partnership between the Army and Congress. The House Army Caucus is a bipartisan organization that works to educate fellow House members and their staffs about Army issues and programs.

Feb 14, 2012

Community leaders from the city of El Paso, Texas, met with Secretary of the Army John McHugh Feb. 7, 2012, to reaffirm their commitment to making Ft. Bliss the most efficient Army installation in the country and to pledge their support for Soldiers and Families

Feb 14, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, DC, Feb. 8, 2012. McHugh is responsible for the Army National Cemeteries Program, which consists of Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, resting place for more than 14,000 veterans dating back to the Civil War.

Feb 13, 2012

Representing the President of the United States, U.S. Army Military District of Washington's (MDW) Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, presided during an Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial, Sunday morning. The ceremony was held in honor of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, on what would have been his 203rd birthday.

Feb 10, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh swears in Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III to become the 33rd vice chief of staff of the Army at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 31, 2012.

Feb 10, 2012

Feb 6, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh swears in the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 31, 2012.

Feb 2, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh Remarks. Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Austin Welcome Swearing In Ceremony. Fort Meyer, VA.

Feb 2, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh remarks -Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, General Pete Chiarelli Farewell

Jan 27, 2012

The Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army and Sergeant Major of the Army send a special message regarding the release of Army 2020 Generating Health and Discipline in the Force, Report 2012, which is also referred to as the Army Gold Book. To read more about the release of Army 2020: Generating Health and Discipline in the Force, Report 2012, referred to as the Army Gold Book, please use the following link: http://ht.ly/8zbWT.

Jan 17, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh reaffirmed the Army's support to Soldiers and families during a visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Jan. 11, 2012.

Jan 13, 2012

Dec 20, 2011

Dec 15, 2011

The objective of Secretary of the Army John McHugh's visit to Regional Command (South) and Kandahar Airfield Dec. 14 was to assess the current status of U.S.-Afghan relations in RC(S) and to see military training and facilities.

Dec 13, 2011

Secretary of the Army visits Wounded Warriors recovering in Germany

Nov 18, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Brig. Gen. Edward M. Reeder Jr., commander of U.S. Army Special Forces Command, and 2nd Lt. Christopher Kennedy McKelvy, great nephew of President John F. Kennedy, laid a wreath at Kennedy's grave Nov. 17, 2011, in a ceremony to honor the fallen president's commitment Special Forces Soldiers.

Nov 17, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Arlington National Cemetery, Va., to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony spearheaded by U.S. Army Special Forces Command to honor President John F. Kennedy at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 17, 2011.

Nov 10, 2011

Remarks by Secretary of the Army John McHugh at the National Guard Joint Senior Leader Conference at the Gaylord National Convention Center, Maryland.

Nov 9, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh gives remarks and answers questions during the National Guard Joint Senior Leader Conference, Nov. 9, 2011, at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center near Washington, D.C.

Nov 9, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh told members of the National Guard Nov. 9, 2011, that military leadership is concerned about the divide between society and the less-than-1-percent that serve in uniform.

Nov 7, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh brought big Army and local support to the 10th Mountain Division (LI) change of command, as both the organization's top civilian leader and local hero.

Nov 7, 2011

Article by Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh originally published in the 2011 Association of the United States Army Green Book.

Nov 2, 2011

Nov. 2, 2011 (Roll Call) McHugh: Strong, Decisive Army Critical to National Defense

Oct 13, 2011

Top Army leadership renewed the Army Family Covenant, the Army's formal commitment to support Soldiers and their families, with a signing this week at the 2011 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Oct 12, 2011

Oct. 10, 2011 -- Secretary of the Army's AUSA Annual Meeting opening ceremony remarks

Oct 12, 2011

This weekend, Army leaders used the Association of the United States Army's annual meeting to warn against steep cuts to the Army that could excessively shrink the force, making it difficult to meet the demands of a complex and volatile strategic landscape.

Oct 11, 2011

The U.S. Army is making substantial progress with numerous ongoing efforts designed to improve the acquisition process, service leaders told reporters Oct. 10, 2011, at the 2011 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C.

Oct 11, 2011

Family programs remain important and their budgets will not be used to fund other initiatives, the secretary and chief of staff of the Army pledged Monday.

Oct 11, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visits Army Sustainment Command exhibit at 2011 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Oct 10, 2011

Oct. 10, 2011 -- Secretary of the Army's remarks at AUSA Family Forum

Oct 5, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh came to Fort Lee Wednesday to get a first-hand look at the U.S. Army Best Warrior Competition.

Sep 28, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh hosts a ceremony to unveil the portrait of the 36th Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. (Ret.) George W. Casey, Jr., at the Pentagon Sept. 27, 2011.

Sep 26, 2011

Remarks given by Secretary of the Army during the ceremony to present the 2010 Zachary & Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to Mr. John Gonsalves.

Sep 20, 2011

Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh today released publicly a Report to Congress, updating improvements made at Arlington National Cemetery more than a year after he ousted the cemetery's leadership and made sweeping changes in its structure and oversight.

Sep 16, 2011

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, commended Soldiers of U.S. Division -- North during a brief visit to Contingency Operating Base Warhorse, Iraq, Sept. 14. Responsible for every aspect of the U.S. Army, from manpower and equipment to the Army's fiscal budget, McHugh met with Soldiers of 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, to express his appreciation for their service while deployed in support of Operation New Dawn.

Sep 16, 2011

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, commended Soldiers of U.S. Division -- North during a brief visit to Contingency Operating Base Warhorse, Iraq, Sept. 14.

Sep 15, 2011

Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh is greeted by Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, U.S. Forces - Iraq deputy commanding general for operations, at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, to gain a detailed perspective on current and future ops within the Iraq Joint Operations Area. The Secretary of the Army will also be briefed on Equipment Retrograde Operations and potential contingency missions in Iraq, post 2011.

Sep 11, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh (left) administers the oath of office to two new Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) in the Pentagon Sept 8, 2011. Connie Sprynczynatyk (center) is the new CASA for North Dakota and Ken Inabnit (right) is now the CASA for Montana. CASAs provide a vital link between the Army and the communities for which they serve. CASAs are usually business or civic leaders who possess a keen interest in the welfare of the Army and their communities.

Sep 1, 2011

Secretary McHugh's remarks during the GovEnergy conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, in which he announced the creation of the Army's Energy Initiatives Office Task Force, a one-stop shop for the private sector, so we can better harness the expertise of those who can invest and build economically viable, large scale renewable energy infrastructure on Army Installations.

Aug 19, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh described the energy advancement policies at Fort Knox. Ky., as being "light years" ahead of many installations, during an Aug. 11, 2011, visit to the post.

Aug 17, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh met with members of Fort Knox's energy program Thursday to learn more about the installation's energy control room. Fort Knox received the Secretary of the Army Award Energy and Water Management Award in the innovative and New Technology category for these advancements in monitoring energy usage.

Aug 15, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh today announced creation of the Institutional Army Transformation Commission, a panel charged with finding new ways to make the Army a more "agile, cost-effective organization."

Aug 12, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Fort Campbell, Ky., Aug. 11-12, 2011, toured parts of the installation and received insight from Soldiers on their concerns about the Army.

Aug 11, 2011

A new Energy Initiatives Office Task Force will help the Army face challenges associated with rising fuel costs.

Aug 11, 2011

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, visits Maj. Gen. Gina Farrisee, commanding general of U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) at her office Aug. 11 at Fort Knox, Ky. HRC has successfully completed its BRAC move to Fort Knox, and employs about 3,300 military, civilian and contract workers.

Aug 10, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh has established an Energy Initiatives Office Task Force to serve as the central managing office for large-scale Army renewable energy projects.

Aug 10, 2011

Secretary of the Army Announces Energy Initiatives Office Task Force during the GovEnergy conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. The EIO Task Force will help the Army build resilience through renewable energy while streamlining our business practices so developers can invest in and build an economically viable, large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.

Aug 5, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the International Peacekeeping and Security Center in Yavoriv, Ukraine, Aug. 3, 2011, to witness the multinational training going on during Rapid Trident 2011.

Aug 3, 2011

Air defense Soldiers at Rhine Ordnance Barracks had the opportunity to show their latest hardware to Secretary of the Army John McHugh, during his Aug. 2, 2011, visit to U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern.

Aug 1, 2011

Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh visited Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 1, 2011, on an operational update visit. McHugh observed training and preparation for the 2011 U.S. Army Europe Expert Field Medical Badge Standardization and Testing at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, and spoke with the spouses of deployed Soldiers.

Jul 29, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh spoke at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Colors Casing ceremony on July 28, 2011.

Jul 28, 2011

Though it's consolidating soon in nearby Bethesda, Md., with the National Naval Medical Center, the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., has built a lasting legacy, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said yesterday at a ceremony in which the 102-year-old hospital cased its colors.

Jul 27, 2011

An audience of more than 1,000 came to witness the casing of the colors of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Jul 14, 2011

The second living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan was inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon today.

Jul 14, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh's remarks at the Hall of Heroes induction of Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan.

Jun 29, 2011

Remarks by Secretary of the Army John McHugh at the 2010 Presidential Rank Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon Auditorium.

Jun 27, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh discussed Army topics with 50 students from the Army’s School of Advanced Military Studies, Command and General Staff School, and Army Management Staff College here today.

Jun 23, 2011

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the U.S. Army Materiel Command’s new home, June 23, 2011.

Jun 15, 2011

As part of recognition for the Army's 236th year of protecting the United States, the service's leaders thanked members of Congress for their continued support of Soldiers.

Jun 14, 2011

2011 Army Birthday wreath laying at Tomb of the Unknowns