Jan 14, 2010

Army Secretary John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. delivered their 2010 plan for the Army to the most senior NCOs Tuesday during the annual Sergeant Major of the Army Nominative conference.

Jan 7, 2010

Secretary of the Army John McHugh gave Pentagon staffers a "preliminary report" Wednesday after his first three months in office, asking them to continue supporting Soldier and family programs, continue acquisition reform, and focus more on congressional outreach.

Dec 23, 2009

During his first trip downrange as Secretary of the Army, John McHugh was in familiar territory in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well during his subsequent visit to wounded warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.

Dec 23, 2009

Dec 19, 2009

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Soldiers at Forward Operating Base Warhorse in Diyala Province as part of his eleventh visit to Iraq and first as the Army's top leader, Dec. 18.

Dec 19, 2009

Secretary of the Army John McHugh viewed the drawdown of forces process and other sustainment operations here during a visit with Third Army Soldiers, Dec. 17. The 21st Secretary of the Army dined with Soldiers, toured multiple facilities, and personally drove several new variants of Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicles known as MRAPs.

Dec 17, 2009

The Secretary of the Army got a first-hand look at Soldiers and their mission in southern Afghanistan during his fifth visit here and first as the Army's top leader on Dec. 16.

Dec 17, 2009

Army Secretary John McHugh; Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey attend the 110th playing of the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Dec. 12, 2009.

Dec 16, 2009

Dr. Joseph J. Westphal, Under Secretary of the Army, spoke with and listened to the concerns and thoughts of wounded warriors during a Dec. 14 visit to the Fort Eustis Warrior Transition Unit.

Dec 11, 2009

West Point cadets came to the Pentagon Friday knowing that a win over Navy could bring them back to the nation's capital for a bowl game later this month.

Nov 23, 2009

Nov 23, 2009

Nov 20, 2009

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Fort Carson Nov. 18 as the second of three stops on his first official tour of Army installations. "The intent of this trip is to provide me with the opportunity to look at the Army's process of resetting, training, equipping and preparing to deploy the fighting force of our United States Army through processes called ARFORGEN (Army Force Generation)," said McHugh.

Nov 19, 2009

The last time Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Fort Irwin, Calif., and the National Training Center, things were different both for McHugh and the installation.

Nov 18, 2009

Secretary of the Army John McHugh met with top military leaders Tuesday to discuss the Army Force Generation plan and participate in a re-signing ceremony of the Army Family Covenant on Fort Bliss, Texas.

Nov 13, 2009

This is a time for the Army family to stand together, this is a time for 'Army Strong' to mean what it says -- and this is a time to know that we are working every moment to ensure that their safety and security is met to the highest possible degree.

Nov 6, 2009

Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. conduct a joint press conference on Sadowski Field outside the III Corps headquarters building at Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 6, 2009.

Nov 6, 2009

Nov 3, 2009

Secretary of the Army John McHugh makes remarks at his Arrival Ceremony at Fort Myer's Conmy Hall, Nov. 2, 2009.

Oct 21, 2009

Getting the Army's personnel aspects right is the most important job for its leaders, Army Secretary John M. McHugh said Tuesday.

Oct 6, 2009

This nation, in order to continue to field the best, most effective military and Army the world has ever seen, we have to take care of the Soldier and his and her family as well.

Oct 6, 2009

I have to tell you that the days ahead, of course, are of great challenge. We find ourselves faced, it seems at times, by more crises than there are hours in the day in which to confront them. But I can tell you this as well: failure is not an option. We will, we can, we must succeed. And as more than 230 years in the history of this great U.S. Army has shown you, the men and women who put that uniform on will be equal to this challenge as long as we stand by them, as long as you in the AUSA and we in the civilian and military leadership provide them with the tools that they need.

Oct 5, 2009

The way ahead in Iraq and Afghanistan will be tough, but America's Soldiers can handle it, said Secretary of the Army John McHugh.

Sep 21, 2009

John McHugh was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of the Army Monday, following his nomination by President Barack Obama and confirmation by the U.S. Senate. As Secretary of the Army, McHugh has statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the U.S. Army: manpower, personnel, reserve affairs, installations, environmental issues, weapons systems and equipment acquisition, communications, and financial management.

Aug 7, 2009

The Senate adjourned without voting to confirm New York Rep. John M. McHugh as Army secretary, but Pete Geren will remain on the job until formally replaced, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.

Aug 6, 2009

As President and Commander-in-Chief, I have no greater responsibility than the security of the American people. And keeping the American people safe demands keeping our armed forces strong -- the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who bear the burden of America's defense.

Aug 6, 2009

Mr. Chairman, Senator McCain, distinguished members of the Armed Services Committee, first of all, most importantly, I want to note how excited, how humbled and, frankly, how honored I am to be here before you this morning.

Aug 4, 2009

During his last official trip as Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Pete Geren stopped by to express his thanks to Soldiers and Army families on Fort Stewart, Ga., Aug 3.

Jul 30, 2009

Joyce E. Morrow, now the administrative assistant to the Secretary of the Army, accepted her first federal job because it kept her close to her small town in Pennsylvania. More than 29 years later, Morrow said she never anticipated her hard work and effort would bring her to the most senior civil servant position in the Army.

Jul 28, 2009

Jul 21, 2009

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren was given a farewell review July 17, by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. at Fort Myer's Conmy Hall.

Jul 17, 2009

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren talks to SRTV's Sgt. Ashleigh Torres about the challenge of being Secretary of the Army during wartime.

Jul 17, 2009

A ground-breaking study of behavioral health in the Army may soon provide answers on what causes suicide and what programs can best prevent them.

Jul 9, 2009

To Army Secretary Pete Geren, the Army is not some amorphous entity that the country calls on in time of crisis. To him, the Army is people - Soldiers and families - serving something larger than themselves.

Jun 30, 2009

The Secretary of the Army visited "R Day" at the U.S. Military Academy June 29. It was the first day for the Class of 2013, and like every class at the academy since its founding in 1802, the cadets got their first taste of life as a "plebe" - a first-year cadet.

Jun 15, 2009

As the Army celebrated 234 years of service, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren stopped by Fort Myer's Cody Child Development Center Monday to make sure the youngest members of the Army family were appreciated.

Jun 12, 2009

Nearly 70 years ago, a B-17 Flying Fortress crashed near Mackay, Queensland, Australia, killing all but one of the 41 American servicemembers on their way back to battle in the Pacific Theater. The Bakers Creek crash, as it's known, was the worst transport aircraft disaster in the southwest Pacific during World War II, and to this day remains Australia's worst aerial crash by death toll.

Jun 5, 2009

Army Secretary Pete Geren thanks Sgt. 1st Class Kurt Isenbarger as Staff Sgt. Joe Abeln looks on after a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Parachute team "Golden Knights" in conjunction with the "Army Strong Experience," June 3, 2009, at Ft. Meade, Md. The four-day outreach event for civilian business, government, media, and academic leaders raised their awareness about opportunities within the Army.

Jun 4, 2009

This year's Army Strong Experience reached its apex today with a keynote address by Secretary of the Army Pete Geren.

Jun 1, 2009

Arlington National Cemetery serves as a final resting place for generation upon generation of American heroes. Other cemeteries like it house the remains of veterans who have served this country throughout its 233-year history. But what happens when Soldiers from the past aren't given proper honors' Are they destined to rest forever in anonymity' Not if certain groups, like the Missing in America Project, have anything to say about.

May 8, 2009

WRAMC Centennial Ceremony Remarks by Army Secretary, 1 May 09.

May 7, 2009

Secreatry of the Army Pete Geren visited Fort Carson May 5, 2009, to discuss issues important to the post.

Apr 30, 2009

Health care continues to be the single greatest issue for both current and future retired Soldiers, according to the Chief of Staff of the Army Retiree Council.

Apr 30, 2009

The road to recovery for a wounded Soldier can be long and difficult, but with the help of Army medicine and the love of military spouses and children, that road can be shorter and smoother.

Apr 28, 2009

They're called Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army, or CASAs. They are special Army ambassadors who interface with Army commanders and the Secretary of the Army on issues affecting their region and they can be found across the U.S.

Apr 27, 2009

The new Online and Social Media Division of Army Public Affairs, formed in January, hosted an afternoon 'meet and greet' event for 21 Milbloggers at the Pentagon prior to their weekend conference in Virginia.

Apr 21, 2009

Army Secretary Pete Geren recognizes the noncommissioned officers of The United States Army Band, "Pershing's Own", during a trip to Fort Myer, Va., Tues., April 21, 2009. During the visit, Geren linked the 'Year of the NCO' to the unique contributions of the band's NCOs in representing the Army to over two million Americans during 5,800 events in 2008.

Apr 15, 2009

Speech at the 6 Apr Summit

Apr 8, 2009

Apr 6, 2009

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren launched the second I. A.M. (Intervene, Act, Motivate) Strong Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault Prevention Summit in Arlington, Va., telling the audience of Soldiers and civilians that the Army would become nations "gold standard when it comes to sexual assault investigation and prosecution."

Mar 31, 2009

Army Secretary Pete Geren commemorated the ArmyAca,!a,,cs Year of the NCO and WomenAca,!a,,cs History Month by visiting a 110-year-old World War II veteran and enlisting seven future Soldiers by her side in Milford, Conn., on March 31.

Mar 4, 2009

Tri-signed letter from Army senior leaders - Celbrating Women's Contributions to the Army: Women's History Month

Feb 6, 2009

Dennis Dean Kirk, an attorney with the head counsel of the Army at the Pentagon was richer by $5,000 yesterday morning for earning a special act award that saved the Army $7.3 million, but by noon he'd given that $5,000 right back to the Secretary of the Army Gift Fund.

Feb 6, 2009

The Army rededicated a Buffalo Soldier display in the Pentagon Thursday and kicked off its observance of African American History Month.

Feb 3, 2009

Celebrating Diversity in the Army: African American History Month - Tri-signed letter from senior Army leaders.

Feb 3, 2009

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren hosted an Army Combined Federal Campaign National Capital Area victory celebration at the Pentagon Monday, praising staff and contributors alike for raising more than $3.25 million for charity.

Feb 3, 2009

Remarks by Secretary Pete Geren to Army Management Staff College on Jan. 29, 2009.

Jan 30, 2009

Two Soldiers injured in Afghanistan in the Global War on Terrorism, received Purple Hearts during a ceremony Jan. 30 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC).

Jan 26, 2009

WASHINGTON Aca,!" Each U.S. military service secretary has agreed to Defense Secretary Robert M. GatesAca,!a,,c request to stay in office for at least several weeks to help ensure the Defense DepartmentAca,!a,,cs smooth transition under the Obama administration, Pentagon officials said recently.

Jan 17, 2009

Senior Army Leader Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Birthday Message

Jan 12, 2009

The first six "neighborhood electric vehicles" were delivered to the Army Jan. 12 during a ceremony at Fort Myer, Va. The ceremonial delivery of the NEVs, which are entirely electric powered, represents the beginning of a leasing action by the Army to obtain more than 4,000 of the vehicles. The use of NEVs by the Army is part of its comprehensive and far-reaching energy security initiative to ease its dependence on fossil fuels. As part of that initiative, the service will be leveraging electric vehicles and other technologies that exist today, as well as exploring emerging technologies.

Jan 6, 2009

Army senior leaders officially kicked off the service's year-long focus on the noncommissioned officer corps during a media event on Fort Bliss, Texas, Monday.

Jan 5, 2009

Year of the NCO Senior Leader Message

Jan 5, 2009

In what has become the U.S. Army's premier showcase of both the nation's best talent of high school football athletes and it's most courageous and decorated Soldier-Heroes, the All-American all-star high school football game made its ninth appearance on Saturday.

Dec 23, 2008

Secretary of the Army, Hon. Pete Geren, offers an official welcome to the All-American Bowl.

Dec 19, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren speaks out against sexual assault. The Army is committed to sexual assault prevention and response.

Dec 18, 2008

Army Corridor Dedication remarks (as delivered)

Dec 17, 2008

The 2008 holiday message from the Army senior leaders in downloadable .pdf format.

Dec 16, 2008

The 2008 holiday season letter from the Army senior leaders Chief of Staff of the Army George W. Casey, Jr., Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston.

Dec 10, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren offers a holiday message to our troops around the world.

Dec 9, 2008

In a departure from hosting business and community leaders as part of an ongoing executive partnerships office program, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren briefed 27 juniors and seniors from George Mason High School in Falls Church, Va., Dec. 4, on the many roles and responsibilities of the Army.

Dec 8, 2008

Dec 8, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren arrived at Fort Lewis on Nov. 25 for a busy day of talking to Soldiers and assessing the care and progress the Warrior Transition Unit has been making.

Nov 25, 2008

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea - Secretary of the U.S. Army, the Honorable Pete Geren, toured U.S. Forces Korea Nov. 23-25 for a three-day orientation visit.

Nov 24, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren addresses the Center for National Policy in Washington, D.C., November 18, 2008.

Nov 21, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren paid a call on recovering injured Soldiers at Fort Richardson, Alaska, as part of Warrior Care Month. During his trip the secretary visited wounded warriors at the fort's Wilderness Inn dining facility, spoke with Soldiers about their care and took a tour of the barracks.

Nov 21, 2008

Warrior Care Month - Open letter to our Army communities

Nov 20, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren talks with wounded warriors at the Wilderness Inn dining facility at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Nov 20, 2008

A key component of caring for wounded warriors is taking care of their families. That's why Soldier Family Assistance Centers now thrive at 34 Army installations across the globe.

Nov 19, 2008

I A.M. Strong. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program.

Nov 12, 2008

Senior Army leaders spent Veterans Day paying tribute to Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery as well as military hospitals around Washington D.C.

Nov 10, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren spoke to Army Recruiting Command leaders during a San Antonio recruiter-of-the-year ceremony Oct. 28 and congratulated them on exceeding fiscal year 2008 goals.

Nov 10, 2008

The 2008 Veterans Day Letter signed by the Sgt. Maj. of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, and the Secretary of the Army.

Nov 4, 2008

USAREC Leaders Conference Keynote Address (3,512 words) San Antonio, TX 28 Oct 08 As delivered

Oct 28, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren visited U.S. Army North headquarters at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Oct. 28. ARNORTH is the Army service component command to U. S. Northern Command and is responsible for the ArmyAca,!a,,cs homeland defense, defense support of civil authorities and theater security cooperation in the NORTHCOM area.

Oct 23, 2008

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George Casey, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, and Thomas R. Insel, director, National Institute of Mental Health, signed a memorandum of agreement Oct. 23. Under the MOA, the NIMH will conduct a research study for the Army that will focus on the mental and behavioral health of Soldiers, with particular focus on the multiple determinants of suicidal behavior.

Oct 23, 2008

Nine Soldiers received the Purple Heart and one of them the Bronze Star Medal with Aca,!A"VAca,!A? device from Secretary of the Army Pete Geren during a ceremony Oct. 23 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Oct 15, 2008

The speech as delivered by the Secretary of the Army, Pete Geren, at the SAPR Training Summit in Alexandria, VA on Sept. 9, 2008.

Oct 10, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren - Address to the 2008 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition (part 2)

Oct 10, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren - Address to the 2008 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition

Oct 9, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren - Address to the 2008 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition

Oct 9, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren - Address to the 2008 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition - October 6, 2008

Oct 6, 2008

During his keynote address at the opening of the 2008 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, Secretary of the Army Pete Geren announced that 2009 would be "the Year Of The Noncommissioned Officer."

Oct 6, 2008

Secretary of the Army, Pete Geren, talks with runner and Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Holsey, before the start of the 24th Army Ten-Miler in Arlington, Va., Oct. 5. Holsey was wounded in Iraq by a roadside bomb, which resulted in his left leg being amputated below the knee. Almost 27,000 runners participated in the race that routed the streets of Washington and Arlington.

Oct 6, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, center, has a photo opportunity with the U.S. Corps of Cadets senior leadership and Brig. Gen. Michael Linnington, far left, Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, after the congressional retirement review for Rep. Dave Hobson, R-Ohio, center right, and Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J., center left, at the United States Military at West Point, N.Y. Friday. The congressmen took a review of the Corps of Cadets in honor of their 41 combined years of service to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Oct 6, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren addresses the U.S. Corps of Cadets during the congressional retirement review for Rep. Dave Hobson, R-Ohio, far right, and Rep. Jim Saxton, R-N.J., second from right, at the United States Military at West Point, N.Y. Friday. The congressmen took a review of the Corps of Cadets in honor of their 41 combined years of service to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Oct 3, 2008

The 2008 Ready Army Message, signed by the Army Senior Leadership.

Oct 2, 2008

The Combined Federal Campaign, which runs from Sept. 1 through Dec. 15, held the National Capital Area CFC kick-off ceremony at the Pentagon Oct. 2. Secretary of the Army Pete Geren launched the ceremony.

Sep 25, 2008

Secretary of the Army Pete Geren hosted an Armed Forces retirement ceremony Wednesday afternoon for former chairmen of both the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, Sen. John Warner of Virginia and Congressman Duncan Hunter of California.

Sep 25, 2008

At the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, visitors come to see the wounded warriors on a daily basis. But one special visitor made a surprise visit.