Apr 12, 2012

More than 250 children attended the 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 7 at the Fort Meade Youth Center.

Apr 12, 2012

Ava Petro has missed her father. For the past year, Sgt. Anthony Petro participated in security missions and helped train Afghan Security Forces in Afghanistan with the 127th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion.

Apr 10, 2012

FORT RILEY, Kan. -- Garrison Commander Col. William Clark and his wife, Andrea, both agreed -- military children "endure a lot."

Apr 9, 2012

A group of 30 Solomon Elementary School students at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, spent their spring break learning new math and reading skills instead of spending time at the beach or hanging with friends.

Apr 9, 2012

The Army MWR Services Survey conducted by the Marketing Research and Analysis Branch of the Family and MWR Programs directorate, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, seeks to identify what morale, welfare and recreation programs customers are interested in, whether they are using available services and if so, how satisfied they are with the programming their garrison has to offer.

Apr 8, 2012

Roby F. Evans, personnel security specialist, 412th Theater Engineer Command, and wife Trisha don Civil War-era traditional gear for the re-enactment of the Battle of Shiloh, Mar. 31, 2012.

Apr 6, 2012

New directive encourages greater Army civilian professional development

Apr 5, 2012

Colton Taylor doesn't know how special he is. The rambunctious 3-year-old is more interested in swinging from the bar at his gymnastics facility, talking about his favorite super hero, Astro Boy, and eating his afternoon snack of Cocoa Puffs.

Apr 5, 2012

Fort Sill, Okla., hosted the Great Plains Area 4 Special Olympics, March 30, 2012, at Prichard Field for the third consecutive year.

Apr 5, 2012

Fort Meade's Child, Youth and School Services programs received complimentary reviews after a mandatory annual surprise inspection conducted March 12 to 16 by the Army Child, Youth and School Services Evaluation.

Apr 2, 2012

An Army veteran who helped close down the final operations of the Vietnam War 40 years ago was given a long overdue honor.

Apr 2, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- What do quilts, denim and your support have to do with child abuse and sexual assault?

Apr 2, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Twenty-three stellar employees received recognition for their roles and the impacts they have made in U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii during an Employee Recognition Breakfast at the Nehelani, here, March 20.

Apr 2, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Building on the annual Earth Day Festival that has grown to attract nearly a thousand Soldiers and family members at Schofield Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii and Island Palm Communities are now taking Earth Day to the next level with the garrison's first-ever Earth Month celebration.

Mar 30, 2012

Emphasizing the importance of diversity and leadership within the U.S. Army, Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal delivered the keynote address to more than 175 cadets during the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras' ROTC ball.

Mar 29, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- It's not often that one finds an alpaca in one's pocket.

Mar 29, 2012

Laura Bailey didn't expect to represent the thousands of spouses affiliated with Fort Carson March 21 at the Military Spouse Employment Program Pikes Peak Regional Induction and Signing Ceremony held at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

Mar 29, 2012

Remnants of cultures long ago lay in the canyons, hilltops and grasslands across Fort Carson's 373,000 acres. The preservation of these prehistoric and historic sites remains a top priority for garrison staff members of the Cultural Resources Management Team at Fort Carson.

Mar 29, 2012

FORT SILL, Okla. (29 March 2012) -- Fort Sill Youth Services sponsored the Kick Butts Day anti-tobacco campaign March 21 during spring break.

Mar 29, 2012

Warrant Officer Roxanne Pitts and her daughter Evelyn after Pitts' graduation from the Warrant Officer Candidate School, Fort Rucker, Ala. March 30, 2010. Pitts credits support from her family for her military achievements.

Mar 29, 2012

Fort Meade's Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation raised $25,000 from its first two-day sale of used equipment and furnishings. Th e money will benefit the Fort Meade community.

Mar 29, 2012

The Month of the Military Child begins Sunday. This year's theme, developed by the Army Teen Panel, is "Military Kids: Heroes for the Future."

Mar 26, 2012

Army installations across the United States are once again partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and state and local law enforcement agencies, April 28, 2012, in support of the fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Mar 26, 2012

Brig. Gen. David L. Weeks, commander of 411th Engineer Brigade, and Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Krom traveled to Germany and presented the Purple Heart to Warrant Officer Stephen Gilmore at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Mar. 21, 2012. Gilmore was wounded when his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device less than two weeks prior in Afghanistan.

Mar 22, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (March 22, 2012) -- The Battle of the Bulge during World War II was a monstrosity of an event. More than 600,000 Americans and thousands of tanks and artillery pieces defended against a German army offensive in its last-gasp effort to win the war.

Mar 22, 2012

FORT SILL, Okla. (22 March 2012) -- The post's Auto Skills Center offers a paint and body class.

Mar 22, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Ferriters know what it means to be "Army strong."

Mar 21, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan is participating in the nationwide recognition of March Women's History Month. U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan is celebrating Women's History Month with several events. The 5K Fun Run was held at Collier Fitness Center on March 10. Two Book Readings events were planned with the first one held at Hannam Village on March 22, and the second one scheduled to be held on March 27, at the Yongsan Library. The Women's History Month's main event will be held on March 29 at the R&R Bar and Grill. Performances and music is prepared and retired Brigade General Anne MacDonald will be the guest speaker.

Mar 20, 2012

U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program Spc. Dennis Bowsher sits in the proverbial driver's seat for Team USA's modern pentathletes on the road to London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Having qualified for the Olympics with a fourth-place performance at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Bowsher is fine-tuning his five-sports-in-one-day skills on the 2012 UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup Series while his American peers try to qualify.

Mar 20, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- "For me, customer service is number one. Without customer service, we don't have a job." That sentiment by Fort Bliss Family Child Care Director Jessica Zagelow is one she lives by.

Mar 19, 2012

Army World Class Athlete Program member Spc. Megan Henry, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 854th Engineer Battalion, 411th Engineer Brigade, won the 2012 U.S. National Skeleton Championship in the women's category at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, March 4, 2012.

Mar 19, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- The Army has begun a worldwide initiative to survey members of its communities as part of an effort to improve morale, welfare and recreation programs.

Mar 15, 2012

The U.S. Army recognized Camp Humphreys, South Korea, with a first place award in the 2011 Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Public Affairs Competition for "Outstanding Initiatives in New Media."

Mar 14, 2012

Each year, about 225,000 Department of Defense and U.S. Coast Guard household good shipments are slated for movement during the summer months. These shipments compete with private sector moves creating a phenomenon in the transportation industry called the "peak moving season."

Mar 14, 2012

SAN ANTONIO - Army Family member Seymone Cohen-Fobish expects to launch a modeling career after completing her stint on "America's Next Top Model." Seymone is the daughter of Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 John Fobish, a power systems technician for the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, and Army Reserve Capt. Tondra Fobish, a nurse at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

Mar 14, 2012

More than 340 military food service specialists gathered at Fort Lee, Va., for the final event of the largest culinary arts competition in North America.

Mar 13, 2012

When life's major milestones await, look no further than Child Youth and School Service's SKIES Unlimited program to help your teenager prepare.

Mar 12, 2012

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal visited the Fort Sam Houston headquarters of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command with his wife, Linda, March 7, 2012.

Mar 12, 2012

Every day across our installations, members of Team IMCOM are working hard to provide world-class customer service and make it a great day to be a Soldier, Family member or Army Civilian.

Mar 9, 2012

Kindergarten through sixth-grade Diamond Elementary School students lined the halls of their school to help kick-off Read Across America week. Up and down the halls on A, B, and C wings at Diamond more than 700 students and 40 parents sat quietly in the halls and read their book of choice. As they were reading, the students got a special visit from "The Lorax," a character from a Dr. Seuss book titled the same.

Mar 9, 2012

The Army has joined forces with First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' Campaign by creating the Get Fit Be, Strong initiative. With the growing number of children fighting childhood obesity the Army has dedicated special youth sports programs designed to help keep children strong and fit as parents protect and serve. Larry Laughlin, Fort Stewart Youth Sports and Fitness Director, gives Military Families an inside look at the benefits children and Families can expect from participating in any of the youth sport programs.

Mar 8, 2012

Employees in seven more Civilian Career Programs now have access to Army Career Tracker (ACT), the Army's first comprehensive leader development and career management tool that integrates training, assignment history, education and experiential learning into one personalized, user-friendly online interface for all personnel.

Mar 8, 2012

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Fort Drum youths are learning to artistically express themselves with needles and thread, one piece of fabric at a time.

Mar 8, 2012

FORT SILL, Okla. (8 March 2012) -- Fort Sill youths and their families who will be staying home during the break, there are still lots of fun things to do on Fort Sill.

Mar 6, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice will join the U.S. Army Installation Management Command as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer Friday, March 9, in a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston.

Mar 5, 2012

Extending the time allotted to invest survivor benefits and granting per diem for families to attend therapy sessions were the top issues requested this week during the Army Family Action Plan conference.

Mar 5, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Living or working abroad is a great opportunity to meet new people, try something totally new, and learn about a different language and culture. Despite the advantages of working and living abroad, there are also disadvantages.

Mar 5, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Spc. Jordan Reyelts listened intently during the financial management classes he attended during Military Saves Week. "I'm here to solidify my financial stability and protect the future of my child," said Reyelts, who is married and has a 2-year-old daughter. "It's been really informative."

Mar 5, 2012

Spc. Justin Olsen, the newest Olympic gold medalist in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program's stable of elite bobsledders, won two gold medals at the 2012 FIBT Bobsled and Skeleton World Championships Feb. 18-26, 2012, in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Mar 1, 2012

Two Fort Carson Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers are in the hunt to compete in the 2012 Warrior Games.

Feb 29, 2012

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Secretary of the Army John McHugh, Army Vice Chief of the Staff Gen. Lloyd Austin and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler all participated in the 2012 Army Family Action Plan General Officer Steering Committe meeting yesterday in Arlington, Va. More than 30 current issues submitted by garrison-level AFAP programs were discussed.

Feb 29, 2012

As colder temperatures fade away for another year, warm weather flying hazards should now be on your checklist of things to worry about. Warmer weather hosts a variety of severe and even violent conditions that can develop rapidly: thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and their companions -- turbulence, wind shear, hail and, most significantly, lightning, the leading hazard associated with thunderstorms.

Feb 29, 2012

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Members of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce visited here Tuesday with the general responsible for day-to-day operations of Army installations.

Feb 28, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - U.S. Army Europe Soldiers, civilians and families picked up a wealth of information about living and working in the Wiesbaden military community during a special Town Hall briefing Feb. 16 at Heidelberg's Village Pavilion. The special question-and-answer session offered first-hand information from the subject experts to a standing-room-only crowd and members of the USAREUR workforce and their families via an online AFN-Europe feed and through social media.

Feb 28, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Transformation of the greater Wiesbaden military community will also impact the host nation economy. With that in mind, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders met with more than 260 members of the Wiesbaden Chamber of Industry and Commerce and local citizens Feb. 15.

Feb 27, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Zumba, a fitness program that involves moving your body to fast-paced Latin music, may or may not be your idea of fun. For the residents of Hannam Village, however, Zumba offered much more than just a fitness program. It served as a way for the community at Hannam Village to meet new people, partake in an activity, and to get out of the house.

Feb 27, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- With the help of 8th Army Equal Opportunity Office, Yongsan garrison held it's Black History month observance celebrating the role of African American women in our nation's history at the R&R Bar and Grill, Feb. 23.

Feb 27, 2012

It's an impressive feat -- if not an impossible one -- to keep 600 children engaged for more than an hour, but Cirque Dreams more than managed with its dizzying array of motion and sound. Presented by Armed Forces Entertainment, "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" brought the Rose Barracks Memorial Fitness Center to life with two shows, here, Feb. 22. Sixteen performers wisped across the stage, including a singing ladybug and electric violin playing "soul tree" (who was in fact, sultry), aerialists, acrobats and contortionists, all weaving a cohesive jungle theme throughout show.

Feb 27, 2012

As songs like "Unforgettable" and "Butterfly Kisses" played in the background, fathers decked out in suits and dress blues escorted their daughters to their seats as part of an evening of dining and dancing at the Netzaberg Youth Center here, Feb. 16. With nearly 120 guests, there was no shortage of food, fun or music. Outreach Services has held the dance annually since 2007, during the peak of deployment rotations within the military community. What began as a response to a need for the community has become a much-anticipated event by participants and planners.

Feb 27, 2012

Soldiers from U.S. Army South donned heavy rucksacks and hit the road Feb. 23, 2012, for an 18-mile training road march that took them from Fort Sam Houston to the steps of the Alamo and back.

Feb 27, 2012

The annual Army Family Action Plan Conference has brought 53 delegates together this week from garrisons across the Army to discuss 51 issues important to families, wounded warriors and Soldiers.

Feb 17, 2012

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Six years ago, before Spc. Rachel Lee joined the Army, she swiped credit cards to survive. Waiting tables in Virginia and caring for three children, Lee lived off cash in her pocket and charged the rest -- food, diapers, clothes and hospital visits. Joining the Army was a step toward stability, but her debts followed her.

Feb 17, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- On Feb. 20, our command will observe Presidents' Day. We honor our former Commanders-in-Chief and with special pride and celebrate the rich legacies of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. These men were crucial in forming our national heritage and instrumental in making our great nation what it is today.

Feb 17, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Army Family Team Building, or AFTB, program is a series of training modules designed for Soldiers, family members and Army civilians.

Feb 17, 2012

While in Hollywood for her own recording session, the Army's "Operation Rising Star" winner and her husband were able to attend the Grammys and EMI Music's after-party Feb. 12 at the Capitol Records Building.

Feb 16, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- On Feb. 7, students of Seoul American Elementary School had an opportunity to enjoy and share their feelings and concerns during the "Trevor Romain, With You All The Way" tour sponsored by the Yongsan United Service Organization.

Feb 16, 2012

Do you provide unauthorized child care in your home? If so you are risking loss of your government quarters, tax liabilities and other potential repercussions.

Feb 16, 2012

In 1980, when "Betty" turned 10 years old, Spc. Joe Dees entered the world. Little did either know down the road they would enter into a relationship that may last the remainder of their days.

Feb 16, 2012

The reaction to the opening of "Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements" at Evans Army Community Hospital was personal. Some people fell silent as they approached framed pieces on the walls. Others huddled in groups, pointing and whispering at watercolors or oils. More than a few conversations began with, "That reminds me of …" and "When I was in Iraq …"

Feb 15, 2012

The 2012 Army Emergency Relief campaign will open March 1 and continue through May 15.

Feb 15, 2012

YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea -- Many Military couples undergo hardships due to deployment. As loved ones leave to serve in the Army, sometimes Families experience separation. To alleviate some of the difficulties Military couples may face as a result of separation, the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan delighted Soldiers by delivering Valentine's Day balloons and flower grams on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14.

Feb 14, 2012

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - Parents whose children attend Baumholder School Age Services on Wetzel can be assured their children are receiving quality care. That care meets and exceeds standards of the National Council on Accreditation. Baumholder's SAS recently received accreditation from the council as a facility that exceeds standards in providing the highest level of care nationally.

Feb 14, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - APG community members toured the newly renovated Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness center during a Feb. 6 open house.

Feb 14, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, commander of Installation Management Command, visited U.S. Army Garrison West Point on Monday. While there he also presented a family programs update to the 4-Star Spouses Forum. He then toured the U.S. Military Academy's food service operations, which prepares almost 12,000 meals daily, and ate lunch alongside 4,200 Cadets.

Feb 13, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Army Family Team Building is a series of training modules designed for Soldiers, family members and Army civilians.

Feb 13, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Schofield Barracks-based Kolekole Service Girl Scout unit, comprised of more than 18 troops, has recently completed several community service projects.

Feb 10, 2012

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Good Army leaders start with the basics -- safety, training, and ensuring Soldier and family strength both physically and spiritually.

Feb 10, 2012

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- All communities are defined by their quality of life. And that's no exception at Redstone Arsenal.

Feb 10, 2012

Feb 9, 2012

Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Moore knelt in the brush, sight set on the white-tailed deer. He pulled the trigger, sending the herd scampering. Ratcheting his high-powered rifle, Moore waited.

Feb 9, 2012

Mountainside Elementary School officials unveiled their 15-foot papier-mâché marionette art project during a ceremony at the school Feb. 3.

Feb 9, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Feb. 9, 2012) -- Take one blind date, add more than 40 combined years of service, throw in experience as a movie extra and TV first sergeant, toss in two sons, spice with an E-8's chevrons and a CWO 3's bars and you've got a recipe for two successful Army careers - and twin retirements.

Feb 7, 2012

Matthew Howard, son of Matt and Rachael Morris and a student at Pickering Elementary School, chose to forgo traditional gifts in favor of donations to the City of DeRidder Animal Control during his birthday party Jan. 21. His mother's friend, Amber LeRoy, was his inspiration.

Feb 6, 2012

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- For the first time in 21 years, the All-Army Boxing Team lost its stranglehold on the gold Feb. 3 at the 2012 Armed Forces Boxing Championships.

Feb 3, 2012

Army accident investigators from the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center at Fort Rucker had a point to make to 50-60 members of the science club Feb. 1 at Dauphin Junior High School in Enterprise, Ala.

Feb 3, 2012

Children at the Wonderful World for Kids carried the torch for sustainability at the installation's inaugural RecycOlympics in January. Organizers said the venue was important because it is an excellent way to teach children about environmental awareness and understanding.

Feb 3, 2012

The Airborne Scholarship Association provides merit-based, undergraduate school scholarships to the dependent Family members of active duty, veterans and Department of the Army civilians from non-divisional units within the XVIII Airborne Corps who have served since September 11, 2011,

Feb 3, 2012

Fort Bragg celebrated its archery range grand opening at McKellar's Rod and Gun Club with a ceremonial ribbon cutting Jan. 24. The new range consists of 10 targets that are positioned at varying distances of 15 to 75 yards away from archers. The range is designed to meet the needs of everything from the casual archer to the avid bow hunter.

Feb 3, 2012

FORT RILEY - Forty-seven Soldiers who went on the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers trip to Colorado witnessed history. The BOSS Soldiers saw professional snowboarder Shaun White win his fifth straight superpipe gold medal with a perfect 100 run at the X Games Jan. 29 in Aspen, Colo.

Feb 2, 2012

Members of Wiesbaden's Team-Choco traveled to Lisbon, Portugal, to take part in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation's European Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Jan. 26-29, 2012.

Feb 2, 2012

FORT LEE, Va. (Feb. 2, 2012) -- Four noncommissioned officers from Fort Lee participated in a Jan. 25 fitness program at Matoaca Elementary School in Chesterfield County.

Feb 2, 2012

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany -- As the snow falls in Garmisch, a service member couple on vacation at the Armed Forces Recreation Center, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort cozy up to the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine after a great day. Another family who is on R&R leave from Iraq is relaxing in the hot tub after a sightseeing tour to the famous Neuschwanstein castle. Outside the resort, the kids are enjoying making a snowman with their dad who just returned from a long deployment.

Feb 2, 2012

The Fort Meade Tax Center provides free tax assistance for service members, retirees and their dependents through Tax Day on April 17.

Feb 2, 2012

The U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program provides outstanding Soldier athletes from all Army components the support and training they need to compete and succeed in national and international competitions while maintaining military careers.

Jan 31, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Former National Football League player John Lynch and current player Calvin Johnson from the Detroit Lions met with wounded warriors from the Warrior Transition Battalion, at the Soldier and Family Assistance Center, here, Jan. 27. The players were in Hawaii preparing for the all-star Pro Bowl game.

Jan 31, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Wiesbaden's award-winning Amelia Earhart Playhouse invites community members to "laugh and cry" at its newest productions "I Hate Hamlet" and "Songs for a New World."

Jan 31, 2012

There was not enough room for Boy Scout Troop 107 of Wiesbaden, Germany, in this year's Klondike Derby in Kandersteg, Switzerland, but they did not give up. In true Scout fashion, they created their own Klondike Derby.

Jan 27, 2012

The Go For Green program at Army dining facilities assists patrons with food choices by rating each food product. This program enables people to make better choices at each meal while going through the food line.

Jan 27, 2012

The Fort Bragg Provost Marshal's Office in conjunction with the North Carolina state "Booze It & Lose It" program, conducted a multi-agency, driving while intoxicated checkpoint Jan. 13 and in the early morning hours of Jan. 14. It was a massive effort that partnered Fort Bragg law enforcement with all state agencies that share jurisdiction on N.C. Highway 87 that runs through the northeastern portion of the installation.

Jan 27, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Status updates on community issues raised at the fiscal year 2012 Hawaii Army Family Action Plan Conference were presented to U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii leadership, here.