Apr 29, 2013

The Army Reserve's Career Management Office is part of a pilot program providing one-on-one counseling to drilling Troop Program Unit officers identified as needing military education for promotion eligibility - giving young officers a leg up in their professions.

Apr 26, 2013

The fiscal year 2014 budget "meets future challenges, strengthens global engagements, provides for resets, sustains the industrial base and fulfills commitments to Soldiers, civilians and families," the Army's top civilian leader told lawmakers.

Apr 25, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (April 25, 2013) -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command began in April to record headstone images and review interment records at 29 Army post cemeteries worldwide.

Apr 24, 2013

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (April 23, 2013) -- Two Soldiers assigned to the 100th Training Division (Operational Support) won top honors at this year's 80th Training Command (Total Army School System) Best Warrior Competition, held at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., April 16-21.

Apr 24, 2013

As the Army prepares to conduct a full and open competition for the Manpack radio, it hosted a forum for potential industry partners to lay out the path ahead and continue dialogue.

Apr 23, 2013

It's easy to avoid drunk driving to stay safe

Apr 22, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (April 21, 2013) -- Physical appearance and body language are critical in shaping the interviewer's first impression of you. That impression forms in about two seconds or less, and lays the groundwork for the rest of the encounter.

Apr 19, 2013

The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center today named winners of the Fiscal 2012 Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff Safety Awards.

Apr 19, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Similar to the restructuring in early the 1990s, our Army is transforming from one in conflict to a peacetime force. This is not an easy transition and requires patience, understanding and dedication to the Army's Values. As funding, available personnel and resources contract, we will all be tempted to cut corners and find the easiest way of conducting business. This easier way is not always the best option. We need to ensure we are always doing what is right.

Apr 19, 2013

This summer, Army ROTC cadets from all over the U.S will travel to one of forty countries with the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program--in support of DoD and the various COCOMMs--in an effort to assist lesser developed countries, exchange language and cultural experiences and build better relationships in these areas.

Apr 18, 2013

A female engagement team with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, will make history as the first female engagement team to deploy from Fort Bliss, Texas.

Apr 18, 2013

The Army's under secretary said with sequestration in place and deep cuts requested, the Army is concerned about how it can train, equip and sustain Soldiers to be ready when called upon.

Apr 17, 2013

On Tuesday, April 23, the U.S. Army Reserve will celebrate its 105th anniversary.

Apr 16, 2013

The thoughts and prayers of all members of the Defense Department are with the people of Boston and the victims of the marathon bombing yesterday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, April 16, 2013.

Apr 16, 2013

The CTSF was established in 1996 as a center for the rapid development and testing

Apr 16, 2013

Army leaders told Congress that the readiness Americans have come to expect in these uncertain times is at risk if sequestration and continuing resolutions are allowed to continue.

Apr 15, 2013

Nearly 75 percent of the sodium we eat is added to commercial foods during processing

Apr 15, 2013

Network Enterprise Technology Command senior leadership conducted an afternoon of leadership training activities and energy management techniques.

Apr 15, 2013

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

Apr 15, 2013

Apr 11, 2013

The scores of happy young voices reverberating outside Bowden Elementary School probably sounded more excited than on other days when Soldiers of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade conducted the school's field day there April 5. The field day highlighted the Soldiers' partnership with the school through the Joint Base San Antonio Adopt-a-School program.

Apr 11, 2013

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

Apr 10, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Command Sgt. Maj. Maurice A. Rambert assumed responsibility as the 11th Signal Brigade command sergeant major Friday during a ceremony on historic Brown Parade Field at 10 a.m.

Apr 10, 2013

Having an expert on-hand who recognizes the unique skills, talents and abilities associated with serving the nation can make a tremendous difference for a candidate seeking the right fit.

Apr 10, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Caring for a Family member with special needs, especially severe chronic medical conditions, is an around-the-clock job. There may be no end to a caregiver's love, but everyone who shoulders such responsibilities needs a break to rest and recharge.

Apr 10, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - When the first shovel broke the ground on April, 9 1979 for the construction project that would eventually become the headquarters of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, it was the realization of a request that was submitted eight years earlier in October 1972.

Apr 10, 2013

Soldiers will see a one percent pay raise in 2014. Their untaxed paycheck will also benefit from a 3.9 percent increase in basic allowance for housing and a 3.4 percent increase in basic allowance for subsistence as well.

Apr 9, 2013

About 82 percent of the Army's major units are now meeting the Defense Department's Medical Evaluation Board goal of processing Soldiers' disability evaluations within 100 days, significantly reducing a backlog that sometimes took eight months or longer in recent years.

Apr 8, 2013

To address the need for widely available transition resources, the Department of Defense created the Hero2Hired program as a central, user-friendly resource for Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard service members to connect with military-friendly companies who want to hire them.

Apr 8, 2013

The Defense Department is honoring six sexual assault response coordinators this month for their outstanding efforts in assisting victims of sexual assault and for their commitment to preventing this crime.

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 2, 2013

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 Department of Defense released updated policies and procedures aimed at combating sexual assaults in the military and improving care for victims, March 28, 2013.

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

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 28, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, or USAICoE, and Fort Huachuca hosted a ceremony on March 22 at the Seifert School Age Services Center in remembrance of Capt. Christopher Seifert, and to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Mar 28, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - In August 2011, Fort Huachuca began implementing the Integrated Disability Evaluation System, or IDES, to create a simpler and time-efficient disability evaluation process.

Mar 28, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Thunderbird cooks compete for Connelly Field Competition honors.

Mar 27, 2013

Fort Huachuca, Az. -The business of solving codes and ciphers had been an active field in the U.S. government since World War I when Ralph Van Deman realized he needed a cipher bureau as part of his newly organized Military Intelligence Division.

Mar 27, 2013

Defense Department officials are looking at the recently signed continuing resolution that funds the government for the rest of the fiscal year to discern how the legislation affects personnel and programs, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said, March 27, 2013.

Mar 26, 2013

Soldiers from the 11th Signal Brigade, who participated in the 2013 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2013, marched to remember Soldiers who survived or died in the Philippine Islands at the hands of the Japanese during World War II.

Mar 26, 2013

Army Medicine is in the process of realigning its medical readiness divisions to better support the Army Force Generation cycle, and to assist active and Reserve components in improving medical readiness.

Mar 26, 2013

A 470th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldier returning home from Afghanistan during a rest and relaxation trip, came up with a unique way of celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary.

Mar 23, 2013

At a historic peak of excellence, the National Guard faces significant challenges and should remain an operational force, Army Gen. Frank Grass told U.S. congressmen Wednesday.

Mar 22, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The wail of sirens sounds out as Fort Huachuca firefighters respond to the call. Winds fan the flames of a fast-moving wildfire as smoke fills the air. A fire is racing toward Fort Huachuca's cantonment area and building evacuation gets underway. Everyone knows what to do, and Fort Huachuca and community emergency personnel respond as one, like a well-oiled machine.

Mar 22, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - In honor of Women's History Month, the Thunder Mountain Activity Centre hosted an observance on Wednesday, to give credit to the women who have played an important role in U.S. history.

Mar 22, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Community comes together to bury forgotten veterans

Mar 22, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (March 22, 2013) -- In an effort to help transitioning Soldiers, the U.S. Army Installation Management Command established a new headquarters team with a focus on bringing departing Soldiers and prospective employers together.

Mar 21, 2013

To better understand how carrying heavy loads affects Soldiers, Tyler Brown, Ph.D., looks at them as if they were athletes.

Mar 21, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - When Major "Nick" Nicholson and his driver, Staff Sergeant Jessie Schatz headed out to patrol an area in Ludwigslust, East Germany on the morning of March 24, 1985, there was nothing unusual about their mission.

Mar 21, 2013

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Esteemed experts in the field of adult, child and sports-related brain injuries will speak at a brain injury awareness event held at the post theater March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Mar 19, 2013

World War II served as the springboard for women's entry into the intelligence field, especially Signals Intelligence. Beginning in mid-1943, Women's Army Corps personnel served in the Signal Security Agency, the US Army's SIGINT agency. Chosen for their intelligence, character, and loyalty, women worked alongside male counterparts assembling a picture of the enemy situation, intentions, and capabilities.

Mar 18, 2013

Safety is such a constant part of a Soldier's life they sometimes get complacent. After a while, one of two things usually happens: Soldiers forget about the measures that kept them safe because there have been no accidents, or they become focused on the outcome of a mission instead of their well-being. Often, the prime time for this to happen is when a unit is in the process of redeploying.

Mar 16, 2013

Fort Huachuca, Az. - The chapel-sponsored Awana club is molding children in a positive light. The discipleship program on Fort Huachuca uses high-energy activities and games, Scripture memorization and interactive Bible lessons to develop each child's relationship with Jesus Christ, according to Fred Robinson, installation director of religious education.

Mar 16, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - On April 20, 2012, Purgatory Vodka, an alcoholic beverage containing hemp byproducts, became available for purchase throughout the United States, including at retailers on select military installations -- until recently.

Mar 15, 2013

The 14th Military Intelligence Battalion and the 201st MI Battalion receive recognition before and during the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers NBA basketball game at San Antonio's AT&T Center, March 8, as part of Military Appreciation Night.

Mar 15, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Family, friends and colleagues gathered to honor Col. Michael Arinello's accomplishments last week. His most recent -- retirement. A ceremony was held March 8 in Fitch Auditorium, Alvarado Hall, to thank Arinello for his 33 years of military service.

Mar 14, 2013

Military intelligence Soldiers who arrived at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, expecting a few days of classroom review before diving into their training are sorely disappointed. Personnel from the 470th MI Brigade, who run the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Detention Training Facility (IDTF), immediately "put them to work" in their training scenarios.

Mar 14, 2013

SAN ANTONIO -- Since the summer of 2012, personnel from Army installations around the world have worked to change the way barracks are managed across the Army. The First Sergeants Barracks Program 2020 puts the responsibility of providing barracks management and ensuring good order and discipline back in hands of the Army units.

Mar 14, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The 2012 U. S. Army Major General Keith L. Ware Public Affairs competition results from the Headquarters Installation Management Command level are in, and the Fort Huachuca Public Affairs Office is home to three of the winners, all within the Broadcast section of the competition.

Mar 13, 2013

The Army has made available to Soldiers a new online resource to complement the Ready and Resilient Campaign that launched, March 12, 2013.

Mar 13, 2013

Helping Soldiers plan for their lives after the military is the aim of Army Career and Alumni Program staff at the garrison's new center. The center's resources can help Soldiers transition out from federal service to become a productive member of the workforce.

Mar 13, 2013

The 205th Military Intelligence Battalion, 500th MI Brigade, held a deactivation ceremony for its strategic debriefing element (SDE) at Richardson Theatre, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Jan. 24.

Mar 13, 2013

The 500th Military Intelligence Brigade renewed its partnership with Waialua Intermediate and High School at a signing ceremony held at the school's library, Waialua, Hawaii, Feb. 14.

Mar 13, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The Finals of All Army Boxing 2013

Mar 12, 2013

Ready and Resilient tri-signed letter

Mar 12, 2013

In preparation for National Nutrition Month in March, food specialists from the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade were the first on Joint Base Lewis-McChord to take the Seductive Nutrition class taught by chefs from Unilever Food Solutions

Mar 12, 2013

Soldiers from the 1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., became the first in the Army to field the latest version of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, Feb. 21, 2013.

Mar 12, 2013

Soldiers, supporters and boxing fanatics gathered in the Barnes Field House gym at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Mar. 7-9, for the 2013 All-Army Boxing Championships. Soldier athletes competed for the opportunity to advance to the USA Boxing National Championships.

Mar 11, 2013

Today's Soldiers understand the importance of mission readiness. We prepare our equipment and we train to ensure we are ready to go. But what about your eyes? Are they ready to go? You know you need protection from dust, wind and ultraviolet and bright sunlight, but how about a 0.15-caliber steel fragment coming at you at 660 feet per second?

Mar 11, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - A preview of All Army Boxing 2013

Mar 8, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - For a complete look at boxing be sure to check out the Fort Huachuca flicker page @ www.flickr.com/photos/us_army_fort_huachuca/ and the latest video is available at www.youtu.be/9ynhSv89c3U.

Mar 7, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The fifth annual "Cinema Africa" film festival celebrated its Village of Nations Culture Celebration Tuesday not just to the beat of an African drum, but to the aromas of North African dishes, Ethiopian coffee and the sights of an African Fashion Show and short film.

Mar 7, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Almost any marriage counselor, when consulted by couples who argue or fight on a regular basis, will share tips to help them end their battling in order to help stabilize their marriage.

Mar 7, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The annual Army Emergency Relief Campaign on Fort Huachuca began Friday at Army Community Service with a unit coordinator kick-off meeting, and continues through May 15.

Mar 7, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - In a ceremony held in the Greely Hall Auditorium Feb. 27, Network Enterprise Technology Command officials announced their 2012 Civilian of the Year.

Mar 7, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - He raised his hand in anger as she cringed in the corner, wondering what she had done to provoke him. However, he paused for a moment as he had learned to do during a recent anger management class he'd attended, and then he lowered his arm.

Mar 6, 2013

Office of Personnel Management Dismissal Procedures

Mar 6, 2013

March is National Nutrition Month. Experts encourage community members to 'Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day'

Mar 6, 2013

As the military has become more reliant on energy resources, the Army faces an an urgent need to formulate an effective and viable path for its tactical fuel and energy future. Because our national energy requirement is increasing, developing a strategy that incorporates alternative energy sources has become a priority for the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Army.

Mar 6, 2013

On my most recent deployment, I was assigned to Task Force ODIN to operate and eventually provide instruction on the MQ-1B Warrior Alpha unmanned aircraft system. Shortly after reporting to Fort Hood, Texas, each UAS operator was assigned to a small 10- to 12-Soldier element as they attended their airframe qualification course. They were then deployed to their theater of operation. All of these events would occur within a six- to eight-month period, so, for the majority of the personnel assigned, this was quite a unique experience.

Mar 6, 2013

The 1st Theater Sustainment Command relied on daily intelligence sharing across the joint operating area to conduct safe and secure retrograde operations during Operation New Dawn.

Mar 6, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Dorothe Kerans Matlack started her government career at the age of 42 as a GS-2 Data Entry Clerk. As a military widow, she was only receiving a small stipend of $48 per month, so she entered Government Service at the bottom of the ladder. She eventually retired after a distinguished 27-year career in Military Intelligence which culminated in her assignment as Special Assistant to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence (ACSI), Department of the Army.

Mar 5, 2013

Civilian personnel at Department of Defense Education Activity schools and the Defense Commissary Agency will be affected by sequestration, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2013.

Mar 5, 2013

Our current fiscal situation is challenging, but we must approach this as an opportunity to demonstrate, once again, our commitment to selfless service and our profession.

Mar 5, 2013

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is warning both the Army community and the public about a new Internet phishing scam where criminals are attempting to pose as Army CID officials.

Mar 4, 2013

The Dismounted Soldier Training System and Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 are two virtual training tools that are quickly becoming the norm for Soldiers of the 157th Infantry Brigade, First Army Division East, in training deploying units at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, Ind.

Mar 4, 2013

The Army Medical Enlisted Corps celebrates 126 years of faithful service to the Army and our nation on March 1. Today, there are more than 36,000 enlisted medical Soldiers serving proudly in 17 different Military Occupational Specialties (MOS's) at home and abroad.

Mar 4, 2013

On March 3, 2013, the Army Dental Corps celebrates 102 years of tradition and service to our Army. The theme for this year's anniversary - "Go First Class"- reinforces the Army's emphasis of strength to our nation, and the need to maintain the organizational stamina, individually and collectively.

Mar 2, 2013

Unmanned aerial system operators and maintainers with Company A, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, train constantly to keep Shadow UAVs in the skies over Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - TheThunder Mountain Activity Centre hosted a memorable evening dedicated to the outstanding performance given by the 2012 "best of the best" during the Annual Installation Awards Banquet on Jan. 22.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The U.S. Army Installation Management Command, or IMCOM, -- Central Region, awarded the Annual Department of Defense Civilian Fire Instructor of the Year award to Joshua Jimenez, assistant fire chief for operations, Fort Huachuca Fire and Emergency Services, on Monday in honor of his extensive knowledge and dedication to training.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - The 11th Signal Brigade faces a unique challenge because its Soldiers and leaders are located at three different geographical locations within the United States. While they may deal with each other on a regular basis, they do not often have the chance to meet with each other face-to-face.

Mar 1, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - American Military Aviation Takes Off with First Aero Squadron

Feb 28, 2013

2013 Celebrating Women's History Month -- tri-signed letter

Feb 27, 2013

The Army Reserve's Individual Mobilization Augumentee Program lets Soldiers transitioning from the active component or traditional Army Reserve units to continuing serving without the traditional "one weekend a month, two weeks a year". The IMA program lets Soldiers earn pay and credit towards retirement, receive benefits and entitlements, all while maintaining the flexibility to pursue your career and family aspirations without a "drilling reservist" schedule.

Feb 26, 2013

Soldiers and civilians of the 401st Military Intelligence Company went out on their own time Feb. 21 to help Habitat for Humanity volunteers work on houses in a westside San Antonio neighborhood.

Feb 25, 2013

Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Whether in the military or not, everyone should embrace a lifestyle which strongly incorporates physical fitness to keep the body healthy, fit and prevent possible injuries or illnesses that can be costly or possibly impact individuals for the rest of their lives.

Feb 25, 2013

SAN ANTONIO -- Clink, clink, clink is the sound heard around U.S. Army Installation Management Command during Military Saves Week, Feb. 25 -- Mar. 2, as service members start filling piggy banks. Across military communities worldwide, service members will take The Saver Pledge and help themselves, their families and their country by saving money and reducing debt.