Sep 1, 2010

The Army's Warrior Transition Command celebrated its first change of command since its inception nearly 17 months ago in the Pentagon courtyard Aug. 26.

Sep 1, 2010

The Veterans Affairs Department is making great strides in its efforts to reduce the backlog of veterans' claims, VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki told thousands of veterans attending the 92nd Annual American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee.

Aug 31, 2010

A study to measure the effectiveness of animal assisted therapy using dogs is in the final stages at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Aug 31, 2010

Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that will be published on Aug. 31, 2010, in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Aug 29, 2010

The 2010 Army Fall/Winter Safety Campaign provides information to help Soldiers, family members and civilians understand the hazards of cold weather activities and how education, awareness and information can guide them safely through the fall and winter seasons.

Aug 26, 2010

The Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the National Institutes of Health to award $6 million in grants for research examining the link between substance abuse, military deployments and combat-related trauma.

Aug 25, 2010

The Pentagon has adopted a new civilian employee fitness challenge that officials say is not only good for employees and the Defense Department, but also for the nation.

Aug 24, 2010

A study initiated by more than 100 retired generals and admirals claims that being overweight or obese is the leading medical reason why potential recruits fail to qualify for military service.

Aug 20, 2010

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Although tough economic times can help with Army recruiting, it wasn't the economy that drove Pvt. Dale Langrehr to join the Army at age 41. Rather, it was the challenge.

Aug 19, 2010

New pain relief measures are being employed by anesthesiologists at three coalition hospitals in Afghanistan to help Soldiers suffering from traumatic injuries caused by improvised explosives devices.

Aug 18, 2010

The Advanced Technology for Applications and Combat Casualty Care Conference is underway for 2010, focusing on medical care for the warfighter.

Aug 17, 2010

Blood plasma, the liquid component of blood, is being considered again in its dried form as an addition to Army medics' kit bags, Army officials said Tuesday.

Aug 17, 2010

By noticing differences in actions and listening to what another Soldier was saying, one Soldier in Iraq was able to prevent another from taking his life by employing the Army's "ask, care and escort" suicide prevention program.

Aug 16, 2010

The Global Assessment Tool is a self-appraisal designed to boost personal growth, strengthen relationships and give people better coping skills for dealing with potentially traumatic events.

Aug 14, 2010

Insurgent attacks, improvised explosive devices and even vehicle rollovers are all common threats on today's battlefield that can cause a variety of injuries to Soldiers.

Aug 11, 2010

"Thankfully I learned that there is something you can do if you are suicidal," said an Army officer who began therapy and joined a depression-management group last winter.

Aug 9, 2010

Leadership at all levels is the key to lowering the suicide rate among servicemembers, a Medal of Honor recipient told National Guard members Sunday.

Aug 6, 2010

The Department of Defense's "Leap Into Fall" Fitness Challenge kicks off Aug. 16, challenging DoD personnel to include more physical activity in their daily routine.

Aug 6, 2010

Installation Management Command is taking an aggressive approach to accident prevention as explained in the Command Safety Policy and the IMCOM Campaign Plan.

Aug 5, 2010

Localized story about the steps taken at Ireland Army Community Hospital to help warriors with chronic and acute pain; new pain management clinic opened.

Aug 5, 2010

A donation of two mobile health clinic vehicles from the Raider brigade make it possible for health care to come to Abu Ghraib.

Aug 3, 2010

Addressing the National Guard Family Program Volunteer Workshop in New Orleans, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen touched on the need to care for servicemembers, both physically and emotionally.

Aug 2, 2010

FORT McPHERSON, Ga. -- It can "lead to the dark side," but anger doesn't have to be an emotion that takes over and ruins one's life.

Jul 29, 2010

To curb suicides in the Army, commanders must pay more attention to junior Soldiers and to those who exhibit high-risk behavior, such as drug use or driving under the influence.

Jul 29, 2010

Installation Management Command safety officials have noticed a disturbing trend in recent fires and are increasing their efforts in reducing the number and severity of preventable incidents.

Jul 26, 2010

Results of three military studies showed that prescribing shoes based on foot shape made no difference in the rate at which injuries occurred in Army, Marine and Air Force basic trainees, who spend quite a bit of time running.

Jul 23, 2010

Treating pain aggressively, at the time of injury all the way to healing, means fewer complications.

Jul 22, 2010

The Army's extended its concern about the mental fitness of Soldiers and their families to the civilians that serve stateside, abroad and in combat zones.

Jul 22, 2010

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. has sent a message to commanders throughout the force to reinforce new policies designed to minimize the effects of mild traumatic brain injuries.

Jul 22, 2010

Leadership and the effects it can have to help bring down the suicide rate were among the topics the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed with servicemembers here today.

Jul 20, 2010

The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command Exceptional Family Member Program brought together about 100 EFMP program managers from around the world to discuss program initiatives, receive updates and learn how to work seamlessly with the Child Youth and School Services school liaison officers.

Jul 16, 2010

The Army released a candid suicide prevention training video July 15 in an effort to deter the increasing number of suicides amongst troops.

Jul 16, 2010

FORT MEADE, Md. -- Faced with challenges, how does a Soldier cope and bounce back from adversity'

Jul 14, 2010

The U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program gained a new director Tuesday-one who has a lot in common with those he'll be leading. Lt. Col. Gregory D. Gadson, a West Point graduate, lost both of his legs to a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2007.

Jul 13, 2010

Dedicated combat survivors and their supporters are demonstrating their physical prowess and determination as they travel from San Francisco to Virginia Beach during the Sea to Shining Sea cross-country cycling event.

Jul 13, 2010

Two practical nursing course students used Army medical skills and quick instincts to save the life of a patient suffering from a heart attack June 25, outside Madigan Army Medical Center.

Jul 13, 2010

The Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program reached a milestone July 12, when it kicked off another iteration of its Master Resilience Training course at Fort Meade, Md. -- this time using a mobile training team.

Jul 13, 2010

The Veterans Affairs Department will publish a final regulation today intended to ease the claims process and improve access to health care for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Jul 12, 2010

The Veterans Affairs Department will begin making it easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to obtain the benefits and treatment they need starting next week, President Barack Obama said in his weekly message, calling veteran care the nation's "solemn responsibility."

Jul 8, 2010

Fort Jackson Soldiers who are injured during Basic Combat Training have a new weapon at their disposal to get up and running again.

Jul 7, 2010

Being able to transfer GI Bill benefits to dependents if medically retired rates high among concerns for wounded warriors, as identified at the Army Wounded Warrior Program Symposium, June 21-25, in San Antonio, Texas.

Jul 2, 2010

Soldiers are known for performing under pressure, but even the hard chargers need someplace to turn when the going gets tough.

Jun 29, 2010

Commanders charged with addressing the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of Soldiers and families have a new "tool" that focuses all available installation resources on those needs.

Jun 25, 2010

The Army's healthcare system may soon see changes in how Soldiers are treated for pain, according to a report released by the Army's surgeon general Wednesday which recommends 109 changes.

Jun 24, 2010

While the number of suicides among active-duty Soldiers has fallen, the Army's vice chief told lawmakers that it's not enough.

Jun 18, 2010

Two Senate Veterans Affairs Committee staff members met with Evans Army Community Hospital leaders June 4 as part of a Disability Evaluation System pilot fact-finding trip to Fort Carson.

Jun 16, 2010

Members of both the Army Reserve and National Guard have been asked to complete an online survey about their perceptions of the medical review process.

Jun 11, 2010

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., June 10, 2010 - With the current rate of childhood obesity more than tripling in the last 30 years, the Missile Ranger took a look at the situation at White Sands Missile Range as first lady Michelle Obama implements a new program to help combat the ongoing epidemic.

Jun 11, 2010

Most boating accidents and injuries are preventable by following safety precautions. A recent accident in Florida resulted in five people dead, nine severely injured and nearly $50,000 in property damage.

Jun 9, 2010

MANNHEIM, Germany -- With 25 years in the Army, Sgt. 1st. Class Daniel Stoner is no stranger to change or to the ups and downs that often accompany military life. In fact, it's one of the reasons he agreed to take on his latest mission - Stoner is the master resiliency trainer for the 18th Military Police Brigade in Mannheim.

Jun 8, 2010

The Army has implemented improvements in the way it delivers alcohol and drug-abuse services on its installations, combining all clinical services with testing, education, counseling, prevention and training under the oversight of the Installation Management Command.

Jun 7, 2010

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston talked about the Army's plan for the continued complete fitness and well-being of Soldiers, and stressed the importance of mental fitness for today's Soldier while meeting with Hawaii-based Soldiers, June 3.

Jun 1, 2010

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced the launch of Train2Quit, an innovative Web-based tobacco cessation training specifically designed for military personnel and families.

May 27, 2010

Caring for troops is the nation's "one truly sacred obligation," Vice President Joe Biden said during a dinner for wounded warriors.

May 26, 2010

Through much fanfare and the support of family members and the local community of San Francisco, 18 of our nation's heroes embarked on a journey from San Francisco Calif., to Virginia Beach Va.

May 21, 2010

A visit to the warrior transition unit at Fort Carson, Colo., this week was worth the time, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a Pentagon news conference.

May 20, 2010

Mothers or any family member or friend can play a pivotal role in the recovery of servicemembers severely wounded in combat, according to wounded veterans visiting the day after Mother's Day.

May 19, 2010

Soldiers from 5th Brigade, 1st Armored Division, and the 591st Military Police Company on Fort Bliss gave children at the Sierra Providence Health Network Children's Hospital in El Paso, Texas, a taste of Army life May 1.

May 18, 2010

Army medical personnel are making progress across a broad range of issues affecting health care for Soldiers and their families, according to the Army's top medical officer.

May 18, 2010

Six wounded warriors graduated May 16 with master's degrees as part of a new partnership between the Army and University of Kansas.

May 17, 2010

As Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey Jr. stresses the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy finds itself at the tip of the spear in offering health and fitness insight to its enlisted members.

May 14, 2010

The Warrior Games' cycling competition, held at the U.S. Air Force Academy Thursday in a May snow shower, would have daunted the toughest of professional cyclists, but not wounded, ill and injured servicemembers.

May 14, 2010

It was a hot Iraq day Aug. 7, 2008 and it seemed like the walls were closing in on Spc. Joe Sanders.

May 13, 2010

Top Army leaders say finding the correct equation to caring for wounded Soldiers is an evolving concept -- one that will continue to change as treatment methods are examined.

May 13, 2010

It's always sunny in Philadelphia - at least when the 1,000th Master Resilience Trainer graduates.

May 12, 2010

When Soldiers return from a battle zone, they can have trouble adjusting from the fast-paced, combat environment to the caterpillar-crawl of their everyday lives.

May 12, 2010

It's been only one day since the start of the inaugural Warrior Games for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers at the Olympic Training Center, and the commander of the Warrior Transition Command is already dreaming about future competitions.

May 10, 2010

Spc. Trevor Mitchell loves swimming and always dreamed of competing at a high level. However, he never expected his deployment injury would provide him with an opportunity to achieve that dream.

May 7, 2010

Sgt. Juan Alcivar will be competing for gold in the inaugural Warrior Games May 10-14 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

May 6, 2010

President Barack Obama signed legislation today to improve health care for veterans and to recognize the important role that family caregivers play in the recovery of wounded personnel.

May 3, 2010

A humvee slowly drives down a dusty road in Afghanistan and seconds later, an IED explodes off to the right, causing the windshield to crack and the driver to swerve.

May 3, 2010

He'll have a tough time swimming -- and shooting -- and he's got stiff competition from his training buddy. But Sgt. Robert W. Laux wants to take home a medal and some recognition from the Warrior Games in Colorado.

May 1, 2010

Soldiers have to be prepared for the emotional and mental stress of being deployed away from home. The United States Division - South is working to keep Soldiers in the fight with resiliency training.

Apr 29, 2010

Ryan Kranc was traveling with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment near Ramadi, Iraq, on July 23, 2003, when his convoy was hit with an improvised explosive device. Kranc, now an Army major, survived. His commander, his friend, Capt. Josh T. Byers, did not.

Apr 29, 2010

Fort Jackson officials cut the ribbon on its new Global Assessment Tool facility, April 28.

Apr 27, 2010

The Army surgeon general invited members of the press, politicians and especially parents and families of Soldiers now assigned to the Army's "Warrior Transition Units" to see for themselves what conditions exist there.

Apr 27, 2010

The focus of a New York Times article depicting neglect and suffering endured by a group of wounded Soldiers recovering in an Army program is unrepresentative of the recovery effort at large, the Army surgeon general said Monday.

Apr 27, 2010

The message reinforced the theme for April, which is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month: 'What hurts one, affects all. Preventing sexual assault is everyone's duty.'

Apr 23, 2010

A unit at Fort Benning, Ga., is using technology to develop an enhanced comprehensive transition plan for all wounded warriors.

Apr 23, 2010

Gulf War veterans with medical symptoms should seek treatment through the Department of Veterans Affairs in light of a recent study that says Gulf War service is a cause of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Apr 23, 2010

From developing a new microprocessor-controlled prosthetic leg to a non-chafing socket device, the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center is making big strides in advancing prosthetic science to improve wounded warriors' quality of life.

Apr 16, 2010

The Army's senior enlisted advisor told members of Congress Wednesday that what keeps him awake at night is stress on the force.

Apr 16, 2010

Each of the 200 disabled veterans and wounded servicemembers training for next month's inaugural Warrior Games has demons to battle and obstacles to overcome.

Apr 15, 2010

The Army surgeon general told members of Congress, April 13, that the Defense Centers of Excellence, especially for psychological health and traumatic brain injury, provide great promise for wounded warriors.

Apr 15, 2010

Non-active duty TRICARE Prime enrollees face a deadline at the end of this month if they want to get vaccinations against H1N1 influenza from a non-network provider without a referral from their primary-care managers.

Apr 13, 2010

Secretary of the Army John McHugh addressed students at the Army's Master Resilience Training course held at the Universtity of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, April 13. The Army opened its own training facility at Fort Jackson, S.C., last week, and is on track to graduate 1,800 Master Resilience Trainers by the end of the year.

Apr 13, 2010

Eight battle-wounded veterans of the Iraq war shared lessons learned from their recovery processes with paratroopers here April 6, including advice on suicide prevention.

Apr 9, 2010

Herschel Walker told a group of Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Meade, Md., that he was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder after his football career ended, the reaction of many Soldiers was not one of surprise, but of admiration.

Apr 8, 2010

The Army's public health capabilities are being integrated to form a new U.S. Army Public Health Command. The integration is part of the Army Medical Command's transformation from a "sick-care" system to a "health-care" system-one that emphasizes prevention and sustaining good health.

Apr 8, 2010

The Army's Master Resilience Training Course facility opened April 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is one of the components of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, which aims to strengthen Soldiers' emotional, social, family, spiritual and physical strength.

Apr 6, 2010

Servicemembers and retirees enrolled in one of the several forms of TRICARE won't have to buy additional health insurance and won't see a change in their healthcare coverage in the near future, according to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.

Apr 5, 2010

Wounded Soldiers from throughout the Army came to Fort Benning, Ga., and the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit March 29-April 1 to learn from the military's best shooters in preparation for the inaugural Warrior Games.

Apr 5, 2010

Fort Hood's motorcycle safety initiatives lead the Army in the effort to protect their Soldiers on the roads, according to the commanding general of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center.

Apr 2, 2010

The 115th Combat Support Hospital will not be caught unprepared for a chemical or biological attack whether an enemy in the field attacks with mustard gas, blister agents or anthrax.

Mar 31, 2010

A change in reporting methods may be partially responsible for a spike in prescription drug use among Soldiers, according to the Army surgeon general.

Mar 29, 2010

The Army is continuing to enhance its warfighters with something more powerful than new artillery weapon systems, night vision scopes and expensive gadgets.

Mar 26, 2010

In the mid-1800s, Clara Barton, the ARC founder, risked her life on Civil War battlefields to tend to fallen Soldiers. Since then, the ARC has continued helping servicemembers and their families through every military conflict, humanitarian effort and peacekeeping operation.

Mar 26, 2010

The more than 100,000 veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other combat areas will have an easier path to qualify for disability pay under a proposed regulation published by the Department of Veterans Affairs that adds three new illnesses to the list of health problems found to be related to Agent Orange and other herbicide exposures.

Mar 25, 2010

Overuse of prescription painkillers by Soldiers -- as reported recently in the civilian press -- may be the result of seemingly unrelenting deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Mar 24, 2010

The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking steps to make it easier for veterans to obtain disability compensation for certain diseases associated with service in the Persian Gulf War and in Afghanistan.