U.S. Army

Seminar strengthens working relationship of sexual assault response team members

What began as a plan to gather about 30 people to discuss how to better help sexual assault victims, turned into a two-day Sexual Assault Response Team seminar, with nearly 130 Fort Drum, N.Y., and local community members in attendance.

2/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Initiative aims to retain quality Soldiers as 2013 re-enlistment window opens

In an effort to address a downsizing Army, Army Directive 2012-03, Army Retention Initiatives, goes into effect March 1, 2012, the same day the re-enlistment window opens for Soldiers whose service contract ends in fiscal year 2013.

2/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Vietnam vet awarded Silver Star after 45 years

An Alaska Vietnam veteran is awarded the Silver Star -- 45 years after earning it.

2/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Fueling the Team: Dining facility offers new selections to help everyone get fit

The U.S. Army Europe's Fueling The Team Program is aimed at educating, promoting and supporting USAREUR Soldiers, civilians and families through healthier eating choices.

2/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

51-year-old mom holds her own during Basic Combat Training

When Sgt. Sandra Coast graduates from Basic Combat Training on Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., she officially begins her Army career, at 51 years old.

2/17/2012 12:00:00 AM

Expanded Army accident investigation training facility opens

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

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Funeral set for highest ranking officer to die in Afghanistan

A memorial service for Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner, who died of apparent natural causes Feb. 3, in Kabul, Afghanistan, will take place Saturday at Fort Hood, Texas, and his funeral is scheduled for Feb. 29, 2012, at Arlington National Cemetery.

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Budgets, force reduction on service members' minds

The senior enlisted advisors for the four military services met on Capitol Hill today to discuss with lawmakers issues on the minds of service members. It turns out that for many, it's the same as what's on lawmaker's minds: the budget.

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Fort Lee graduates first class of Stryker maintainers

Twenty Soldiers are making history at Fort Lee, Va., today by being the first to graduate from the brand new Stryker Systems Maintainer military occupational specialty.

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Family Child Care Amnesty Program seeks to safeguard children, certify more providers

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.

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

DOD leaders: Budget request supports adaptable future force

The Pentagon's fiscal year 2013 budget request follows the defense strategy in shaping an adaptable, rapidly deployable military force with key 21st-century capabilities, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told Congress today.

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Military spouse employment report released

Alongside the nation's top defense officials, First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, unveiled a new report that spotlights military spouses' employment challenges and aims to remove barriers for the thousands of spouses with occupational licenses, Feb. 15, 2012.

2/16/2012 12:00:00 AM

Soldier earns USA Wrestler of Week title

Greco-Roman wrestler Sgt. 1st Class Dremiel Byers won a record sixth heavyweight title at the 2012 Dave Schultz Memorial International and was subsequently named Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2012, by USA Wrestling.

2/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

Building international partnerships critical to future Army operations

Nearly 100 experts from across the Army, Department of State, allied nations, think tanks and academia concluded the latest in a series of events to support Unified Quest, the Army's "greenhouse for ideas" on meeting the needs of the 21st century operating environment.

2/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

SMDC successfully launches short range ballistic target

SMDC successfully completed a test flight of the new Economical Target-1, Feb. 15, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

2/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

Preserving legacy of African-American Soldiers

George Hardy Jr. started collecting World War II memorabilia associated with African-Americans about seven years ago, and his collection now includes hundreds of photographs, three distinct uniform displays, Soldiers' personal effects and even a replica radio playing 1940s-era music.

2/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

Website helps Soldiers maintain dental readiness

The new Dental Readiness Information Center website is helping Soldiers maintain their dental readiness.

2/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

Aviation gives troops decisive edge

Army aviation is flying high because of the Soldiers on the ground and the civilians who support the program.

2/15/2012 12:00:00 AM

U.S. team trains Malawi Defence Force in convoy ops

As part of the Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team, three U.S. Army instructors traveled to Salima, Malawi, to help 22 personnel from the Malawi Defence Force hone their skills in convoy operations, Jan. 16-20, 2012.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

First African-American Fort Myer commander still considers post home

Retired Maj. Gen. Harvey Williams still has a yearning for on-post life. He once was the post commander.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Budget proposal requests smaller, more modern, agile force

The military will reduce its end strength by 5.5 percent over five years, while preserving military pay and benefits for current members and investing in technology and systems to counter future threats, according to Pentagon budget documents released Feb. 13, 2012.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Valentine's Day in Afghanistan

A Soldier gets a care package in the mail. The package is from his wife. As she insisted, he waits until Valentine's Day to open it.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Army rolls out 2013 budget request

Despite cutbacks, the Army's fiscal year 2013 budget request includes a pay increase of 1.7 percent for Soldiers, as well as allowance increases of 3.9 percent for housing and a 3.4 for subsistence.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

U.S., Tanzania work together during MEDRETE 2012

U.S. medical personnel traveled to Zanzibar, Tanzania, Jan. 30 through Feb. 10, 2012, to perform a suture-less cataract surgical technique to improve military relationships with host medical providers and provide medical treatment to local citizens.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Sustainers tackle Unified Endeavor

Soldiers with the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) honed their skills during an exercise from from Jan. 23 to Feb. 3, 2012.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Soldiers deliver supplies to remote Djiboutian school

Soldiers with Civil Affairs Team 4902, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion, with Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, partnered with U.S. Agency for International Development, the Djiboutian Ministry of Education and the U.S. Embassy to deliver school supply kits to the Balho Primary School in Balho, Djibouti, Jan. 31, 2012.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Medal of Honor recipients set to visit

Five Medal of Honor recipients are scheduled to visit Fort Jackson to share their stories with the post community during a round table event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 16, 2012, at the Post Theater.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

772nd Civil Support Team supports medical mission in Tanzania

Members of the 772nd Civil Support Team, 7th Civil Support Command, concluded their two-week Medical Readiness and Training Exercise in Zanzibar, Tanzania, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 12, 2012.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Nurses' new approach to care improves patient satisfaction

Since implementing a new approach to its system of care last year, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center nursing professionals boast to having successfully created a positive culture change, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

Army hosts educational event for members of Congress, staffers

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

2/14/2012 12:00:00 AM