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Army receives first of six NEVs

Army receives first of six NEVs

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. View Slideshow

Army wife credits experiences, opportunities provided by military life

Army wife credits experiences, opportunities provided by military life

’t live like most Army wives. She wakes up in the morning, takes a walk and chats with farmers and villagers at the local bazaar in Tajik, Uzbek and Russian. View Article

Shulla shop

Shulla shop

s 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team. View Image

Understanding traumatic brain injury

Understanding traumatic brain injury

Hundreds of U.S. troops are suffering from traumatic brain injuries caused by war. Neurologists say anyone serving in a combat zone is at risk of severe neurological disorders without suffering a scratch. Michelle Michael shows us how bomb blasts are affecting troops long after battle. View Video

Army Spotlight

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2009 -- Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
With more than 200 years of service, the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps has distinguished itself as the world's most accomplished group of military professionals.

Army Quote

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When President-elect Obama gets in and says, 'Here's the decision,' the United States military, led by me, is going to march off and execute that decision.

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Related Link: Chairman Says He's Ready to Execute New President's Military Decisions


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