Feb 1, 2012

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Soldiers, non-commissioned officers and officers of the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, and 2nd Brigade Combat Team were given the opportunity on Jan. 11 at the Nehelani Club to hear the motivating story of a warrior formerly from the 2nd BCT who was wounded, losing both of his legs, and had previously served in their brigade. Resiliency, an important characteristic for any Warrior, was the focus of the discussion in which Col. Gregory D. Gadson, Director of the US Army Wounded Warrior Program spoke of his experiences, including the detonation of an improvised explosive device in 2007 that resulted in both of his legs being amputated above the knee.

Feb 1, 2012

The Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) is a fairly new tool that Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers have to help them with their reintegration. During the past 10 years, more than 100,000 Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers have served in combat and experienced the stressors of war.

Feb 1, 2012

The $50 billion military health system will plan for its future by slowing the growth rate of health care costs, strengthening partnerships and focusing on prevention, primary care and chronic disease management, the Defense Department's top health official said this morning.

Jan 31, 2012

CAMP KODAIRA, Japan - A group of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members, along with Soldiers from U.S. Army Japan, visited a language school here Thursday to brief students on the bilateral cooperative program in which they are currently taking part.

Jan 31, 2012

On guard in Afghanistan with Alaska's 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Feb 1, 2012

Soldiers from the 8th Human Resources Sustainment Center, an active duty unit from Fort Shafter, Hawaii, may soon be trading their tropical beaches for the wind and sun blasted sands of Kuwait as they prepare for a deployment overseas. At Silver Scimitar 2012, the 8th HRSC is being trained by the 3rd and 14th HRSCs.

Feb 1, 2012

For the 633rd Theater Gateway, an Army National Guard unit training to deploy overseas, the human resources annual training exercise Silver Scimitar 2012 represents important firsts.

Feb 1, 2012

Since mid-January, members of the 56th Engineer Company have been braving the Alaskan cold and dark to construct ice bridges to safely move Soldiers, weapons and equipment across the expanses of both the Tanana River and the Big Delta River near Delta Junction and Fort Greely.

Jan 31, 2012

Silver Scimitar brings together Soldiers from many backgrounds and components, but Warrant Officer Christina Colby adds her unique experience to the annual training event. Colby is the first chairperson of the Junior Warrant Officers' Action Committee, a newly created organization sponsored by the U.S. Warrant Officer's Association. After 12 years as an enlisted Soldier, she was appointed as a warrant officer and quickly got involved in the association to help her peers.

Jan 31, 2012

The changing face of the Army's combat mission is leading to overall changes in the execution of policies affecting the spectrum of Soldiers deployed in defense of the nation. Silver Scimitar, the U.S. Army Reserve Command-sponsored training exercise prepares human resource Soldiers from active Army, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve for deployment.

Jan 31, 2012

Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli retires after 40 years of service in a retirement ceremony on Summerall Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 31.

Feb 1, 2012

Mastering job skills while deployed can be quite difficult, but fortunately the Soldiers attending Silver Scimitar have the luxury of being trained by some of the best from the field. As the final week of Silver Scimitar 2012 begins, Soldiers participating in the training move from the classroom to applying what they've learned in a hands-on event.

Feb 1, 2012

Amidst concerns of budget and troop reductions, Reserve Soldiers remain a critical component of America's defense, said the chief of the Army Reserve.

Feb 2, 2012

TSG MHS 2012 video- Injury to Recovery

Feb 1, 2012

The Defense Department and the Army said goodbye today to a general known for his leadership and his innovation, but who may be best remembered for his focus on advancing brain injury treatment and mental health care.

Jan 31, 2012

Gen. Peter Chiarelli has retired after more than 40 years in the military. In a retirement ceremony outside Washington, DC.

Feb 2, 2012

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III was sworn in as the Army's 33rd vice chief of staff during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Jan. 31, 2012.

Jan 31, 2012

Families of deployed Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord participated in a Strong Bonds family retreat Jan. 27-29 held at the Redmond Marriott Town Center here. The retreat was held to bring the spouses together in a comfortable and fun environment in order to discuss the differences between the way men and women both think and respond and to take a break from their kids.

Feb 1, 2012

SMDC hosts a Winter Wonderland event for the surviving families of fallen heroes

Jan 31, 2012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon came to life as Karissa Thompson shot targets in the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000. This was not another day of training for the Soldiers on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, but an opportunity for members of the Puyallup Chamber of Commerce to bond with their military neighbors.

Jan 31, 2012

Most days he is a team leader in a military police platoon. Today he steps up to the plate and takes over as squad leader for his team. Utilizing the training received from his leadership, the average onlooker would never guess that today is his first time as squad leader.

Feb 1, 2012

The thunderous sound of the gun volley that echoed across Washington, Jan. 31, marked the end to an acclaimed and storied military career for Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli.

Jan 31, 2012

Jan. 31, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command launched a new website, www.hrc.army.mil, designed to increase Soldier awareness of and interest in HRC programs, policies and initiatives.

Jan 31, 2012

The Korean peninsula stands out as a pivotal point in American security: politically, militarily and economically. In the second of a 3 part series, a closer look at the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.

Jan 31, 2012

The RTS,S malaria vaccine candidate, the result of a collaboration between the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research and public-private partners, was recently recognized by Time magazine as the second most momentous medical breakthrough of 2011.

Jan 31, 2012

It's hard to resist rolling the throttle when you're straddling a motorcycle that can go from zero to 100 mph in less than six seconds. But that's what Staff Sgt. William Whiteside's potent 2005 Yamaha YZF-R1 sport bike could do. In 2007, the prior-service Sailor had been racing on a MotoGP track in Jerez, Spain, close to his assignment in Rota. Now back stateside, he was exiting Highway 167 North in Renton, Wash., onto the onramp to Interstate 405 North when he encountered some easy curves and a decent straightaway. With 165 horsepower at his fingertips and an agile bike, the onramp didn't have to be boring. At least that's what he thought as he entered the first curve.

Jan 31, 2012

Daily, the Army uses nonlethal weapons such as lasers to protect our forces. If used improperly, these types of weapons could backfire in the hands of our Soldiers, causing temporary -- or even permanent -- eye damage.

Jan 31, 2012

On Jan. 28, 2012, the commander of Human Resources Command, Maj. Gen. Gina Farrisee, visits classroom training conducted during Silver Scimitar, the annual training exercise for human resources soldiers.

Feb 7, 2012

The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command recently added its newest Soldier to the ranks, Maj. Carlos Melendez, an Army Reservist from Sustainment Command Detachment 7.

Jan 31, 2012

When do you keep it and when do you throw it out the window?

Jan 31, 2012

The public becomes very concerned when they read the newspaper and see headlines such as "Near mid-airs over the Atlantic," "Aircraft lands on wrong runway in Boston," "Aircraft lands at wrong airport" or "Pilot turns off both engines on takeoff." In this day and age, with all the sophisticated technology onboard to keep the pilot informed of position, altitude and emergencies, mistakes are still taking place; mistakes that are difficult to understand. The pilots are blamed for everything from complacency to incompetence. Whatever the problem, something needs to be done.

Feb 29, 2012

Roughly 3,000 feet above sea level in the mountainous valleys of Honduras, there is a familiar, rhythmic thumping that can be heard. Sometimes faint, and sometimes boisterous, the sound is unmistakable and it is something the residents of Honduras not only tolerate, but have also come to appreciate. The thumping belongs to the helicopters assigned to the 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, a subordinate command of U.S. Army South. The unit is responsible for promoting and executing aviation operations to facilitate U.S. Southern Command's strategy of engagement and security in theater.

Jan 31, 2012

One of the most difficult safety precautions to convince Soldiers to buy into is to remove jewelry before working around aircraft. Wedding bands, in particular, are not commonly removed because of the personal conviction that the symbolic jewelry should be worn at all times. Nearly all Soldiers have seen the photographic evidence of the dangers of wearing rings, but they accept the risk either to avoid violating their personal beliefs or possibly due to threats from their spouses.

Jan 31, 2012

It was a night almost like every other at Forward Operating Base Speicher. We were on the early morning shift, starting work at 3 a.m. We were told earlier in the day that we would be conducting a hasty air assault that night that would take about one hour to complete. After that, we would perform a follow-on recon and security mission. Flying Apaches, we departed about two hours earlier than our shift normally started and went to another FOB to get a quick final brief on the air assault, and then off we went.

Jan 31, 2012

Even the toughest Marine needs top--notch equipment and support to carry the fight to the enemy. Tobyhanna Army Depot now provides more of that support. Technicians have begun supporting two Marine Corps surveillance radars.

Jan 31, 2012

Motorcycling is a lifelong learning process. Far too often riders think after a few years and a few thousand miles that they know it all. That concept can be fatal.

Jan 31, 2012

FORT BLISS, Texas -- Uniformed contracting officers training here as part of the two-week U.S. Army Contracting Command pre-deployment readiness exercise Joint Dawn 2012 are benefiting from a growing role by civilian contracting professionals.

Jan 31, 2012

While stationed in the southwest as an explosive ordnance disposal specialist, one of our unit's missions was to clear Air Force aerial bombing and gunnery ranges of unexploded and "practice" ordnance. Practice ordnance, while sounding innocuous, contains explosive charges to produce a white marking smoke and can, depending on the particular round, have explosive charges that are equivalent to 5 pounds or more of high explosives.

Jan 31, 2012

The Korean peninsula stands out as a pivotal point in American security: politically, militarily and economically. In the first of a 3 part series, a closer look at the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.

Jan 31, 2012

In the combat arms profession, many Soldiers engage in competition daily. Based on my experience, one of the most common competitions is the art of pushing weights. When I say pushing weight, I mean working out in the gym using free weights as a means to test one's strength and ability. No service member wants the notoriety of being the weakest individual. Since many Soldiers work out together, it's common to push each other to, and even past, our physical capabilities.

Jan 31, 2012

Crew chiefs keep Apache Helicopters in the air and in the fight at FOB Fenty, Afghanistan

Jan 31, 2012

Vehicle water crossings are an inevitable yet necessary task for Leaders, Soldiers and personnel to accomplish their mission. Because of the inherent danger in water crossings, it is imperative units conduct proper terrain analysis, personnel training in fording operations, equipment preparation and apply composite risk management during the planning process and well before the execution phase.

Jan 31, 2012

The Department of Defense's new $1.03 billion hospital at Fort Belvoir opened the doors to a new, state-of-the-art Traumatic Brain Injury Department Friday.

Jan 31, 2012

Mechanics keep training operations up and running in South Korea.

Jan 31, 2012

CSM & SGM Nominative Process SOP, Nov. 2011

Jan 31, 2012

The chief of optometry at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) in Germany talks about what is known as the thief of sight - Glaucoma

Jan 31, 2012

Agricultural Development for Afghanistan Pre-Deployment Training (ADAPT). USDA ADAPT teaches deploying civilians, NGO's and military how to teach Afghans a better way of farming to create better crop output. Students spent a week in the classroom and in the fields at CSU Fresno's campus learning these skills.

Feb 2, 2012

Healthcare to health was the topic of discussion at the opening plenary session of the 2012 Military Health System Conference Jan. 31, 2012, at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center at National Harbor, Md.

Feb 2, 2012

Retired Lt. Col. Luke J. Weathers Jr., a Tuskegee Airman, died Oct. 13, 2011 at the age of 90 in Tucson, Ariz. and was buried in section 64 in Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 20.

Jan 31, 2012

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin, III formor United States Forces-Iraq commander speaks during the return of the USF-I colors ceremony, Dec 20, 2011, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The ceremony marked the end of the second-longest war in U.S. history.

Jan 31, 2012

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III salutes during the playing of the national anthem after returning the United States Forces - Iraq colors to the U.S., Dec. 20, 2011, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The ceremony marks the end of the second longest war in U.S. history.

Jan 31, 2012

Those of the belief that 'life moves a little slower south of the Alps' might change their minds if they spent a few minutes with the Soldiers and civilians of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command based in Italy.

Jan 31, 2012

The Natick Soldier Systems Center senior commander served as the keynote speaker Jan. 27 at the TD Bank Breakfast Series held by the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce at the Courtyard by Marriott in Natick.

Jan 31, 2012

Since 2005 the United States Army Security Assistance Command has assisted the government of Iraq in building both the capacity and the capability of its security forces in moving toward self-reliance. A key element of that assistance has been the sale of critical material and services through Foreign Military Sales.

Feb 2, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- Maj. Gen. Nick Justice will retire Feb. 13 after 42 years of U.S. Army service. He assumed command of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Dec. 4, 2009, from Maj. Gen. Paul Izzo. Dale Ormond will become RDECOM's acting director Feb. 10. The following excerpts are from Justice's exit interview with RDECOM historian Jeff Smart.

Feb 2, 2012

Thought to be unfit as pilots, African-Americans for the longest time were not recognized as being able to fly, until President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration announced that African-Americans would be trained as pilots in the Army Air Corps in Oct. 1940.

Jan 31, 2012

Jan 31, 2012

A Black Hawk helicopter crash landing was reenacted at the Pentagon heliport Jan. 19 to test the readiness of area first responders and emergency medical units.

Jan 31, 2012

The State of the Union Address is one of only two duties assigned to the President of the United States in our Constitution.

Jan 31, 2012

The Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC) in Hohenfels, Germany began its 2012 training schedule this month with the completion of a seventeen day Operational Mentor and Liaison Team (OMLT) exercise for Afghanistan-bound soldiers from nine nations.

Jan 31, 2012

With his pending retirement next month, Maj. Gen. Nickolas Justice shared his "war stories" with an audience here -- snippets of a life's journey that took a former self-described "bumpkin" private to the rank of major general commanding the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command.

Jan 31, 2012

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- When an active duty Soldier breaks the law, he or she will face possible punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. But, what happens when a civilian or Family Member gets in trouble?

Jan 31, 2012

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - A good will initiative on behalf of children, parents and teachers from the city of Baumholder's Grundschule put smiles on the faces of many children in the faraway Children's Support Center at Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.

Jan 31, 2012

Members of the Wiesbaden military community in Germany and host nation guests celebrated the new year and German-American relations during a reception hosted by the commanders of 5th Signal Command and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Jan. 22, 2012, at the Community Activity Center.

Feb 1, 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.

Feb 2, 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

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii -- Since 2008, the School Behavioral Health Team from the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services, here, has been providing a comprehensive array of school-based behavioral health programs and services to support military students, families and community.

Jan 31, 2012

In May of 2011, the da Vinci Surgical System was embraced by two otolaryngologists at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. The robot, which was first purchased in 2009, has been used to support a variety of surgical specialties.

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

What began four years ago as an opportunity for high school students to observe a construction site has blossomed into annual competitions that promote science education in concert with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Feb 8, 2012

CAMP HUMPHREYS - The U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security has learned Camp Humphreys was the first international U.S. military installation to be named "StormReady" and "TsunamiReady" by the U.S. National Weather Service.

Jan 31, 2012

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter welcomed home from Iraq the final few troops, including Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, the last commander of U.S. Forces-Iraq.

Jan 31, 2012

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, to join Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in ceremonies marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq.

Jan 31, 2012

With the Army leaving Iraq by the end of the month and large drawdowns coming in Afghanistan, some Soldiers may be asked to change their military occupational specialty or leave the Army before they planned, said the Army's top NCO.

Jan 31, 2012

Feb 10, 2012

Chaplain (Capt.) Karen A. Hallett (third from left) was presented the 'Chaplain of the Year' award at the Reserve Officers Association National Security Convention in Washington, D.C. Jan. 30, 2012. Hallett is pictured following the awards ceremony with Col. Kristina D. Moeller, USARC Chaplain, Brig. Gen. Douglas R. Satterfield, deputy commanding general, 412th Theater Engineer Command, and Rev. Ron Brovold. (Photo: 1st Lt. Jae Bin Ahn)

Feb 2, 2012

Military members from all branches of service were honored by the National Football League with a "Salute to Service" program Jan. 26 to 29; with weeklong events held on Oahu, leading up to the Pro Bowl game.

Jan 30, 2012

Jan 31, 2012

A newly released Army study on behavioral health shows a decline in Soldier suicides and more seeking treatment for their problems.

Jan 30, 2012

Paratroopers of the Alaska-based 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) on a security combat patrol in Khowst Province, Afghanistan.

Jan 30, 2012

Tough Mudder claims that is "probably the toughest event on the planet," but it wasn't too tough for seven Middle East District employees who were motivated by the death of a Navy SEAL and the opportunity to raise money for wounded warriors.

Jan 30, 2012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Middle East District, in conjunction with Iraq's Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works, recently oversaw the completion of a new wastewater collection and treatment system for the city of Fallujah in Iraq's Al-Anbar Governate.

Jan 30, 2012

Senior Army general assesses division's deployment readiness.

Jan 30, 2012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District repaired a 2,000-foot stretch of slumping levee, adding a gravel drain to help eliminate moisture that was weakening the levee's foundation as part of a joint effort to improve the levees surrounding West Sacramento, Calif.

Jan 31, 2012

More than a 100 potential new recruits took the ASVAB last week on Kwaj, Ebeye and Majuro.

Jan 30, 2012

Jan 30, 2012

FORT CARSON, Colo. -- Five "Iron Knights" Soldiers participated in an open forum at Trinidad State Junior College, where local citizens of the community asked questions about the Army, service to the nation, and the unit's recent deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Jan. 23.

Jan 31, 2012

Turning swords into plowshares is not what comes to mind when one thinks about the mission of Soldiers. But this is exactly what some are doing to bring peace and stability to a troubled region: Afghanistan.

Jan 30, 2012

FORT POLK, La. -- "Iron Knight" Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, deployed to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., to help train paratroopers for an upcoming deployment to Eastern Afghanistan.

Jan 30, 2012

OPSEC measures are implemented based on the commander's guidance, acceptable risk levels, and available resources. Our responsibility is to protect it. Ensure all personnel know the organization's critical information and insure protective measures are in place.

Jan 30, 2012

Army Field Support Battalion - Fort Carson earned top honors in the Colorado post's recycling program. The battalion is part of Army Sustainment Command's global network of logistics integrators, serving 'On the Line' with operating forces.

Jan 31, 2012

A five-month effort to provide needed equipment and repairs to the free hospital in Dehdadi, Afghanistan, was commemorated during a brief ceremony at the hospital Jan. 26, 2012.

Jan 30, 2012

Jan 30, 2012

Scouts teamed with staff from Camp Bullis to prevent erosion and learn about the environment here Jan. 21.

Jan 30, 2012

FORT SILL, Okla.-- For C Battery, 1st Battalion, 30th Field Artillery, their 42-32 intramural basketball win against B Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Jan. 18 at Rinehart Fitness Center came down to endurance.

Jan 31, 2012

Yama Sakura 61, an annual bilateral exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Army Pacific officially began Jan. 30, 2012, at Camp Itami, Japan.

Jan 31, 2012

The newly created Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program allows IRR Soldiers and their families to maintain a connection to the military community through an affiliation with the local reserve-component unit that is closest to their home.

Jan 30, 2012

Jan 30, 2012

Army and Navy leaders signed a memorandum of understanding at Fort Sam Houston Jan. 18 designed to help wounded service members find jobs as they transition out of the military.

Jan 30, 2012

As the nation begins to draw down its forces, more and more veterans will be entering the Veterans Affairs (VA) health system. As of January 25, 2012 veterans in Southern California have access to a new, state of the art medical facility now named after a civil affairs Soldier who was also, fittingly, a doctor of optometry.