Oct 26, 2011

Oct 25, 2011

Survivors outlined their top recommendations to Army leadership this month at the conclusion of the Survivor Outreach Services Army Family Action Plan Summit.

Oct 24, 2011

Fees for Army child care and related child and youth programs increase between now and Dec. 1 as part of a phased program designed to reduce the impact of a changed Department of Defense policy.

Oct 21, 2011

Brig. Gen. Clarence K.K. Chinn, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk commanding general, attended a Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce luncheon Oct. 17 in Alexandria for the signing of a community covenant between Fort Polk and Rapides Parish. Alexandria business, education and community leaders participated in the event, as well as United States Representative Rodney Alexander and mayors from Pineville, Boyce and Glenmora.

Oct 21, 2011

Regardless of singing ability, one eligible MWR patron will win two tickets to Hollywood and the Grammys through Operation Rising Star's Ultimate Fan Game, which offers weekly prizes from gift cards to iPods.

Oct 20, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--With determination and a smile on his face, KayCee Chaney, 4, put paintbrush to pumpkin, crafting his own work of art and proudly displaying it for all to see. But it wasn't just his pretty pumpkin he was smiling about -- it was the chance to be with kids just like him. Gold Star kids.

Oct 20, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 20, 2011) -- Fort Sill has a beautiful golf course and a new golf learning center available to post residents, Soldiers, retirees and employees. Now the facilities are also available to Cameron University students thanks to a partnership between CU Sports programs and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Oct 20, 2011

Fort Meade's Child Development Center I received notice Sept. 23 of its fourth re-accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Oct 19, 2011

The 2011 U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Digital Photography Contest winners were announced during an awards ceremony held Oct. 12, 2011, in the Patch Library. This year, 49 photographers entered 390 photographs in the annual contest sponsored by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Patch Arts and Crafts Center.

Oct 19, 2011

WASHINGTON -- A sunny fall morning greeted the runners who converged Oct. 9 near the Pentagon for the 27th annual Army Ten-Miler.

Oct 13, 2011

Top Army leadership renewed the Army Family Covenant, the Army's formal commitment to support Soldiers and their families, with a signing this week at the 2011 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Oct 12, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--There's a lot of change going on in Emily McFall's life these days.

Oct 12, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--Sgt. Andrew Dykes was living paycheck to paycheck.

Oct 12, 2011

FORT LEE, Va. (Oct. 12, 2011) -- Fort Lee's first installation-wide baby shower drew 40 expectant mothers to the Liberty Chapel Tuesday. The participants heard parenting tips and received a variety of gifts from the community and Virginia's first lady Maureen McDonnell.

Oct 11, 2011

As runners gathered in the nation's capital, Oct. 9, to compete in the annual Army 10-Miler race, Soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Combined Task Force Spartan), ran a 10-Miler "shadow-run" a week earlier near the heart of the Taliban at Forward Operating Base Pasab in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Oct 11, 2011

Two dozen new companies have put their hat in the ring to make it easier for spouses of service members to find and keep meaningful, career-oriented, portable employment.

Oct 6, 2011

Have you ever felt isolated, unworthy, frightened or trapped in a relationship? I have, and it's a scary scenario to be in, but I can tell you that you are not alone and you can end the vicious cycle of abuse.

Oct 6, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. (Oct. 6, 2011) -- The first MWR Run Amok event took place Oct. 1 at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area here.

Oct 6, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Diversity. That's what Carie Green wants to see around the table when members of the Redstone Arsenal community come together to discuss issues during this year's Army Family Action Plan conference. But that diversity is not limited to race, gender or religious affiliation. It also has to do with employment status -- civilian, contractor, retiree and military -- and tenant representation.

Oct 6, 2011

Oct 5, 2011

Writing for children is serious business. The young readers may be small, but the impact that words and images have on them can be immense. That's why the Patch Library hosted an author- illustrator day Sept. 24, an event where budding writers and artists could learn how to draw, create a character and develop a story line, from German and American authors and illustrators from Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Kaiserslautern and Berlin.

Oct 3, 2011

U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program distance runner Maj. Dan Browne, a three-time winner and two-time record-holder of America's largest 10-mile road race, is one of eight WCAP runners who will attempt to keep the International Army Cup on American soil Oct. 9 at the Pentagon.

Oct 2, 2011

More than 300 runners from across the Korean peninsula took part in the second annual Army 10-miler Shadow Run hosted here Oct. 2.

Sep 30, 2011

Roars of applause filled the Elkhorn Conference Center Sept. 22 as Operation Rising Star contestants competed for $500 and a chance to advance to the Armywide event.

Sep 30, 2011

Sep 30, 2011

Among cheers and tears, Nicole Walters was named the winner of Fort Wainwright's Operation Rising Star contest Sept. 24.

Sep 29, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - Going first was the most challenging part of the competition for this year's Operation Rising Star winner. But placing first exceeded her expectations for an answer to her simple prayer "God just let me place."

Sep 29, 2011

FORT LEE, Va. (Sept. 29, 2011) -- Each October, communities across the nation observe National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - but the work of advocates is never ending.

Sep 29, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--Members of the military retiree community are urged to keep informed about their benefits, especially during these times of dwindling resources.

Sep 29, 2011

Sep 29, 2011

FORT RILEY, Kan. -- A military spouse attending Fort Riley's Fall Apple Day Festival Sept. 24 at Artillery Parade Field for her second year in a row said the annual festival was a great Family activity.

Sep 29, 2011

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii's annual campaign against domestic violence was launched, here, Monday.

Sep 28, 2011

FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Fort Jackson children will step into the spotlight Friday at the second annual Exceptional Family Member Program talent and fashion show 6 p.m. at the Joe E. Mann Center.

Sep 27, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - Sgt. Walter Stanley knew enough about living in Germany from his first tour of duty that he knew he needed to learn more when he came back for a second tour. As a result, Stanley spent three days during the week of Sept. 12 taking Army Community Service's Culture College, which orients Wiesbaden's newcomers to the city and Germany.

Sep 27, 2011

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Construction of the new Child Development Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground North is underway and expected to be completed in December.

Sep 27, 2011

Sep 26, 2011

The Performing Arts Center reverberated with the heartfelt singing of 10 contestants trying to win "Operation Rising Star," here, Sept. 16. Over 150 enthusiastic fans packed the Performing Arts Center to cheer on and help narrow the field to six semifinalists. The following week, Sept. 23, one dedicated performer won the final round and earned her shot at the ultimate prize -- an all-expenses paid trip to Los Angeles, Calif., to make a record.

Sep 26, 2011

Hotel manager Waltraud Schill-Rueckert wants the very best for her guests. And even though the new Army Lodge was booked solid for its grand opening, here, Sept. 19, she and her staff went to great lengths to ensure even the guests at the ceremony felt welcome. Following the official speeches, six children decked out in flower-girl and ring-bearer duds handed out roses and spread petals on the ground as nearly 200 guests ceremoniously entered the new lodge.

Sep 26, 2011

Hidden behind the laughter of more than 500 Soldiers was a clear message. "You don't want to be that guy," said comedian Danny Villalpando, kicking off the Comics on Duty show, Sept. 8, at the Main Post Tower Theater. "You know that guy." Villalpando, along with fellow comedians Paul Ogata, Tom Foss and J.R. Brow, went on to berate life and the seemingly innocuous incidents that make it funny -- in this case hilarious -- as part of the "That Guy" campaign, which encourages young enlisted personnel to reject binge drinking.

Sep 23, 2011

Around 6,100 residents from Fort Bragg and the surrounding area entered the magical world of knights, fairy princesses, feasting and jousting at Smith Lake Recreation Area Sept. 17 and 18. The first Fort Bragg Renaissance Faire featured some in period costumes, entertainment from minstrels Maugorn the Stray and the duo Thunder and Spice singing songs of old to fierce battles performed by Knights of the Canton of Attilium.

Sep 23, 2011

Under unseasonably cool and rainy weather, about 820 youth and 50 teams turned out for the 2011 fall sports opening ceremony for football, soccer, volleyball and cheerleading at the NCO Academy Field, Sept. 17.

Sep 22, 2011

Crooks and Henderson tag themselves as interactive empowerment for Army wives. They have a radio show, a website (www.armywifenetwork.com), an online advice column entitled "Field Problems" (which can be found on their website) and the "Field Exercises."

Sep 22, 2011

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Gold Star Mothers Day is Sept. 25. Survivor Outreach Services, or SOS, will honor Gold Star Mothers with a tea party, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 23, at the Fort Shafter Army Community Service, located at the Aloha Center, Building 330, here.

Sep 22, 2011

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- "Madden 12," "NCAA Football 12" and "Modern Warfare" for Xbox 360 and Play Station 3. 3-D TV. Free Wi-Fi.

Sep 22, 2011

Forty Fort Meade Family Child Care providers care for about 200 children, from 4-weeks old to age 12, in their homes on and off the installation.

Sep 21, 2011

With the entrance covered in rose petals, USAG Grafenwoehr invited everyone inside their newly-opened lodge during a ceremony Sept. 19.

Sep 16, 2011

Sep 15, 2011

U.S. Army Europe recently released an application for mobile devices designed to keep people informed on the latest Army in Europe information, news and events.

Sep 15, 2011

Issues and concerns related to Fort Carson were discussed and prioritized during the annual Army Family Action Plan conference Sept. 7-9.

Sep 15, 2011

The Fort Carson community honored the memories of those killed in the 9/11 attacks and those who have subsequently given their lives in service of their country with a 5-kilometer commemorative run at Ironhorse Park Sept. 9.

Sep 15, 2011

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- For the past three years, four Soldiers have made time in their busy lives to coach multiple sports programs for the Youth Sports leagues.

Sep 14, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - As the sun rose over Wiesbaden's Kurpark Sept. 11, people scrambled out of sleeping bags to see who was still on the track a few hours before the end of Wiesbaden's 25-hour run. Some 86 U.S. military community runners were among the hundreds of athletes who turned out for the seventh annual charity event, organized by the Wiesbaden Sport Organization (WISPO) to promote the development of young athletes.

Sep 14, 2011

Sep 14, 2011

Sep 13, 2011

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Aug. 23 to mark the official opening of three new log cabins at Picatinny Arsenal.

Sep 9, 2011

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Army is doing its part to help combat violent behavior in its ranks.

Sep 9, 2011

FORT RILEY, Kan. -- Fort Riley will be the center of attention for two programs on the small screen. The Pentagon Channel visited Fort Riley Aug. 23 to 27 to film an episode of "FNG" focusing on the Warrior Zone, and an episode of "Tour of Duty," which will showcase the installation and surrounding communities.

Sep 9, 2011

MANHATTAN, Kan. -- For two nights, Aug. 23 and 24, crowds at McCain Auditorium on the Kansas State University campus, Manhattan, were on their feet while watching a fast-paced, 90-minute live musical production of the 28th annual Soldier Show.

Sep 8, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 8, 2011) -- Three very talented singers vied for the title of Fort Sill's Rising Star, but in the end there could be only one. Staff Sgt. Cory Bullis, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 95th Adjutant General Battalion, won the competition.

Sep 8, 2011

FORT RILEY, Kan. -- They may not be the typical entertainers to visit the troops overseas, but that seems to be alright with them. Bikes Over Baghdad is a group of about 10 BMX riders who have traveled numerous times to perform for service members in Iraq. The group made Fort Riley its first stateside military visit when they put on a few shows during the Warrior Zone grand opening celebration Aug. 26.

Sep 8, 2011

FORT RILEY, Kan. -- Fort Riley Soldiers, who have been taxed by the demands of an Army at war, are kicking their feet up at a new facility where relaxation is the only requirement and the only shooting, running, dodging and diving is done on a computer screen.

Sep 7, 2011

Let the good times -- and the beer barrels -- roll.

Sep 7, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--They will take to the streets of Redstone Arsenal for the love of their country, and for those that lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sep 6, 2011

SAN ANTONIO -- The Army Family Action Plan is an incredibly important program that allows senior Army leaders to understand the needs of Soldiers, Civilians and Families and continue to deliver on the promise of the Army Family Covenant. It's a grassroots effort by the Army community to identify what's not working, why it should change, and how to fix it.

Sep 6, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - It's never too early to start preparing for college. That's why students, parents, mentors and volunteers are encouraged to participate in the new Wiesbaden "Show Me The College Money" workshops to be held twice monthly at the Teen Center in Hainerberg Housing.

Sep 6, 2011

Capt. Yvonne Perdomo assumed command of the Army Entertainment Detachment at a ceremony held at Fort Sam Houston on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

Sep 6, 2011

Sep 6, 2011

SAN ANTONIO -- When I talk with garrison professionals who work in suicide prevention, they all have stories about the person who really made them realize the importance of what they do.

Sep 2, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 1, 2011) -- In July, the Army's Exceptional Family Member Program's respite care service began standardizing and streamlining as part of a plan to improve services and support for families with special needs.

Sep 2, 2011

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii -- Hawaii's Army Community Theatre, or ACT, is gearing up for a transition from its current program to return its focus to Soldiers and their family members.

Sep 1, 2011

August 27, Soldiers and Families gathered at Fort Campbell's Division Parade Field for a free performance, courtesy of Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.

Sep 1, 2011

Fort Wainwright chaplains and Survivor Outreach Services hosted the event designed to provide a roadmap through grieving for those who have suffered losses ranging from the death of a loved one to divorce and even the loss of a pet

Aug 31, 2011

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Audio speakers blasted canine-friendly tunes, such as "Hound Dog" and "Bingo Was His Name-O," as dogs and their owners congregated, here, Aug. 13, for the third annual "Dog Days of Summer."

Aug 30, 2011

Aug 30, 2011

The Installation Management Academy, featuring the Maj. Gen. Robert M. Joyce Family and MWR School and the Installation Management School, is open for business in San Antonio.

Aug 25, 2011

About 550 participants ran a total of 1,731.5 miles to honor fallen service members at Fort Leavenworth's Run for the Fallen Aug. 20, coordinated by Survivor Outreach Services, Army Community Service, and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Aug 25, 2011

Dozens of children, representing the loss of a parent in military service, gathered in a garden near the Rocky Mountain Front Range Monday, where Army officers shook their hands and presented medals.

Aug 25, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. (Aug. 11, 2011) -- Apprentices and mentors from around the post who were recognized for participating in Hired!, a youth employment program, during an appreciation ceremony Aug. 18 at the Patriot Club.

Aug 25, 2011

Six years ago, Lori Morris lost her husband. Emilee Morris, 11, lost her father. Saturday marked their third memorial run for their Soldier -- Staff Sgt. Brian Morris of 360th Transportation Company, which was then part of the 68th Corps Support Battalion, 43rd Area Support Group at Fort Carson.

Aug 25, 2011

Survivors, including parents of fallen Soldiers, are now able to apply for a survivor decal, much like the standard installation-access decal for their vehicle, greatly improving their ability to access the programs designed to support them.

Aug 25, 2011

About 30 girls, ages 11 to 18, were pampered with professional manicures and attended talks about proper nutrition, exercise and makeup at "Simply Sensational," a three-hour seminar organized to boost girls' self-esteem Aug. 17.

Aug 24, 2011

Spc. Dennis Bowsher won his fourth national title at the 2011 U.S. National Modern Pentathlon Championships on Aug. 14, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Aug 19, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, U.S. Army Europe commander, spent time with members of Wiesbaden's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers during a visit Aug. 12. The commander got a chance to see the new BOSS Warrior Zone, located by Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts on Wiesbaden Army Airfield, and discussed issues of concern with Soldiers. Hertling asked the BOSS members to play an active role in helping stamp out sexual harassment through the I. A.M. Strong initiative and to help promote sponsorship of new incoming service members.

Aug 19, 2011

WIESBADEN, Germany - The days may be getting darker as fall approaches, but inside the Baumholder and Wiesbaden Arts and Crafts Centers it's always bright. From posters to engraving, framing to woodshop -- the staffs have made sure there is plenty to keep everyone happily engaged.

Aug 19, 2011

Before the reading, members of the band set up an instrument petting zoo around the room giving participants an opportunity to get to know the individual musical tools.

Aug 19, 2011

The Fort Bragg Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation GI Jane was held at Smith Lake recreation area Aug. 13. The event is held at least four times a year and offers different experiences to women who want to embrace nature and challenge their bodies. Some of the activities included mountain biking, canoeing and the chance to zip-line at Carver Falls, a local tourist attraction.

Aug 18, 2011

FORT SILL, Okla. (Aug. 18, 2011) -- Fort Sill's golf learning center is now open which makes the post the first Army installation with one of these facilities.

Aug 18, 2011

FORT LEE, Va. (Aug. 18, 2011) -- Basketball is not in season, but that didn't stop about 60 community youngsters from indulging themselves in a daily dose of jumpshots, lay-ups and suicide drills at the Post Field House.

Aug 18, 2011

The 200th Military Police Command conducted a training conference Aug. 5 to 6 for Family Readiness Group leaders to enhance their abilities to help Soldiers and families.

Aug 17, 2011

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Contestants, in teams of two, race to knock out as many push-ups as possible in two minutes during Right Arm Night at the Hale Ikena, here, Aug. 5.

Aug 11, 2011

FORT McCOY, Wis. -- A sellout crowd of 11,000 fans packed into Fort McCoy’s Constitution Park Aug. 5 to witness the latest edition of the Army Concert Tour. It marked the 15th consecutive year McCoy has hosted a concert, with annual performances dating back to 1997.

Aug 11, 2011

Aug 11, 2011

The scenic photos taken by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Venus Sun illustrate just some of the natural wonders Outdoor Recreation is determined to share with Soldiers and their Families.

Aug 10, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--With the school year beginning, it's time for Barbara Williams to sit back and breathe a sigh of relief.

Aug 10, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Karvellis Lee is looking forward to inviting Redstone-connected children to the new home of SKIES Unlimited.

Aug 10, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.--Holiday seasons are typically the seasons of giving, when local residents donate large quantities of non-perishable food items in communitywide drives.

Aug 10, 2011

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Redstone's annual Army concert has proven popular with country music fans, but others were ready for another genre.

Aug 10, 2011

Aug 10, 2011

Local competitions for the 2011 Operation Rising Star singing contest begin this week at 37 Army installations and depots around the world.

Aug 9, 2011

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- As the decades pass, Army Community Service has seen many changes, improvements and restructuring, but its mission remains the same: to build resilience and stability in Soldiers and families.