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Army spouse earns national child care...
FORT SILL, Okla. -- Cynthia Sosa is the first current family child care provider here to receive National Association of Family Child Care accreditation. MORE about Army spouse earns national child care accreditation
Odierno, Biden announce education milestone for...
More than 100 colleges and universities have signed on to a White House initiative to prepare educators for the unique needs of their military-connected students, Jill Biden announced Oct. 3, 2012... MORE about Odierno, Biden announce education milestone for military kids
Yongsan-gu Korean American Friendship Council...
Members of the Yongsan-gu Korean American Friendship Council and U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan met to discuss their most recent efforts to improve relations between the ROK and U.S., Sep. 25... MORE about Yongsan-gu Korean American Friendship Council boosts ROK-U.S. alliance
Area II CPAC holds briefing for military spouses
The Area II Civilian Personnel Advisory Center held an informational briefing for military spouses to provide them with information on obtaining a position with the Federal governments here, Sept... MORE about Area II CPAC holds briefing for military spouses
Yongsan Soldiers lend a helping hand before...
Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan participated in making 'Songpyeon,' a traditional Korean Rice cake, and shared them with single-parent families and elderly Koreans, living by themselves... MORE about Yongsan Soldiers lend a helping hand before Chuseok
Yongsan employees recognized as top performers...
Four U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan Civilians received honors during the U.S. Forces Korea Civilian Employers of the Year Award Ceremony at Knight Field here, Sept. 21. MORE about Yongsan employees recognized as top performers in Korea
Yongsan appreciates their volunteers
Volunteers at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan were recognized and presented awards for providing valuable service to the Area II Community here, Sept. 21. MORE about Yongsan appreciates their volunteers
Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era...
Ninety-two Iowa-Illinois World War II- and Korean War-era veterans flew to Washington, D.C, toured the capital area and its war memorials, and then returned back to a hero's welcome at the Quad... MORE about Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era vets honored with trip to nation's capital
Fort Carson ACS hosts spouse career day
For many military spouses, finding employment can be stressful, frustrating and infuriating. MORE about Fort Carson ACS hosts spouse career day
Sponsors honored for hosting military students
FORT SILL, Okla.-- The Fires Center of Excellence International Student Division recognized its host sponsor families during a ceremony Sept. 12 at the Patriot Club. More than 30 families and... MORE about Sponsors honored for hosting military students
Pacific Signal Week 2012 connects the Regiment
Signaleers from throughout the Pacific and the globe connected in Hawaii for the 2012 Signal Corps Regimental Week, a series of events dedicated to commemorating the proud history of the Signal... MORE about Pacific Signal Week 2012 connects the Regiment
U.S. Army Alaska renews school partnership
U.S. Army Alaska renewed its commitment to a strong relationship with the local Fairbanks community during the third annual School Partnership Program's Memorandum of Agreement signing at the... MORE about U.S. Army Alaska renews school partnership
LTG Mike Ferriter: 'Stand Up for Life'
SAN ANTONIO -- LTG Mike Ferriter, commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, tells Soldiers, Families, and Civilians to stand up for life. MORE about LTG Mike Ferriter: 'Stand Up for Life'
Yongsan shows environmental practices through...
Students from Hankuk University Environmental Engineering School were invited to tour U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan as a part of the Green Neighbor initiative outreach program, Sep. 13. Through the... MORE about Yongsan shows environmental practices through seminar
Hometown Holiday Greetings from Yongsan
Every year around the holiday season, the Joint Hometown News Service hosts a Holiday Greetings gathering to give Service members, Civilians, and Families the opportunity to come out and send... MORE about Hometown Holiday Greetings from Yongsan
Building resiliency in military children
With the constant moving, changing of schools and friends and having a parent who's deployed or geographically dispersed, being in a military family can, at times, be exceedingly stressful for... MORE about Building resiliency in military children
Army committed to national academic excellence
The dedication of the new Seitz Elementary School took place Sept. 14, 2012, at Fort Riley, Kan., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the new building as a tribute to retired Lt. Gen Richard... MORE about Army committed to national academic excellence
Kids enjoy day at Yongsan
Capt. Nery Calderon, G-34 for Eighth Army, was having a good day on Saturday as he watched his two children enjoying games and activities offered by U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Child Youth and... MORE about Kids enjoy day at Yongsan
Delegates address issues at AFAP conference
Representatives from each of Cadet Command's eight brigades convene to devise recommendations and solutions to help improve the quality of life for those throughout the organization. MORE about Delegates address issues at AFAP conference
Natick Soldier Systems Center weighs in against...
Soldiers and civilians from the Natick Soldier Systems Center weighed in against hunger recently by donating 711 pounds of non-perishable food items to local charities as part of the "Feds... MORE about Natick Soldier Systems Center weighs in against hunger
ACS job fair draws big crowd, opportunities for...
In order to provide job opportunities for Servicemembers,Families and Civilians, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Army Community Service hosted a job fair to make the job-seeking process easier for the... MORE about ACS job fair draws big crowd, opportunities for Yongsan
Yongsan conducts antiterrorism training during...
In conjunction with the events of 9/11, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan conducted its Antiterrorism, Operations Security (OPSEC), and Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP) Training for U.S. and ROK... MORE about Yongsan conducts antiterrorism training during 9/11
Garrison Sign-Up Day delivers to Yongsan...
To help the Community stay active, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan introduced various events, programs, and activities to members of the garrison. Community members were given the opportunity to sign up... MORE about Garrison Sign-Up Day delivers to Yongsan Community
CHRA employees reach food drive goal
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Civilian Human Resources Agency Headquarters employees were recognized by APG Garrison Commander Col. Gregory McClinton and APG Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James E... MORE about CHRA employees reach food drive goal
HHC USAG Yongsan welcomes new First Sergeant
Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison Yongsan welcomed a new First Sergeant during a change of responsibility ceremony here, Sept. 6. MORE about HHC USAG Yongsan welcomes new First Sergeant
Army ready with vaccine for flu season
The Army has ordered nearly 2 million doses of vaccine to immunize all Soldiers, their families, civilian employees and retirees for the upcoming flu season. MORE about Army ready with vaccine for flu season
Under secretary of US Army visits Reserve...
Under Secretary of the U.S. Army Dr. Joseph W. Westphal visited soldiers and their families, Sept. 8, 2012, at an Army Reserve Yellow Ribbon Program event in Kansas City, Mo. During his stay... MORE about Under secretary of US Army visits Reserve soldiers, families participating in Yellow Ribbon event
National Training Center and Fort Irwin...
National Training Center and Fort Irwin community demonstrates loyalty and generosity to Barstow by donating food purchased at Commissary MORE about National Training Center and Fort Irwin demonstrates loyalty, generosity to Barstow by donating food
Yongsan Community shows off Open Mic Night...
United States Army Garrison Yongsan Community was given the opportunity to show off their talent during Open Mic Night held here, Aug. 31. This event was hosted by BOSS (Better Opportunity for... MORE about Yongsan Community shows off Open Mic Night talent
Message to the IMCOM Workforce from LTG Mike...
The Installation Management Command has the best workforce we have seen in each of our 30-plus years of service. At every installation, base and depot we visit, we are impressed by the spirit... MORE about Message to the IMCOM Workforce from LTG Mike Ferriter and CSM Earl Rice
Army begins final phase of childcare fee changes
To coincide with a Department of Defense policy to standardize the cost of childcare across the Services, the Army will institute new fees for Child and Youth Programs beginning Oct. 1, 2012. MORE about Army begins final phase of childcare fee changes
Yongsan Job fair offers employment opportunities
Looking for a job? About to retire? Just moved to Korea? U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Army Community Service is planning to hold a job fair to help you through the transition process. Frank D... MORE about Yongsan Job fair offers employment opportunities
PTP welcomes Yongsan garrison commander
People to People New Seoul Chapter (PTP) hosted a welcome banquet in honor of Col. Michael E. Masley, garrison commander for U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, here, Aug. 30. MORE about PTP welcomes Yongsan garrison commander
ACS helps make FH Soldiers and Families more...
Fort Huachuca, AZ. - Army Community Service on Fort Huachuca is aiming to help Soldiers and their Families to become more resilient in a not-so-physical way. MORE about ACS helps make FH Soldiers and Families more resilient
MPs keep Yongsan children safe
To make sure kids are safe when walking across roads, the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan's Directorate of Emergency Services, Military Police, organized roadguard teams to provide safety to children... MORE about MPs keep Yongsan children safe
Yongsan stays strong through Typhoon Bolaven
Typhoon Bolaven roared through United States Army Garrison Yongsan, but it didn't quite pack as big of a punch as was expected, Aug. 28. MORE about Yongsan stays strong through Typhoon Bolaven
Students render honors in new Aukamm Flag Corps
WIESBADEN, Germany - One of the first things new Aukamm Elementary School Principal Debbie Parks noticed upon arrival was an empty space where a U.S. flag would usually fly over the school... MORE about Students render honors in new Aukamm Flag Corps
Fort Bragg research examines value of virtual...
Professionals from the departments of Defense and Health and Human Services are at Fort Bragg, N.C., conducting a study to see if the use of virtual reality therapy will help service members coming... MORE about Fort Bragg research examines value of virtual reality as PTSD treatment
