Feb 16, 2012

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

Feb 15, 2012

Two of Redstone Arsenal's aviation leaders emphasized the need to move forward with aviation goals, adapting and changing to accommodate Army needs and budget constraints.

Feb 16, 2012

Redstone Arsenal HQ participates in command run Feb. 10

Feb 15, 2012

The theme for this year's Worldwide Aviation Logistics Conference was "Army Aviation -- Giving the Warfighters the Decisive Edge -- Transformation for the Future."

Feb 15, 2012

The most important aspect to maintaining Army aviation through today's cost-cutting environment is ensuring that communication lines remain open between the Army and its industry contractors.

Feb 15, 2012

The 2012 Army Emergency Relief campaign will open March 1 and continue through May 15.

Feb 15, 2012

Maj. Gen. David Mann talks to a reporter for Inside Today, at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, about having a piece of Gen. George S. Patton memorabilia at the show.

Feb 15, 2012

The Army chief of staff has announced that Maj. Gen. Lynn Collyar will be assigned as commander of the Aviation and Missile Command.

Feb 15, 2012

Back Orders -- the bane of shoppers -- are especially baneful for Soldiers deployed across the globe.

Feb 16, 2012

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.

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 15, 2012

Today marks the beginning for the Lead Materiel Integrator, as Army Materiel Command assumes the LMI mission for the Army.

Feb 16, 2012

As an Army combat medic, Sgt. 1st Class Antwan Williams never had the experience of delivering a baby. After 14 years in the Army, Williams had almost given up on helping a child into the world, until earlier this month, when he found himself in a situation where his baby's life would depend on his training.

Feb 15, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Feb. 15, 2012) -- The Class of 2012 cadets involved in the American Politics Capstone Course were tasked by the Department of Labor to find effective ways of delivering services to homeless veterans in New York City. The cadets completed the semester-long capstone project and were recognized Feb. 10 by Assistant Secretary of Labor Junior Ortiz for their research.

Feb 15, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Feb. 15, 2012) -- The Force Sustainment Association's inaugural ball was celebrated at West Point Feb. 11, welcoming 101 newly branched Transportation, Quartermaster, Ordnance, Finance and Adjutant General cadets into the Force Sustainment community. Brig. Gen. Gwen Bingham, the 51st Quartermaster General and U.S. Army Quartermaster School commandant at Fort Lee, Va., was guest speaker for the event, held inside the West Point Club's Grand Ballroom.

Feb 15, 2012

Maj. Gen. Patricia McQuistion, Army Sustainment Command commanding general, signed the Army Family Covenant on Feb. 15, just before the kickoff of the Rock Island Arsenal Health Fair, located at the RIA fitness center.

Feb 15, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. (Feb. 15, 2012) -- America's global strategy--seemingly chaotic and somewhat illogical under foreign scrutiny--has actually proven to be a winning strategy for more than 300 years, according to Walter Russell Mead, professor of foreign affairs and humanities at Bard College. Mead taught Grand Strategy at Yale for several years before introducing the course at Bard College, and on Feb. 8, in front of nearly 100 cadets and invited students inside the Haig Room, he revealed the "secret plan for world domination." It's not so much a secret strategy as it is inherent in the nation's framework, Mead admitted, and it isn't even ours originally.

Feb 16, 2012

Lt. Gen. David Morrison, Australian chief of the army, is greeted by Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey, TRADOC command sergeant major, upon his arrival to the headquarters building at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 8, 2012.

Feb 15, 2012

As the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan continues, soldiers from the retrograde section take up the task of moving equipment affected by years of use out of theater.

Feb 15, 2012

Helping carry the dream of the African American community, Staff Sgt. Cathy Breedlove, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Brigade Support Medical Company, 25th Brigade Support Battalion, is among the many inspirational African American figures that are celebrated for their contributions on the frontlines of today's military.

Feb 15, 2012

The Presidents Day holiday is a day to remember and honor the men and women who led and helped shape our country. While it is a day to recognize the achievements and contributions of two of this country's greatest presidents and an opportunity for a well earned long weekend for TRADOC Soldiers, civilians, and Family members, it also represents a period of increased risk as people travel or participate in other recreational activities.

Mar 7, 2012

For years the U.S. Army has performed maintenance on rotary wing aircraft deployed in the field, including war threatened areas around the globe. In the field, it is a standard practice for maintenance personnel and flight crews to climb to the tops of CH-47 helicopters to inspect and service the rotor blades. . This practice was necessary for accomplishing the mission but it came with unsecured high-risk maneuvers resulting in serious injuries and even fatalities.

Mar 2, 2012

Safety comes first, whether a unit is serving in support of overseas contingency operations or stationed stateside. One motor pool has found a winning recipe for an accident-free maintenance shop, staying safe at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Jul 26, 2012

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.

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 15, 2012

Megan Clark was an all-state athlete as a sophomore at O'Neill High School in Highland Falls, N.Y., and a National Scholastic Sports Foundation track and field All-American as a junior, signed with Duke on a track and field scholarship.

Feb 15, 2012

Post team thumps Marines, 68-0

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 15, 2012

FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky- The Currahee Physical Therapy Clinic, staffed by medical personnel from Company C, 801st Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, is the first brigade level clinic in the 101st Abn. Div. to receive a unit-level physical therapy technician at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 15, 2012

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Family Readiness Group leaders and volunteers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division completed their training necessary to be qualified to operate a unit FRG Feb. 13th, 2012 at the Family Readiness Center on Fort Campbell, Ky.

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 15, 2012

Logistics Soldiers training on a 50 caliber machine gun to prepare for future deployments.

Feb 15, 2012

Soldiers in Afghanistan coming under fire and defeating the enemy as the prepared for a shura.

Feb 15, 2012

Command Sgt. Maj. Sheridon Richardson relinquished responsibility of the 3rd Chemical Brigade to Command Sgt. Maj. John Hawley during a ceremony at Fort Leonard Wood's Shea Gym Friday.

Feb 15, 2012

Soldiers maneuver through a live fire exercise lane.

Feb 15, 2012

The General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Junior Officer Council held its first post-wide Leadership Conference Friday at Audie Murphy's Community Center. The event offered junior officers from all different units and specialties leadership tools and networking opportunities.

Feb 15, 2012

When telling how his team recovered more than 6,000 of Iraq's treasures from eight different countries, Marine Reserve Col. Matthew Bogdanos is very much like a tour guide, taking his audiences on a journey deep into ancient history.

Feb 15, 2012

The commander of the Aviation and Missile Command's Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, made appearances in a big way last week to tout the accomplishments of the only functional aviation depot within the Department of Defense. Col. Christopher Carlile spoke Feb. 8 at the Worldwide Aviation Logistics Conference held at Bob Jones Auditorium and later that day at the Army Aviation Association of America's Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium at the Von Braun Center.

Feb 17, 2012

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

Feb 15, 2012

The Pioneer Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, conducts quarterly senior leader off-site events to bolster esprit de corps and further increase the Soldiers' knowledge of leadership, teamwork and military history.

Feb 15, 2012

Oct 11, 2012

Senior leaders from U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will discuss how TRADOC is leading the Army's transition to the Army of the Future during the upcoming Association of the U.S. Army's Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb. 22 through 24.

Feb 16, 2012

Army senior leaders, including Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, along with other general officers and their spouses toured the 9/11 Memorial in New York Feb. 14.

Feb 15, 2012

Soldiers who want to save money on uniforms and other Army gear should check out the post reclamation sale the first Friday of every month. Fort Benning's next reclamation sale begins at 8 a.m. March 2 at the Salie Complex, Building 9057, 6883 Ivey Road.

Feb 15, 2012

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- One of the Army's best kept secrets just got a higher profile. The commander of the Aviation and Missile Command's Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas, made appearances in a big way last week to tout the accomplishments of the only functional aviation depot within the Department of Defense. Col. Christopher Carlile spoke Feb. 8 at the Worldwide Aviation Logistics Conference held at Bob Jones Auditorium and later that day at the Army Aviation Association of America's Cribbins Aviation Product Symposium at the Von Braun Center.

Feb 15, 2012

If you're an NCO who is curious about earning your commission, or if you're a junior enlisted Soldier who has what it takes for leadership in the Army, attend today's briefing on Green to Gold. Led by Columbus State University's ROTC, the information session starts at 10 a.m. in Building 2611, Soldiers' Plaza.

Feb 16, 2012

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

Feb 15, 2012

SARATOGA SPRINGS , NY --A 94-year old Saratoga Springs resident who flew B-24 bombers in World War II has became the 2000th veteran to record memories of his service with the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center. Charles P. Evans who was born on Feb. 3, 1918 told his wartime story to Wayne Clarke, the museum's oral history program coordinator on Monday, Feb. 13.

Feb 15, 2012

On Feb. 14, a local classroom at John F. Kennedy Catholic School paired with Jason's Box, a non-profit organization, to bring care packages to Soldiers serving overseas.

Feb 16, 2012

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.

Feb 15, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Two Aberdeen Proving Ground contractors spend their days testing firepower on the small arms ranges of the Aberdeen Test Center - and pounding out another brand of noise on the weekends.

Mar 18, 2012

The New York National Guard's top officer is visiting South Africa this week to take part in a workshop being hosted by Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen, the Chief of South African National Defence Force Reserves.

Feb 21, 2012

Having fun and dancing away to a healthier lifestyle is easy when participating in Zumba.

Feb 15, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - More than 80 members of the Maryland Army National Guard Headquarters Aviation Depot Maintenance Roundout Unit assembled at Aberdeen Proving Ground Feb. 4 for a Freedom Salute Ceremony.

Feb 16, 2012

WASHINGTON -- The American Medical Association (AMA) presented retired Lt. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker, M.D., Ph.D., former U.S. Army Surgeon General, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. Dr. Schoomaker was selected for the AMA's top government service award for his work leading the Army medical community to improve the access, delivery and quality of health care while reducing unwarranted administrative and clinical variation.

Feb 15, 2012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced revised and renewed nationwide permits necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Feb. 15, 2012. The permits are necessary to replace existing permits, which expire on March 18, 2012. The new NWPs will take effect March 19, 2012.

Feb 15, 2012

The U. S. Army Communication-Electronics Command officially welcomed its 20th commander, Maj. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell, Feb. 9 in a ceremony on the campus of the C4ISR Center of Excellence at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 28, 2012

Civilian Spotlight: Getting to Robert "Glenn" Robertson Jr.

Feb 28, 2012

Milan Army Ammunition Plant knows recycling, like producing ammunition, is a matter of preserving our nation's lifestyle.

Feb 14, 2012

Soldiers, Families and Fort Carson civilians gathered to break bread and pray during the Fort Carson National Prayer Breakfast at the "Mountain Post" Special Events Center, Feb. 9.

Feb 14, 2012

The Fort Carson community recognized the giving spirit of "Mountain Post" Soldiers and civilians during the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign Award Ceremony at the 4th Infantry Division headquarters, Feb. 13, 2012.

Feb 14, 2012

Army officials announcing the FY2013 Army budget during a briefing at the Pentagon.

Feb 14, 2012

Command Sergeant Major Sultan A. Muhammad, regimental command sergeant major, U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, met with Ordnance Corps Soldiers and noncommissioned officers during a visit to Fort Carson, Feb. 8-10.

Feb 15, 2012

During the fifth Unified Quest seminar last week, many participants said one Army National Guard program could go far in expanding capabilities for the force of the future.

Feb 15, 2012

The U.S. Army's newest concept models are among about 1,000 vehicles on display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show.

Feb 15, 2012

The 864th Engineer Battalion is getting back to the basics -- back to the old way of doing things -- and away from the counter-insurgency fight with which it has grown so familiar.

Feb 14, 2012

Logisticians assigned to units and organizations at Fort Carson and Fort Sill learned how to operate the Strategic Management System during a four-day class at the Fort Carson Training Support Center, Feb. 6-9.

Feb 14, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - A longer commute to work could be the norm for Aberdeen Proving Ground motorists after the spring kickoff of a construction project that will widen and improve area roads.

Feb 14, 2012

WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, commander of Installation Management Command, visited U.S. Army Garrison West Point on Monday. While there he also presented a family programs update to the 4-Star Spouses Forum. He then toured the U.S. Military Academy's food service operations, which prepares almost 12,000 meals daily, and ate lunch alongside 4,200 Cadets.

Feb 14, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas--As part of Children's Dental Health Month, dental professionals from the U.S. Army Dental Activity here plan to educate almost 4,000 elementary school students about the importance of proper oral hygiene.

Feb 14, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - A total of 157 bald eagles was counted on Aberdeen Proving Ground during the annual mid-winter survey Jan. 8.

Feb 14, 2012

Master Sgt. Reginald Hurt, an engineer with the Distribution Management Center, is being recognized as the outstanding academic graduate for 2012 from Grantham University.

Feb 14, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - APG community members toured the newly renovated Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness center during a Feb. 6 open house.

Feb 14, 2012

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - A ceremonial first lease signing and plaque dedication ceremony at Picerne Military Housing's Neighborhood Office commemorated the first official tenants of Bayside Village community housing Feb. 7.

Feb 16, 2012

Gen. George S. Patton's 1938 Cadillac staff car is on display at the Chicago Auto Show alongside the U.S. Army Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics vehicle and two hybrid concept vehicles.

Feb 16, 2012

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center professionals have stepped up their efforts during American Heart Month this February to encourage beneficiaries to take small steps to help protect their heart health.

Feb 15, 2012

The U.S. Army highlights the The Heavy Equipment Transport System (HETS) during the 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Feb 14, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery in Washington, DC, Feb. 8, 2012. McHugh is responsible for the Army National Cemeteries Program, which consists of Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, resting place for more than 14,000 veterans dating back to the Civil War.

Feb 14, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- After two years of focused observer controller/trainer work, Soldiers in the 2nd Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment turned their attention back to basic infantry skills with two weeks of intense field and range training this month.

Feb 14, 2012

Eighth Army like the rest of the Army is serious about stamping out sexual assault, so it's taken sexual assault prevention training to all camps and garrisons in South Korea throughout the month of February.

Feb 15, 2012

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.

Feb 16, 2012

The U.S. Mobile Exhibit Company, Fort Knox, Kentucky, showcased the U.S. Army Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) vehicle at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The vehicle and Soldiers highlight what troops might look like in the year 2032.

Feb 14, 2012

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- The sunshine seemed perfect for the day's mood as wives and Family members came out to see what it was to be an infantryman, at least for the day.

Feb 15, 2012

Feb 14, 2012

Feb 14, 2012

EOD Soldiers demonstrate what an explosion from an IED can do to an unarmored vehicle to help awareness.

Feb 15, 2012

Army uncovers energy effecient hybrid concept vehicles at the largest Auto Show in the U.S.

Feb 14, 2012

Community leaders from the city of El Paso, Texas, met with Secretary of the Army John McHugh Feb. 7, 2012, to reaffirm their commitment to making Ft. Bliss the most efficient Army installation in the country and to pledge their support for Soldiers and Families

Feb 14, 2012

KILLEEN, Texas -- You're at your favorite restaurant with some friends and suddenly a man at the neighboring table grips at his chest. His frantic motions indicate that he's in the throes of a cardiac arrest. Do you know what to do in this situation? Some of the high school juniors and seniors from the Career and Technical Education Campus certainly do.

Feb 14, 2012

An Army Captain competes for a spot on the US Olympic team in wrestling.

Feb 15, 2012

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.

Feb 14, 2012

A Marine Corps gunnery sergeant's coolness under fire during combat in Iraq has been recognized by the Marine Corps and the Army, and earned him Tobyhanna Army Depot's Warfighter of the Quarter award.

Feb 16, 2012

Presidents' Day is celebrated on February 20th when we pause, reflect, and honor our nation's rich history, and salute former Presidents for the legacy of leadership they have provided our Nation for more than two centuries.

Feb 15, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - Despite massive construction efforts and a fluctuating population as the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden continues transforming, Directorate of Public Works officials report a savings of about ,100,000 a year thanks to recycling efforts by service members, civilians and families.

Feb 15, 2012

Army senior leaders join House Army Caucus members for breakfast at the Capitol building, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2012. Secretary of the Army John McHugh, a former Congressman from New York, advocates for a strong partnership between the Army and Congress. The House Army Caucus is a bipartisan organization that works to educate fellow House members and their staffs about Army issues and programs.

Feb 14, 2012

WIESBADEN, Germany - They may be far from the battlefield, but their efforts go a long way toward protecting Soldiers in harm's way. "We are here for the Soldier and civilian … supplying them with equipment on a daily basis so they can succeed at their jobs," said Teresa Hill, Wiesbaden Central Issue Facility customer service manager.

Feb 15, 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.

Feb 14, 2012

BAUMHOLDER, Germany - Parents whose children attend Baumholder School Age Services on Wetzel can be assured their children are receiving quality care. That care meets and exceeds standards of the National Council on Accreditation. Baumholder's SAS recently received accreditation from the council as a facility that exceeds standards in providing the highest level of care nationally.