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Vice Chairman visits wounded warriors in San...
The nation's second highest ranking military officer honored two wounded warriors during a Purple Heart ceremony at the Warrior and Family Support Center here today. MORE about Vice Chairman visits wounded warriors in San Antonio
Washington Nationals welcome, honor Wounded...
The Washington Nationals baseball team and fans honored Wounded Warriors and active duty service members during the Nationals vs Cardinals game at Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10... MORE about Washington Nationals welcome, honor Wounded Warriors, service members
Fort Bliss Soldier healing to transition
Spc. Hope Clark calls herself a broken Soldier. The Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas, just calls her a Soldier -- with goals, candor and an understanding of what transition... MORE about Fort Bliss Soldier healing to transition
Heidelberg, Wiesbaden events mark steps forward...
Children of members of the U.S. Army in Europe community are getting more chances to learn the benefits of eating right and exercising regularly, thanks to the expansion of USAREUR's "Fueling... MORE about Heidelberg, Wiesbaden events mark steps forward for 'Fueling the Future' program
Army tightens fitness standards for students...
Pre-war height, weight and physical fitness standards are coming back for Soldiers entering professional military education courses, on or after Nov. 1, 2012. MORE about Army tightens fitness standards for students entering professional military education
USARPAC holds suicide prevention stand down
Recent Army statistics have revealed an influx in Soldier suicide over the last year, which has brought great concern to the Army. In response to this concern, the Army initiated a safety stand... MORE about USARPAC holds suicide prevention stand down
CSA talks about suicide prevention
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno opened the service-wide suicide prevention stand down Sept. 27, 2012, morning by announcing that 237 Soldiers have potentially taken their lives so far... MORE about CSA talks about suicide prevention
SMA on suicide: 'It's okay to seek help'
"It's a source of strength to ask for help and we are all about being strong in the Army," said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, on the eve of the Army-wide suicide... MORE about SMA on suicide: 'It's okay to seek help'
Chaplains step up 'Strong Bonds' to halt...
As part of a push to prevent suicides, Army chaplains want 50,000 Soldiers and additional family members to attend their "Strong Bonds" retreats over the next three months. MORE about Chaplains step up 'Strong Bonds' to halt suicides
Currahees laugh their way to stronger bonds
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky-Soldiers and their Families from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division attend Strong Bonds Retreat, Sept. 21 to Sept. 23, 2012 as part of the brigade's Family... MORE about Currahees laugh their way to stronger bonds
Master Fitness Trainer grads to impact Soldier...
The 31 Master Fitness Trainer pilot program students were told at their graduation they would "play a pivotal role in influencing Soldier fitness and health throughout their lifespace,"... MORE about Master Fitness Trainer grads to impact Soldier 'lifespace'
Army encourages stigma reduction
Soldiers of the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade and other 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Soldiers participated in a Stigma Reduction Communications Campaign workshop, Sept. 18, 2012, at Fort... MORE about Army encourages stigma reduction
Schofield's WTB beats Marine WWB in inaugural...
The Pacific Regional Medical Command's Warrior Transition Battalion sponsored a joint service adaptive water polo tournament, Sept. 7, 2012, at Richardson Pool, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. MORE about Schofield's WTB beats Marine WWB in inaugural water polo tournament
Tripler's Sleep Disorder Center earns AASM...
Tripler Army Medical Center's Sleep Disorder Center earned accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Aug. 10, 2012. MORE about Tripler's Sleep Disorder Center earns AASM accreditation
Wounded warrior presents former president with...
An injured officer who battled to stay on active duty presented the U.S. Mint's commemorative Infantry coin to former President Bush following his speech at a leadership forum in Columbus, Ga. MORE about Wounded warrior presents former president with Infantry Silver Dollar
Army, NFL report to Congress on brain-injury...
The Army has made more progress in studying traumatic brain injury in the last 10 years than it made in the previous 50, said the service's vice chief. MORE about Army, NFL report to Congress on brain-injury initiatives
Suicide prevention: Reaching out a sign of...
Service members facing behavioral health challenges should feel comfortable asking for help, Defense Department leaders said in Reno, Nev., this week. MORE about Suicide prevention: Reaching out a sign of strength
NFL legend launches Suicide Prevention Fair
Dallas Cowboy legend and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker opened the Army Suicide Prevention Month Health Fair in the Pentagon courtyard here, Sept. 12, 2012, by penning autographs on... MORE about NFL legend launches Suicide Prevention Fair
Master fitness trainers make comeback
The Army's Master Fitness Training Course, discontinued in 2001, will soon be back. The pilot course for the new MFTC, which began Aug. 27, 2012, is underway at Fort Jackson, S.C., and the class of... MORE about Master fitness trainers make comeback
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
Paralympian sets stage for recovery - inspiring...
U.S. Army Veteran and member of the 2012 U.S Paralympic shooting team, Eric Hollen found success by using shooting as a tool for recovery. He has paved the way for others with disabilities to... MORE about Paralympian sets stage for recovery - inspiring others through the sport of shooting
Warrior Adventure Quest seeks to recondition...
Recovering from a deployment can be difficult for many Soldiers. That's why Installation Management Command developed a program of high-intensity activities to help bring Soldiers back to a... MORE about Warrior Adventure Quest seeks to recondition Soldiers
Army Paralympic shooter helps pioneer prosthesis
A sharpshooter who competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games this week also helped develop an innovative prosthesis that has helped countless wounded warriors. MORE about Army Paralympic shooter helps pioneer prosthesis
Fort Rucker events celebrate life
As suicide rates in the Army continue at high levels, the post offers events that celebrate life, educate and build camaraderie during Suicide Prevention Month in September. MORE about Fort Rucker events celebrate life
Wounded warriors build 'resilience' during...
Wounded warriors developed closer friendships, stronger self-esteem and a brighter outlook on life -- all tools in building individual resilience -- and brought home several pounds of bass during a... MORE about Wounded warriors build 'resilience' during weekend fishing excursion
Building spiritual fitness in Kuwait
Soldiers currently deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, are enduring long hours of training in harsh weather conditions and maintaining readiness for any situation their country needs them. Although... MORE about Building spiritual fitness in Kuwait
Suicide prevention: A healthy force is a ready...
The Army has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month and joins the nation in observing National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-14, 2012, and World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10. MORE about Suicide prevention: A healthy force is a ready force
NFL, Army both work to combat traumatic brain...
The Army and National Football League are both working to improve awareness of traumatic brain injury and further research into its causes, prevention and treatment. MORE about NFL, Army both work to combat traumatic brain injury
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
Paralympians complete preparations in London
Members of the U.S. Paralympic team completed their team processing and remain focused amid growing anticipation for the 2012 Paralympic Games. MORE about Paralympians complete preparations in London
The Immortal Mile: Alpha Company marathon for...
It was just physical training as usual for Alpha Company (Immortals), 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, who hosted their first Immortal Mile August 17, which was a... MORE about The Immortal Mile: Alpha Company marathon for PT...Just for fun
Wounded Warriors attend London Paralympics
The Olympic games may be over, but there is still a group of international athletes competing for gold in London and a select group of Soldiers are on hand to see the competition. MORE about Wounded Warriors attend London Paralympics
September Army-wide stand down to support...
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III ordered an Army-wide suicide "stand down," scheduled for Sept. 27, 2012, as a way to empower leadership to prevent further loss of... MORE about September Army-wide stand down to support suicide prevention
Hurricane season arrives, requires preparation
With Tropical Storm Isaac bearing down on the Gulf Coast, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently increasing its estimate of named storms and hurricanes for 2012, military... MORE about Hurricane season arrives, requires preparation
Soldiers learn total fitness
Soldiers from the 75th Fires Brigade and various units assigned to Fort Sill, Okla., attended the Commander's Total Fitness Course, Aug. 6-10, 2012, at the digital training facility here. MORE about Soldiers learn total fitness
Fort Bragg teens play Soldiers for a day
The secret world of the Fort Bragg Soldier was revealed Aug. 14, 2012, as more 30 teens ranging from 12 to 18 years old took part in the fifth annual Teen Soldier For a Day event, at Fort Bragg... MORE about Fort Bragg teens play Soldiers for a day
New training prepares Soldiers for civilian life
Thanks to recent legislation the Transition Assistance Program received an intensive overhaul. MORE about New training prepares Soldiers for civilian life
Three-event APFT retained pending baseline...
The Army will retain the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, pending a study to determine the best method to measure baseline Soldier physical readiness. MORE about Three-event APFT retained pending baseline Soldier physical readiness study
Behavioral health study aims to improve health...
Soldiers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team participated in the second phase of an ongoing behavioral health study taking place within the Third Infantry Division, Aug. 13-17, 2012, on Fort... MORE about Behavioral health study aims to improve health of the force
Getting hooked: Soldiers in transition...
More than 50 wounded warriors joined volunteer boat skippers from the local community, and participated in the first of its kind Freshwater Team Fishing Tournament on Lake Wilson at Wahiawa... MORE about Getting hooked: Soldiers in transition participate in local team fishing tournament
Training in South Korea raises antiterrorism...
The Department of the Army has designated August as Antiterrorism Awareness Month, which provides Army-sponsored programs that are designed to enhance awareness to prevent and protect service... MORE about Training in South Korea raises antiterrorism awareness
Changes to Comprehensive Soldier Fitness focus...
Reflecting changes to the newly renamed "Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness" program, 32 Army spouses are now qualified to serve as master resilience trainers after completing a... MORE about Changes to Comprehensive Soldier Fitness focus on families
Diabetic beats odds, takes on Expert Field...
On his third attempt, Staff Sgt. Shane Giltner, a diabetic Ear, Nose, and Throat technician at Schofield's Audiology Clinic, earned the Expert Field Medical Badge at Warrior Base, South Korea, near... MORE about Diabetic beats odds, takes on Expert Field Medical Badge
Potential cuts, housing top issues at Fort...
III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr. said during Fort Hood's second multimedia town hall, held Aug. 14, 2012, he is optimistic that, given Fort Hood's status as a... MORE about Potential cuts, housing top issues at Fort Hood's 2nd multimedia town hall
Suicide prevention events celebrate life
Fort Rucker, Ala., aims to celebrate life during Suicide Prevention Month in September with actives to help Soldiers and families beat depression. MORE about Suicide prevention events celebrate life
New eco-friendly campus to provide world-class...
Construction is underway on a new Warrior in Transition Campus at Fort Eustis, Va., which will greatly improve the recuperative process for wounded warriors assigned to the post's Warrior... MORE about New eco-friendly campus to provide world-class care to wounded warriors
Wounded warrior receives new home
While standing in line to enter the post exchange on base in Logar Province, Afghanistan in 2010, Spc. Tim Hall was hit by a mortar. When he regained full consciousness in a hospital, he realized... MORE about Wounded warrior receives new home
Fort Drum WTU paves way toward recovery through...
Soldiers of varying abilities and complex medical issues recently stepped up and fed their desire to compete in Fort Drum's first Wounded Warrior Triathlon. MORE about Fort Drum WTU paves way toward recovery through Wounded Warrior Triathlon
Combat medics receive battlefield stress...
Five combat medics with the 10th Sustainment Brigade attended a battlefield stress brief, Aug. 7, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to help Soldiers combat stress on and off the battlefield. MORE about Combat medics receive battlefield stress training
Military partners with civilians for trauma care
At the 2012 Military Health System Research Symposium, an overriding philosophy is that strong partnerships lead to successful research. MORE about Military partners with civilians for trauma care
Corps of Engineers builds to new heights in...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District and some of its Grafenwöhr partners harnessed in and swung, ascended, traversed and balanced their way across several roped obstacles as the... MORE about Corps of Engineers builds to new heights in Germany
Soldiers in transition catch their breath ...
Soldiers from the Pacific Regional Medical Command's Warrior Transition Battalion received their open-water scuba certification, July 22, 2012, as part of an ongoing outreach program supported by... MORE about Soldiers in transition catch their breath -- underwater
Disability review method changed
Senior leaders from I Corps, the Western Regional Medical Command and Madigan Army Medical Center participated in a press conference at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., to address questions... MORE about Disability review method changed
Zero tolerance in Army for bullying, hazing
All service members have a personal responsibility to intervene in and stop any occurrences of hazing or bullying, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, in a recent... MORE about Zero tolerance in Army for bullying, hazing
Surgical Chloe challenges surgeons at Vibrant...
Surgical Chloe, a full-body surgical simulator, debuted at this year's Vibrant Response training exercise hosted by Army North, as a training force-multiplier for the Army's Forward Surgical Teams. MORE about Surgical Chloe challenges surgeons at Vibrant Response exercise
Fitness program motivates service members in...
A fitness program has swept through Camp Sabalu-Harrison, Afghanistan, like a wildfire, igniting the fuse of fitness in a large group of committed service members who are looking for a new way to... MORE about Fitness program motivates service members in Afghanistan
Currahees receive first Spouse Master...
Representatives from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), attended the Spouse Master Resiliency Training course from July 23 to Aug. 3, 2012, at Fort Campbell, Ky. MORE about Currahees receive first Spouse Master Resiliency Trainers
Odierno discusses Master Fitness training, new...
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno traveled to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va., July 31, 2012, to receive briefings on TRADOC initiatives that... MORE about Odierno discusses Master Fitness training, new doctrine during TRADOC visit
New imaging technique detects changes in veins...
A new dimension in imaging technology detects minute levels of vascular damage in the form of bleeding, clots and reduced levels of oxygenation that may better illuminate our understanding of brain... MORE about New imaging technique detects changes in veins that may better illuminate brain injury
Local community joins wounded warriors from...
Soldiers, family members, civilian employees and other military community members volunteered, rode, cheered and supported approximately 50 wounded warriors from the U.S., Germany, Romania, Norway... MORE about Local community joins wounded warriors from U.S. Army in Europe, coalition forces in ride
New substance abuse program seeks better...
Though an average civilian substance abuser requires six to seven admissions to a treatment facility before achieving sustained sobriety, a new military addictions program at Fort Belvoir Community... MORE about New substance abuse program seeks better outcomes for 'nation's heroes'
Cadets train with 212th Combat Support Hospital
Eight Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets from colleges and universities around the country are taking part in Cadet Troop Leader Training with the 212th Combat Support Hospital in Miesau... MORE about Cadets train with 212th Combat Support Hospital
Army standardizes PTSD diagnosis, treatment
The Army, along with the other military services and the Department of Veterans Affairs, is standardizing the diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. MORE about Army standardizes PTSD diagnosis, treatment
Carter describes possible unintended effects of...
While the Defense Department can foresee the harmful effects of sequestration, the nature of the legislative mechanism makes it impossible to devise a plan that eliminates or substantially... MORE about Carter describes possible unintended effects of sequestration law
VA program offers vets between ages 35-60 new...
Unemployed veterans between 35 and 60 years old have an opportunity to begin a new career in one of more than 211 high-demand occupations by applying for enrollment in the Veterans Retraining... MORE about VA program offers vets between ages 35-60 new education opportunities
Westphal helps Lewis-McChord break ground for...
Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Clover Park School District in Washington, broke ground on the future site of JBLM's Hillside Elementary School, July 30, 2012, signifying the official start of a... MORE about Westphal helps Lewis-McChord break ground for elementary school rebuild
Soldiers share wounded warrior experience with...
Members of the Warrior Transition Unit-Europe had no shortage of takers on an offer to play wheelchair basketball and seated volleyball with them at the Wiesbaden Fitness Center, July 6, 2012 MORE about Soldiers share wounded warrior experience with adaptive sports
Army Career and Alumni Program changes make...
The president announced last month an initiative to expand programs designed to prepare service members for leaving the military. But before those initiatives were announced, the Army was already... MORE about Army Career and Alumni Program changes make Soldiers' transition easier
Vice chief, Army leaders stop at Fort Hood to...
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III and his team of key Army leaders conducted their Health of the Force visit at Fort Hood, Texas, July 26, 2012. MORE about Vice chief, Army leaders stop at Fort Hood to check health of force
Federal agencies meet to discuss Operation...
Several federal agencies met at Keystone State Park in Mannford, Okla., to discuss Operation Warfighter, a Department of Defense federal internship program that places wounded warriors in positions... MORE about Federal agencies meet to discuss Operation Warfighter
Adaptive therapy golf helps wounded warriors...
Soldiers recovering from wounds have taken up golf as part of their adaptive sports therapy. MORE about Adaptive therapy golf helps wounded warriors heal
Warrior Transition Command leaders reflect on...
Army Medical Command leaders reflected on the past and looked to the future of the Warrior Transition Command during the organization's second change of command, July 10, 2012, in the Pentagon... MORE about Warrior Transition Command leaders reflect on future
Neurotrauma, Psychological Health office...
The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity's Neurotrauma and Psychological Health Project Management Office signed an interagency agreement with the Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies... MORE about Neurotrauma, Psychological Health office partners with VA to study PTSD treatments
Capitol Hill PTSD awareness event highlights...
The sergeant major of the Army and its surgeon general were among those who spoke June 27, 2012, on Capitol Hill about the Army's efforts to battle the devastating effects of post-traumatic stress... MORE about Capitol Hill PTSD awareness event highlights struggles, triumphs
Warrior Games athletes recognized at Pentagon
Military and Olympic leaders recognized 50 Wounded Warriors, including 10 Army athletes, for their athletic achievements at the 2012 Warrior Games during a June 25, 2012, ceremony in the Pentagon... MORE about Warrior Games athletes recognized at Pentagon
Caisson therapeutic riding program moves to...
Approximately 175 wounded warriors suffering from physical wounds, traumatic brain injuries and post traumatic stress disorder have been treated by a unique form of therapy: the therapeutic riding... MORE about Caisson therapeutic riding program moves to Belvoir
New burn care center fully operational in San...
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research began a new era in burn and combat casualty trauma care when the staff moved its patients into the burn intensive care unit recently. MORE about New burn care center fully operational in San Antonio
Wounded warrior to represent WCAP athletes at...
Thanks to his father, Master Sgt. Edward O'Neil believes in hard work. After having his leg amputated due to an improvised explosive device in Iraq, that hard work helped him become a member of the... MORE about Wounded warrior to represent WCAP athletes at 237th Army Birthday ball
'Old Guard' Soldiers, horses assist wounded...
Therapeutic Riding Program uses Soldiers and horses from the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), to provide equine assisted therapy for Wounded Warriors and... MORE about 'Old Guard' Soldiers, horses assist wounded warriors with therapeutic riding
Fort Hood Warrior Transition Brigade's $62...
Fort Hood's Soldiers in Transition have new home. Warrior Transition Brigade's new $62 million eco-friendly campus consolidates services and programs and allows wounded, ill or injured Soldiers to... MORE about Fort Hood Warrior Transition Brigade's $62 million campus opens
Charles Barkley talks shop with wounded warriors
A group of wounded warriors put Charles Barkley's basketball knowledge to the test today during a visit to the Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. MORE about Charles Barkley talks shop with wounded warriors
TRADOC deputy commanding general recognizes...
FORT EUSTIS, Va. (May 25, 2012) -- Recruits join the Army and transition from civilians to Soldiers with the help and mentoring of instructors and experienced Soldiers; however, Soldiers leaving... MORE about TRADOC deputy commanding general recognizes Wounded Warrior mentors
Fort Drum wounded warriors meet with commander...
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Members of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (LI), recently returned to Fort Drum from a yearlong deployment to Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, where the fight to... MORE about Fort Drum wounded warriors meet with commander at Nationals game
Fisher House opens new site for families of...
A new Fisher House was opened at Fort Belvoir, Va., May 22, 2012, for the families of service members who wind up injured and find themselves in a military hospital. MORE about Fisher House opens new site for families of wounded
Performance specialist prepares players for...
A performance enhancement specialist from Fort Jackson was part of the support staff preparing Soldiers for competing in this year's Warrior Games. MORE about Performance specialist prepares players for 2012 Warrior Games
Prince and warrior: Soldier fights cancer...
Sgt. Fred Prince won the 2012 Warrior Games silver medal for archery in the compound competition, May 2, 2012, in Colorado Springs, Colo. MORE about Prince and warrior: Soldier fights cancer, beats odds to trump competition
Wounded Warrior opens family ranch: free to all...
Disabled combat veteran Bill Campbell and his wife, Domenica, opened their 14-acre farm in December, free to all veterans and their families. MORE about Wounded Warrior opens family ranch: free to all veterans
Wounded warrior gets role in Hollywood...
Greg Gadson, who lost both of his legs as a result of wounds in Iraq, plays a wounded warrior who takes on alien invaders in the movie "Battleship". MORE about Wounded warrior gets role in Hollywood blockbuster
Army Now - The Chief of Staff of the Army...
The Chief of Staff of the Army Raymond Odierno visits the 2012 Warrior Games' athletes in Colorado Springs, Colo. MORE about Army Now - The Chief of Staff of the Army Raymond Odierno visits the 2012 Warrior Games
Wounded warriors compete for gold in track...
The Army athletes took six gold, five silver and seven bronze medals during the track and field events May 4, at the 2012 Warrior Games held in Colorado Springs, Colo. MORE about Wounded warriors compete for gold in track & field
Army marksmen earn 3 medals at Warrior Games
Army wounded warriors faced off in the third day of competition at the 2012 Warrior Games, May 3, 2012, winning three medals in the shooting competition at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado... MORE about Army marksmen earn 3 medals at Warrior Games
