Jan 22, 2008

BOSS representatives discuss participation in the AFAP process and how it affects change Army-wide.

Jan 22, 2008

Sheila Casey, wife of Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. George Casey, takes role of top Army spouse seriously and works to support families.

Jan 22, 2008

On military bases and in towns and cities across America, servicemembers and their spouses are quietly waging their own war, the war to keep their Families together in spite of the stresses of extended and repeated deployments.

Jan 15, 2008

Maj. Gen. John A. Macdonald received his second star during a promotion ceremony Jan. 11 that officially elevated the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Headquarters to a two-star command. Macdonald, who commanded the Army Community and Family Support Center in Alexandria, Va., for 16 months in 2004-06, has returned for a second go-round with the same organization under a new name. He also will continue to serve as Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Installation Command in Arlington.

Jan 14, 2008

Anniston Army Depot cut the ribbon on its first Child Development Center Dec. 18, 2007.

Jan 11, 2008

Fort Bragg is happy to announce full compliance with the ArmyAca,!a,,cs decision last year to establish Soldier and Family Assistance Centers in 29 Army installations by January 2008. As of Jan. 3, the Fort Bragg SFAC in the Soldier Support Center became fully operational as an SFAC hub for Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers and their Families.

Jan 9, 2008

MWR patrons 18 years of age and older can log on to www.ArmyMWR.com daily Jan. 10 through February 8 to take part in the Aca,!A"Online Improv Wild West Comedy TourAca,!A? by submitting a joke, quip or other humorous comment about the improvisational topic of the day.

Jan 8, 2008

The Soldier and Family Assistance Center, a new one-stop support shop for Warriors in Transition and their Families, opened Jan. 2 in the lower level of Brooke Army Medical Center.

Jan 4, 2008

Quote from FMWRC Commander BG Macdonald.

Dec 21, 2007

Brig. Gen. Belinda Pinckney passed command of the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command to Brig. Gen. (Promotable) John A Macdonald today during a traditional change of command ceremony at the Wallace Theater. Macdonald remarked on how pleased he was too see so many familiar faces among the crowd of FMWRC employees in attendance, and alluded to Gen. MacArthurAca,!a,,cs infamous Aca,!A"I Shall ReturnAca,!A? speech. Aca,!A"I have returned,Aca,!A? he quipped, Aca,!A"IAca,!a,,cm feeling a bit of deja-vu today.Aca,!A?

Dec 17, 2007

Dec 17, 2007

Two Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla., will step onto the stage Monday and perform live on NBCAca,!a,,cs newest holiday special, Aca,!A"Clash of the Choirs.Aca,!A? The two soldiers were among twelve who auditioned in Oklahoma City to become part of Blake SheltonAca,!a,,cs hometown choir. SheltonAca,!a,,cs choir will compete against four others, each hand selected by a music legend, in a four-day live mini-series. The choirs will be judged by the viewing audience as they compete in a variety of music genres ranging from current hits to holiday classics.

Dec 17, 2007

Dec 17, 2007

The 2008 edition of the U.S. Army Soldier Show is headed in a new direction Aca,!" in more ways than one. Tim Higdon will take the directorAca,!a,,cs chair from fellow Soldier Show alum Victor Hurtado, who has directed the Army Entertainment DivisionAca,!a,,cs marquee production for the past seven years. The show will feature a more militaristic format and employ an unprecedented number of dancers. The whole experience will resemble a battlefield environment.

Dec 14, 2007

- Maj. Gen. Reuben Jones, Commander, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command

Dec 14, 2007

The U.S. Army will launch a Wounded Warrior Sports Program for active-duty Soldiers with life-altering injuries in January, giving them the opportunity to at the national-level. The Army will pay for the athletesAca,!a,,c registration fees, transportation, lodging and per diem while they compete at selected events. Athletic attire also will be issued to the Soldiers, who will represent the Army during competitions.

Dec 13, 2007

The General Office Steering Committee meets twice a year to work on issues forwarded to them through the AFAP process. Gen. Richard A. Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, chaired the GOSC meeting held in conjunction with this yearAca,!a,,cs AFAP conference. He stressed the importance of the Army Covenant, which encompasses many of the programs that are briefed and discussed at the AFAP, then reminded participants of the SecretaryAca,!a,,cs and Gen. CaseyAca,!a,,cs active involvement in all of this.

Dec 13, 2007

Delegates at the Army Family Action Plan conference reviewed 70 issues from Army installations throughout the world and 10 issues from the Army Wounded Warrior Symposium Dec. 3 through 7. Each year, the delegates vote to determine the top 5 conference issues which are then briefed at the next General Officer Steering Committee. This year, seven issues will be reported as a result of a four-way tie...

Dec 7, 2007

The winner of the inaugural Operation Rising Star competition intends to use his winnings to help move his mother from the Phillipines to the states...

Dec 7, 2007

Seventy active-duty installations and six Reserve posts have hosted Army Family Covenant signing ceremonies so far and Army leaders point out that the ceremonies are simply visible representations of a much larger and long-term commitment.

Dec 5, 2007

Army Entertainment Division is seeking military musicians and singers to deliver entertainment to troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Djibouti and Kuwait.

Dec 5, 2007

Key personnel responsible for the establishment of the ArmyAca,!a,,cs new Soldier and Family Assistance Centers on Installation Management Command garrisons gathered this week to train for the new mission and to discuss the way ahead for SFAC implementation.

Dec 4, 2007

Dec 4, 2007

Dec 4, 2007

Dec 4, 2007

Dec 3, 2007

Army leaders renewed their commitment to Families during the opening session of the Army Family Action Plan Conference today, and announced that Secretary of the Army Pete Geren and Chief of Staff of the Army George W. Casey Jr. will chair a Soldier and Family Readiness Board of Directors.

Dec 3, 2007

Brig. Gen. Belinda Pinckney will head up a new task force to review the ArmyAca,!a,,cs diversity policies, practices and progress.

Nov 30, 2007

This West Virginia National Guard family readiness assistant ought to know a thing or two about her job: five members of Cathy HammackAca,!a,,cs family are serving in Iraq.

Nov 23, 2007

From Camp Zama, Japan, to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., leaders at installations across the Army signed Family Covenants in November, with the remaining posts scheduled for signing ceremonies throughout December. The Army Family Covenant represents a $1.4 billion commitment to improve the quality of life for Army Families. It formally recognizes the sacrifices made on the home front while the Army is at war and pledges to standardize funding for existing Family programs and services. The covenant also seeks to increase the accessibility and quality of health care, improve Soldier and Family housing, ensure excellence in schools, youth services and child care, and expand education and employment opportunities for Family members.

Nov 21, 2007

Strong Bonds program helps Army Spouses through deployments.

Nov 21, 2007

Deployed Soldiers send holiday greetings to family and friends.

Nov 20, 2007

Fort Jackson leaders sign committment to support Army families through the Army Family Covenant.

Nov 20, 2007

Higher-education leaders from across the country came to Fort Monroe Nov. 14 to discuss the Army's new Aca,!A"College of the American Soldier,Aca,!A? a partnership with 10 participating colleges.

Nov 20, 2007

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., at the Spirit of Hope Awards ceremony, Nov. 19.

Nov 19, 2007

A dozen Soldiers sang their way into the semifinals of the 2007 Operation Rising Star contest. You can help select the final six.

Nov 19, 2007

New program to help spouses; Ground-breaking ceremony for new hospital on Fort Belvoir, Va.

Nov 15, 2007

Sgt. 1st Class Pernell MabryAca,!a,,cs wife Wanda gave birth to twins the day before he deployed to Iraq. Like many other Soldiers, he missed their first Christmas and their first steps, and he didnAca,!a,,ct know if they would bond with him when finally came home. The separation and reunion, he and his wife said, came with many challenges and unexpected adjustments.

Nov 7, 2007

Families are strong. Army Families are Army Strong.

Nov 5, 2007

Soldiers, Staff Sgt. Bryan King, finishes second at 2007 Military Long Drive Golf Competition in Mesquite, Nevada.

Nov 1, 2007

Soldiers about to become first-time fathers get some tips on how to care for their newborn. Ken James reports from Germany.

Oct 22, 2007

Fort Knox hosts the first signing of the Army Family Covenant as Secretary of the Army Geren, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Casey and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Preston renew the Army commitment to families.

Oct 19, 2007

The Army is on phase four of the Army Medical Action plan and has staffed 65 percent of Warrior Transition Units across the globe to improve care for wounded Soldiers, Brig. Gen. Mike Tucker, the planAca,!a,,cs director, told reporters at the Pentagon today.

Oct 19, 2007

U.S. Soldiers and other servicemembers participate in the 4th Conseil Internationale du Sport Militaires (Military World Games) in India this month. The games are the largest international, military, Olympic-style event in the world, with more than 5,000 athletes competing from 103 countries.

Oct 19, 2007

Army Capt. Philip Johnston's fifth-place finish in the 96-kilogram division Tuesday was the highlight of the U.S. Armed Forces Greco-Roman wrestling team's two-day tournament at the 4th CISM Military World Games.

Oct 19, 2007

The Army top leaders sign the Family Covenant at Fort Knox.

Oct 18, 2007

Battlemind helps families prepare for deployment; Women Gold Knights take top honors at nationals.

Oct 17, 2007

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Casey discusses the Army Family Covenant at Family Forums at this year's AUSA. Crystal Park reports.

Oct 11, 2007

Preparing for the homecoming

Oct 10, 2007

Slide documenting the Army Family Covenant as introduced by the Honorable Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army, during his keynote address at the 2007 Association of the United States Army convention in Washington, D.C.