Eighth Army pays tribute to civil rights pioneer
The 1st Signal Brigade, Eighth Army hosted an observance at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 14, in honor of civil rights pioneer, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
View ArticleMWR encourages Soldiers, Families to express their creativity
For some, creating whimsical works of art is as natural as breathing. But for others, the thought of taking pen or brush to canvas can be daunting.
View ArticleSimulation center carries Medal of Honor Soldier's legacy forward
The Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti Mission Simulation Center, named for the Medal of Honor recipient, provides immersive training at Fires Center of Excellence.
View ArticleSMA Dailey's Senior Enlisted Council focuses on personnel
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey sat down with senior sergeants major from around the U.S. Army to discuss issues that affect his biggest concern - the welfare of Soldiers - during a Senior...
View ArticleActing secretary of the Army wants to expand, export Fort Hood successes
The Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy visited the troops for the first time, Jan. 20, since assuming the acting secretary position and confirmed as the under secretary. Murphy said Fort...
View ArticleWinning design announced for World War I Memorial
The United States World War I Centennial Commission Tuesday announced the winning design concept for a new national memorial
View ArticleGround breaks at Fort Hood for largest renewable energy project in Army
Fort Hood, federal and local officials broke ground here during a ceremony for a massive energy project for the installation, Jan. 28.
View ArticleThe 2016 Pro Bowl Draft hosted on Wheeler Army Airfield
The 25th Infantry Division in conjunction with U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, hosted the 2016 Pro Bowl Draft in the hangars of the 25th CAB on Wheeler Army Airfield, Jan. 27. "Since 2011, USAA has been...
View ArticleApplication deadline nears for children scholarships
The time remaining to apply for one of the 2016 Scholarships for Military Children, each worth $2,000, is rapidly dwindling, as this year's Feb. 12 deadline approaches.
View ArticleSpending time with newborns important, Soldiers say
It's important for mothers and fathers to have time to bond with their infants following birth, said two Soldiers with newborns who are pleased with the Department of Defense policy change that...
View ArticleCarter announces 12 weeks paid military maternity leave, other benefits
The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense...
View ArticleSoldiers who vote could impact important issues
The primaries are already underway and the general election will be held Nov. 8, but it's not too late for Soldiers to participate and make their voices heard.
View ArticleArmy's Chelimo wins Portland 3K in world-pace time
Spc. Paul Chelimo came from behind to win the 3,000-meter race at the Nike "House of Track" meet in Portland, Oregon, Jan. 22, where his 7:44.68 finish set a record as the fastest 3K this year...
View ArticleWWI memorial design team shares vision
Just a few years out of college, architect-in-training Joseph Weishaar said it is an incredible honor to have been selected to create a national World War I memorial in the nation's capital.
View ArticleShop restores artifacts for field artillery museum's display
Tools, toys and large cannons are the making of a great man cave, and such a lair can be found right on Fort Sill at the artifact restoration shop just behind the Army Field Artillery Museum.
View ArticleCaps, service members both win at military appreciation night
There are a lot of similarities between the Army and great sports teams like the Washington Capitals, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley said.
View ArticleMuseum volunteer learns lessons in Guard history
The Texas Military Forces Museum celebrates the rich heritage of Guardsmen throughout the Lone Star State. For one new volunteer there, it's also an opportunity to support her college efforts and...
View ArticleUnlocking brainpower key to improved Soldier performance, experts say
"Training the brain is really the gateway to improved readiness and performance," Col. Benjamin Solomon said.
View ArticleArmy Reserve offers $25,000 bonus for most warrant officer specialties
The Army Reserve needs more warrant officers, a senior leader told 7th Mission Support Command Soldiers.
View ArticleTeam Osan commemorates 65th anniversary of Battle of Bayonet Hill
U.S. and South Korean military officials gathered to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Hill 180, also referred to as the Battle of Bayonet Hill.
View ArticleLeader perspective: NCOER to define tomorrow's leaders
Since the start of this calendar year, noncommissioned officers across the Army have fallen under a new rating system that's unlike anything they've seen for a generation but will help ensure NCOs...
View ArticleCobra Gold participants help build better community
Members of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, U.S. Army and Indonesian National Armed Forces worked together to construct a one-room multi-purpose educational building at Ban Phromnimit, Sakaeo, Thailand,...
View ArticleSoldiers of 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment 'Polar Bears' return home...
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Approximately 350 Soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Commandos" received a warm welcome home during ceremonies held, Feb. 4 and 8 at Magrath Sports Complex after...
View ArticleUSO marks 75th anniversary
Talk about the United Services Organization and people think it's some holding company. But mention USO, and all Americans know it is a way for them to connect with service members.
View ArticleLieutenants lead the way in pre-Ranger training
After a week of voluntary sleep deprivation and complete physical exhaustion, 11 Soldiers completed pre-Ranger training here, Feb. 5.
View ArticleMarathon prep like training for war, says Olympian
"A marathon is like a war," said Maj. Dan Browne, a 2004 U.S. Olympic runner and member of the Oregon Army National Guard. There is a lot of planning, preparation and training, as well as qualifying...
View ArticleResearchers mitigate Soldier stressors with science
Army researchers are trying to better understand the types of stress Soldiers could encounter in combat that might cause degraded performance. They are also looking into ways to mitigate those stress...
View ArticleArmy scientists begin first MERS vaccine clinical trial
Army scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research started vaccinations yesterday in the first clinical trial to test the safety and immune response in people of a vaccine candidate to...
View ArticleSTEP provides noncommissioned officers roadmap to promotion
"The message is that STEP is important, and if you want to get promoted, you've got to get to school," said Command Sgt. Maj. David S. Davenport Sr.
View ArticleVia: Youth must be mentored toward STEM careers now
When's a good time to start mentoring youth for their futures and to get them interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM? Right now, said Gen. Dennis L. Via, commander of...
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