October 24, 2011 By Maj. John Hall FORT KNOX, Ky. -- The Army Liaison Team at the Dover Port Mortuary will begin using the new Army Service Uniform for deceased Soldiers effective Jan. 1, 2012. Some survivors may have an expectation of viewing their loved one at the funeral in the traditional green service uniform. The Army is phasing out the green service uniform and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Online Language Training Now Earns Promotion Points
October 24, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez Washington - Soldiers can now earn up to 16 promotion points for completing language instruction with the Headstart2 language training program. The Headstart2 software uses digitally animated characters involved in military scenarios to teach reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in any of 16 target languages. Soldiers must … [Read more...]
Applebee’s to Offer FREE Meals to Veterans on Veterans Day
Applebee’s will again say THANK YOU to our nation’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them to their neighborhood Applebee’s for a free meal on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 On this national day of respect and remembrance, Applebee’s is honored to salute veterans and active military for their service to our country. As you may recall, Applebee’s initiated … [Read more...]
High Rates of Mental Health Issues for Returning Soldiers
In a recent article on PsychCentral.com, it was revealed that current research indicates that approximately 40 percent of returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from mental and behavioral health issues upon returning home. Common Diagnoses While the news has been filled in recent years with the struggles that veterans face when trying to reintegrate into civilian … [Read more...]
Six of the U.S Army’s Greatest Inventions Receives Award
WASHINGTON, -- Innovating. Elegant simplicity. Ease of use. Army senior science leadership used these words to describe this year's 2010 Army Top Ten Greatest Inventions, or AGI, during an awards ceremony Oct. 11 in Washington, D.C. Picatinny teams swept six of the 10 Army Greatest Inventions during the ceremony, making this the installation's most bountiful AGI ceremony to … [Read more...]