December 29, 2011 By Department of the Army New Year's Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities. Whether you're staying in and celebrating with friends and family, or you're traveling to a party or city bash, following a few safety tips will ensure that you're safe and sound when the clock … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2011
NY Guards Prepare for Duty as New Years Festivities Approach
December 29, 2011 By Capt. Alvin Phillips NEW YORK, N.Y. --The 280 members of the New York National Guard's Joint Task Force Empire Shield will be on duty New Years Eve assisting police in security missions. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will be visible at Grand Central Station, Pennsylvania Station, the Port Authority Bus Terminal, John F. Kennedy International Airport … [Read more...]
Top 10 Military Family Moments of 2011
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2011 – It’s that time of year when top 10 lists seem to proliferate across nearly every web and news page in the nation, proclaiming everything from the best movies and TV shows to the most memorable photos and celebrities of the year. Since I find it tough to encapsulate a year's worth of information into a … [Read more...]
DOD Releases New Sexual Assault Reports and Policies
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service 12/28/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Defense Department officials released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies" on Dec. 27, covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011. The report shows an increase in reports of sexual assault, with 65 reports of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
By April Phillips, Naval Safety Center Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) -- A nationwide crackdown on impaired driving led by the Department of Transportation is timed to reduce the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes during the holiday season. The campaign, known as "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," will run through Jan. 2 and will involve thousands of law … [Read more...]