1/13/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force: As America commemorates the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., we call upon all Airmen to reflect on Dr. King's … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2012
Free Program Helps Airmen Find Local Sitters
By Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity 1/15/2012 - FORT GERORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Airmen now have another option when it comes to choosing a caretaker for their children, pets and homes and even tutors. Sittercity is a program that helps connect people who need babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, tutors, housekeepers and adult caregivers with reputable and … [Read more...]
New Military Study Aims to Help Aid Troops with Mild TBI
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 12, 2012 – A team of experts at San Antonio Military Medical Center here has launched a military study aimed at improving outcomes for service members suffering from a signature wound of today’s wars: traumatic brain injury. The Study of Cognitive Rehabilitation Effectiveness, dubbed the SCORE trial, is … [Read more...]
Army Contracts for New Camouflage Uniform Announced
On 31 October 2011, the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Army approved the selection of multiple camouflage patterns to continue field trials and more extensive computer analysis during FY12 for the Army’s Phase IV Camouflage effort. The U.S. Army selected five vendors to proceed forward to develop a family of camouflage patterns that will be effective across a myriad of … [Read more...]
U.S. Army and The Pro Football Hall of Fame to Launch Award for Excellence Program
Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe recently announced a partnership between The U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence Program. This program will highlight the achievements of student-athletes across the country. The program will be open to all United States sophomore and junior level high … [Read more...]