FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Feb. 8, 2012) -- Military recruits who wear glasses won't be issued S9s or "birth control glasses" anymore -- the nickname given to the iconic BCGs because many service members believe that while wearing the frames, it is impossible to appear attractive. Beginning this month, Fort Leonard Wood's basic trainees will be fitted with a new frame, the … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Army Pushes For Consistent PTSD Diagnosis
By Rob McIlvaine Army News Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 – The Army is investigating how post-traumatic stress disorder is diagnosed to ensure consistency at all hospitals, the service’s surgeon general told Congress yesterday. Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho and the surgeons general from the Air Force and Navy testified at a hearing of the House … [Read more...]
DOD Opens More Jobs, Assignments to Military Women
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2012 – Military women, particularly soldiers, will see more than 14,000 new job or assignment opportunities because of policy changes the Defense Department announced today. The changes are included in a report the department submitted to Congress today, based in part on findings the Military Leadership … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence Program
On Jan. 6, 2012 the U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their partnership and launch of the U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence Program. The program, announced by Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, highlights the achievements of student-athletes across the country. The program will be … [Read more...]
Egyptian Hospital Provides Medical Care for Locals
February 10, 2012 By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terrance D. Rhodes RC-East PAO BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Someone once said Egypt was a place flowing with milk and honey, but for the local Afghan people the El Salam Egyptian Field Hospital gives so much more. The El Salam Egyptian Field Hospital is a part of the coalition forces that helps and provide medical care for the … [Read more...]