WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 31, 2012) - Amidst concerns of budget and troop reductions, Reserve Soldiers remain a critical component of America's defense, said the chief of the Army Reserve. During his visits around the force, Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, chief, Army Reserve said the No. 1 question he's asked by Soldiers is "what's going on" with regards to budget and … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
2012 BAH California
California (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 OAKLAND … [Read more...]
Pathfinders Conduct Tactical Site Exploitation
By: U.S. Army Spc. Cody Barber RC-East PAO LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Pathfinders have numerous tools in their arsenal to facilitate stability and security in Operation Enduring Freedom. Soldiers with Company F, 2nd Aviation Assault Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, use tactical site exploitation as one of those tools to obtain evidence to a crime. “Tactical … [Read more...]
DOD Program to Screen for Prescription Drugs
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 – The Defense Department’s drug-testing program is expanding to add screening for two additional prescription medications to the range of legal and illegal drugs it currently detects. Joe Angello, the department’s director of operational readiness and safety, told Pentagon Channel and American Forces … [Read more...]
Wool Possible High-Performance Fiber for Combat Clothing
NATICK, Mass. (Jan. 30, 2012) - Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center has contracted for several efforts with the American Sheep Industry Association and its subsidiary, Sheep Venture Company, to develop, test and evaluate wool fabrics for combat clothing. The decision to take a second look at wool as a high-performance fiber was due to improvised … [Read more...]