March 26, 2012 By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – Afghan and coalition leaders are working to limit “insider threat” killings in Afghanistan, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces there told reporters here today. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen said at a Pentagon news conference that Afghan and coalition forces have changed their operations to … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Officials Offer Tips to Beat Summer Moving Rush
March 26, 2012 By Elaine Sanchez, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- With military moving season about to kick into high gear, officials are urging service members to book their moving dates early and to remain as flexible as possible when doing so. Careful planning is vital to ensuring a smooth move, especially during the busiest season, John Johnson, branch chief … [Read more...]
Insurgents Inside the Wire
March 26, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Lance Cpl. Harry Lew kept falling asleep on his post in Afghanistan. As punishment, two other lance corporals in his unit made Lew do push-ups, leg lifts and side planks. They poured sand in his face and mouth, kicked him and punched him for several hours. Shortly after this degrading and humiliating experience, Lew shot himself in … [Read more...]
Hero 2 Hired Website Aims to Transform Heroes to Hired Civilians
March 22, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- A new website championed by the Army is aimed squarely at Soldiers ready to leave the service, to help them find jobs that best match their knowledge, skills, abilities and interests. The website, www.h2h.jobs, for "Hero 2 Hired", or H2H, is part of a larger, ongoing Army effort to make easier for Soldiers the transition from … [Read more...]
A Pinch of SALT Could Save a Life
March 26, 2012 By Nathan Pfau, Army Flier Staff Writer The Fort Rucker Army Substance Abuse Program is looking to help save lives through education and technology as it hosts the Save A Life Tour during Alcohol Awareness Month at the Post Theater April 16-18. The Save A Life Tour, or SALT, is a nationwide tour that goes through different installations and schools to educate … [Read more...]