NATICK, Mass. -- Imagine a world without dirty clothes. Quoc Truong, physical scientist at Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, wants to make that a reality. "As a single father of four, I fully understand the rationale for self-cleaning clothing, especially when I look back to the time when my children were younger," Truong said. "So, when former Army … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
Army Criminal Investigation Command Warns of Email Scam
WASHINGTON (3/7/13) - The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) is warning both the Army community and the public about a new Internet phishing scam where criminals are attempting to pose as Army CID officials. Cyber-criminals are attempting to impersonate members of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command via email, stating that they are from the "Office of the … [Read more...]
First AF Female General Paves Way for Military Women
3/7/2013 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Jeanne M. Holm was the first woman in the armed forces to be promoted to the rank of major general in 1973, and is credited as single driving force in achieving parity for military women and making them a viable part of the mainstream military. Holm was born in 1921, in Portland, Ore., and enlisted in the Army in July 1942, soon … [Read more...]
No More Tuition Assistance for the Marine Corps
By Cpl. Paris Capers | Marine Corps Base Quantico MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- Marines around the world interested in pursuing higher education -- whether to become competitive for promotion or prepare for a head start as a civilian -- received news March 4 that the Marine Corps no longer offers tuition assistance due to budgetary constraints. Without tuition … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have to Leave the Hooah Behind
By Lt. Col. Delwyn Merkerson It may be time, but sometimes it's hard to leave the hooah behind. Military skill sets gained and deployment experience, along with the camaraderie built with fellow Soldiers can make the prospect of transitioning to civilian life daunting. And that's even before you factor in the struggling economy and job market. Even if "one weekend a month, … [Read more...]