DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. -- Army researchers are looking for ways to give Soldiers a look outside using cameras and monitors. To provide better situational awareness for Bradley Fighting Vehicle Infantrymen, a cross-discipline team of U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command engineers is developing the Virtual window -- a video display mounted to the interior of … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON, DC – On April 11, President Barack Obama will award Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Chaplain Kapaun will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed … [Read more...]
Labor Department Offers Grants to Help Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2013 – Labor Department officials today announced the availability of up to $5 million to fund 16 or more Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program grants. About 2,600 veterans will receive job training and related services to help them succeed in civilian careers, officials said. “Every day, our service members and their families make … [Read more...]
Commanders Receive Devices to Test Blood-Alcohol Levels
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Base officials began issuing blood-alcohol testing devices to unit commanders here April 1, moving forward with a Corpswide screening program scheduled to be fully implemented by summer. The Alcomate Premium breath alcohol testers will be used to deter Marines from having measurable amounts of alcohol in their system during duty hours. “A lot … [Read more...]
Complimentary Round of Golf for All Active and Retired Military Personnel
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 - Walters Golf has announced that they will be offering a complimentary round of golf to all active and retired military personnel this Memorial Day weekend. On Sunday, May 26, 2013, all veterans with military issued ID will be entitled to one free round of golf at any of Walters' three properties: Bali Hai Golf Club, which is located right … [Read more...]