MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month ends April 30, but responsible drinking is an "all year" thing. "If you have a problem with alcohol, recognizing the problem is the first step toward recovery," said Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP). "Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and the alternative could ruin … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Dealing With Deployment: Help Your Kids Survive the Separation
You've said your goodbyes, adjusted your routines and tried to get back into the swing of things. But as a military spouse, taking care of kids during deployment can be hard. Children often have trouble adjusting to a parent's absence and require extra love, attention and reassurance to survive the separation. Here are a few ways to help your children cope: Staying in … [Read more...]
Website Links Employers with Transitioning Soldiers
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 23, 2013) -- Transitioning Soldiers, veterans and family members now have a place to post their resumes and look for jobs. At the same place, employers can search for new workers and post their own announcements. The site, HERO 2 HIRED, was created in November 2011 by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs to assist … [Read more...]
Naval Base Guam Hosts SAAM Silent Witness March
SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- Sailors from Guam commands came together to participate in the Silent Witness March at the chapel on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) April 24. The march is one of several events scheduled this month to increase awareness and prevention of sexual assault. Lt. Matt Drayton, base chaplain, said it is important to recognize that sexual assault exists. "We … [Read more...]
Second Generation of Army’s Network Heads Into Follow-on test
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (April 23, 2013) -- As part of the Army’s effort to continually provide increased network capability for Soldiers and commanders, the second generation of its tactical communications network backbone, Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2, is heading into a follow-on test in May. The test will address focused items … [Read more...]