FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (May 13, 2013) -- New features on the Army Training Network website now make it easier for Soldiers and commanders to access vital training materials. "Changes to the homepage and the site's content have streamlined access and sped up information delivery," said Jimmy Davis, Army Training Network, or ATN, team lead at the Combined Arms Center - … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Several Programs Offer Assistance to Guard Members Seeking Civilian Employment
ARLINGTON, Va. (5/14/13) - With the economy continually changing, and many finding themselves out of work, National Guard members who may find themselves unemployed have a number of resources within the Guard to assist with finding a new job. “We have a few national programs,” said James Lamback, chief of the Employer Support Branch at the National Guard Bureau. … [Read more...]
Ansbach Opens Army’s ‘Greenest’ Auto Skills Center
ANSBACH, Germany (March 14, 2013) -- The newest, most environmentally friendly automotive skills center in the Army opened April 26 at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Urlas housing and training area here. Hundreds of Soldiers, family members, and American and German civilians attended the Ansbach Automotive Skills Center grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony as visitors had a … [Read more...]
Defense Officials Aim to Reduce Adverse Effects of Furloughs
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 – Following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s announcement yesterday that most Defense Department civilian employees will experience up to 11 furlough days from early July through September, senior defense officials emphasized their goal to reduce adverse effects on the workforce and the mission. Speaking to Pentagon reporters on background, … [Read more...]
Hagel Orders Retraining of Recruiters and Sexual Assault Responders
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 – Amid a spate of allegations of criminal behavior by military recruiters and service members involved in the Defense Department’s efforts to prevent sexual assaults and help that crime’s victims, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the services to retrain, re-credential and rescreen all sexual assault prevention and response … [Read more...]