WASHINGTON, June 26, 2013 - As part of its force restructuring due to the Budget Control Act of 2011, by the end of fiscal year 2017 the Army will reduce its number of brigade combat teams from 45 to 33, the Army’s chief of staff has announced. In addition, Army Gen. Ray Odierno told reporters at a Pentagon news conference, the Army will shrink its active component end … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2013
Hagel, Obama Advisor Salute Gay, Lesbian Military Community
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2013 – Noting that democracy, while imperfect, can change and has changed for the better, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called gay and lesbian service members “integral to America’s armed forces” during a Pentagon Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month event. In remarks to an audience of several hundred in the Pentagon … [Read more...]
New Wash Rack System Used by Nevada National Guard Conserves Water and Money
CARSON CITY, Nev. (6/25/13) - Expelling 20 gallons of water per minute at about 750 pounds per square inch, not even the stickiest of Nevada mud has a chance against the water cannons at the new Net Zero Heavy Solids Wash Racks at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop here and at the Las Vegas Readiness Center. Using state-of-the-art technology, the Net Zero Heavy Solids Wash … [Read more...]
Training Tank Offers New In-Water Workout Program
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. 6/24/2013 - The High Intensity Tactical Training Program arrived at the Combat Center’s West Gym and Fitness Center more than a year ago. Since then, it has helped Marines increase their strength, speed, core stability and flexibility. Now a new workout program at the Combat Center Training Tank aims to do the same in the water. The Aquatics … [Read more...]
Seniors at Increased Risk for Identity Theft
6/24/2013 - In the wild, predators seek the most vulnerable prey—victims that may be too sick, too young or too old to effectively repel the attack. Identity thieves function much like these predators, looking for groups that are easy to take advantage of. Seniors are often targeted by identity thieves who think they don't have the savvy or know-how to protect … [Read more...]