FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2013) - Last year, the Army's suicide rate peaked to astronomical levels, as the service reported more than 320 suicides. The increase in the number of reported suicides set off various alarms with the Army's senior leadership, and prompted the service to take a closer look at its suicide prevention program. To ensure that those numbers are … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
AF Announces PT Test Enhancements to Start Oct. 1
WASHINGTON (AFNS, 08/21/2013) - Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force’s Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the program and the need for slight … [Read more...]
Army Completes Migration to DOD Enterprise Email
WASHINGTON, (Aug. 21, 2013) - The Army successfully completed the bulk of its migration to one of the Army's highest priority IT initiatives, DOD Enterprise Email, at the end of July. Army users can now access their email securely from anywhere in the world at any time. This effort began in January 2011 and improves operational effectiveness, security, and efficiency. … [Read more...]
Navy Announces Plan to Reduce Flag Officer Structure
WASHINGTON (NNS, 08/21/2013) - Upon the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary of the Navy has approved the initial step to reduce, eliminate or consolidate a net of 35 Navy flag officer positions in the ranks of rear admiral (lower half) (O-7), rear admiral (O-8), and vice admiral (O-9) Navy officials announced Aug. 20. "We had to make tough choices … [Read more...]
California National Guard Battles Several Wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 21, 2013 - Nearly a dozen aircraft and crews from the California Air and Army National Guard are battling wildfires across Northern California. Currently, nine California Army National Guard helicopters and two California Air National Guard air tankers are working in coordination with CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service firefighting crews to battle the … [Read more...]