FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, Feb. 5, 2014) - Soldiers have a duty to protect each other from sexual assault, help a battle buddy at risk for suicide, and create a safe and respectful environment for all members, said the Army's top enlisted adviser. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III spoke to Soldiers Monday, during a town hall meeting at Fort Belvoir, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
Army Accidents Continue Downward Trend
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Feb. 5, 2014) - Following the Army's safest year on record, accidental fatalities fell once again during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, according to data recently released by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. Overall, accidental deaths declined 21 percent from the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, due largely to significant drops in private … [Read more...]
CSS Voting Assistance Team Encourages Sailors to Register to Vote
NEWPORT, R.I., Feb. 05, 2014 (NNS) - The voting assistance team (VAT) assigned to Center for Service Support (CSS) is ensuring that Sailors and civilian employees assigned to the command's large network of schools and learning sites have the tools and information necessary to vote in upcoming elections. "CSS encourages everyone who does not reside within their home voting … [Read more...]
Navy Probes Cheating Allegations at Nuke Reactor School
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2014 - About 30 of 150 watch-standers at the Navy’s Charleston Nuclear Power Training Unit in South Carolina are being investigated for alleged cheating on a written qualification exam, the chief of naval operations said today. The incident came to light yesterday, and Navy officials are taking quick action to investigate the situation and apply … [Read more...]
NOFFS Study Outcomes Show Significant Improvement for Participants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2014 (NNS) - Navy Fitness recently conducted a 12-week study to evaluate the relative effectiveness of Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series (NOFFS) workouts and released the outcomes on Jan. 31. The results revealed that NOFFS participants showed greater improvements in all areas than those participating in command fitness leader (CFL) led physical … [Read more...]