SILVER SPRING, Md., April 24, 2014 - World Malaria Day 2014 will be observed tomorrow around the world with activities that highlight advances in the field of malaria research. Malaria has been with us for most of recorded history. Chinese writing on malaria goes back to 2700 B.C., and Eber’s papyrus describes it in 1550 B.C. Despite many progress in diseases … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Privatization of Army Lodging to Benefit Wounded Warriors
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 24, 2014) - The Staybridge Suites now under construction at Fort Belvoir, Va., is being designed specifically to cater to wounded warriors and their visiting family members. Just a few of the features at the hotel will be conference rooms for doctor-patient meetings, a movie theater for those who can't get out and a children's … [Read more...]
White House Launches One-stop Shopping for Vets Seeking Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2014 - First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, today launched the Veterans Employment Center, the first online one-stop shopping tool for veterans, transitioning service members and spouses in search of employment. The announcement was made at a third-anniversary celebration for their “Joining Forces” … [Read more...]
Fort Hood Ministry Teams Care for, Counsel Soldiers, Families in Aftermath of Tragedy
WASHINGTON (April 24, 2014) - On April 2, 2014 around 4:15 p.m., Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Addison Burgess, 1st Cavalry Division chaplain, was getting ready to leave his office on Fort Hood when he was told to stay put. He heard shots and hoped that it was a routine memorial ceremony. His worst fears came true when the lockdown alarmed sounded. Soon, the installation learned of … [Read more...]
New Detail on Former Blue Angels CO Investigation
April 24, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct by the former commanding officer of the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, has revealed additional detail about the inappropriate work environment that existed over two years ago. According to the investigation, Capt. Gregory McWherter, while serving as the … [Read more...]