WASHINGTON, April 22, 2014 - Measures to battle the “insidious” crime of sexual assault must start at the top, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today during a visit to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network to meet with the staff and receive a briefing on the Safe Helpline set up three years ago for sexual assault victims in the Defense Department. Hagel … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Introducing the ‘Unnamed Conspirator’
April 22, 2014, MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. (AFNS) - As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a briefing was held April 18 here, to help educate Airmen on the impact of sexual assault across the service and the nation and how they can get involved in the fight to change the culture that supports it. Speaking during the briefing was Anne Munch, the owner of Anne Munch … [Read more...]
Burn Center Addition Helps Patients Acclimate to Independent Living
SAN ANTONIO (April 22, 2014) - Personnel at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center discharged their first patient to use their Activities of Daily Living skills room designed to prepare recovering wounded warriors for independent living, March 27. Ask any injured service member who is a patient at the USAISR Burn Center what they want to achieve while … [Read more...]
Minnesota National Guard Among Winners of Defense Department Environmental Awards
April 22, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Minnesota National Guard is among the winners of the 2014 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. The announcement coincides with the worldwide observance of Earth Day, a celebration to raise environmental awareness. Each year since 1962, the Defense Department has honored individuals, teams and installations for their outstanding … [Read more...]
Reminder to RSVP: First Lady to Visit Fort Campbell Veterans Jobs Summit and Career Forum
April 22, 2014, Fort Campbell, KY - On Wednesday, as part of the third anniversary of their Joining Forces initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will deliver remarks to more than one thousand service members, military spouses, and over 100 employers at the Fort Campbell Veterans Jobs Summit and Career Forum. The Summit - organized by the U.S. Chamber of … [Read more...]