ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, May 29, 2014) - Getting audited is something most taxpayers admit they dread. But those same citizens might be heartened to know that government agencies that receive their tax dollars are audited just the same, to ensure that money is properly spent. The Army and the rest of the Defense Department are on notice from Congress that they will … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Hagel Orders Comprehensive Military Health System Review
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2014 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a comprehensive review of the Military Health System. Dr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, will lead the review, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a statement. The review, Kirby said, will focus on access to care and an assessment of the safety … [Read more...]
Problem Solvers Tackle Army Complexity
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 29, 2014) - While the Army is arguably the most important institution in the world, it's also one of the most complex, said Under Secretary of the Army Brad R. Carson. That complexity often makes it difficult for the Army to articulate to Congress what it does and why it needs this or that to perform its mission, he said, speaking at the … [Read more...]
Exercise Builds Better Warfighters
May 29, 2014, FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - Texas Military Forces’ 36th Infantry Division joined military members from all across the country to hone their warfighting and peacekeeping skills in a wide-scoped, big picture training exercise. Soldiers and Airmen delved into a battlefield scenario and fought through a designed conflict to come away with very real results. The … [Read more...]
New Parents? How to Take Guilt-Free Time Outs
May 28, 2014 - Taking care of a new baby can be time consuming with diaper changes, feedings and play time. While spending every available moment with your infant may put you on the list for parent-of-the-year, it's a good idea to take some guilt-free time out for your own needs. Military life can be demanding with long hours, shifting work hours and frequent deployments. The … [Read more...]