FORT BENNING, Ga. (May 22, 2014) - Soon, seeing what's around a corner or in a building could be as easy as the touch of a button on a smart phone for Soldiers on the small-unit level. The Maneuver Center of Excellence and the Maneuver Battle Lab here, are conducting experiments that allow platoon leaders and squad leaders to receive real-time video and imagery from … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Behavioral Health: Army, Air Guard Resources You Should Know About
May 22, 2014, JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - The area of behavioral health in the National Guard has changed significantly in the years since 9/11, according to the Army Guard's top behavioral health officer, and continues to change to meet the needs of the force. "I think there is more attention in general to behavioral health for Soldiers and their families," said Army Lt. Col. … [Read more...]
Army Develops Smoke Screens for Future Battles
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 22, 2014) - The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center is researching and developing smoke screen compositions to keep pace with the changing face of conflict. The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, known as ECBC, is currently completing a multi-year effort to refine several smoke screen compositions that will allow troops … [Read more...]
Eligible Officers May Apply for Advanced Degree, Experience Programs
May 22, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Eligible active duty officers interested in 2015 advanced academic degree and experience broadening opportunities can now apply for various developmental programs, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. Some officers may also be eligible to apply for instructor pipeline programs with the U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]
Statement by the President on Veterans Health Care
May 22, 2014, THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I just met with Secretary Shinseki and Rob Nabors, who I've temporarily assigned to work with Secretary Shinseki and the VA. We focused on two issues: the allegations of misconduct at Veterans Affairs facilities, and our broader mission of caring for our veterans and their families. As Commander-in-Chief, I have the … [Read more...]