FORT HOOD, Texas (June 11, 2014) - This sprawling Central Texas installation recommitted to readiness and resilience for Soldiers, families and civilians during a ceremony here June 3 that marked the re-launch of the post's Resiliency Campus and the unveiling of the Soldier and Family Fit Facility. "This facility embodies a key part of what is (III Corps and Fort Hood … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Mindfulness Study Explores Way for Soldiers to Manage Stress
ADELPHI, Md. (June 11, 2014) - Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that focuses the mind on each slow and deliberate movement of the body. The martial artist feels deep breaths rising and falling from his chest with every pose. Feeling the present like a Tai Chi master is growing in popularity as a way to gain mental clarity. The practice of "mindfulness, or being in … [Read more...]
1st Space Ops Assumes Space Surveillance Mission
June 11, 2014, PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - The 1st Space Operations Squadron at Schriever AFB, Colorado, will assume command and control of the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) this summer. The satellites are a space-based capability that will operate in the near-geosynchronous orbit regime supporting U.S. Strategic Command space … [Read more...]
SMA Chandler to Bliss Soldiers: Character, Commitment, Competence Essential to Army Profession
FORT BLISS, Texas (June 11, 2014) - Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler and his wife Jeanne visited the Soldiers, families, and training and quality of life activities here, Wednesday and Thursday. "Part of my job on these visits is to provide information about Army issues and programs to Soldiers and families," Chandler said. "But I also want to know what they have to … [Read more...]
Veterans Administration Releases Data on Quality and Access to Health Care
June 10, 2014, WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the results from its nationwide access audit, along with facility-level patient access data, medical center quality and efficiency data, and mental health provider survey data for all veteran health facilities, June 9. Full details made public at http://www.VA.gov follow Acting Veterans Affairs … [Read more...]