ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (March 12, 2015) - One day, Soldiers may wear uniforms and chemical protective suits that decontaminate themselves and are cool enough to wear for extended periods. Researchers, such as chemist David McGarvey, Ph.D, at the Army's Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, or ECBC, on Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, are part of a team led by the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
How To: The Airman Comprehensive Assessment
MARCH 12, 2015, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - It has been nearly half a year since the release and implementation of the new Airman Comprehensive Assessment, a comprehensive worksheet that aids in creating feedback between a supervisor/rater and their ratee. The following is a break-down of the major sections reflected on the form: III. SELF ASSESSMENT The new ACA is … [Read more...]
Dailey Receives Update on Lewis-McChord Transition Services
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (March 12, 2015) - More than 9,500 of the Service members stationed on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, or JBLM, are projected to transition from military service to seek civilian employment or further their education in 2016. During a recent installation visit, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey met with senior leadership, educational advisers, … [Read more...]
4 Great Ways to Further Your Leadership Training
March 12, 2015 - Qualities such as the ability to communicate with others, a charismatic nature, confidence, creative ability, resourcefulness, organizational skills, the ability to delegate tasks to others and an openness to change and innovation can make individuals in the military into strong leaders, but leadership skills often don't develop overnight. They need to be … [Read more...]
Brain Injury Awareness Month
MARCH 11, 2015, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - Every 23 seconds traumatic brain injury (TBI) strikes, claiming 1.4 million new American victims each year. It knows no boundaries, and does not discriminate by age, gender, ethnicity or socio-economic status. March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize and support the more than 5.3 million Americans who are … [Read more...]