July 10, 2015, by Kathryn Smith - For an army veteran, gunsmithing is an obvious career choice, considering the nature of life and work he/she has led. For those who don’t know, gunsmithing is a major industry that involves building, repairing and customizing handguns, shotguns, rifles and other firearms. The US army consists of some of the world’s most talented … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
DoD Education Activity Teachers Earn National Honors
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 10, 2015 - Two Department of Defense Education Activity teachers are national awardees of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. President Barack Obama named 108 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching earlier this week. Among them … [Read more...]
Army Needs One ‘Solid Network’ to Protect Against Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 10th, 2015) - From computers and laptops, to smartphones and tablets, being "in the know" is the baseline for effective organization and leadership. In today's Army, mission command means effective communication across all commands, mediums and environments that is pervasive, protected and utilized to greatest efficiency, said Army leaders … [Read more...]
Army Looks for New Pistol
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (July 9, 2015) - The Army moved closer to releasing its long-awaited solicitation for a new, modern handgun system when it hosted a fourth industry day for interested vendors at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, July 8. The Army named the new weapon the "XM17" Modular Handgun System. It will replace the current M9 standard Army handgun with a more … [Read more...]
Most Common Mental Illnesses the Modern Veteran Will Face
JULY 9, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - When veterans return home today, they face many challenges. In addition to adjusting to everyday life, many also struggle to cope with a mental illness. Many reports have shown that life in war fundamentally affect mental health especially in young service members. Some may not even be diagnosed until much months or years after they return. … [Read more...]