APRIL 7, 2016, FORT HOOD, Texas - Retired Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum was the guest speaker during Intrepid Spirit's Open House. Recently, the Desert Storm veteran shared her story of resilience in the midst of adversity to a packed conference room at Fort Hood Intrepid Spirit's open house, held in conjunction with March's Brain Injury Awareness Month. Her message: Resilience … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2016
Air Force, Army Build Partnership for Energy Assurance
APRIL 7, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The military’s ability to accomplish its missions -- whether executing today’s fight or training for future ones -- is dependent on electricity that powers installations. The Army and Air Force have identified energy resilience as a critical objective, advancing the capability for their systems, installations, and personnel to respond to and … [Read more...]
How to Make Sure Your Aging Parents Are Cared for When You’re an Active Service Member
April 7, 2016, by Anum Yoon - When you’re on active duty, you may be stationed far from your parents. You may also be required to move from country to country. If your parents are aging, they may need care that you cannot personally provide because of the geographical distance. People may have concerns about the care of their aging parents even when they live nearby. … [Read more...]
First Female Recruits Issued ‘Dixie Cup’ Covers at RTC
APRIL 6, 2016, GREAT LAKES (NNS) - The first female recruits at Recruit Training Command were issued their new enlisted white hats, or Dixie cups, as part of the Navy's efforts for uniformity in service members' uniform, April 4. While the rest of the enlisted female E1-E6 Sailors have until Oct. 31 to begin wearing their Dixie cups, the recruits at the Navy's only boot … [Read more...]
Operators Shift to Cyber Electromagnetic Activities
ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, April 6, 2016) - A seismic shift has occurred recently in cyber for Soldiers and operators at the corps level and below, said Brig. Gen. Patricia A. Frost. It's known as cyber electromagnetic activities, or CEMA. Frost, deputy commanding general (Operations), U.S. Army Cyber Command, spoke March 31 at a Hot Topics forum on Army … [Read more...]