MAY 3, 2016, SANTA FE, N.M. - Gen. Frank J. Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited New Mexico National Guard Airmen and Soldiers April 29-30. He toured much of the state via Army and Air Force aircraft crewed and piloted by Guard members and also attended the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Freedom Awards Banquet. A common theme of collaboration among … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2016
Picatinny Division Protects Armament Systems from Cyber-Attacks
MAY 3, 2016, PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Cyber-attacks are one of the more significant threats facing the United States and its allies around the world. Adversaries go beyond traditional uniformed Soldiers and are as diverse as their tactics. Moreover, they can launch these attacks with little more than a personal computer, a thumb drive and an internet connection. The … [Read more...]
Resetting the Theater to Equip Rotational Forces in Europe
MAY 2, 20162 WASHINGTON - When U.S. Army Europe's (USAREUR's) size peaked after the Cold War, it contained two corps headquarters, more than six divisions, two armored cavalry regiments, various enabling units, more than 277,000 Soldiers, and four divisions' worth of equipment in pre-positioned unit sets. After the summer of 2013 and Armywide drawdowns that affected … [Read more...]
Putting Mental Health in Focus
MAY 2, 2016 - Nearly one in five adults, or 43 million Americans, has a diagnosable mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Contrary to many other brain disorders, effective treatments are available for mental disorders. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of year to bring awareness to mental health issues and available resources. … [Read more...]
Diversity Strengthens the National Guard
MAY 2, 2016, ARLINGTON, Va. - Since its inception nearly 400 years ago, a diverse population of National Guard members have protected the communities where they live and serve. It's a key reason, noted Army Gen Frank Grass, why they have succeeded in combat and homeland response. "One of our National Guard's greatest strength as an operational force is that we are present … [Read more...]