March 2, 2017, by Carla Adams - Joining the military is a life changing experience as not only yours but your family’s life goes through a drastic upheaval. Serving in the military is drastically different from being a civilian and nowhere is it more apparent than it is when it comes down to raising children. Your military career is a source of joy and pride for you but you … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
Army Acquisition Professionals: The Army Can’t Wait for ‘Perfect Solutions’
MARCH 1, 2017, WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - To get Soldiers the latest equipment they need now, say Army acquisition professionals, the Army must accept that it can't have perfection right up front. Maj. Gen. David G. Bassett, the Army's program executive officer for Ground Combat Systems, said Monday during a public forum on Capitol Hill, that the Army must be willing … [Read more...]
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
MARCH 1, 2017, JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) - March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the more than 5 million Americans living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related disabilities. TBI is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury which disrupts the normal function of the brain. However, not all blows or jolts to the … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Disaster Relief Efforts Builds International Good Will
March 1, 2017, by David McCauley – The U.S. military plays an important role in response to natural disasters and can deploy Department of Defense assets to provide relief to nations across the globe. These operations are referred to as Military Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Relief (HA/DR). First responders offer valuable aid (clearing debris, rescue, constructing temp … [Read more...]