NOVEMBER 15, 2018, Fort Meade, MD - A month after a Russian Soyuz rocket carrying a two-person crew failed in midair, an Army astronaut slated to head into space remains confident in her crew's upcoming launch. Lt. Col. Anne McClain, who is part of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command's small astronaut detachment, is currently in Star City, Russia, in preparation for a … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2018
PEER Forums Helps Those Caring For A Service Member
NOVEMBER 15, 2018, Arlington, VA - It’s likely at some point in life one will hear a phrase like, “two heads are better than one” or “teamwork makes the dream work”. However, phrases like these all boil down to a simple four letter word, help. This November during Warrior Care Month, where we salute the warriors and those that support them in their recovery, we want to … [Read more...]
NATO Leads New Mission to Develop Iraq’s Defense Institutions
NOVEMBER 14, 2018 - A new NATO-led mission in Iraq will work to further develop Iraq’s security institutions and structures, British Army Maj. Gen. Christopher Ghika told Pentagon reporters here today. The mission is expected to be established by early next year, said Ghika, who declined to specify which NATO nations and the number of personnel would be involved. Ghika, … [Read more...]
Green to Gold Program Provides Opportunity For Enlisted Soldiers To Earn Degree
NOVEMBER 14, 2018, Fort Stewart, GA - Second Lt. Blake Pickel began his career in the Army when he enlisted in 2007. Today, he serves as the executive officer for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division's support medical company after commissioning in 2017 through the Green to Gold scholarship program. "When I first came in, I had just [earned] my GED and … [Read more...]
Chairman Reflects on Armistice Day, Changing Character of War
NOVEMBER 13, 2018 - Military leaders must appreciate the changing character of war, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Nov. 11 as he returned home from Paris, where he was attending ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford reflected on the anniversary, which signaled 100 years since the end of World War I, on the … [Read more...]