APRIL 22, 2019, Chievres, Belgium - April 22 is Earth Day in the U.S. First observed in 1970, the U.S. Army is highlighting its environmental stewardship achievements through its proactive measures to maintain, restore and enhance environmental resources year-round. At U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, environmental stewardship is important since the garrison is uniquely situated … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2019
Sailor Navigates the Marijuana Landscape in California
APRIL 20, 2019 - Pot, weed, grass, dope, herb, ganja, devil’s lettuce, or marijuana, no matter what you call it, on January 1, 2018, recreational use of cannabis became legal in California. Anyone over the age of 21 with a valid photo ID can consume cannabis. This includes many THC-containing forms like bud, edibles, and concentrated oils and waxes. As many civilians rejoice … [Read more...]
Final Doolittle Raider’s Tradition of Honor, Legacy of Valor Celebrated at Memorial
APRIL 19, 2019 - The tradition of honor and legacy of valor that defined the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole were celebrated during a memorial service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 18. On the day marking the 77th anniversary of the storied World War II Doolittle Tokyo raid and in a hangar surrounded by vintage aircraft linked to the Doolittle … [Read more...]
Army Considers Additional Multi-Factor Authentication Measures
APRIL 19, 2019 - The Army is working on additional authentication measures to provide more options to access Army online resources while maintaining the security of information-technology systems. Army CIO/G-6 officials are working with Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS) to consider alternatives to the Army's current multi-factor … [Read more...]
Gen Goldfein Hosts Inaugural Space Conference for US, Partner Nations
APRIL 18, 2019 - Surrounded by air chiefs from 11 other nations, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein plunged deep into discussion April 11 about the changing nature of space. The daylong meeting at a secure facility in Colorado Springs was the first time air chiefs from other countries had come together in such numbers, at the same time, to talk about space. At … [Read more...]