MAY 31, 2021 - Memorial Day originated 153 years ago to commemorate the lives of those who died defending the United States during the Civil War. Today it is the day set aside to honor and recognize all who have died while fighting in the nation's service. Many of the service members who died most recently in Iraq and Afghanistan are now buried in Section 60 of Arlington … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
Department of Defense Observes Memorial Day 2021
MAY 29, 2021 - On the last Monday of May, our country observes Memorial Day to honor the lives of the men and women who died while serving our nation. We can never repay their sacrifice, but we can take time to remember them and preserve their legacy. The Georgia Department of Defense held its annual Memorial Day observance ceremony May 27, 2021, at Clay National Guard … [Read more...]
Proposed Housing Plans Aim To Improve Quality Of Life
MAY 28, 2021 - The Army continues to focus on quality housing for Soldiers and their families with additional rights for tenants to roll out next month and privatized companies expected to earmark nearly $3 billion to improve housing over the next five years, a senior official said Monday. The Army's people, readiness and modernization priorities will guide these new … [Read more...]
Service Members Share What Works for Them to Relieve Stress
MAY 28, 2021 - As part of the Military Health System’s efforts to promote mental health awareness, service members and staff from several military medical treatment facilities shared what works for them to relieve stress and maintain their mental health. Heather Guntherberg, who holds a doctorate in pharmacy and is the acting chief of pharmacy services at McDonald Army … [Read more...]
Navy Tests New Hypersonic Rocket Motor
MAY 28, 2021 - Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) successfully conducted a test of the First Stage Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) on May 27th in Promontory, Utah as part of the development of the Navy’s Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) offensive hypersonic strike capability and the Army’s Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). This was the initial live fire test of the first … [Read more...]