MARCH 21, 2023 – Despite effective techniques to prevent heat-related medical conditions, military personnel continue to experience severe and sometimes fatal life-threatening heat-related illnesses during both training activities and combat. As an Army officer and physician in an infantry unit, I have witnessed or treated cases of acute dehydration, heat cramps, heat … [Read more...]
Energy Experts Analyze Future Power Needs
MARCH 21, 2023 — The Army is working to identify and employ durable, reliable, efficient and innovative power and energy solutions to meet the needs of current and future warfighters while reducing climate risks. As part of these efforts, Army Futures Command is evaluating the power and energy needs, opportunities and constraints likely to be faced by future Soldiers, … [Read more...]
New Site to Help Families with Military Moves
MARCH 20, 2023 - There is a new Enterprise Exceptional Family Member Program (E-EFMP) system to make it easier and more convenient for Service members and their Families to navigate the wide and sometimes complex array of resources, benefits, and care available. E-EFMP is a secure, digital platform that streamlines enrollment and assignment coordination, and makes family … [Read more...]
Graduation Ceremony Sends Off Retirees
MARCH 17, 2023 - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Treat and Staff Sgt. Trevor Ward were recognized for their service and dedication to the United States during the 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment’s Basic Combat Training graduation ceremony on March 9 . This event was the first retirement review to be held during a BCT graduation since the post changed the way it honored … [Read more...]
Hellfighters Graduate from Air Assault School
MARCH 13, 2023 - On December 11, 1961, U.S. Army helicopter transports arrived in Vietnam, signaling the advent of Air Assault operations. Although initially successful, guerilla forces soon developed measures to damage American military helicopters. To improve survivability, guns were mounted to the helicopters, infantry maneuvers were combined with aircraft operations and … [Read more...]