APRIL 17, 2021 - For more than 50 years, the Army has celebrated Earth Day, reminding the force about the importance of being good stewards of both the environment and the Army’s resources. “Earth Day isn't just what we do on April 22, it's what the Army does every day where informed leaders take actions to protect vulnerable Army facilities, infrastructure and environmental … [Read more...]
Majority of Army Soldiers to Be Vaccinated By Summer
APRIL 15, 2021 - The Army is on target to vaccinate 80% of its Soldiers by the Fourth of July as vaccine doses become more readily available, said its surgeon general Monday. The lofty goal toward 80% is part of a “full-court press” to vaccinate Soldiers, said Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, who is also the commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command, during a webinar hosted … [Read more...]
Service Leaders Prioritize Integration in Joint Effort
APRIL 14, 2021 - To build a force capable of meeting the evolving demands of warfare, Army, Air Force and Navy service chiefs gathered for a second joint warfighter talks here Thursday to discuss how to further develop Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control. In September, the Army signed a two-year agreement with the Air Force in support of CJADC2, which plans to make … [Read more...]
Army Guide Offers Strategies for Reducing Soldier Injuries
APRIL 13, 2021 - One of the challenges all Army leaders face is balancing readiness and training needs while preventing or reducing Soldier injuries. The Army Public Health Center recently released a guide for leaders offering specific recommendations and strategies to help leaders achieve the goal of injury reduction. "What Leaders Can Do to Increase Readiness" (referred to … [Read more...]
Army Pushes For Vaccinations and Return to Normalcy
APRIL 12, 2021 - As the Army strives to get back to normal operations this year, increasing the number of vaccinated personnel will enable readiness and expedite the reopening process, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston Thursday. Army senior leaders hope to have 80% of the force vaccinated before the end of June, as the service continues to distribute an average … [Read more...]