MARCH 11, 2021 - A new technology will speed up development of 3D-printed components for a variety of Army applications. The initiative is part of a cooperative agreement among the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Research Laboratory, the Clemson Composites Center at Clemson University, and industry. Researchers will create a … [Read more...]
AIT Soldiers Attend Soldier in Transition Training
MARCH 11, 2021 – Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) attend refresher training while in hold status. MEDCoE’s Soldier in Transition Training (SiTT) is a two-week program designed to refresh Soldier skills for hold Soldiers. Hold Soldiers may include new arrivals to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam … [Read more...]
In a ‘Galaxy’ Not Far, Far Away
MARCH 10, 2021 - Envisioning a joint effort between the Army and Air Force, Capt. Emily Wolf stared in awe at the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft towering above her, watching her vision turn into reality. “We’re going to be loading the UH-60 (Blackhawk) into the back of the C-5,” Wolf, commander of Company D, 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st … [Read more...]
Sleep Disorders Mean Poorer Health, Less Resilient Soldiers
MARCH 10, 2021 – As part of National Sleep Awareness Week, held March 14-20, the U.S. Army Public Health Center is reminding the Army Family of the benefits of quality sleep and the importance of seeking help if they have trouble sleeping or suspect they may have a health condition that is preventing them from sleeping well. Sleep disorders may have immediate adverse impacts … [Read more...]
Army Posts High Marks in Civilian Employee Survey
MARCH 10, 2021 - In a year where the Army overcame numerous challenges, it also achieved its best overall ratings ever in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, a top Army civilian personnel leader said Wednesday. The service posted an employee engagement index rate of 72.7% in fiscal year 2020, up three percentage points from the previous year and saw its biggest increase … [Read more...]