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...]
New Infusion Clinic Offers Treatment Option For COVID-19
MARCH 10, 2021 - Brooke Army Medical Center opened a new infusion clinic to help high risk COVID-19 patients with moderate to mild symptoms at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The treatment involves IV infusion of investigational antibody medications that are not Food and Drug Administration approved but are authorized under an FDA emergency use … [Read more...]
European Base Receives Next-Generation Self-Propelled Artillery Systems
MARCH 8, 2021 - The 405th Army Field Support Brigade's Army Field Support Battalion-Mannheim received about three dozen next-generation M109A7 Paladin Artillery Systems and M992A3 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles by railhead at Coleman Barracks, March 4. These new armored vehicles, now a part of the 405th AFSB's Army Prepositioned Stock-2 Program at Coleman … [Read more...]
The ACFT is Designed for Combat
MARCH 5, 2021 – The Army’s new physical fitness test, known as the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT, is here to stay. Or at least some form of it, says Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston. What some may overlook when making an opinion on the program is the “combat” aspect of the ACFT, which was designed to prepare Soldiers for combat and reduce injuries caused by … [Read more...]




