JANUARY 29, 2021 - The nation is facing a blood donor shortage, and the Army is feeling the stress of this shortage. The Robertson Blood Center here is part of the Armed Services Blood Program. The center is experiencing difficulty in meeting the needs of combatant commanders and medical treatment facilities for blood donations. Blood donor centers around the globe have … [Read more...]

JANUARY 28, 2021 – With the New Year comes a fresh start and a chance to start new positive habits, and that’s exactly what the U.S. Army is doing with the new Holistic Health and Fitness initiative. The Holistic Health and Fitness system, led by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Center for Initial Military Training, represents a new approach to building … [Read more...]

JANUARY 28, 2021 - The Army took a major step forward on Jan. 5, 2021 to improve privatized housing by approving terms negotiated by Lendlease, a company that has partnered with the Army to own and operate housing on multiple Army installations, for $1.1 billion in capital investment from public financial institutions. This investment of private-sector funding will allow … [Read more...]

JANUARY 27, 2021 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's position at the forefront of Army modernization has garnered immense acclaim in recent years, but its importance to developmental testing dates back decades. One system that cut its teeth at YPG from its earliest days is the TigerShark, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) that has flown thousands of hours in combat … [Read more...]

JANUARY 27, 2021 - The U.S. Army has announced major revisions to Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia, which will include guidance on wearing the new Army Green Service Uniform and several other key changes. In addition, the Army is also revising its grooming standards to support its People First priority and diversity and inclusion … [Read more...]