February 14, 2020 - U.S. Army Soldiers patrolling critical checkpoints overseas will have an improved biometrics tool to help identify persons of interest in real time. Army Futures Command's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Center has developed and delivered software that will enable Program … [Read more...]
Army Doubles Amount for Spouse Licensure Reimbursement
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - Last summer, Army spouse Kamyar Haghayeghi left his job as an internal medicine physician in Maryland to follow his wife to San Antonio, Texas. Haghayeghi needed to relicense to practice medicine at the University of Texas-San Antonio. The licensing costs for an exam and administrative fees totaled more than $1,200. To add to the couple's stress, … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality Helps Soldiers Shape Army Prototype
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - In the blink of an eye, a multi-ton truck and trailer flips on its side to reveal what's underneath. Bolted-down equipment moves out of the way in seconds instead of hours. A bird's eye view reveals answers between the slimmest of openings. Using virtual reality, Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. are getting a rare look at components of the Army's new … [Read more...]
Survey Says: Army Best Place to Work in DoD
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 - The results are in, and the Army clenched the title of top civilian employer across the Defense Department -- and ranks seventh among large federal agencies -- according to the 2019 Best Places to Work rankings. The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is intended to empower federal employees with an outlet to candidly provide feedback on their experiences, … [Read more...]
Army Research May Improve Stroke, TBI Treatment
FEBRUARY 4, 2020 - New Army research provides a better understanding of the swelling that occurs in the brain during a stroke, which could contribute to new treatment strategies for stroke patients and have potential implications for traumatic brain injuries. Cerebral edema, swelling that occurs in the brain, is a severe and potentially fatal complication for stroke victims. … [Read more...]