Beginning your journey into becoming a United States Army soldier can come with lots of questions and emotions. Having someone who knows how to answer your questions and concerns is a vital part in getting ready to join. Recruiters are armed with knowledge to share with you, and luckily, there are hundreds all over the country. Your recruiter is there to give you the … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]
Carter, Milley Bid Farewell to McHugh
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 26, 2015) -- "He exemplifies leadership through heart and mind, through logic and strength and civility. Throughout a consequential career, he's earned a reputation for examining problems - and devising solutions - in innovative ways, and in doing so, has broadened our national security perspective, and helped to get our Army to the right … [Read more...]
Is Substance Abuse Rising in Returned Veterans?
October 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Smoking, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal substances are often considered a crutch for a bigger underlying problem. In the case of returning veterans, it is a historical fact that war and drugs go hand in hand. How then, can we expect a decrease in substance abuse in our military heroes of today? History of War and Drugs As … [Read more...]
Football Legends Bleier, Staubach Discuss Vietnam War Experiences
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 22, 2015) -- Army combat veteran and four-time Super Bowl champion Rocky Bleier of the Pittsburgh Steelers said he's often asked what it's like to be in combat. "We pray that we come back from war," he said he tells them. "We have to live with the scars, both visible and invisible. We have to live with the trauma. We have to live with what … [Read more...]