FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2015) -- On the early, frosty morning of Dec. 12, 1985, Amy Gallo's Tennessee home was filled with the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. They were her husband's favorite, and he hadn't had them in more than six months. Like many mothers, Gallo was juggling the sometimes overwhelming tasks of cooking, cleaning and tending to her two children. … [Read more...]

NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 1, 2015) -- Mention "BK" to some people, and a certain fast-food establishment might come to mind. At the Natick Soldier Systems Center, however, those two letters refer to the latest in field feeding technology. The Battlefield Kitchen, or BK, being developed in a cooperative effort between the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2015) -- Female veterans, trailblazers who served in the military decades ago, received a hero's welcome, Sept. 22, after arriving in the nation's capital on the first all-female honor flight. "Best day of my life" is how retired Sgt. Maj. Sue Williams described the visit, which included stops at Arlington National Cemetery and the World War II … [Read more...]

FORT BLISS, Texas (Army News Service, Sept. 30, 2015) -- Remotely-controlled weapons systems have drastically reduced the number of Soldiers needed for perimeter security at an expeditionary base camp here. "Every Soldier I have assigned to securing the perimeter is one I don't have that can execute support missions," said Lt. Col. Raphael Heflin, commander, 142nd Combat … [Read more...]

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Sept. 29, 2015) -- Preparation for this vehicle doesn't include your typical fluid level and tire pressure checks. At 56,000 pounds, this "Buffalo" requires a pre-mission prep that includes claw, communication, navigation, and safety inspections. The Buffalo, a specialized mine-resistant vehicle, is one of the most recognizable pieces of route … [Read more...]