FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (Army News Service, Aug. 21, 2015) -- The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) was one of five brigades in the Army selected to participate in the Performance Triad pilot program, an Army-wide initiative to ensure Soldiers and their Families are provided tools and information to lead a healthier lifestyle. Started in 2013 by the … [Read more...]

WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2015) -- If the old adage that "light gives life" is true, then the work that Army researchers are conducting at the U.S. Army's Benét Laboratories with private industry and academia should, if application follows research, provide a better life for mankind and for Soldiers. The magic of light has an immeasurable effect on one's quality … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 21, 2015) -- Terrorists have struck military targets in the United States, as well as overseas, and it is likely such attacks will continue. Terrorism experts caution to plan for the worst. Besides the 2006 Fort Hood, Texas, shooting and the 2009 Little Rock, Arkansas, recruiting office shooting, five service members were recently killed as … [Read more...]

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Aug. 20, 2015) -- The Army's second highest ranking civilian official met with Soldiers and civilians from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives, or CBRNE, Command, here, Aug. 18. Acting Undersecretary of the Army Eric Fanning learned about the unique missions of the 22nd Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort) and CBRNE … [Read more...]

FORT BENNING, Georgia (Aug. 19, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence announced today that 94 men and two women met the standards of the Swamp Phase and will graduate the Ranger Course, Aug. 21. Ranger School is the Army's premier combat leadership course, teaching Ranger students how to overcome fatigue, hunger and stress to lead Soldiers during small unit … [Read more...]