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...]
Reserve Officer Becomes Third Female to Earn Ranger Tab
FORT KNOX, Kentucky (Oct. 21, 2015) - When Maj. Lisa Jaster graduated the grueling Ranger course on Fort Benning, Georgia, Friday, she was touted as the third female Soldier ever to master the traditionally rigorous training endured by all who wear the Ranger tab with pride. A lesser known distinction setting Jaster apart is the fact that she is one of several thousand … [Read more...]
Army Surgeon General: ‘Engagement’ Key to Civilian Readiness
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 19, 2015) -- Civilian workforce "engagement" is another way to bolster Army readiness, Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho said. Readiness, which has been identified by the Army's chief of staff as the service's top priority, is not only the domain of Soldiers, Horoho said. It's a responsibility shared by the Army's civilian … [Read more...]