NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 8, 2015) -- A retired Army major, who had devoted the final months of his life to raise awareness of veteran suicides, died of colon cancer after a long, courageous fight. Retired Maj. Justin Fitch, 33, the former Headquarters Research and Development Detachment, or HRDD, commander at Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, died in his … [Read more...]
Ways to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day
One of the most meaningful things you can do this Veterans Day is to send notes or cards to hospitalized veterans or those living in veterans homes. You could also visit a Veteran in a local Veterans Hospital or Veterans home. The best way to honor someone on Veterans Day is to do something to make them happy! The following is a list of 45 things you can do to honor a … [Read more...]
USA Wins First Three Para Golds at World Games
MUNGYEONG, South Korea (Army News Service, Oct. 7, 2015) -- U.S. service members earned the first three gold medals presented for para-athletics at the Military World Games. U.S. Army Sgt. Elizabeth Wasil took gold for winning the Women's Shot Put para final here, Oct. 4. U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Brown took gold for winning the 100-meter dash for para-athletes with a time of 12.5 … [Read more...]
Natick Cultivates Its Future Workforce
NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 6, 2015) -- After spending a busy summer working in the laboratories, test kitchens, parachute shops and shelter systems at the Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center, or NSRDEC, the nation's next generation of top scientists and engineers are ready to launch their careers. More than 40 college undergraduate and graduate students from … [Read more...]
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11. It celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans and honors the sacrifices they have made. Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which also fall on this day, are celebrated in other parts of the world and they mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. The United States … [Read more...]