ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (March 3, 2015) - The U.S. Army science and technology community is charting the future of military vertical lift aviation that will enable warfighters to accomplish missions not possible today. The Army, supported by NASA and the Navy, is combining its areas of technical expertise to accomplish the aggressive scientific and engineering goals … [Read more...]
Service Members Urged to Take Overseas Housing Allowance Survey
WIESBADEN, Germany (March 3, 2015) - U.S. Army Europe is asking Service members in Germany, who reside off-post in privately leased or rental housing, to take part in the annual housing survey, March 1-31. The survey is instrumental in ensuring accurate housing allowance rates for military Families living off-post. This survey is critical for ensuring Overseas Housing … [Read more...]
New Army Tool Enhances Electronic Warfare Capabilities
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS, Md. (March 3, 2015) - Beginning with the early stages of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, the Army has steadily increased its electronic warfare, or EW, capabilities from both a manpower and equipment standpoint. In particular, significant progress has been ongoing since the Army re-established its EW corps and stood up the Project … [Read more...]
Senior Enlisted Advisers Testify on Quality of Life on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (March 2, 2015) - The senior enlisted advisers from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force were on Capitol Hill, Feb. 25, to testify on quality of life concerns in the services. The possible return of sequestration in fiscal year 2016 colored much of the discussion. Uncertainty over possible deterioration of healthcare benefits, compensation and family … [Read more...]
Joint Staff approves Humanitarian Service Medal for Service During Operation Damayan
FORT KNOX, Kentucky (March 2, 2015) - The Joint Staff announced eligibility guidelines Jan. 14 for the Humanitarian Service Medal for Republic of the Philippines Relief Efforts, known as Operation Damayan. When Typhoon Haiyan devastated large areas of the Philippines during November 2013, the U.S. forces responded swiftly and in force to a request from the country's … [Read more...]




