QUANTICO, Va. (December 1, 2014) - The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is warning the greater Army community about a new carjacking scam targeting unsuspecting holiday shoppers. Criminal Investigation Command, commonly referred to as CID, special agents were recently alerted through law enforcement channels about a new ploy, where criminals use the lure of free … [Read more...]

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (December. 1, 2014) - In a climate of ever-changing operational environments and emerging threats, Army Aviation must transform to meet the demands required to defeat the enemy. It all begins with doctrine. The Army's Doctrine 2015 initiative aims to restructure and develop doctrine that is current and relevant, according to Lt. Col. Fernando Guadalupe … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 1, 2014) - Some veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have special buddies to rely on -- specially trained Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers. These dogs were bred to retrieve waterfowl and game birds for hunters, and that instinct suits them well to retrieve things for veterans, said Miami Phillips, a volunteer … [Read more...]

FORT GORDON, Ga. (Nov. 25, 2014) - Soldiers who want to defend the nation in cyberspace, as part of the Army's newest and most technologically advanced career field, now have an Army branch to join that will take its place alongside infantry, artillery and the other Army combat arms branches. Army Secretary John McHugh and Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno approved the … [Read more...]

NATICK, Mass. (Nov. 25, 2014) - In its effort to combat body odor and skin irritation affecting Soldiers in the field, the Army has developed antimicrobial treatments for such items as T-shirts, socks and sleeping bag liners, but little is known about the extent of such personal hygiene issues or their effects on warfighters. "That information doesn't really exist right … [Read more...]