SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 29, 2014) - Active-duty service men and women still have an opportunity to submit videos online to compete for two of six finalist spots and a chance to be named the 2014 "Rising Star." Army Entertainment officials expect competition to intensify in the online division-- open to active-duty personnel from all branches of the U.S. military-- as local … [Read more...]

NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 24, 2014) - Clean, potable water is one thing the world universally cannot live without. It hydrates. It cleans. It keeps us alive and well. No doubt, water is very valuable to Soldiers. However, as many mission planners know, water planning can be a nightmare. Too much water can strain already heavy combat loads, perhaps forcing some Soldiers to pack … [Read more...]

FORT DEVENS, Mass. (Oct. 24, 2014) - As the Army rightsizes and transitions to a more expeditionary force, how efficiently its Soldiers can live during deployments becomes increasingly important. Current and future technologies that will help realize that goal by saving fuel, water and money were on display here, Wednesday, during the annual stakeholders meeting at the Base … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 24, 2014) - First U.S. Army's "Bold Shift" initiative to integrate the Army's active duty, National Guard and Army Reserve is "the right thing to do" for readiness today and for the future, a Defense Department official said at the Association of the U.S. Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition last week. Paul D. Patrick, deputy assistant … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 24, 2014) - Something as seemingly insignificant as a battery could change a battlefield outcome. Staff Sgt. José R. Salcedo III learned this one night in Afghanistan. It was 2012, and Salcedo was on a mounted patrol deep inside Ghazni Province. Suddenly, one of the vehicles hit an IED. While others came to the assistance of the … [Read more...]