JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 15, 2014) - The Army announced that entry submissions for the Army Digital Photography Contest will be accepted from Oct. 15 to Nov. 30. This annual contest allows online entries from contestants in two divisions: active-duty personnel and other Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation patrons. The purpose of the contest is to recognize the artistic … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 15, 2014) - "Would you kill a POW?" Dr. Shannon E. French once asked a Soldier. "Of course not," the Soldier replied. French then elaborated, describing the hypothetical prisoner of war as someone who had, as a sniper, just killed most of the Soldier's platoon. "Well, I should hope I wouldn't kill him," the Soldier replied again, this … [Read more...]

NATICK, Mass. (Oct. 14, 2014) - Body armor has saved countless lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, but an Improved Outer Tactical Vest, or IOTV, that doesn't fit properly can actually hinder a Soldier's performance in combat. That's why members of the Anthropology and Human Factors Teams at the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center are conducting a … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 14, 2014) - "We are the greatest land power the world has ever seen. We are the indispensable Army of the indispensable nation," said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, referring to remarks President Obama made of the U.S. being the world's go-to nation when trouble arises. The secretary added that the Army has a capability and capacity … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 10, 2014) - The Army has made significant strides in its energy programs, despite challenges with budgets and manpower, according to a top Army official. The Army reaps many benefits from the energy programs, including sustainability, installation resiliency, energy security, and a strengthened mission, according to Katherine Hammack, … [Read more...]