WEST POINT, N.Y. (Army News Service, July 31, 2014) - One of the hardest things a Soldier will face in his or her career isn't necessarily the enemy. It might well be telling another Soldier that his or her behavior is ethically or morally wrong, said the Army chief of staff. Gen. Ray Odierno shared his opening remarks with general officers and command sergeants major from … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 30, 2014) - The Army, General Motors and Raytheon signed a proclamation Tuesday, at the Pentagon that puts new job opportunities on the table for Soldiers separating from military service. The multi-year "Shifting Gears Automotive Technician Training Program" will provide new job opportunities to some of the 130,000 Soldiers returning … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 29, 2014) - In addition to running mobilization sites, First U.S. Army has been given the mission of focusing on pre-mobilization training of the National Guard and Army Reserve. This change will result in fewer contractors involved in pre-mob training, said Lt. Gen. Michael S. Tucker, commander, First Army, speaking at the 2014 USARC … [Read more...]

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (July 28, 2014) - As the Army begins efforts to downsize, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler has met hundreds of Soldiers like Sgt. 1st Class Adrian Copeland. For years, Copeland has been told where to be, when to be there and what to wear. For this, he's received a steady paycheck, deposited into his account every two weeks. But as his … [Read more...]

FORT CARSON, Colo. (July 28, 2014) - Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno talked with leaders and Soldiers while taking a tour of Fort Carson, Colorado, Thursday. "I'm excited about our Army," Odierno said. "Everywhere I go, I talk to Soldiers, and they love what they do." During his visit, he watched Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry … [Read more...]