WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 4, 2014) - To the Fort Hood community and the Army family worldwide, "this is a time once again to come together, to stand as one as they have so many times before, drawing strength from each other," Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh told lawmakers today. Both McHugh and Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno appeared before a … [Read more...]

FORT DIX, N.J. (April 2, 2014) - As U.S. and coalition forces draw down in Afghanistan and take most of their communications infrastructure with them, a new capability the size of a suitcase will enable Soldiers to connect to the coalition network from anywhere on the planet. Fitting into a single handheld transit case for rapid mobility, this satellite network … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 1, 2014) - The number, size and placement of tattoos have been dialed back under revised Army Regulation 670-1, which governs the Army's grooming standards and proper wear of the uniform. The revised regulation was published yesterday, along with Department of the Army Pamplet 670-1, outlining the new standards. Effective dates for the … [Read more...]

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, April 1, 2014) - Young Soldiers often want to wear a uniform that looks cool, while lawmakers want cost effectiveness, but the Army's priority is protecting the Soldier from harm. That's what Col. Robert F. Mortlock, project manager for Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment, Program Executive Office Soldier, said he aims for, along … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, March 31, 2014) - "Take back your Army from those who harm or assault our Soldiers. Take back your Army from those who ignore the values and who stain our honor. Take back our Army from those who fail to lead," said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh. The stain to which he referred is sexual assault and harassment. The secretary, along with … [Read more...]