ADELPHI, Md. (Feb. 21, 2014) - U.S. Army experts with leading university professors and industry partners have been collaborating over the last decade to explore biological systems that have the potential to drive sweeping bio-technological advances for Soldiers. The research is led by the University of California, Santa Barbara at the Institute for Collaborative … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 21, 2014) - Soldiers looking for challenges beyond their regular military training, in national security policy or strategic decision making, for instance, might consider applying for one of two newly available programs through the Army's Broadening Opportunity Program. The "Strategic Broadening Seminars" and the "Army Special Operations … [Read more...]

PHITSANULOK, Kingdom of Thailand (Feb. 19, 2014) - Women representing several countries participated in the first-of-its-kind International Sisters in Arms meeting yesterday, at Camp Akatosarot, Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, during Cobra Gold 2014. The goal of Sisters in Arms is to empower women by developing strong bonds and partnerships. Members of the Royal Thai … [Read more...]

FORT HOOD, Texas (Feb. 19, 2014) - How do Soldiers train for and earn the coveted Army Air Assault badge? Enduring 10 days of fast-paced training may not seem so harsh to some, but under grueling weather conditions and long hours, trainees are pushed to their maximum potential -- physically and mentally. Fort Hood, known locally as "The Great Place," is home to one of the … [Read more...]

SOCHI, Russia (Army News Service, Feb. 14, 2014) - Team USA's Utah National Guard Sgt. Preston Griffall and New York Army National Guard Sgt. Matt Mortensen finished 14th in Olympic luge doubles, after skidding in turn five of their second run, at the Sanki Sliding Center Wednesday night. "The second run was quite the wild ride," Griffall said. "There were a lot of problems. … [Read more...]