NEW YORK (Feb. 6, 2014) - New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are on the front lines New York's program to help citizens prepare for emergencies. Guard members trained more than 1,200 people Feb. 1, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo's initiative to provide basic disaster response training to 100,000 New Yorkers kicked off at New Dorp High School in the borough of Staten Island, … [Read more...]
Natick Researchers Developing Technology to Prevent Heat Injury in Working Dogs
NATICK, Mass. (Feb. 05, 2014) - Last summer, Ken Ballinger, a K-9 officer with the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department, was conducting a training session with working dogs on a hot and humid New England day. For safety, Ballinger had arranged for two veterinarians and three paramedics to be on site. When the dogs were not working, they were resting in air-conditioned … [Read more...]
SMA: Soldiers Have Duty to End Sexual Assault, Prevent Suicides in Army
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Army News Service, Feb. 5, 2014) - Soldiers have a duty to protect each other from sexual assault, help a battle buddy at risk for suicide, and create a safe and respectful environment for all members, said the Army's top enlisted adviser. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III spoke to Soldiers Monday, during a town hall meeting at Fort Belvoir, … [Read more...]
Army Accidents Continue Downward Trend
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Feb. 5, 2014) - Following the Army's safest year on record, accidental fatalities fell once again during the first quarter of fiscal 2014, according to data recently released by the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. Overall, accidental deaths declined 21 percent from the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, due largely to significant drops in private … [Read more...]
McHugh: Signals Indicate Culture Changing on Sexual Assault, Leaders Must Embrace Trust
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (Army News Service, Feb. 4, 2014) - Soldiers who are victims of sexual assault are showing more willingness to report crimes against them, a sign that there is growing confidence in the Army's commitment to investigating such crimes and providing support to victims, according to Army leaders. Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh spoke about preventing … [Read more...]