WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 3, 2014) - Not only are synthetic drugs dangerous, but they can cost a Soldier his or her military career. The Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, said users of synthetic drugs have suffered vomiting, anxiety, seizures, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, organ damage, and even death. Soldiers can face disciplinary action that … [Read more...]
‘We Care’ Suicide Prevention Campaign Supports Reservists
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (December 31, 2013) - In the first eight weeks of 2013, the Army Reserve suffered the loss of 11 Soldiers from its ranks. Not from combat deaths but from suicide. While there are no black or white answers as to why Soldiers, family members, or Army civilians take their own lives, Army Reserve leaders are focusing on celebrating life while encouraging and … [Read more...]
Victims of Sexual Assault ‘Safe With Medical Forensic Nurses’
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, December 30, 2013) - "It's important for victims of sexual assault to know that they are safe with the medical forensic nurses," said a nurse who's a sexual assault medical forensic examiner. "We will take care of their emotional, safety, medical and forensic care," with the understanding that victims have been through a traumatic event and are … [Read more...]
N.Y. Guard to Render Final Honors for 10,000 Veterans by End of 2013
HUDSON, N.Y. (December 26, 2013) - The New York Military Forces Honor Guard expects to have provided funeral services for just over 10,000 families in 2013 by the time 2014 arrives at midnight Dec. 31. For the New York Army National Guard team, this is slightly less than the 10,175 funerals the New York Military Forces Honor Guard conducted in 2012, and well below the peak of … [Read more...]
Army Network Integration Evaluations Adopt New Goals and New Construct
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Dec. 23, 2013) - After delivering groundbreaking communications technologies to Soldiers in Afghanistan, the Army should focus tactical network development efforts on simplifying tools and applications, right-sizing command posts and increasing operational flexibility, according to initial conclusions from the most recent Network Integration … [Read more...]