WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 17, 2013) -- Low levels of alpha and beta radiological particles were detected in a weapons storage bunker, July 12, 2013, near Biggs Army Airfield at Fort Bliss, Texas, in an area called the "Snake Pit," said an installation spokesman. No gamma particles, a more dangerous form of radiation, have been detected thus far, he said. "At this … [Read more...]
Operation Rising Star Calling Garrisons – Deadline Looms
SAN ANTONIO (July 16, 2013) - Army Entertainment is getting set to host another season of Operation Rising Star, a singing contest for Soldiers and military family members based on the American Idol format. Installations and garrisons interested in hosting 2013 Operation Rising Star events must apply by July 29. Local competitions will be contested in September and/or October. … [Read more...]
SecArmy says Furlough Will Degrade Guard Readiness
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 12, 2013) -- Secretary of the Army John McHugh again warned that sequestration continues to threaten military readiness. "The furlough will have a degrading effect on the readiness of the Guard. That's inescapable," said McHugh. He spoke during a visit to the District of Columbia National Guard, July 12, after meeting with the D.C. Guard's … [Read more...]
Natick Segment to Air On ‘Only in America’
NATICK, Mass. (July 12, 2013) - When it comes to turning out the finest equipment in the world for American servicemen and women, no one else can "Git-R-Done" quite like the folks at the Natick Soldier Systems Center. That's what "Larry the Cable Guy" discovered Nov. 8, 2012, when the comedian known for that blue-collar catch phrase brought the crew of his popular History … [Read more...]
Army Civilians Begin First Week of Furlough
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 12, 2013) - Some 229,000 Army civilians began their furloughs this week, along with thousands of other military civilians. Using Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's guidance, the Army distributed each person's 88 hours of furlough this fiscal year for one day a week for a total of 11 days, from this week through September, said Tony J. … [Read more...]