WASHINGTON (5/20/13) - It's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed. With the ease of social media, in any part of the globe, at any time, a Soldier, Army civilian or family member can post pictures from a deployment or talk about an Army mission. But these seemingly … [Read more...]
Revised Disability Evaluation System Improves Process for Departing Soldiers
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (May 17, 2013) -- The Integrated Disability Evaluation System was created after officials in Washington decided to examine the healthcare system that looked after the nation's veterans in the wake of neglect allegations at the Army's Walter Reed Medical Center in 2007. The current system is an integrated effort between the Department of Defense and the U.S. … [Read more...]
Obama Emphasizes Concern About Sexual Assault in Military
5/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The crime of sexual assault undermines the trust needed for the U.S. military to do its missions, President Barack Obama said after meeting with his military leaders May 16. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, the service secretaries, and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and the rest of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with the president at the White House … [Read more...]
Army Training Network Becomes More User Friendly
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (May 13, 2013) -- New features on the Army Training Network website now make it easier for Soldiers and commanders to access vital training materials. "Changes to the homepage and the site's content have streamlined access and sped up information delivery," said Jimmy Davis, Army Training Network, or ATN, team lead at the Combined Arms Center - … [Read more...]
Ansbach Opens Army’s ‘Greenest’ Auto Skills Center
ANSBACH, Germany (March 14, 2013) -- The newest, most environmentally friendly automotive skills center in the Army opened April 26 at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach's Urlas housing and training area here. Hundreds of Soldiers, family members, and American and German civilians attended the Ansbach Automotive Skills Center grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony as visitors had a … [Read more...]