WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 13, 2013) -- Army surveys show that Soldiers are more willing now to report they've been the victim of sexual assault. But the service is still not happy with its efforts to eliminate such crimes within the ranks. "It's hard to capture a single emotion," said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh, addressing lawmakers on Capitol Hill, May 8. … [Read more...]

NORTH FORT HOOD, TEXAS -- The launch of a new forward area refueling point here reduces 20-minute helicopter refueling times down to just four while providing actual training conditions found in a combat zone. 166th Aviation Brigade pilots previously had to fly to designated airstrips off-post, fully power-off, and exit their helicopters to conduct a self-imposed refuel. The … [Read more...]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Army News Service, May 11, 2013) -- The official start of the 2013 Warrior Games began when Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder, with the help of Prince Harry and Olympian Missy Franklin, lit the official cauldron today at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. From May 11-16, more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans … [Read more...]

ADELPHI, Md. (May 9, 2013) -- Troops in a tactical environment have unique challenges with efficient energy use that are uncommon to the rest of the fighting forces. One is that a Soldier positioned to stand guard at an outpost, or forward operating base, should not have to think about energy -- a distraction from the strategy and Soldier protection. In a recent panel … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 8, 2013) -- The veterans of World War II "gave something of themselves to protect each and every one of us, to do what needed to be done -- the dirty work of war," said the Army's top enlisted Soldier. "And it is dirty work," he continued. "It's tough, it's demanding. You've got to reach inside of yourself and find that place where you're … [Read more...]