American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2012 – President Barack Obama today signed an executive order that provides increased access to mental health services for service members, military families and veterans. The order, signed as Obama left Washington for a visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, directs the Defense Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention: A healthy Force is a Ready Force
September 4, 2012 By Kirk Frady, Army Medicine WASHINGTON -- The Army has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month and joins the nation in observing National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-14, and World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10. The Army will expand its observance with events occurring during the entire month of September, focusing efforts on total Army … [Read more...]
Comprehensive Soldier Fitness: Building Spiritual Fitness in Kuwait
September 4, 2012 By Sgt. Christopher Johnston Soldiers currently deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, are enduring long hours of training in harsh weather conditions and maintaining readiness for any situation their country needs them. Although the physical exertion and physical strength of a Soldier is clearly seen, spiritual strength is not as easily observed. Soldiers of … [Read more...]
Attacking Symptoms
Commentary by Capt. Scott Taylor Air Force Legal Operations Agency 8/26/2012 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- As an area defense counsel in the Air Force, it is my job to represent Airmen who get in legal or administrative trouble, and I love my job. I have spent the majority of my legal career as an attorney representing people in trouble, both as a civilian … [Read more...]
Dempsey Honors Legacy of Paralympics
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service LONDON, Aug. 30, 2012 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today honored the legacy of the U.S. Paralympics and expressed his gratitude to the supporters of wounded warriors and disabled veterans. The venue was Great Britain’s historic Hospital Club, which became a facility for … [Read more...]