September 18, 2012 By J.D. Leipold In nine days the Army will conduct a suicide prevention stand down worldwide to focus on promoting good health, teammate involvement, risk reduction and resilience training. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the Sept. 27 stand down following the release of July suicide figures, which confirmed two suicides and … [Read more...]
New DOD Safe Helpline Mobile App now available
9/18/2012 - WASHINGTON -- The Department of Defense announced its new DOD Safe Helpline Mobile Application. With this new app, service members transitioning to civilian life will have access to critical resources that assist in managing the short- and long-term effects of sexual assault. This new app is the latest in a string of technological innovations designed to support … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Utah
Utah (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 OGDEN HILL AFB … [Read more...]
2012 BAH Rhode Island
Rhode Island (FY2012) Find your Location and the corresponding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) in the pay tables below. All pay is listed in terms of dollars per month. Enlisted Personnel (Without Dependents) Location E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9 NEWPORT, RI … [Read more...]
NFL Heisman Trophy Legend Launches Suicide Prevention Fair
September 12, 2012 By J.D. Leipold Heisman Trophy winner and Dallas Cowboys legend, Herschel Walker kicked off this years Army suicide prevention month by signing autographs, posters, photos and helmets. In 2008, Walker published his memoir, "Breaking Free: My Life with Dissociative Identity Disorder." The book tells the story of how he reclaimed his life. In it, he explains … [Read more...]