March 14, 2012 By Jennifer Mattson, NCO Journal FORT BLISS, Texas -- When Soldiers enter the training environment, it's important that their experience is as close as possible to situations they'll encounter in combat. The Army has invested a considerable amount of money to make training more realistic to better help Soldiers when they deploy. Units gearing up for combat … [Read more...]
Air Force Achieves Historic Milestone
Masao Doi Air Force Safety Center 3/13/2012 - KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- Air Force safety officials here today announced that since Feb. 17, 2011, the Air Force has now gone for more than 12 months without an on-duty ground fatality. After an exhaustive search of the Air Force Safety Center's safety mishap database, officials confirmed the service reached this … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Demonstrate New, Non-Lethal Weapon ADS
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, invited senior members of the Marine Corps and members of the media to Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., for a demonstration and first-hand opportunity to feel the effects of the U.S. Dod, Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate's Active Denial System March 9, 2012. The Active Denial System is an advanced non-lethal technology … [Read more...]
Congress Hears Army Needs More BRAC
March 9, 2012 By Gary Sheftick, Army News Service, J.D. Leipold WASHINGTON -- The Army needs two more rounds of base realignment and closure, known as BRAC, to align its infrastructure with a downsizing force, the assistant secretary responsible for installations told lawmakers this week. "The Army does support the DOD request for BRAC authority for 2013 and 2015," said … [Read more...]
Streamlined Health Benefit Process Partners First Army with VA
March 8, 2012 By Robin Boggs, First Army Division East Public Affairs FORT MEADE, Md. -- As Reserve and National Guard troops return from overseas deployments, Soldiers now register for their medical benefits via an online partnership established between First Army and the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Eligibility Center. The online application replaces the … [Read more...]