August 1, 2011 Office of the Press Secretary James S. Brady Press Briefing Room THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. There are still some very important votes to be taken by members of Congress, but I want to announce that the leaders of both parties, in both chambers, have reached an agreement that will reduce the deficit and avoid default -- a default that would have had a … [Read more...]
U.S Army Needs Applications Filled for Substance Abuse Councelors ASAP
July 28, 2011 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- The Army needs 130 substance-abuse counselor positions filled as soon as possible -- or at least by Oct. 1. The Army Substance Abuse Program is short on providers who can help restore to duty those substance-impaired Soldiers who have the potential for continued military service. The Army needs about 10 additional providers each … [Read more...]
Freedom of Speech: 235th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Commentary by Lt. Col. Anthony E. Valerio 97th Training Squadron 7/27/2011 - ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) -- This month marks the 235th anniversary of our Founding Fathers bravely signing the Declaration of Independence. This document was so fundamentally different than anything that had ever been created and has changed not only our country but also the world. These … [Read more...]
VA Launches New Prevention Initiative to Serve 22,000 Veteran Families at Risk of Homelessness
July 25, 2011 WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today the award of nearly $60 million in homeless prevention grants that will serve approximately 22,000 homeless and at-risk Veteran families as part of the new Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. This initial $60 million award will serve Veteran families at 85 … [Read more...]
Future Force: Army Research Lab Equips Warfighters
July 22, 2011 By Sarah Maxwell, RDECOM ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., July 26, 2011 -- The U.S. Army is a well-trained, well-equipped fighting force. And behind every weapon, a piece of armor and training that prepares and protects Soldiers in battle are teams of scientists and engineers who are solving complex problems and driving future capabilities. As part of the U.S. … [Read more...]