April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to recognize military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience. Military installations, organizations and communities have created … [Read more...]
DOD Implements New Changes to Sexual Assault Response
April 2, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30. “We have several new options … [Read more...]
Military Must Keep ‘Bond of Trust’ With Troops, Families
April 2, 2012 By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The military is defined by a bond of trust -- between service members, their families and their communities -- that must remain unbroken, the military’s top officer said here today. “If we do that one thing, think about our profession as united with a common bond of trust, and commit … to earning it … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed for an Online Study on Post-Development Behavioral Health
March 29, 2012 Volunteers needed for an online and completely anonymous study on post-development behavioral health outcomes This research project will help service members and veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Our team includes researchers, active duty service men and women, members of the National Guard, and OIF/OEF veterans. The research study aims to better … [Read more...]
Military Academies Hold First Gay Pride Events
By WILSON RING, Associated Press Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Northfield, Vt. (AP) -- At the beginning of the school year, gay pride events at a military academy with titles like "condom Olympics" and "queer prom" would have been unthinkable. This week, they're a reality. Cadets in uniform at Norwich University, the nation's oldest private military academy, participated Monday in … [Read more...]