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...]
Real Warriors, Real Advice
March 27, 2012 The Real Warriors Campaign recently launched “Real Warriors, Real Advice,” a new weekly podcast series in which service members, veterans and military families highlight the importance of seeking care for invisible wounds and offer tools and tips on building and maintaining psychological resilience. In the first episode, Real Warrior Staff Sgt. Josh Hopper … [Read more...]
Recruiting Stays on Track for Active Service Components
March 22, 2012 By American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- All of the active service components and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their numerical year-to-date recruiting goals for fiscal year 2012 through February, Pentagon officials reported yesterday. Here are each service's recruiting totals -- all at 100 percent of their goals -- for the first … [Read more...]