September 4, 2012 By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As the United States draws down in Afghanistan it remains committed to its military members, veterans and families by providing the support services they may need and opportunities to transition to meaningful civilian careers, President Barack Obama said today at Fort Bliss, … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention: A healthy Force is a Ready Force
September 4, 2012 By Kirk Frady, Army Medicine WASHINGTON -- The Army has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month and joins the nation in observing National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-14, and World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10. The Army will expand its observance with events occurring during the entire month of September, focusing efforts on total Army … [Read more...]
Army Must Enforce Harsher Consequences for Military Hazing
August 31, 2012 By Nathan Pfau, Army Flier Staff Writer FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Army News Service, Aug. 31, 2012) -- While hazing can be confused with a rite of passage into an organization, especially one as large as and with as much history as the military, it is something the Army does not tolerate, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, during a visit … [Read more...]
Paid VA study Related to Tinnitus and TBI
August 29, 2012 The repetitive stutter of a machine gun, shocking boom of mortars, the deafening drone of helicopter rotors; the sounds of war are hard to ignore and can leave many Veterans with permanent hearing damage. Tinnitus is the number one disability among Veterans and it affects at least one in every 10 American adults. It is because of this statistic that the VA … [Read more...]
National Guard Prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 8/25/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- National Guard Coordination Center officials are stepping up efforts to prepare for the possibility that Tropical Storm Isaac, now in the Caribbean, could strengthen and affect the U.S mainland. "Though no states have yet sought assistance, we're planning on a Gulf strike at Category 1 (hurricane) … [Read more...]