December 31, 2011 WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Department of Defense has implemented a temporary moratorium on the sales of products containing DMAA within military facilities. The moratorium will remain in effect pending further review of relevant scientific evidence and reported events, officials said. Recent reports show that two Soldier deaths and additional adverse health … [Read more...]
Top 10 Military Family Moments of 2011
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2011 – It’s that time of year when top 10 lists seem to proliferate across nearly every web and news page in the nation, proclaiming everything from the best movies and TV shows to the most memorable photos and celebrities of the year. Since I find it tough to encapsulate a year's worth of information into a … [Read more...]
DOD Releases New Sexual Assault Reports and Policies
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service 12/28/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Defense Department officials released the "Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies" on Dec. 27, covering the academic year from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011. The report shows an increase in reports of sexual assault, with 65 reports of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
By April Phillips, Naval Safety Center Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) -- A nationwide crackdown on impaired driving led by the Department of Transportation is timed to reduce the number of alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes during the holiday season. The campaign, known as "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," will run through Jan. 2 and will involve thousands of law … [Read more...]
NASA Space Camp Scholarships Now Offered to Children of Military
By Cicely McCray Joint Base Charleston School Liaison Officer 12/28/2011 - JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- NASA Space Camp is a place of learning where children come together for a journey they will never forget. For many, it is a life-changing event - helping them make decisions about their educational and vocational careers. This extraordinary adventure teaches our youth … [Read more...]