By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2011 – Hundreds of former soldiers wearing blue and red caps bearing the names of their World War II units walked, shuffled or were wheeled into the Capitol Visitors Center here yesterday to witness the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded for their bravery and contribution to country more than 66 years … [Read more...]
Army Child Care Fees Increasing for 2011-2012 School Year
October 26, 2011 By Karla A. Seijas, IMCOM Fees for Army child care and related child and youth programs are increasing between now and Dec. 1 as part of a phased program designed to reduce the impact of a changed Department of Defense policy. The second step in a three-year program to align Army fees to the 2010 DOD fee policy, the Army child care fee policy for school year … [Read more...]
Army Plans to Use New ASU for Soldier Burial Clothing
October 24, 2011 By Maj. John Hall FORT KNOX, Ky. -- The Army Liaison Team at the Dover Port Mortuary will begin using the new Army Service Uniform for deceased Soldiers effective Jan. 1, 2012. Some survivors may have an expectation of viewing their loved one at the funeral in the traditional green service uniform. The Army is phasing out the green service uniform and … [Read more...]
After ‘Spice’ Ban, Another Faux Drug Initiates Interest
10/21/2011 By Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Following the imposed ban of "spice," service members are now being faced with another faux drug challenge. A ban was recently enforced in December 2010 by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that prohibited the use of a synthetic drug known as "spice" and the hallucinogenic herb, salvia … [Read more...]
Joining Forces Campaign Announces 25,000 Job Openings for Military Spouses and Vets
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2011 – First Lady Michelle Obama, on a visit with her husband to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., today announced a private sector hiring commitment of 25,000 military spouses and veterans as part of the Joining Forces campaign. Some 270 companies represented by the American Logistics Association for doing … [Read more...]