July 7, 2011 By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 6, 2011 -- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the government to stop enforcing the terms of the law that prevents openly gay service members from being in the military. The Defense Department will comply and is informing commands worldwide of the court’s order, Pentagon spokesman Marine … [Read more...]
We Will Honor All Those Who Have Fallen
July 06, 2011 Blog Posted by General Peter W. Chiarelli I commend the decision of our Commander-in-Chief, President Obama, reversing the long-standing policy of not sending condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide while deployed to a combat zone. The greatest regret of my military career was as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division in … [Read more...]
PREP Program; Enhancing Couples Communication
7/1/2011 By Cpl. Salvador R. Moreno , I MEF MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A service member returns from deployment to his spouse. He’s back to his daily routine and in high spirits. Then a few months go by and he realizes there is trouble in his relationship. No matter what he says or does it just seems to make matters worse. What does he do? The … [Read more...]
HAB Brings Pets to Help Sooth Patients and Staff
June 30, 2011 By Melissa Bower, Fort Leavenworth Lamp FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan., June 30, 2011 -- When Joanie Linn and Abby, a golden retriever, step out of the elevator, staff and patients at Munson Army Health Center are waiting to meet them. Gulden Taylor, medical support assistant, said she couldn't wait for Abby's visit. "It feels so good to pet her. It takes the bad … [Read more...]
New Sexual Assault, Harassment Program Emerging
June 29, 2011 By Kerstin Lopez, Fort Carson FORT CARSON, Colo. -- The Army is taking a stand against sexual harassment and assault with the implementation of a new program. The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program is a comprehensive integration and transformation of the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and Prevention of Sexual … [Read more...]