November 15, 2012 By Erich Langer, U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Across the Army, wounded, ill and injured Soldiers assigned to Warrior Transition Units, known as WTUs, prepare for transition -- some back to their units but many to the civilian world. An essential requirement for these 'future' civilians is starting a new career away from the Army. Approximately 50 … [Read more...]
Programs Offer Families Assistance in Education, Employment and Transitioning
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Military families now have greater access to programs designed to assist them with a spectrum of family support matters, a senior Pentagon official said here today. Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, told the Pentagon Channel and … [Read more...]
Discounted Meals Provided to Soldiers This Thanksgiving Holiday
November 15, 2012 By Sara E. Martin, Army Flier Staff Writer FORT RUCKER, Ala. -- Thanksgiving is right around the corner and events are planned throughout the holiday to help Fort Rucker Families and single Soldiers enjoy the holidays. The three main events are the Thanksgiving meal service at the dining facility, the Black Friday sale at the post exchange and the Landing's … [Read more...]
Marine Donates Bone Marrow to Save a Strangers Life
November 15, 2012 By Pfc. Kasey Peacock CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan -- In the midst of recruit training, Pvt. Enrique Gallardo was given a form to sign in January of 2010 — a form that would be very significant in the Marine's future. By checking a box on this form, Gallardo elected to be a potential bone marrow donor, setting events into motion that would possibly … [Read more...]
Army Releases Its October Suicide Statistics
November 16, 2012 By ARNEWS WASHINGTON -- Suicides in the Army continue to remain high. In October, there were 20 potential suicides of active-duty Soldiers, meaning that some have been confirmed and others remain under investigation. The number for potential or confirmed suicides in September was 15. So far this year, there have been 166 potential or confirmed active-duty … [Read more...]