December 26, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 26, 2012) -- This month the latest Army Capstone Concept was rolled out. The previous ACC was published in 2009. The ACC is a broad roadmap for how the Army will conduct future planning, organization and operations globally in support of the president's national security objectives. "ACC is an important … [Read more...]
Army Audit Agency wins ‘Best Place to Work’
December 21, 2012 By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 16, 2012) -- The Army Audit Agency, located at Fort Belvoir, Va., took first place in the federal government's 2012 small subcomponent category for the best places to work. In both 2010 and 2011, the agency came in second place. The agency's satisfaction score was 85.7 out of a possible 100 points, an … [Read more...]
Robot Will Serve as Future Military’s ‘Pack Mule’
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2012 – Soldiers who have to carry up to 100 pounds of equipment on their back is expected to get some relief from the burdensome weight. Enter the robot. It’s not just any robot. DARPA’s semiautonomous Legged Squad Support System -- also known as the LS3 -- will carry 400 pounds of … [Read more...]
Fical Cliff Fears Cause Change in Military Spending and Saving Habits
December 24, 2012 FORT WORTH, Texas – As the year-end fiscal cliff deadline approaches, military personnel are increasingly worried about their financial futures – and they are taking actions to shore up their household finances. The First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveals that two thirds of middle-class military families (senior NCOs and … [Read more...]
Obama Gives Federal Workers Christmas Eve Off
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2012 – President Barack Obama has issued an executive order closing all executive branch departments and agencies and giving employees the day off on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Offices and installations considered essential to national security will remain open however, and their employees will be required … [Read more...]