Baton Rouge, Louisiana - The second annual Never Quit - Never Forget Gala will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. The night will honor local wounded veterans and families of the fallen. The night will also feature guest appearances by several highly decorated combat veterans. Proceeds of this event will go to sponsor Wounded Wear and Special Ops … [Read more...]
New, Improved Physical Fitness Uniforms Make Debut at Fort Hood
October 22, 2012 By Sgt. Nathan Booth, 4th Public Affairs Detachment FORT HOOD, Texas -- With a change to the Army's Improved Physical Fitness Uniform looming, Soldiers here got a firsthand look at proposed designs at an open expo, Oct. 15. The uniform options presented are the result of a February survey administered through Army Knowledge Online. A new Army-wide survey, … [Read more...]
Honor and Dedication as the Marine Corps Celebrates 237th Birthday
November 1, 2012 Before the United States was born, there was a Marine Corps. For the last 236 years Marines have fought tirelessly to preserve the freedom of the United States and the traditions of the Corps. This year, the Marine Corps commemorates 237 years of service as well as the sacrifice and dedication of countless Marines that those years represent. The cutting of … [Read more...]
Army Deployment Health Assessment Program (DHAP)
October 23, 2012 What is DHAP? The U.S. Army Deployment Health Assessment Program (DHAP) is an Army-wide program that seeks to improve the physical and emotional strength and readiness of Soldiers and Army Civilians – before, during and after deployment. DHAP allows you take proactive steps in protecting your health and well-being, as well as ensuring readiness. There … [Read more...]
Improvements Put in Place for Process for Transition to Civilian Life
By David Vergun Army News Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2012 – Officials from the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments participated in a panel discussion here Oct. 19 on efforts to prepare service members for the transition to civilian life. Danny Pummill, director of VA/DOD liaison for Veterans Affairs, and Susan S. Kelly, director of DOD’s Transition to … [Read more...]