September 18, 2012 By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service NATICK, Mass. (Sept. 17, 2012) -- Female Soldiers preparing for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan are getting a chance to weigh in on the latest innovation in personal protective equipment: body armor designed specifically to fit them. Any woman who has deployed to the combat zone can tell you what's wrong … [Read more...]
Concerns Persist Over Ex-SEAL’s Bin Laden Raid Book
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2012 – Defense Department officials continue to weigh their legal options against a former Navy SEAL who may have revealed classified information in a book he wrote about the Osama bin Laden raid, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said in a news conference here today. On Aug. 30, the Defense … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Academy seeks to enhance science, technology ties
September 17, 2012 By David McNally, RDECOM The U.S. Military Academy educates and trains future Army leaders. The school produces 19 percent of the Army's officers each year, but officials said they account for 75 percent of those with STEM degrees -- Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics. The school partners with the U.S. Army Research, Development and … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention Stand Down Set for Sept. 27
September 18, 2012 By J.D. Leipold In nine days the Army will conduct a suicide prevention stand down worldwide to focus on promoting good health, teammate involvement, risk reduction and resilience training. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the Sept. 27 stand down following the release of July suicide figures, which confirmed two suicides and … [Read more...]
Recon Marines Test Their Abilities During the 4th Annual Recon Challenge
By Lance Cpl. Sarah Wolff-Diaz , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - On a lightless beach, 28 Marines emerged from the Pacific, ready to embark on a 29.4 mile trek through hills and sweltering heat to complete several missions that will test their endurance, communication skills and commitment to mission accomplishment. This was … [Read more...]