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...]
DOD Launches Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, June 29, 2011 – In an effort to address military spouses' employment challenges, the Defense Department today launched a program to expand career opportunities for military spouses worldwide, and to recognize the skills and talents they bring to the employment table. Flanked by military spouses and corporate leaders, … [Read more...]
President Obama States National Strategy for Counterterrorism
June 29, 2011 White House Office of the Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "As a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed. We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies. We will be true to the values that make us who we are. And on nights like this one, we can say to those … [Read more...]
Goal-Setting App on iPhone, iPad: Coming Soon to Droid
June 28, 2011 By Megan Neunan WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- "A lot of times we push off getting back to stuff because we can't get to it. The goal-setting now is right there in your pocket," said Sam Rhodes, the action officer responsible for a mobile-phone app that sets resilience goals. The free app for iPhones and iPads, developed by Rhodes and a team at the Maneuver … [Read more...]
WTC Releases New Video on Enhanced Warrior Care System
June 27, 2011 By Brian Gebhart WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The Warrior Transition Command released a 10-minute educational video last week highlighting new aspects of the Army’s system to care for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers. Titled “Soldier Success through Focused Commitment,” the video features three Warriors in Transition -- Capt. Jeremy McGuffey, Sgt. 1st … [Read more...]