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Army News on February 4th, 2012
The Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is working with consortiums toward growing body parts for wounded warriors. At the 2012 Military Health System Conference, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, explained how success doesn't
Military Life
Army News on January 31st, 2012
When an active duty Soldier breaks the law, he or she will face possible punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. But, what happens when a civilian or Family Member gets in trouble? Anyone who holds a military identification card, except active duty military, and
Health
Army News on January 23rd, 2012
A newly released Army study on behavioral health shows a decline in soldier suicides and more seeking treatment for their problems.
Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, Army vice chief of staff, discussed the findings of the report, "Generating Health and Discipline in the Force, Ahead of the Strategic
Veterans
Army News on January 21st, 2012
In November 1941, 1,209 men with the 27th Bombardment Group left what is now Hunter Army Airfield to beef up Gen. Douglas MacArthur's defense of the Philippines. A year later, only 20 returned to the U.S. Of the remaining, the rest were killed or became prisoners of
Transitioning
Army News on January 21st, 2012
All Soldiers planning to separate from the Army are now required to begin their transition process at least a year before leaving, according to a Department of the Army execution order signed Dec. 29. The order is part of an effort by the Army to beef up
Health
Army News on January 20th, 2012
Saving the lives of combat wounded is one of the main objectives at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Research on prehospital care devices like the tourniquet has proven to save lives in the battlefield wounds to the arms or legs, which was once
Focus
Army News on January 19th, 2012
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a free mortgage foreclosure review. To be eligible, foreclosure victims must have been going through the foreclosure process between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2010. In addition, the property must have been the primary residence and the mortgage
Focus
Army News on January 19th, 2012
Because of new basic housing allowance rates for 2012 that recently took effect, service members providing interim family support pursuant should adjust their allotments accordingly. Those receiving interim family support may also want to make sure they are receiving the proper amount. Army Regulation 608-99
Focus
Army News on January 19th, 2012
Some people could be eligible to get more money back from the Internal Revenue Service -- as much as $5,751. People who earned less than $49,078 from wages, self-employment or farming last year may qualify for a refundable tax credit called the Earned Income Tax Credit, or
Kids
Army News on January 19th, 2012
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash., - The Defense Department launched a new website today for children experiencing the challenges of military deployments.
The highly interactive website, http://www.MilitaryKidsConnect.org, was created by psychologists at DOD's National Center for Telehealth and Technology here. It helps children of deployed parents cope
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Army News on February 2nd, 2012
A robotic arm, dubbed "Luke," after the Jedi with the mechanical hand, served as the centerpiece for a Jan. 31 discussion here regarding advancements in prosthetics. The robotic arm is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency-funded project, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The
Fort Lewis Blog
Army News on January 31st, 2012
OPSEC measures are implemented based on the commander's guidance, acceptable risk levels, and available resources. Our responsibility is to protect it. Ensure all personnel know the organization's critical information and insure protective measures are in place. Protective measures: • Avoid repetitive or stereotyped tactics and
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Army News on January 30th, 2012
Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center has contracted for several efforts with the American Sheep Industry Association and its subsidiary, Sheep Venture Company, to develop, test and evaluate wool fabrics for combat clothing. The decision to take a second look at wool as a high-performance
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Army News on January 21st, 2012
Among the many freedoms Soldiers fight to defend, the right to vote is one of the most fundamental and officials at the Human Resources Command want to help the entire Army family exercise that privilege. The HRC, in partnership with the Federal Voting Assistance Program, is
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Army News on January 19th, 2012
Soldiers and Marines are getting a new unmanned aerial vehicle that will give them real time intelligence on the battlefield. The T-Hawk UAV system is being fielded to Soldiers and Marines by field service engineers located at Army Material Command compound at Camp Leatherneck.
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Army News on January 14th, 2012
Probably by this summer, the Army will be floating a new idea past the troops for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Not a program of record, but something the Army expects to test in Afghanistan this summer, the Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle. It's a hybrid air vehicle
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Army News on January 14th, 2012
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno issued his Marching Orders Jan. 2012, titled "America's Force of Decisive Action." The orders are available at http://usarmy.vo.llnwd.net/e2/c/downloads/232152.pdf, or click HERE.
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Army News on January 14th, 2012
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. -- Going from green to gold is a familiar transformation in the Army. But switching from being an officer to an enlisted man while changing service branches is far less common. Yet that's exactly what Joe Newsom did, choosing to continue serving the
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Army News on January 14th, 2012
It's time for the Army to reverse gears after 10 years of war, said the service's leading proponent of training and doctrine. Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, spoke Thursday about "shaping the Army of 2020." As keynote speaker
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Army News on January 7th, 2012
The U.S. Army Soldiers in Afghanistan are now firing an 84mm, reusable, recoilless shoulder-fired conventional munition able to destroy enemy targets hidden behind rocks, trees and buildings , service officials said. The weapon, called the Multi-Role Anti-Armor, Anti-Personnel Weapons System, known as the Carl-Gustaf,
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