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Fort Bliss unveils Army's first microgrid
Fort Bliss, Texas, has unveiled the Army's first microgrid that will reduce output, save money, provide energy security, and be a model for other microgrids throughout the base.
Revised disability evaluation system improves process for departing Soldiers
Fort Bragg, N.C., which is one of the Army's premier posts, continues to lead the way in ensuring that Soldiers' and veterans' needs are met during their medical evaluation board and the transition that often follows the MEB findings.
Army ROTC Cadets serve on education, humanitarian missions
Army ROTC cadets from all over the U.S will travel to one of forty countries with the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program this summer to assist lesser developed countries, exchange language and cultural experiences and build better relationships in these areas.
Soldier learns patience key to good shooting
One Warrior Games athlete has only been shooting competitively for five months and has already earned gold in the offhand air rifle competition.
Football legend Herschel Walker urges troops to seek help for mental illness
Widely regarded as one of football's greatest running backs, Herschel Walker, now 51, led a successful career on the gridiron. But off the playing field, the NFL star and Heisman trophy winner struggled.
Bridging Soldiers sling load gap crossing assets
Nearly 50 Soldiers assigned to 50th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, conducted sling load operations May 15, 2013, across the waters of Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area, Mo., as part of a three-day training exercise.
Athletes succeed by working as family, sports psychologists say
All the physical fitness, practice and acquired skills won't ensure athletes succeed individually or as a team until they get the family functioning part right, say Army sports psychologists.
Famed museum back with leadership focus
Cadet Command has played an integral role in the $5 million revamp of the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Ky.
Soldiers must consider OPSEC when using social media
It's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed.
Natick Soldier makes impressive marathon debut in tribute to Boston victims
Running as a tribute to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing, Maj. Owen Hill of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine made a memorable marathon debut of his own on Mother's Day.
SMA: 'We can never say thank you enough to our wounded warriors'
Warrior Games and similar activities are "testaments to the nation's support for our wounded warriors, honoring their service and sacrifices," said the Army's top enlisted leader.
Soldiers complete sweep of Armed Forces Volleyball
The All-Army men's and women's teams won gold medals at the 2013 Armed Forces Volleyball Championships, held May 8-12, 2013, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Shooter continues to work on new stance amidst struggles
Every athlete goes through slumps; it just so happens Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker, a four-time Olympian with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, is going through his at the right time.
Army supports president's request for 2015 BRAC round
As the Army cuts the number of Soldiers in its ranks, there will be an excess of infrastructure in place that used to support those Soldiers. Maintaining that extra unused infrastructure could mean other critical Army programs will suffer, said a senior official.
Odierno tells Fort Riley, 1st ID: 'We have to do more'
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno conducted several engagements with 1st Infantry Division Soldiers and family members at Fort Riley, Kan., May 14, 2013.
Before finding missing people, discus champ had to find herself
Retired Sgt. Monica Y. Southall is working on her goal of finding missing people. But first, she had to find herself. Along the way, she has won gold for three straight years at the Warrior Games.
Singing national anthem tops on Soldier's 'bucket list'
With a range of one-and-one-half octaves, the "Star-Spangled Banner" is widely considered a difficult song to sing. It's even more challenging to do so in front of an audience of current and former military spectators awaiting the start of an athletic event at the 2013 Warrior Games.
New look for Cadet leadership course
Cadet Command is revamping the training Cadets receive at the Leader Development and Assessment Course, to keep up with the fluidity of today's battlefield.
Army operations on Korean Peninsula protected from sequestration
Army operations on the Korean Peninsula remain a top priority and are being protected from the impacts of sequestration, said the Army Pacific Commander.
Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees
After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary layoffs will now be necessary.





