US Army
Raising the bar: Cadet vaults into record books
Ole Miss ROTC Cadet Sam Kendricks recorded the highest NCAA pole vault since 1998, and the collegiate organization's fifth-best ever.
Army's 'Coral Reef' intelligence analysis software among 'Top 5' technologies of 2012
An application called "Coral Reef," which is part of the Army's larger "Distributed Common Ground System - Army," was named one of the "Top 5" among 25 top technologies and efforts of 2012 by C4ISR Journal.
Army showcases technology, highlights funding during Capitol Hill Army Day
The Army showcased its latest technology and medical advances to members of Congress and staffers on Capitol Hill to highlight the importance of funding for modernization, research and development in order to better equip, protect and care for Soldiers.
National summit melds citizen-Soldier needs with civilian support
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III joined a broad mix of nearly 300 DOD, healthcare and civilian academic professionals from 30 states who met in Ann Arbor, Mich., to discuss the need to work collaboratively to address the resiliency needs of Reserve and National Guard service members and their families.
Master fitness mobile training teams going Army-wide
The Army graduated the first class of "Master Fitness Trainers" to have been taught by one of the service's six new mobile training teams, April 19, 2013, at Fort Knox, Ky.
Army says fiscal year 2014 budget request 'meets future challenges'
The fiscal year 2014 budget "meets future challenges, strengthens global engagements, provides for resets, sustains the industrial base and fulfills commitments to Soldiers, civilians and families," the Army's top civilian leader told lawmakers.
Adaptive sports aid Soldier's recovery, help prepare for 2013 Warrior Games
When service members deploy, their mentality is to stay focused with determination and courage to succeed in their given mission. However, when they are injured in combat -- to stay focused is not about the mission, it's about getting back confidence that is sometimes lost.
Adaptive sports aid Soldier's recovery
When service members deploy, their mentality is to stay focused with determination and courage to succeed in their given mission. However, when they are injured in combat -- to stay focused is not about the mission, it's about getting back confidence that is sometimes lost.
'Ironhorse' Mungadai: Test of fitness, flexibility, solidarity
The Ironhorse Brigade company, troop and battery commanders completed the first "Mungadai," April 9-11, 2013, at Fort Hood, Texas.
Eighth Army commander thanks emergency responders
The Eighth Army commanding general thanked Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital emergency personnel for their prompt and professional response after a recent helicopter hard landing.
Fort Knox among first to host master fitness mobile training team
Fort Knox, Ky., is among the first installations to host one of the Army's mobile training teams that travel among installations teaching the new Master Fitness Trainer Course.
502nd conducts assault river exercise
The 502nd Multi Role Bridge Company lived up to its name last week with an assault river crossing exercise that included a zodiac assault mission, air assault sling loads and construction of a seven-float improved ribbon bridge raft, at Fort Knox, Ky.
National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions at Boston Marathon
When the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, April 15, 2013, three members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard followed their instincts and training, helping to save lives in the process.
Army Soldier Show launches 'Ready and Resilient' tour
The 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show launches its "Ready and Resilient" tour with a weekend full of shows on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in preparation for a journey to installations across the nation.
SDDC logisticians save $1.2 million with 'outside the box' thinking
Logisticians in Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's Operation Center put their heads together recently to save U.S. Southern Command $1.2 million in transportation costs.
Double amputee gets another chance of starting family
The only thing he remembered was waking up five weeks later in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany -- from a tragedy that nearly cost him his life and the chance of starting a family.
Family accepts posthumous Silver Star
The family of Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Westbrook was presented with his Silver Star for gallantry, and his second Combat Infantryman Badge, April 19, 2013, during an emotional ceremony at Derby Auditorium at Fort Benning, Ga.
Army combating sexual assault using 'team approach'
In the third year of its campaign against sexual assault and harassment, the Army is focusing on cultural change, more effective training, and prosecutorial efforts that use a "team approach."
U.S. Army Soldier Show launches 'Ready and Resilient' tour
The 2013 U.S. Army Soldier Show launches its "Ready and Resilient" tour with a weekend full of shows on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in preparation for a journey to installations across the nation.
Army seeks round of base closure, realignment for 2015
The Army says a round of base realignment and closure for fiscal year 2015 is necessary to save tax dollars, consolidate resources and adapt to force reductions.




