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Transitioning Soldiers get earlier start with ACAP

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00am
Gone are the days when transitioning Soldiers elected to go through the Army Career and Alumni Program 90 days before their separation from service.

Mouth device in clinical trials as possible treatment for TBI

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00am
Researchers at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and NeuroHabilitation Corporation have created an electrode-covered oral device called a PoNS" to help treat patients with neural control issues.

Iowa Army Ammunition Plant embraces renewable energy resources

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00am
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant is undertaking a two-phase installation of geothermal and photovoltaic systems at its administration building to help meet the Army Energy Security's mission to "make energy a consideration for all Army activities to reduce demand, increase efficiency, seek alternative sources, and create a culture of energy accountability while sustaining or enhancing operational capabilities."

Army leaders plan for uncertain future

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00am
More than 100 leaders from across the Army, the Department of Defense, academia, and think tanks, met here this week at the "Winter Wargame Unified Quest 2013" event to plan for the future of the Army -- from about 2020 to 2030.

Local leaders in Afghan district meet each other, their future

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00am
The district of Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, is moving forward after government, military and civilian leaders met at the district center Feb. 11, 2013, to discuss the future of the district and to help ensure stability.

National Guard's State Partnership Program helps build relationships with African nations

Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00am
A novel and flexible program managed by the National Guard is assisting U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa to create and maintain relationships with African partner nations. Known as the State Partnership Program, 54 states and territories are matched with countries around the globe to support U.S. national interests and security cooperation goals. National Guard organizations from eight states are matched with African partner nations. For example the North Dakota National Guard is partnered with Ghana Armed Forces and the California Guard is paired with Nigeria.

Army provides public more time to submit comments on programmatic environmental assessment

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
The public review and comment period for the Programmatic Environmental Assessment and draft Finding of No Significant Impact for Army force structure reductions and realignments that may occur through 2020, originally scheduled to end Feb. 19, 2013, has been extended until, March 21, 2013.

Old Guard Soldier's quick reaction saves Caisson horses

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
Selfless service, one of the Army's core values, calls on Soldiers to put the welfare of the nation, the Army and their subordinates before their own. For some Soldiers, this also applies to the animals that serve alongside them. On Feb. 4, 2013, one Old Guard Soldier's quick reaction saved his horse from a serious injury during a mission.

Women's Boxing 'storms' into West Point

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
There's really no way to ignore the fact that a snowstorm made a mess of the inaugural West Point Women's Boxing Invitational, Feb. 9, 2013.

Soldier's quick reaction saves Caisson horses

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
Selfless service, one of the Army's core values, calls Soldiers to put the welfare of the nation, the Army and their subordinates before their own. For some Soldiers, this also applies to the animals that serve alongside them. On Feb. 4, one Old Guard Soldier's quick reaction saved his horse from a serious injury during a mission.

State Partnership Program helping build relationships in Africa

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
A novel and flexible program managed by the National Guard is assisting U.S. Army Africa to create and maintain relationships with African partner nations.

AMC commander tours Sierra Army Depot for first time

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
The commander of Army Materiel Command toured the operations at Sierra Army Depot, Calif., Feb. 5-6, 2013, and was impressed by the appearance throughout the organization.

Navigating new waters: Army samples ocean floor for underwater munitions project

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center scientists conducted a sample analysis on board a research vessel for the Hawaii Underwater Military Munitions Assessment project.

Women's Boxing storms into West Point

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
There's really no way to ignore the fact that a snowstorm made a mess of the inaugural West Point Women's Boxing Invitational Feb. 9.

Army upgrades blue force tracking in Afghanistan to prepare for new network

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
With boots on the ground in Afghanistan, Project Manager Joint Battle Command-Platform is equipping Soldiers with the next-generation situational awareness tool known as Joint Capabilities Release, an upgrade that is being fielded both prior to and as part of Capability Set 13.

Winning not the only goal at Small Arms Championships

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
Winning is the only goal in competition, except when it comes to the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships.

Missouri Guard engineers to conduct annual training in Guantanamo Bay

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
A group of Missouri National Guardsmen are scheduled to spend their two weeks of annual training surveying land and designing a layout for a potential migrant camp in February, at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Sequestration could mean training reduction for 80 percent of ground forces

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
The Army's chief of staff told lawmakers in very clear terms what budget reductions under sequestration would do to Soldiers and Army readiness, on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2013.

More than eye candy, Watervliet's painters add value

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 12:00am
In one of the oldest buildings on the Watervliet Arsenal, N.Y., which has been an Army-owned-and-operated manufacturing center since the War of 1812, resides one of the most important but unsung heroes of Arsenal manufacturing -- the Arsenal's paint operation.

Blind ambition: Officer making a difference at Gonzaga

Tue, 02/12/2013 - 12:00am
Capt. Scotty Smiley lost his sight following an explosion in Iraq. He wondered whether he would be able to continue serving his country. Today, as an assistant professor of military science at Gonzaga University, he is showing future leaders how to succeed.