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Kiowa Warrior upgrades alter aircraft profile
The newly updated Kiowa Warrior aircraft, the OH-58F, made a ceremonial "first flight," April 30, 2013, at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. With new cockpit and sensor modifications installed, the OH-58F represents the first major upgrade or modernization to the Kiowa Warrior in 20 years.
Secretary favors 'third party' approach to engage Congress
Army leaders may not make the best advocates when it comes to convincing Congress and the American people which systems Soldiers really need, said the Army's secretary.
All-Army men win third straight Armed Forces Bowling Championship
The All-Army men won their third consecutive team title, and the All-Air Force women won their fourth in a row at the 2013 Armed Forces Bowling Championships, contested April 23-26, at the Bonnyman Bowling Center here.
Westphal, Fort Sill community break ground on new elementary school
U.S. Army, Oklahoma state and local officials broke ground for a new $45 million elementary school, April 26, 2013, ensuring national academic excellence for military children at Fort Sill, Okla.
All-Army men win fourth straight Armed Forces Bowling Championship
The All-Army men won their fourth consecutive team title, and the All-Air Force women won their third in a row at the 2013 Armed Forces Bowling Championships, contested April 23-26, 2013, at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Alaska Warrior Transition Units ready, dedicated to helping wounded warriors
Warrior Transition Battalion-Alaska staff members, both military and civilian, work hard to instill this confidence and earn the trust of the Soldiers who are assigned to their unit.
Ground broken for new $45 million Fort Sill elementary school
U.S. Army, Oklahoma state and local officials broke ground for a new $45 million elementary school, April 26, 2013, ensuring national academic excellence for military children at Fort Sill, Okla.
Mil-to-mil couples must now 'opt-in' to Family SGLI coverage
Service members married to other service members are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program, Pentagon officials said. They must now opt into the coverage.
Budget cuts mean Army must consider where it will buy weapons
With sequestration firmly in place, the Army will be buying a lot less stuff, and leaders are concerned about ensuring the businesses they buy things from don't wither.
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.





