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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.
Bales Defense Must Decide Court Strategy
Attorneys for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier accused of murdering 16 Afghan civilians last spring are just weeks from a deadline for declaring whether they intend to use a mental health defense at his court-martial.
Army scientists scout energy solutions for the battlefield
Energy Scavenging is just one way U.S. Army Research Laboratory experts are getting more from existing resources. There are a number of technology areas enabling operational energy, such as energy storage, alternative energy sources, high-density power converters and micro grids that the lab is pursuing.
Navy Wounded Warrior Shines in Adaptive Sports
A Navy wounded warrior, who was told his leg was unsalvagable, participated in a shooting training camp at the Lakeshore Foundation in Homewood, Ala., April 18 - 20.
Army says no-go on extended tours for Soldiers in Afghanistan
Last month, the Army's senior-most officer told lawmakers that budget cuts could result in a decrease in training readiness for follow-on forces to Afghanistan which might result in extended tours for Soldiers already there. That is no longer the case.
Smartphones to satellites: Soldiers use new network to prepare for advise, assist mission
During the recent Mountain Peak training event at Fort Drum, N.Y., 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Soldiers and leaders said the new network capabilities would support their mission as they prepare for potential deployment to Afghanistan later this year.
Colorado Avalanche hockey team honors service members
The arena erupted with cheers as the Colorado Avalanche took the ice for the pregame warm-up donning special camouflage jerseys as a show of support for the men and women who serve the nation in uniform, in Denver, April 21, 2013.
Chaplain, combat medics, sharpen skills during mass casualty exercise
The "Mass Casualty" alarm could be heard over loud speakers throughout Forward Operating Base Gamberi in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, April 8, 2013.
Website links employers with transitioning Soldiers
Transitioning Soldiers, veterans and family members now have a place to post their resumes and look for jobs. At the same place, employers can search for new workers and post their own announcements.
Army honors 14 people for exceptional service
The Army has honored 14 people for outstanding contributions that strengthened the Army mission, in categories including diversity and leadership, exceptional civilian service, and "suggester" of the year -- for a person with an innovative money-saving idea.





