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Old Guard Soldiers honor fallen with flags at Arlington graves

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:00pm
A sea of tiny American flags flutters gently in the breeze now at Arlington National Cemetery. The flags were placed at gravesites, May 23, in tribute to the service and sacrifice of the nation's fallen service members who rest there.

Mobile Tower System delivers life-saving upgrades

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:00pm
The Army is replacing the 1960's era air traffic control system with the Mobile Tower System, which provides an effective and reliable solution that can be deployed anywhere in the world, in any weather condition and will support both military and civilian air operations.

Oklahoma Guard Soldiers respond to killer twister in their own backyard

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:00pm
For members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, their mission following the killer tornado, May 20, 2013, was more personal -- they knew people directly affected and some Soldiers even lived in the devastation path.

'Currahees' uncase colors in Afghanistan

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:00pm
The 4th Brigade Combat Team "Currahees," 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), participated in a transfer of authority ceremony held at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013.

UAV pilots maintain situational awareness above battlefield

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:00pm
Unmanned aerial vehicle pilots maintain an "eye-in-the-sky" view providing real-time surveillance high above the battlefield in order to keep Soldiers safe from unexpected "enemy" attacks, at the U.S. Army National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.

CSA awards outstanding civilian service medals at Twilight Tattoo

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:00pm
More than 1,000 sightseers, veterans and children dressed in pink, blue, green and yellow t-shirts from schools around the country turned out for a special "twilight tattoo" at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., to share in the presentation of service medals to five civilians for their contributions to Soldiers, wounded warriors and their families.

Knee brace puts 'a spring in your step'

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:00pm
Weight, hinge design, and assistive power of a quasi-passive exoskeleton were studied at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Mass., to see how these factors affect the way an individual walks.

Best Warriors honor veteran of World War II, Korea, Vietnam

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Retired Sgt. Tomas Fajardo, who served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, was honored by Soldiers who competed in the 2013 Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Best Warrior Competition during their awards ceremony at Fort Sam Houston Theatre and the barbecue that followed at The Quadrangle.

Senators told that young Soldiers targeted by scams, predators

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Loan sharks and shady academic institutions are scamming Soldiers and their families said the Army's top leaders in testimony to a Senate Appropriations subcommittee.

Army launches 'Know the Signs' summer safety campaign

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center commences its official summer safety campaign and encourages all Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and Family members to remain prepared for the fun and hazards associated with warmer weather.

Army releases 2012 Net Zero Progress Report

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
The Army has released the Net Zero Pilot Installation Initiative Progress Report for 2012, containing information useful to all installations in implementing Net Zero. The Army now plans to issue a policy this year that will expand the Net Zero Initiative to all permanent Army installations.

Army ROTC returns to City College of New York

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Retired Gen. Colin Powell helped his alma mater welcome Army ROTC back to campus after more than 40 years.

Senators told young Soldiers targeted by scams, predators

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Loan sharks and shady academic institutions are scamming Soldiers and their families said the Army's top leaders in testimony to a Senate Appropriations subcommittee.

WWII vet gets 'Order of the Rising Sun' from Japan's ambassador

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
The government of Japan has bestowed one of that nation's highest honors on a Japanese-American, a former U.S. Soldier and World War II veteran, for his work furthering relationships between the Japanese and Americans.

PM Force Sustainment Systems looks ahead, supports Pacific strategy

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
What covers half the world's surface, contains 50 percent of its population, and spans 9,000 miles and 16 time zones? Give up? Well, it's the U.S. Pacific Command area of operation.

Picatinny supports patenting West Point cadet inventions

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Like something that must have fallen off of Batman's utility belt, U.S. Military Academy Cadets Killian Burns, Sungi Cho, Steven Davidson, Max Saurwein invented the "Light Weight Short Gap Defeat and Anchor System."

NCO Journal goes digital

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
The Army's official magazine for non-commissioned officer professional development, the NCO Journal, has moved online.

'Dagger University' prepares Soldiers for missions to Africa

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Soldiers with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team "Dagger," 1st Infantry Division, have known about their regional alignment with the continent of Africa for a while now, but that doesn't mean the excitement of the unique mission-set has worn off, especially with some Soldiers having gone and come back after successfully completing their mission.

Picatinny supports patenting cadet inventions

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 11:00pm
Like something that must have fallen off of Batman's utility belt, U.S. Military Academy Cadets Killian Burns, Sungi Cho, Steven Davidson, Max Saurwein invented the "Light Weight Short Gap Defeat and Anchor System."

Warrior Games three-peat for Army wheelchair basketball

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:00pm
Two years ago, the Army ran away with the wheelchair basketball gold medal, defeating the Marine Corps, 44-19, at the 2011 Warrior Games. Last year, Army once again conquered Marines, 54-34. This year, the Army did it once again during the 2013 games.