Army: Ineffective equipment not going to field

WASHINGTON, D.C. - There's still room for improvement with equipment that will be fielded to Soldiers as part of enhanced brigade combat team modernization, but equipment will not go to the field if it is ineffective.

By C. Todd Lopez | Army News Service
Published on: 03/18/2010

Sexual assault reports rose 11 percent in 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reports of sexual assault involving service members rose by 11 percent in fiscal 2009, a senior Defense Department official said March 15.

By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
Published on: 03/18/2010

Army developing new ground combat vehicle

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Army's Feb. 25 release of a formal request for proposal to industry marks a step forward in the effort to build a first-of-its-kind, highly versatile ground combat vehicle, more commonly referred to as the GCV - a nine-man squad infantry carrier that can protect against improvised explosive devices and other threats, move in urban and off-road terrain and accommodate emerging technologies such as lightweight armor composites and electronics as they become available, service leaders said.

By Kris Osborn | Army News Service
Published on: 03/18/2010

DoD expanding family care plan policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Defense Department's family care plan policy will be expanded in the coming months to encompass a wider population of military parents, a Defense legal expert said.

By Elaine Wilson | American Forces Press Service
Published on: 03/18/2010

Puerto Rico to revoke all birth certificates July 1

Installation Management Command Public Affairs

Published on: 03/18/2010

DoD issues new brain injury treatment guidelines

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Defense Department is rolling out a new set of guidelines for the treatment of mild traumatic brain injury among service members in combat areas.

By Christen N. McCluney | Special to American Forces Press Service
Published on: 03/18/2010

Mobile tools for tobacco-free texting

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - The U.S. Department of Defense is offering service members mobile tools to help them quit tobacco and save their hard-earned money. Instead of reaching for cigarettes and chewing tobacco, DoD is encouraging active-duty service members to reach for their cell phones to access tips, advice and support from the Quit Tobacco-Make Everyone Proud campaign at www.ucanquit2.org

By www.ucanquit2.org
Published on: 03/18/2010

AAFES_system means no more 'floating' checks

Army and Air Force Exchange Service

Published on: 03/18/2010