MARCH 3, 2020 - The Department of Defense encourages all military and civilian personnel and their eligible family members to register and vote. Certain provisions on campaign participation, however, apply to federal employees and members of the armed forces – offline or online. So what do Marines and Department of the Navy civilians need to know before they post, tweet and … [Read more...]
Military Officials Stress Importance of Protecting PII
JANUARY 23, 2020 - U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy is stressing the raising of public awareness of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) policy and commitment to detect, deter, and defend against accidental disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII). Privacy is important to everyone Protecting Privacy Act (PA) records is the responsibility of every federal employee, … [Read more...]
How to Find Peace After the Military
JANUARY 14, 2020 - After I exited the Marine Corps in 2007, I spent two years essentially just drinking a lot. I wasn’t homeless or anything. But I certainly wasn’t doing anything with my life either. And it definitely wasn’t good for me. It also seemed that I wasn’t the only one. Many of the people I served with found themselves in similar predicaments. Our conversations … [Read more...]
Committing to Troop Health: Tips for Workplace Wellness
JANUARY 6, 2020 - With the start of a new year, talk of resolutions to improve eating and exercise habits, reduce stress and many other goals is standard. But what about improving overall wellness in the workplace, where most employees spend nearly one-third of their waking hours each year? Megan Ward, a purchasing agent for the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s … [Read more...]
Get Ready for Your New Year’s Resolution at the Army Wellness Center
DECEMBER 31, 2019 - A quick search of the internet reveals that eat better, lose weight, and exercise more, commonly rank among the top resolutions people make for the New Year. The Army Wellness Center features free health and wellness classes for service members, retirees, and family members, and Department of the Army civilian employees. “The Army Wellness Center offers … [Read more...]