By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, – This is a time of transition for the U.S. military and part of that change requires service members to immerse themselves in the study of their profession, said Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dempsey took time during his recent travels to Colombia and Brazil to talk to … [Read more...]
Air Force Confirms First Female Four-Star General in AF History
3/28/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Senate confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger for promotion March 26, making her the first female four-star general in Air Force history. Wolfenbarger currently serves as the military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition here and she is one of four female lieutenant generals in the Air … [Read more...]
Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles Illegal and Consequential
March 26, 2012 By Pfc. Nicholas S. Ranum CAMP FOSTER,Okinawa - Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is always illegal, but with rising temperatures will become increasingly dangerous. Leaving children under the age of 9 unattended in vehicles violates both Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 5800.2E and Kadena Air Base Instruction 31-204. On both Marine Corps bases and … [Read more...]
Enlisted Leaders Condemn Hazing in Military
March 23, 2012 By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr WASHINGTON -- Senior enlisted leaders from each service denounced hazing in the armed forces yesterday and delivered a message of unity while testifying before a congressional panel. The most recent known incident of hazing came when the Army brought charges against eight Soldiers allegedly involved in the death of Army … [Read more...]
Brain Injuries Won’t End with Afghan Drawdown
March 21, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- Even with the eventual drawdown in Afghanistan, traumatic brain injury will continue to be a problem for the Army. "Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is not just an event unique to deployment," said Col. Nikki L. Butler, director of the Army Rehabilitation and Reintegration division, part of Army Medical Specialist Corps. "These … [Read more...]