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Connect, Don’t Disconnect: Improving Our Offline Relationships Through AI and Technology

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as we faced lockdowns, quarantine and social distancing, we turned to technology to save us from isolation. We went to online concerts, happy hours and dance hangouts, had virtual birthday parties, and even went on virtual dates. These activities—when we intentionally used technology to sustain and enhance our real-life relationships—seemed to fade with the return to “normal” life.

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Teen Council Helps Military Teens Explore New Opportunities

Military teens are discovering opportunities to develop skills, connect and take on new challenges through the Joint Services Teen Council. Run by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the program brings together teens from across the services, including the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and reserve components, for a week of training, discussions and unique experiences.

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Presidio of Monterey expands resilience support with neurofeedback therapy

4/1/26
The Presidio of Monterey Chaplain Family Life Center recently expanded its counseling services to include neurofeedback brain optimization therapy. The noninvasive brain-training approach supports service members and their families facing stress, trauma and high performance demands.

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Department of War Releases Its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2024

3/31/26
The Department of War released its seventh Annual Report on Suicide in the Military for Calendar Year 2024 today. The Department remains steadfast in our commitment to suicide prevention, and takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to suicide prevention efforts to strengthen the health, safety, and wellbeing of our warriors and their families and advance force readiness.

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Soldiers, Families build connections with ODR trips

3/25/26
From the hilly streets of Assisi to the historic Basilica of St. Francis, U.S. Army Garrison Italy community members are finding that Outdoor Recreation trips offer a bridge to Italian culture. A Feb. 28 excursion there allowed participants to witness a special event linked to the history of the Italy’s patron saint.

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Camp Zama Soldiers confront SHARP issues through high-intensity 'No One Left Behind' challenge

3/23/26
Soldiers assigned to the 311th Military Intelligence Battalion participated in a “No One Left Behind” fitness challenge at Zama Middle High School on Camp Zama, Japan, March 20.

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Camp Darby BOSS program and members earn top honors at Army level

3/19/26
The Camp Darby military community celebrated a significant occasion on March 18 at the Darby Community Center, as members of the Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers program were recognized for their outstanding contributions.

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Children run, kick, dribble with All-Army soccer at youth soccer clinic

3/19/26
Children ages 5 and older showed off their soccer skills and learned some new ones with Soldiers participating in the 2026 All-Army Men’s Soccer Trial Camp at the team’s annual youth soccer clinic March 10 at Phantom Warrior Stadium.

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USAG Rheinland-Pfalz kicks off 2026 Army Emergency Relief Campaign

3/16/26
The yearly Army Emergency Relief (AER) campaign kicked off on installations across the world on March 1. The campaign, which runs until June 14, educates Soldiers about the types of AER assistance available to them and provides the opportunity for them to donate to help fellow Soldiers.

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'Step Into Japan' program helps Army newcomers build bonds while exploring their host country

3/06/26
Staff Sgt. Paulo Dasilva, recently assigned to U.S. Army Medical Department Activity – Japan at Camp Zama, had that to say after participating in the installation’s “Step Into Japan” program.

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Introduce a Teen to Engineering Day provides high schoolers with gateway into technical careers

3/4/26
Ninety-two teens from across North Jersey and beyond came together on Thursday, Feb. 26 to learn how to launch their own technical careers at the 11th annual “Introduce a Teen to Engineering Day.”

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Cognitive Resilience for Optimal Performance

Just as we prioritize our physical and mental health, it is also crucial to focus on our brain health. The brain governs everything from our thoughts and memories to our cognitive and motor abilities—it is the very essence of who we are. The brain is composed of nerve cells called neurons that are largely irreplaceable, making lifelong brain care essential.

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