1/30/26
The Colorado National Guard’s Child and Youth Program provides year-round, engaging programming for school-age children of military Families.
1/27/26
U.S. Army Garrison Italy’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program has once again earned top recognition, receiving two major honors in the Army’s 2025 BOSS Awards.
1/24/26
Developing writing skills while enriching creativity was an opportunity for Vicenza Middle School seventh-grade students who participated in National Novel Writing Month in November.
1/23/26
The BOSS program aims to improve the Quality of Life of single and unaccompanied Soldiers by boosting morale, welfare and recreation. Soldiers willing to go above and beyond the call of duty are essential to the program’s continued success.
1/23/26
The War Department's Personal Property Activity will stand up this summer as a permanent fix of the myriad woes service members and their Families have experienced during permanent change of station moves.
1/13/2026
Service members from the Presidio of Monterey volunteered to mentor and play sports with students at George C. Marshall Elementary School Jan. 9, 2026, as a part of a new PoM Child & Youth Services school volunteer program.
1/9/2026
Food is an essential part of everyday life, and that is no different for warfighters. Fueling soldiers to fight and win our nation's wars is a top priority, and the Army has several initiatives underway to ensure consistent access to healthy, affordable food.
1/8/2026
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 directed military services to establish the Office of Special Trial Counsel to independently handle the prosecution of certain serious crimes, referred to as “covered offenses,” such as murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, child abuse and domestic violence, among others.
1/8/2026
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 directed military services to establish the Office of Special Trial Counsel to independently handle the prosecution of certain serious crimes, referred to as “covered offenses,” such as murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, child abuse and domestic violence, among others. This NDAA transfer of prosecutorial decisions for covered offenses from Commanders to independent judge advocates marked a significant reform in military justice with the goal of enhancing accountability, fairness and trust in the military justice system and ensuring that decisions about legal proceedings are unbiased.
1/8/2026
More than 44,000 attendees from 92 countries, along with 750 exhibitors, convened Oct. 13–15 at the 2025 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. Embracing the theme “Agile, Adaptive, Lethal: Moving at the Pace of Change,” the three-day event featured professional development workshops and sessions on a variety of topics.
1/8/2026
Various prevention professionals from around the Army received recognition for their efforts this year from the Defense Department.
1/8/2026
In a memo released by the Secretary of the Army Hon. Dan Driscoll, leaders are charged with making daily calls to Soldiers as part of the "Just Pick Up" campaign. This check in initiative is intended for the Holiday season through Jan. 15, 2026. The effort, best explained as a grassroots suicide prevention strategy best practice adapted from 1st Infantry Brigade, 11th Airborne Division leaders, will focus on Soldier well-being checks to address potential risk factors by offering Soldiers support and access to helping agencies, programs and services.
1/8/2026
Department of the Army Civilians can file Restricted reports, which allow them to confidentially disclose a sexual assault to a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator or Victim Advocate without notifying command or law enforcement. Although perhaps not widely known, the policy went into effect in 2024. The victim is eligible for medical treatment to meet their immediate needs, counseling, chaplain services, legal advocacy and victim advocacy.
1/8/2026
Intramural sports are more than just games for Soldiers; they are powerful tools for building trust, unity and resilience within the Army community. On the playing field, Soldiers discover new ways to connect, break down barriers and strengthen bonds that often carry over into their personal and professional lives.
1/8/2026
The Army Installation Management Command launched an online version of the Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator course Dec. 17 and, initially, all new and current SPPCs will be required to take the course.
1/6/2026
In an effort to improve accessibility and streamline housing self-help services, United States Army Garrison Wiesbaden has launched the Bravo Box, offering a convenient solution for minor repairs and maintenance needs. Located across the parking lot from the Re-Use Center, this new container is designed to give the community another option to replenish common housing maintenance items.
1/5/2026
The arrival of a new baby can be one of life’s most joyful milestones –and one that brings significant changes. While it is an exciting time, it also introduces new financial responsibilities and challenges. Proactive planning for the cost of parenthood can ease the transition and help lay a strong foundation for your family’s financial future.
