Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness: News Articles

July 2024 Articles

Camp Zama Releases new pet Policy to Clarify Rules, Improve Quality of Life

7/30/24
After months of hearing residents’ opinions, the Camp Zama Housing Office, in Japan, has loosened its rules on pets. In a welcome change to animal-loving service members, a new policy allows pets in both housing towers on the installation. One building will permit residents to have up to two dogs, cats or a combination of both on the first three floors, but both towers will allow up to two cats in residences on all floors.

DOD Recognizes Top Suicide Prevention Programs

7/26/24
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Guam Army National Guard, Deployment Support Command and Alabama Suicide Prevention Programs were recognized for outstanding contributions to their communities from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.

Pool Playgroup Makes Splash as New Way for Camp Zama Parents, Children to Bond

7/30/24
Camp Zama’s Army Community Service created a new pool playgroup giving parents the chance to bond with their young children through playtime while also allowing them to stay cool in the summer heat.

From Fürth to Bamberg to Ansbach, 35 Years of Transportation Support to Soldiers, Families

7/24/24
The Personal Property Processing Office at Logistics Readiness Center Ansbach, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, in Germany, is a major player in the community, assisting service members, Civilian employees and their Families with their inbound and outbound household goods and unaccompanied baggage shipments to and from U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach.

'Someplace They Can Feel at Home and Happy:' Kansas City District Completes Design for New Fort Leavenworth Child Development Center

7/23/24
Fort Leavenworth has tasked the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the critical mission of constructing a brand-new 37,000 square foot child development center for over 300 children ranging in age from infant to five years old.

Gold Star Families Find Support at Vicenza ACS

7/23/24
In the military community of Vicenza, Italy, one of the most-prized benefits that the Army Community Service program provides is the Survivor Outreach Services program, which offers longtime support to Gold Star Families who’ve lost loved ones who served our nation.

Demolition Paves way for Modern Soldier Housing

7/19/24
The Fort Liberty facilities under construction, which should be complete by next year, will have larger living spaces and better amenities, including a full kitchen, washer and dryer in each unit, modern bathroom fixtures and energy-efficient features.

APPLE Drives Army Readiness by Supporting PCS Moves

7/19/24
The Army Personal Property Lead Element is the main source of assistance for service members who are moving. APPLE is a directorate within the U.S. Army Sustainment Command’s Support Operations directorate.

USAG Wiesbaden Ends 2024 AER Campaign Ranked First in Europe for Second Year Running

7/18/24
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden ended the 2023 Army Emergency Relief campaign as the top military installation in Europe, and Army-wide in the small installation category.

Camp Zama BOSS Program Earns Presidential Award for Community Service

7/17/24
The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program here recently earned a significant presidential award after its members recorded 735 volunteer hours helping the community last year.

Great Place Brings ‘Fresh Food for Families’

7/11/24
The Fort Cavazos Garrison Chaplain’s Office partnered with the Central Texas Food Bank to provide fresh produce to military families during the “Fresh Foods for Families“ event.

USAG Benelux Spotlight: Chris Bridges

7/11/24
This Spotlight is on Chris Bridges, U.S. Army Garrison Benelux lite center manager for Army Community Service in Brussels, Belgium, who finds enjoyment in seeking the latest employment trends to share with community members crossing her path.

Fort Cavazos Casey Memorial Library Offers Much More Than Books

7/11/24
Casey Memorial Library at Fort Cavazos offers a massive variety of books and access to other resources to accommodate the ever-changing diversity of military families.