11/30/2023
U.S. Army NATO G9 hosted a week of training for U.S. Military Personnel Exchange Program Soldiers. The event kicked off with hearing, vision, height and weight, and other medical readiness requirements.
11/17/2023
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth presented the 2023 Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award to members of the Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation. The award is bestowed on those who profoundly improve the lives of service members and their Families. Since 2002, the foundation has provided $70 million in scholarships and grants to nearly 3,000 children of Gold Star Families, which include Families of Veterans who died in combat and approximately 1,600 graduates.
11/17/2023
Officials at Fort Drum, New York, met with local school administrators and professionals during the annual Partners in Education forum. The forum is designed to ensure students receive the necessary support and guidance for academic success. Dr. Todd Benham, chief of the department of behavioral health, spoke about the mission to promote Soldier readiness and access to care. He also highlighted the support services the Soldier and Family Readiness division provides, including the Family Advocacy Program and the New Parent Support Program.
11/17/2023
During his visit to Schofield Barracks, on Oahu, Hawaii, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby toured exchange facilities and met with U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Commander Col. Steve McGunegle to discuss how the Defense Department retail outlet can better serve military members and their Families, including the addition of more popular clothing brands. The main store is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation that will include refurbished restrooms and a repainted food court with new lighting and other enhancements.
11/17/2023
Leaders at Joint Base Lewis-McChord want to make sure that no service member or their Family goes hungry this holiday season. In keeping with that goal, Col. Kent Park, JBLM commander, presented a $50,000 check to the Armed Forces Community Service program. The funding will enable the program to provide food vouchers to Soldiers in need.
11/14/2023
During the recent Association of the United States Army national meeting, newly confirmed Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George lauded the Army Family Action Plan (aka AFAP), a life-changing program for military members that, for the past 40 years, has championed policy improvements in areas such as medical care, support for victims of domestic violence, and retiree benefits.
11/13/2023
Soldiers at Fort Drum, New York, attended a life-skills training course provided by the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program. Life skills covered include essential activities such as balancing a checkbook, making a healthy meal in the barracks, performing basic vehicle maintenance and learning to swim.
11/09/2023
The Defense Department Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office’s acting director and staff visited Operation Atlantic Resolve’s military leaders to discuss the Army SHARP program and resource needs for forward-deployed Soldiers on NATO’s Eastern flank.
11/07/2023
The Rheinlander Community Center became a hub of joy as the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz (USAG-RP) New Parent Support Group hosted a community baby shower to honor expectant mothers and military Families. The event underscored the unwavering commitment of the USAG-RP to support military Families and enhance their quality of life.
11/06/2023
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness unveiled a first-of-its-kind credential, the DOD Defense Credentialing Program for Prevention (D-CPPP). This achievement is part of the DOD’s commitment to fostering healthy command climates and preventing harmful behaviors in the military community. The CPPP is a required credential for members of the IPPW.
11/06/2023
In the Holistic Health and Fitness Program, nutrition plays a crucial role in Army readiness. To keep up with ongoing transformation in food service across all Army installations, food service leaders are developing new ways to offer healthy meals, modernize payment methods and diversify food options for Soldiers.
11/06/2023
The final panel of the daylong 2023 National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies focused on the role leaders play in developing healthy climates and preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment.
11/06/2023
Dr. Shamus Khan, Willard Thorp professor of sociology and American studies at Princeton University and Dr. Jennifer Hirsch, professor of sociomedical sciences at Columbia University, opened the 2023 National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies. Khan and Hirsch discussed the results of their study on sexual relationships among young people on college campuses.
11/01/2023
Zama Middle High School on Camp Zama Army Base in Japan, capped off its Red Ribbon Week with a military working dog demonstration as part of various events that encouraged a drug-free lifestyle.
