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A career counselor two years running, Staff Sgt. Robin Stubbs had never been part of a reenlistment ceremony like the one that took place at the Army Women’s Museum Monday. Read more
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy announced Oct. 13 that “people” have become the Army’s top priority, as the force works to give junior leaders more time to build cohesive teams. Read more
WASHINGTON – The National Museum of the United States Army will officially open to the public on Nov. 11, Veterans Day. Soldiers around the world can watch this historic occasion via livestream. The link to the program and the start time will be announced soon at www.theNMUSA.org. Read more
FORT EUSTIS – The ink has dried on the Army’s updated physical fitness doctrine, which now includes a section on holistic health that aims to prevent injuries, increase Soldier lethality and be an essential component of individual readiness. Read more
WASHINGTON – Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville asked all Army personnel earlier this month to unite as a cohesive team and step in to prevent suicide, racism and sexual harassment/assault among the ranks. Read more
WASHINGTON – The Army faces a growing menace – one that has no military forces but threatens U.S. bases across the country. Read more
WASHINGTON – The latest revision of Army Regulation 600-8-10 is part of the largest update to the department’s military leave and pass policy in more than a decade, according to Larry Lock, chief of Compensation and Entitlements in the Army’s G-1 office. Read more
WASHINGTON – As part of the “This is My Squad” initiative, the Army is developing a mobile app to help leaders better connect with squad members and manage everyday tasks. Read more
FORT MEADE, Md. – The Army has initiated changes to its promotion process, allowing qualified officers a chance to “opt-in” for early advancement consideration, according to Army Talent Management Task Force leaders. Read more
WASHINGTON – The Defense Department is working to improve its Exceptional Family Member Program with several initiatives underway, agency officials reported at a House Armed Services Committee hearing Feb. 5. Read more
FORT KNOX, Ky. – U.S. Army Recruiting Command is partnering with NASA and Space Center Houston to perform the first nationwide oath of enlistment from the International Space Station on Feb. 26. Read more
