Unit Announced for Deployment in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom
The Department of Defense today identified a unit to deploy as part of the upcoming rotation of forces operating in Afghanistan.
The scheduled rotation involves elements of a division headquarters with roughly 200 personnel to rotate in November 2014 i
101st Airborne Division assumes Ebola response mission in Liberia
Maj. Gen. Gary J. Volesky, commander of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), assumed responsibility of Joint Forces Command — United Assistance from Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams, during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Barclay Training Center…
Reassurance, interoperability key for U.S. Army Europe
The deputy commanding general of U.S. Army Europe said the command is well-situated to answer threats to security in the region and to further interoperability among NATO allies and partner nations, speaking at a Defense Writers Group breakfast, Oct. 1…
New Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army invested
WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2014) — The newest Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) was invested during a ceremony conducted last month at the Pentagon.
Groundbreaking celebrates Net Zero water project
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – Members of the APG community gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of a Net Zero water conservation project near the Canal Creek Aquifer Groundwater Treatment Facility (GWTF) on APG South (Edgewood) Sept. 29.
CP26 is rebranding, unveiling new initiatives for the Civilian Corps
WASHINGTON (Oct. 6, 2014) –Career Program 26 — Manpower and Force Management (CP26) announces plans to update its Army Civilian Training, Education and Development System (ACTEDS) Plan by the end of the year.
Updates to the CP 26 ACTEDS plan will i…
Army units assist with Africa response to Ebola virus
The U.S. Army announced today additional units that will deploy in support of the United States Agency for International Development’s effort to contain the spread of the Ebola virus in Africa.
Army establishes permanent Office of Energy Initiatives
The Secretary of the Army, John McHugh has directed the Office of Energy Initiatives (OEI) be established as an enduring organization within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment.
La. medevac crew rescues stranded EULEX members using helicopter hoist
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo (Sept. 20, 2014) — A medevac crew from Multinational Battle Group-East’s Southern Command Post put their hoist training to the test during a real-world event, which aided in the rescue of two European Union Rule of Law Mission i…
Operation Rising Star to salute ‘Soldier for Life’ All-Stars
Army Entertainment announced it will celebrate the 10th season of Operation Rising Star with a “Soldier for Life” theme during finals week, scheduled for early December at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre, in San Antonio.