November 27, 2009 RSS feed / News Update

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Therapy dogs offer comfort, understanding

Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
Sergeants 1st Class Boe and Budge and 1st Sgt. Maverick haven’t been at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center long, but they have already made an impact on the patients there. More...

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Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Commander, Installation Management Command

Each November, Americans gather with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings they enjoy as citizens of this great land. More...

Army Reserve focuses on balancing ranks, specialties

Donna Miles American Forces Press Service

Satisfied that it’s increased its ranks by about 20,000 Soldiers and continues to meet its recruiting goals, the Army Reserve now is focused on recruiting more troops as they leave active duty to fill gaps at the mid-level ranks and in specifi More...

Soldiers to get retroactive pay for Stop Loss

Joshua Wick U.S. Army Public Affairs

An estimated 120,000 Soldiers and veterans are now eligible for retroactive Stop-Loss Special Pay. The Department of Defense announced on Oct. More...

Plan Gives Aid to Soldiers, Vets Coping with Coming Home

Kari Hawkins Redstone Rocket Staff

Soldiers live by plans. When they enter the Army, Reserve or National Guard, Soldiers choose a military occupational specialty, and are given a plan that sets out a course of training and experience. More...

15th Regimental Signal Brigade prepares for Holiday Block Leave

Capt. Michael Hudson 15th Regimental Signal Brigade

Preparations are well underway for the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade’s upcoming Holiday Block Leave. More...

NFPA urges heating precautions

Fire safety
Fire Protection and Prevention Division Fire Prevention Branch

As energy costs reach record highs, many Americans are turning to portable electric space heaters and wood-, pellet- coal or kerosene-burning stoves, and other non-traditional heating sources to defray costs. More...

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Alzheimer’s disease awareness and national family caregivers month
Kathy Tuckey Program & Services Director, Alzheimer’s Association, East Central Georgia Region

Since its founding in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association has been the leader in making the fight against Alzheimer’s a national priority, a call that resonates during November. More...

Army joins with mental health institute to study suicide

Christen N. McCluney Special to American Forces Press Service

The Army is collaborating with the National Institute of Mental Health to launch the largest study ever undertaken of suicide and mental health among military personnel. More...

Civilian Education System registration process changes

Kyonna Withers Army Management Staff College

Army civilian employees registering for Civilian Education System courses face a major change in the application process. More...