Study focuses on combat nightmares

Studies are being conducted to reduce combat-related nightmares among Soldiers returning from combat zones. ""A great concern is that a lot of Soldiers coming back from theater having had combat experience have recurring nightmares, along with other symptoms," Peterson said....

Members of Congress affected by experience as military spouses

Because of their experiences as military spouses, members of Congress are inspired to sponsor bills that support military families. ""As a woman on the Armed Services Committee and a military spouse, it provides me a unique perspective," she said. "(I'm) able to visit our...

Year of the NCO Commentary: 'Do You Know the NCO Creed?'

Sgt. Jermaine Betton provides an inspiring commentary on his feelings of pride while reciting the NCO Creed. "The spotlight blinded me, but I lost all the fear and anxiety that just moments ago overwhelmed me. It was as if the uniform shielded me from anything negative. I...

Military monitors swine flu with focus on protecting force

The Department of Defense provides advice and guidence reagrading military personell and the Swine Flu "The Defense Department is monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with its primary focus on protecting the military population, a senior Pentagon official said today. ...

Army, Marine Corps juggle high demands for ground forces

Ground foreces are stretched thin, according to senior militray officials. U.S. military members are serving in more that 120 countries as well as meeting requirements for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. " "What has to change for us is the demand for forces," Chiarelli said....

Campaign will take holistic approach to solve suicide problem

General Chiarelli, the Chief of Staff of the Army, recently implemented new initatives and campaigns to combat suicide in the Army. ""There's no single answer to this problem," said Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Peter. W. Chiarelli. "This is a holistic problem, with...