National Guard engineers work to protect Louisiana coastline
The Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade is continuing to construct a sand-filled basket barrier on the beach in Port Fourchon, La. To date, the engineers have built about 2.5 miles of the Hesco basket barrier wall. army.mil |
Obama announces return of the SAVE award
President Barack Obama wants federal employees to submit their ideas for eliminating government waste and saving American taxpayers' money as part of the 2010 SAVE Award program. army.mil |
Face of Defense: Airman's Donation Saves Life
Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Newberry's decision to volunteer as a bone marrow donor recently saved the life of another servicemember's 2-year-old child. defense.gov |
Lynn: 'Jointness' Will Continue After Command Closes
U.S. Joint Forces Command has achieved much of its intended purpose and closing it would not degrade joint training, doctrine and operations going forward, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III and other senior leaders told lawmakers. defense.gov |
The Army's foundational building blocks of Soldier skills
They're the foundational building blocks of Soldier skills. But, many couldn't even list them, despite their mention in the Soldier's Creed. The Army hopes its new, rebuilt list changes that. army.mil |