| Lynn: Intrepid Center Will Be Hub of Brain Treatment The new National Intrepid Center of Excellence will improve the ability of military and civilian health care providers to treat traumatic brain injuries and psychological disorders in war veterans, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said at the center's opening ceremony. defense.gov |
McKinley Reviews National Guard's Contribution In response to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates' effort to find efficiencies throughout the services, the National Guard is taking a hard look at how it operates. defense.gov |
Warriors prove no obstacle too great Six Soldiers and one Marine from Walter Reed Medical Center visited West Point to test their abilities on a challenging set of obstacles Sept. 10. The Indoor Obstacle Course Test is a rite of passage for all West Point cadets as a testament to their physical fortitude. Being able to muster through this intense test of balance, strength and stamina is hard enough, given months of practice and training. But for the wounded warriors, with only hours of preparation, the test was an inspirational example of warrior ethos and human perseverance, said Col. Gregory Daniels, Master of the Sword. army.mil |
Pacific Integration key to Army strategy As part of Pacific Integration, Eighth Army in Korea will alter its name next year and fall under U.S. Army Pacific. army.mil |
Army Announces New Policies on Energy Efficiencies The U.S. Army has issued two new energy policies: one that improves high-performance green buildings standards for the Army and another that improves the energy efficiency of lighting. defense.gov |