Sexual Assault Now Tried Outside Military Chain of Command
12/28/2023
The decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel.
December 2023 Articles
New Year, New Financial Front: Army Bolsters Financial Readiness for Soldiers and Families
12/28/2023
As the new year approaches, the U.S. Army is reinforcing its commitment to the financial well-being of its Soldiers and their families through enhanced resources and educational programs.
Army Stands up Special Trial Counsel with Independent Authority for 13 UCMJ Offenses
12/28/2023
The Congressionally mandated Office of Special Trial Counsel officially stands up today with independent prosecution and referral authority for 13 UCMJ offenses known as “covered offenses.”
DOD Announces the Winners of the 33rd Annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Awards
12/21/2023
U.S. Army Garrison West Point Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) was selected as the recipient of the 33rd Annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award.
Mission Possible: Improving Family Readiness Starts With Community
12/21/2023
Soldiers have been assigned the task of improving Family readiness, which is crucial to supporting service members and their Families, thereby ensuring mission success.
Performance Experts Coach Soldiers at Holistic Wellness Week
12/21/2023
Navigating Operational Wellness (NOW) is a holistic wellness education program created for leaders in the NCR to become informed, wellrounded wellness ambassadors for their units.
Navigating Your First Holiday Season Without a Loved One
12/21/2023
The holiday season is usually considered joyous and bright but for those enduring their first holiday season without a loved one, it can be particularly sad and disorienting.
Importance of Using VA, BH and SVC During the Sexual Assault Recovery Process
12/21/2023
After a sexual assault, feelings of disempowerment and disconnection are at the center of psychological trauma and recovery depends on reestablishing empowerment and rebuilding relationships.
Army Recognizes Needs of Families With Exceptional Family Members
12/21/2023
Although November is recognized as Military Family Appreciation Month, the Army shows its gratitude year-round through resources such as the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
Many Military Families to Get a Break on Childcare Fees in 2024
12/20/2023
Many military Families will see decreases in their childcare expenses in 2024 due to lower rates at military child development centers.
Financial Readiness Tips
12/20/2023
The Army is dedicated to providing Soldiers and their Families with high-quality food, resources, financial education, and counseling throughout their careers.
Mindful Eating: An Approach to Health and Nutrition for Our Military
12/15/2023
Military personnel are not immune to weight gain or obesity. In 2017, the Defense Department was estimated to spend $3.4 billion annually on obesity-related health care costs for service members. A strategy for weight management that is growing in popularity is mindful eating, and with the holidays approaching, it is worth investigating.
Making Army Bases Holiday Havens for Kids
12/15/2023
Fort Campbell, in Tennessee, and Fort Johnson, in Louisiana, are among the bases dedicated to ensuring that kids experience the magic of the holidays.
Boundary Setting: Saying No in a Positive Way
12/15/2023
Boundaries are a major component of saying no in a positive way. There are three types of boundaries: physical, psychological/mental and spiritual.
Operation Good Cheer Revived, Brings Joy to American Soldiers in Germany for Christmas
12/12/23
On hiatus since 2019, the Operation Good Cheer program returns this year to connect single American Soldiers with German host families for Christmas festivities.
Bill Seeks to Raise Fitness Standards for Army Close Combat Forces
12/11/23
The House and Senate negotiated National Defense Authorization Act orders the Army to increase minimum fitness standards on the combat fitness test for the close combat force. These standards would go into effect within 18 months of the bill becoming law.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Army’s Quality of Life Changes Place People First
12/6/23
People remain the Army’s number one priority, and the service implemented various quality-of-life changes throughout 2023 to help service members and their Families.
24/7 Fitness Centers Access Promotes Army Readiness, Contributes to Higher Morale
12/4/23
Recently, the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz, Kaiserslautern, Germany, announced 24/7 access for most of its fitness centers, expanding availability to all employees within the footprint.