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3-D printed metals may transform Army logistics
July 9, 2014
James Zunino, Picatinny Materials Engineer, displays an object that was created by an additive printing process. 3-D printing gives engineers the flexibility to quickly print items of various shapes, materials and structure. (Photo courtesy Erin Usawicz)
Natick investigates shelter lighting effects on Soldier thinking, mood
July 9, 2014
A Soldier completes a color discrimination task under light-emitting diode lighting during a recent study at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. The study is looking at the links between lighting and cognitive performance. (U.S. Army photo)
Installations to open SHARP Resource Centers
July 9, 2014
The U.S. Army intends to launch 11 pilot Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program Resource Centers within the coming months, using the center already at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, as a model to analyze the effectiveness and assess costs needed to provide SHARP services in centers on other military installations. (U.S. Army graphic)
July 7 – Pulse on AF force management
July 8, 2014
Soldiers experience 'Happy Hour' of safety education
July 8, 2014
Bernie McGrenahan, comedian, presented his ‘HAPPY HOUR’ comedy show to U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), at Fort Eustis, Va., July 2, 2014. McGrenahan travels to military installations inspiring U.S. Service members to stay focused and resilient through the use of comedy and personal testimonies. (Courtesy graphic)
ACC Top Three promotes Fourth of July safety using candy
July 8, 2014
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Potvin, Headquarters Air Combat Command Top Three vice president, hands out candy to inbound motorists at the Armistead Gate at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 3, 2014. The HQ ACC Top Three group handed out more than 2,000 pieces of candy with attached paper wishing people a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend, and a phone number to reach the "Soldiers and Airmen Against Drunk Driving" group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes/Released)
In loving memory of Senior Airman James Prine
July 8, 2014
Langley Air Force Base Honor Guardsmen post the colors during U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Prine’s memorial service at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 3, 2014. Prine, a 1st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, died on June 28 from an accidental drowning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Areca T. Wilson/Released)
MCAHC now tobacco-free campus
July 3, 2014
The McDonald Army Health Center became a tobacco-free campus July 1, in support of the Department of Defense's goal of tobacco-free military installations by the year 2020. The medical campus includes all property owned and occupied by the medical and dental commands on Fort Eustis and Fort Story. Parking lots are considered part of the medical campus as well, and tobacco use is not permitted in private vehicles on the medical campus property. (Photo illustration courtesy of U.S. Army)
JBLE to implement new entry control system
July 2, 2014
The Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) scanner used by security forces allows the entry controller to see the card holder’s picture and information in detail. Starting Jun 1, card holders will no longer be required to go to the Sheppard Air Force Base visitor’s center to register their cards in the DBIDS system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Frank H. Carter)
Combined Arms Center commander: Army's future depends on training, education
June 27, 2014