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Army Public Affairs fulfills the Army's obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed, and helps to establish the conditions that lead to confidence in America's Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict and war.
Army releases report on suicide, high-risk behavior
To curb suicides in the Army, commanders must pay more attention to junior Soldiers and to those who exhibit high-risk behavior, such as drug use or driving under the influence.
Panel suggests changes in long-term defense planning
A congressionally-mandated panel has recommended broad changes to long-term Defense Department strategies and priorities, including funding a major recapitalization of equipment, revamping the personnel system and expanding the number of people serving in the Navy.
Army's top general visits Fort Drum, awards Soldiers
FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- The U.S. Army's top general paid Fort Drum a visit Friday to honor Family Members and bestow awards on 10th Mountain Division (LI) Soldiers directly affected by an improvised vehicle-borne explosion near Kabul, Afghanistan, in May that killed two division officers.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve fire stations in Latvia
Europe District will renovate 10 fire stations to improve the timeliness and quality of emergency services.
Bidens welcome Soldiers home at Fort Drum
Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team received a rousing welcome home from Iraq, not only from fellow Soldiers, family members and community leaders, but also from Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden.
Congress approves supplemental war-funding bill
The U.S. House of Representatives approved passage of the Defense Department's supplemental war-funding bill, most of which will be used to pay for operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Afghan troops rescue villagers from flash flood
The Afghan National Army rescued more than 200 people from flash flooding July 28 in Nangarhar Province as ISAF troops troops provided assessments and helped provide aid.
DoD reminds 'Stop-Loss' troops to submit claims
The Department of Defense wants to ensure that anyone who was under "Stop Loss" has an opportunity to apply for a stipend by the deadline of Oct. 21.
IMCOM officials note disturbing fire trends
Installation Management Command safety officials have noticed a disturbing trend in recent fires and are increasing their efforts in reducing the number and severity of preventable incidents.
Army signs partnership with agricultural educators
U.S. Army Accessions Command signed a memorandum of understanding July 26 with the National Association of Agricultural Educators and the National Future Farmers of America Organization to collaborate on developing skills and leadership qualities in youth.
Army Chaplain Corps still rolling along after 235 years
A Soldier is trained to go into battle and defend the rights and freedoms of those in need, enduring the hardship of a long deployment, separation from loved ones and the imminent danger of combat.
Army investigators lead probe into leaks
The Pentagon has launched an investigation to find out how thousands of classified military documents were leaked to the group WikiLeaks.org.
Alabama Guard on Deepwater Horizon front lines
They stand in the Gulf of Mexico, water waist-high, heat topping 100-degrees, building barriers against oil.