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Army considers civilian victim advocates

The Army is considering doing away with uniformed victim advocates and hiring civilians in their place, said the general in charge of the Army’s personnel policy. Go to Source Author:

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Individual Carbine competition concludes with no winner

Soldiers will continue to use the M4 carbine or improved M4A1 carbine as their issued weapon, as the Army has concluded the Improved Carbine competition without having selected a winner.
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Army celebrates 238th birthday in Pentagon ceremony

Senior Army and defense leaders, and Soldiers cut a birthday cake, June 13, 2013, at the Pentagon, as part of the Army’s 238th birthday celebration. Go to Source Author:

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Odierno: Unfortunately, some still tolerate sexual assault

There are some in the Army who may not yet fully appreciate the gravity of the sexual assault situation in the Army, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno.
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SMA on sexual assault: Commitment to ‘Army profession’ required

“We have challenges when it comes to sexual assault, because from my perspective, we’re not really sure what the Army profession, character and commitment is all about,” said the Army’s top enlisted Soldier. Go to Source Author:

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Odierno: Some in Army still tolerate sexual assault

There are some Soldiers and even commanders who may not yet fully appreciate the gravity of the sexual assault situation in the Army, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno.
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Service member receives ‘gift’ from past

When Air Force 2nd Lt. Jennifer Szatkowski came to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a dental exam, she discovered an unusual coincidence that made her visit not-so-routine.
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238th Army birthday celebrations kick off at Mount Vernon

Army birthday celebrations began somberly in the nation’s capital with a wreath laying at the tomb of the Continental Army’s first general, George Washington, at his Mount Vernon estate in Alexandria, Va., June 10, 2013. Go to Source Author:

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238th Army birthday week kicks off at Mount Vernon

Army birthday week began somberly in the nation’s capital with a wreath laying at the tomb of the Continental Army’s first general, Alexandria, Va. Go to Source Author:

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Continental Congress authorizes Army

When the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, the original 13 colonies did not have a shared army, but instead, a collection of independent colonial militias.
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Washington takes command of Continental Army in 1775

Before the American colonies even made their declaration of independence, the Second Continental Congress gathered together in Philadelphia 238 years ago to create a standing Army and select a commander in chief.
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DS Logon to enable access to online DOD self-service sites

As Army Knowledge Online moves to next-generation enterprise services, Army retirees and family members will access DOD online self-service sites through the more secure Department of Defense Self-Service Logon, called “DS Logon.” Go to Source Author:

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Rangers among first leaders of America’s Army

When Congress established the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, the original 10 Rifle Companies were composed heavily of frontiersmen and some leaders of the militia already fighting were veterans of a unit known as Roger’s Rangers. Go to Source Author:

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New OER means fewer boxes, more accountability for raters

By December, officers will be rated under a new evaluation system — one that is designed to both strengthen rater accountability and reflect current Army leadership doctrine.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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DOD delays sending furlough notices to civilian employees

Pentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they’ve had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the Defense Department.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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'Invisible wounds' taking toll, Congress told

“While physical injuries may be easier to see, invisible wounds such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress take a significant toll on our Soldiers” and result too often in suicide, an Army leader told members of Congress.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Army developing new 120mm AMP tank round

The Army is developing a new Advanced Multi-Purpose 120mm tank round, known as AMP, that combines six different capabilities into a single round, service officials said.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Army outreach cut by sequestration

Aerial demonstrations have been halted. Army band performances and the Army Birthday Ball are canceled. Communities across America are seeing less of the United States Army because of sequestration.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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North Dakota Guardsmen complete exercise in Cameroon

Nearly 40 North Dakota National Guard members who took part in a U.S. Army Africa exercise in Cameroon are back home as their Central African military counterparts develop follow-on plans for using their newly learned skills.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Record accuracy vital to Soldiers' success

As the Army draws down, it’s important for Soldiers to keep their records up-to-date for promotions, assignments and retention decisions, personnel officials said.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Sequestration to impact recruiting

The Army projects a decrease in 10,000 to 14,000 recruits across the services this fiscal year as military entrance processing stations shut down one day per week.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Army's 'Ready and Resilient Campaign' kicks off

The Army has made available to Soldiers a new online resource to complement the Ready and Resilient Campaign that launched March 12.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Army's 'Ready and Resilient Campaign' kicks off on web

The Army has made available to Soldiers a new online resource to complement the Ready and Resilient Campaign that launched March 12.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Campbell takes oath as Army's vice chief of staff

After receiving his fourth star, Gen. John F. Campbell was sworn in as the Army’s 34th vice chief of staff by Secretary of the Army John McHugh at the Pentagon March 8.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Military culinary arts competition heats up at Fort Lee

Steamed opakapaka, scallops, profiteroles and stress were on the menu at the 2013 Military Culinary Arts Competition.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Army chaplain to be awarded Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama announced today that an Army chaplain, Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously, April 11, for his actions leading up to capture as a prisoner of war in North Korea.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Study finds Soldiers' PTSD diagnoses accurate

A report released Friday by the Army’s surgeon general found a high degree of validity in the service’s diagnoses and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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Fort Bragg brigade prepares for deployment to Kosovo

For the first time in more than 10 years, an active Army unit will lead the Kosovo peacekeeping operations in the Multi-National Brigade East area, taking over responsibility for the region from members of the South Carolina National Guard.Go to Source Author: Go to Source Author: VeteransLink

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