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Friday, May 09, 2008

Gate security upgraded with ID scanning system

Fort Belvoir recently re-instituted a security system to all of its gates to ensure the safety and security of the installation for its commuters and inhabitants. 

NCOs asked to encourage troops to seek mental health care

The DoD is working to reduce stress on the force and improve quality of life for the troops, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told Soldiers at the Army Sergeants Major Academy in Fort Bliss, Texas, May 1. 

Mom remains ‘Army Strong’ through deployments

The daily stresses of being a mother can make it a difficult, full-time job. Factor in the burdens of serving multiple deployments to a combat zone, and “Army Strong” takes on a new meaning for many military mothers.

Druid’s Dance exercise yields major training milestone

A forward air controller spots an enemy target during a training exercise. 

Pentagon expects war funding by Memorial Day

U.S. lawmakers informed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates they expect to pass the remaining $108 billion of the fiscal 2008 budget by their Memorial Day recess on May 24, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Tuesday. 

New supply store officially open for business

A new self-service supply store opened its doors to the Belvoir community on Monday. 

Shoplifting at PX decreases, costs to community rise

Shoplifters at Fort Belvoir sent mixed signals in 2007 as sophisticated anti-loss prevention measures helped decrease incidents, but thieves, increasingly interested in “high value” items, did their part to raise costs and reduce dividends for all exchange shoppers.

Army handbooks focus on first 100 days of combat

The U.S. Army has published three new handbooks to help Soldiers prepare for the first 100 days of combat, officials said in a teleconference May 1. 

Student, former AMSC employee fulfills her lifetime Jeopardy dream

Gabrielle McMahan always wanted to be a contestant on the Emmy-winning quiz show, Jeopardy!

Guest speaker recalls horror of the Holocaust

As a young Jewish girl living in Poland during World War II, Halina Peabody is all too familiar with the pain and despair associated with the Holocaust.

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