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| Culpeper Star-Exponent | News and Messenger | Stafford County Sun |
Thursday, June 18, 2009Army Lodging privatization to raise quality of lifeThe U.S. Army announced June 15 that it will transfer the first 10 installations under the Army’s Privatization of Army Lodging program on Aug. 15. The transfer reinforces the U.S. Army’s commitment to improving its transient lodging to enhance the quality of life of Soldiers and their families. Brigade takes ‘Assault on Complacency’ for safetySoldiers in 41st Fires Brigade and around Forward Operating Base Delta in Iraq took time recently to consider safety as the brigade’s deployment nears its end. Group sponsors art contestAs it gears up for its 7th Annual Children’s Freedom Art Contest, a North Carolina-based troop-support group is looking for patriotic drawings or paintings that signify the unyielding spirit of America after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Thursday, June 11, 2009BRAC FACTA stream restoration project near the future home of the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital was recently completed. Markham School Age Services reaccreditedStaff recognized for special needs programs, security. New civilian management program registers 500-plusWith the Army facing greater competition in retaining its civilian work force, senior leaders are hoping a new program will keep those talented, hard-working individuals from jumping to other government agencies or organizations in the private sector. 82nd Airborne assumes command in eastern AfghanistanFifteen months after transferring authority of Regional Command East in Afghanistan to the 101st Airborne Division, the 82nd Airborne Division reassumed command during a ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 3. Army Reserve chief seeks inputThe top Army Reserve officer arrived in Afghanistan recently to hear firsthand how his deployed Soldiers are faring, particularly in light of continued demand for their capabilities in both Afghanistan and Iraq. Unseen eye keeps watch over Soldiers in AfghanistanAn unseen, 14-foot guardian patrols eastern Afghanistan day and night, searching for enemies who would wreak havoc on the country. Airman uses ‘Buddy Care’ to help man hit by trainAir Force Senior Airman Eric Slaugh was returning to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., from leave in December when he encountered a snowstorm in northeastern New Mexico, a storm that would detour him into helping saving someone’s life. |

