Army Dog Handlers
Mar 26, 2009
U.S. Army Soldier dog handlers and working dogs first served the Army during World War II, and today, they help protect the safety of the American people. They assist with security at national events including presidential inaugurations, Republican and Democratic conventions and at stops along
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Mar 26, 2009
The U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps was created in 1960 as an element of the Old Guard at Ft. Myer, Virginia. It is the only unit of its kind in the United States Armed Forces and is charged with maintaining some of America’s oldest military music traditions. While they are
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Mar 26, 2009
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at Arlington National Cemetery, is guarded by U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment based in the Washington, D.C. area. Since 1930, the Tomb has been guarded 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during inclement weather conditions, including hurr
Veterinarian Corps
Mar 26, 2009
The U.S. Army Veterinary Corps is the only medical staff of its kind in the United States Armed Forces. Army veterinarians, which are stationed in more than 300 locations across the globe, provide medical care and evaluate food safety for animals for all branches in the military.
They care fo
Army Dog Handlers Fact Sheet
Mar 25, 2009
U.S. Army working dogs and Soldier dog handlers first served the Army during World War II. Today, there are approximately 500 Army working dogs and many of those dogs are working with Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Deployed dogs and their handlers can spend up to one year in a war zone, spe
U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition and Food Service Program
Mar 23, 2009
U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition
The 34th Annual U.S. Army Culinary Arts Competition will take place at Fort Lee, Virginia, for two weeks Feb. 28 – March 13, 2009.
The competition is the largest culinary competition in the United States and is open to individuals and teams
Army Medical Technology
Mar 16, 2009
State-of-the-Art Technology and Equipment
Overview
Throughout its history, the Army Medical Department has continuously worked to provide programs and initiatives that improve the health of Soldiers, medical care during deployments and on the battlefield, and the training and tools t
Trauma Innovation Backgrounder
Mar 16, 2009
The United States Army has a long history of innovation in the field of trauma medicine dating back as far as the Civil War. Currently, the Army Health Care team is actively engaged in breakthrough medical advances that have application for improving care in both the military and civilian worlds. Ar
U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU)
Mar 16, 2009
The United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) was established 1 March 1956 at the direction of President Dwight D. Eisenhower to raise the standards of marksmanship throughout the U.S. Army.
Since 1956, members of the USAMU have gained worldwide respect by winning hundreds of individual
Army Retention
Mar 15, 2009
The Army has met or exceeded its retention goals for the last nine years. To illustrate, in 2006 the Army had a retention goal of 64,200 and the actual number of reenlistees was 67,307. The Army met 100 percent of its goal and exceeded it by five percent. Additional r
Army Advantage Fund Benefit
Mar 13, 2009
