An estimated 240 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 150 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year, according to data from the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration. These fires resulted in 21 deaths and $25.2 million in direct property damage.Read More

U.S. Army Europe paid tribute to former Seventh Army commander Lt. Gen. Geoffrey Keyes when it named its headquarters in his honor during a ceremony on Clay Kaserne Nov. 14. USAREUR Commander Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr., hosted the dedication ceremony. “It is fitting that we continue Gen. Keyes’ legacyRead More

While the burning of fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and contributes to climate change, these emissions can be reduced by environmentally-friendly driving: • Get regular tune-ups, follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and use the recommended grade of motor oil. • Check yourRead More

This month, Jonathan Martin, an offensive lineman on the Miami Dolphins football team, walked out and quit the team due to a perceived hostile work environment allegedly characterized by demeaning, racially-biased communications and financial extortion by at least one team captain and other senior members of the team. Read More

U.S Army Office of the Chief Information Officer and Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems

As part of the Army’s AKO transition to enterprise services, Army retirees and family members can have their AKO email automatically forwarded to a commercial email address until Dec. 31, 2014. In the past, users could only forward AKO email to a government email address. Read More