Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

As part of the ongoing effort to move away from a one size fits all security approach and provide more of the traveling public the ability to participate in expedited screening, the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Defense announced Nov. 13 a partnership to expand TSA Precheck expedited screening benefits to all U.S. Armed Forces service members, including those serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, Reserves and National Guard.Read More

By Judith Woodward
U.S. Army Public Health Command

Depression is one of the most common medical conditions. It can affect anyone at any time. This year, the Army is joining organizations and communities across the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of depression. The Army’s theme, “The Courage to Seek Help,” emphasizes that depression is one of the most treatable behavioral health conditions. Getting an early diagnosis and treatment may help reduce the intensity and duration of depression symptoms.Read More

By David Vergun
Army News Service

For the past several decades, only about 20 percent of Soldiers were classified as “class 1 dental wellness.” In the dental community, that means those Soldiers were up to date on cleanings and required no dental work, said the commander of U.S. Army Dental Command.Read More

Depression is one of the most common medical conditions. It can affect anyone at any time. This year, the Army is joining organizations and communities across the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of depression.Read More

For the past several decades, only about 20 percent of Soldiers were classified as “class 1 dental wellness.” In the dental community, that means those Soldiers were up to date on cleanings and required no dental work.Read More

Cliff Heisler, the Stuttgart Central Processing Facility manager, has his blood pressure taken by Tamiriz Centeno (right), a community health nurse with the Stuttgart Army Health Clinic, during the U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 24. Heisler is a retired Army Master Sgt. with 23 years of service.Read More

At the recent Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting, the chief of staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, rolled out his strategic priorities, which will serve as the basis for the objectives outlined in the upcoming 2014 Army strategic planning guidance. Read More