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• Army releases new training manual
  The Army released the new field manual FM 7-0, Training for Full Spectrum Operations, at the Training General Officer Steering Committee conference at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., Dec. 15.
• SUDS program helps wounded warriors with dive certification
  For two years the Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba program has taught more than 100 injured veterans how to dive. The program is designed to assist returning veterans injured in Afghanistan and Iraq with their rehabilitation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
• EOD academy helps Army meet increased mission
  FORT CARSON, Colo. -- A new group-level pilot program was put to the test at Fort Carson Dec. 2-5, to help the Army meet the increasing demand of explosive ordnance disposal resources in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
• Technology improves unit communication
  The annual Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment concluded this week with an open house on McKenna MOUT Wednesday that showcased more than 30 kinds of technology. The open house presented an opportunity for industry and military leaders to learn about the uses and advantages of technology studied during the experiment, said Harry Lubin, chief of Fort Benning’s Live Experimentation Division with the Maneuver Battle Lab. Now in its fifth year, the experiment focused on the impact of network technology on small units.
• Army Reserve Soldier learns life lessons from father, Army
  As national media outlets and world leaders focus on the inaugural ceremony for the new Commander in Chief in Washington D.C., a small, seemingly unnoticed promotion ceremony took place at the U.S. Army Reserve Readiness Command headquarters here on Friday. There were no bands, color guards or secret service scanning the perimeter, but instead, one command sergeant major doing the right thing – ensuring today’s Soldier get the recognition and spotlight to shine.
• Garrison public affairs chief wins prestigious award
  The Installation Management Command recognized David McNally for winning the Korea Region Stalwart Award in a ceremony Dec. 10. The IMCOM commanding general presented the award at a formal banquet during the annual Garrison Commander's Conference.
• DUI vehicle saves lives
  A traveling presentation graphically shows Fort Sill Soldiers what effects alcohol can have on driving.
• A cavalry tradition continues
  Though many years have passed since horse-mounted U.S. Soldiers have seen the battlefield, the traditions of cavalry units past forge on throughout the Army still today.
• Army farewells Wallace team as TRADOC transitions command
  Gen. Martin E. Dempsey assumed command Monday from Gen. William S. Wallace at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters on Fort Monroe, Va.
• Realistic training prepares paratroopers for combat
  In order to prepare for combat, the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, spared no expense to make their recent situational training exercise as realistic as possible.
• Secretary of the Army visits Fort Lewis
  Secretary of the Army Pete Geren arrived at Fort Lewis on Nov. 25 for a busy day of talking to Soldiers and assessing the care and progress the Warrior Transition Unit has been making.
• Fort Bliss participates in 72nd annual Sun Bowl Parade
  More than 300,000 spectators lined the streets of downtown El Paso for the 72nd annual FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade, held on Thanksgiving morning with the participation of Fort Bliss Soldiers, members of the 62nd Army Band and numerous wheeled military vehicles.
• SAMS graduates first off-cycle class
  The Army's School of Advanced Military Studies at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., graduated 16 officers Dec. 5 in its first "off-cycle" class, as part of what the SAMS director called an "intellectual surge."
• New York City trip gives students first-hand look at global issues
  Army War College students learn about strategic issues in New York City.
• Nurse Corps leaders draw up plan for the future
  Leaders of the Army Nurse Corps met in San Antonio, Texas, convened by new ANC Chief Maj. Gen. Patricia Horoho to draw up a campaign plan to guide the corps in the future. “The purpose of the Army Nurse Corps campaign plan is to align Nurse Corps priorities with the Army Medical Department and the Army’s strategic plans,” Horoho said.
• Soldier honors WWI veteran grandfather
  As dusk approached the Arsenal’s skyline, a bugle blasted “Retreat” over the hills and the American flag came down the flagpole. As the flag descended, a group of Soldiers met it, caring for the flag as they always do. But this retreat was different. Outside the 59th Ordnance Brigade headquarters, a small group of onlookers gathered to pay respect to another Soldier, one who had proudly served his nation 90 years prior. The flag which flew that day was his flag. It was with him the day he was buried and had remained cased since that day. But for this one day, Nov. 18, his flag flew with pride.
• Soldier honors WWI veteran grandfather
  As dusk approached the Arsenal’s skyline, a bugle blasted “Retreat” over the hills and the American flag came down the flagpole. As the flag descended, a group of Soldiers met it, caring for the flag as they always do. But this retreat was different. Outside the 59th Ordnance Brigade headquarters, a small group of onlookers gathered to pay respect to another Soldier, one who had proudly served his nation 90 years prior. The flag which flew that day was his flag. It was with him the day he was buried and had remained cased since that day. But for this one day, Nov. 18, his flag flew with pride.
• Army promotes its first space general
  The Army promoted its first space general, Brig. Gen. Kurt Story, on Dec. 2 in a ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base. Story isn't the first general to oversee the Army's space operations, but he is the first promoted from within its ranks of orbital experts. He is the deputy commander for operations at the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command at Peterson.
• Army Football notes: the Navy game
  One of the most storied rivalries in all of sports resumes Saturday at noon with the kickoff of the 109th playing of the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia.
• Warrior Care: Army chief partners with civilian medical community
  As part of November’s Defense Department focus on warrior care, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and key members of his medical team met this week with independent experts in psychology, mental health and resiliency training.
• Family key to Fort Lewis Soldier's recovery
  Much the same as other American families, the Turnbulls look forward to the holiday season. Andrew and Sunee Turnbull have been married 10 years and have three sons. This Army family should all be together for Christmas. Last year at this time, however, things were a bit less settled for the Turnbulls. Andrew, 31, had recently returned home from his secon