October is National Depression Awareness Month, with the theme “The courage to hunt help.” The Army is looking on commanders and leaders to notify Soldiers, dependents and civilian personnel that depression is treatable, and help decrease the stigma related to seeking treatment. “We are attempting to elevate awareness regarding depression and inspire Soldiers and folks to hunt help. It involves screening, with efforts to aim and decrease the stigma linked to depression, so people will feel more well-off about seeking help,” said David Dodd, clinical psychologist and deputy director of Fort Sill’s Behavioral Health program. “This year’s theme, “The courage... Read More »

YUKON TRAINING AREA, Alaska (The 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, recently conducted a big-scale, joint training event on the Yukon Training Area, Alaska. More than 450 Troopers and support Soldiers deployed to the Yukon Training Area, and transitioned immediately into multiple combat training scenarios. The exercise provided a chance for the squadron to hone cavalry skills, in addition to coach together with the U.S. Air Force’s Red Flag Exercise. “Working with the Air Force was a great opportunity for us to govern fixed-wing air assets from the floor, that’s a unprecedented opportunity... Read More »

The interim Czech government said it plans to resume its lease of JAS Gripen fighter jets, while a parliamentary committee in Switzerland said yes to a proposed 23 billion kronor ($3.5 billion) purchase of the Swedish-made warplanes. Following two days of discussions of the deal that may see the Swiss military purchase 22 JAS Gripen jets, the safety and defence committee of the Swiss parliament voted 14-9 in favour of the deal. The deal now moves for a vote in front of the entire parliament on September 11th. The committee had previously given the deal a thumbs up inside the... Read More »

An array of huge-scale contracts had been signed at the first day of the MAKS-2013 airshow, just outside Moscow. DefenseThe United Aircraft Corporation and the Defense Ministry have signed a 80 billion ruble ($2.5 billion) contract for the servicing of aircraft, avionics and related equipment, the UAC said in a statement. The contract, the biggest thus far, was signed within the presence of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. UAC president Mikhail Pogosyan said the corporation’s current portfolio of orders for the Defense Ministry was for over 300 planes while the entire volume of orders as portion of the state arms... Read More »

Getting a clearer picture of the enemy helps Soldiers more effectively accomplish their mission, and military National Guard Soldiers deploying throughout the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center here, have a brand new intelligence tool to assist get that picture. Dubbed the corporate Intelligence Support Team, or COIST, workstation, Soldiers have access to a One Station Remote Viewing Terminal, or OSRVT, a Tactical Ground Reporting, referred to as TiGR, system and other tools to higher assess their environment and keep Soldiers safer. “Our new COIST workstation has proven to be extremely valuable with a purpose to reinforce the Intelligence Warfighting... Read More »