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PROCLAMATION - Flag Day commemorates adoption of ‘old glory’

American Forces Press Service
Each June, our nation lifts its sights to the flag that has watched over us since the days of our founding. In those broad stripes and bright stars, we see the arc of the American story—from a handful of colonies to 50 States, united and free.

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Noncombat fatalities peak in summer

By CHUCK HAGEL
Secretary of Defense
The summer months are often a high point of our year as we take a well-deserved vacation and spend time with Family and friends. The summer allows for an opportunity to relax and refresh. However, many of the activities we pursue during our vacation time put us at risk for accidents that have potentially serious consequences.

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Army commits to safety, security of Soldiers

By GEN. RAYMOND ODIERNO
38th Chief of Staff
U.S. Army
Over the last 12 years of war, our Army has demonstrated exceptional competence, courage and resiliency in adapting to the demands of war and accomplishing the mission. Today, however, the Army is failing in its efforts to combat sexual assault and sexual harassment. It is time we take on the fight against sexual assault and sexual harassment as our primary mission. It is up to every one of us, civilian and Soldier, general officer to private, to solve this problem within our ranks

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Momentary lapse in judgement can be fatal

By CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4
R. JAMES STEPHENS
Company F, 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment
As aviators and crew members, we are highly trained professionals. We do our job repeatedly to the point of muscle memory. The only thing that changes are the conditions or missions we fly. We are expected to operate with great attention to detail. But once we are off duty, why do we find ourselves taking risks that we might not take on duty?

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Motorcycle fatalities growing as other accidents decline

By BRIG. GEN. TIMOTHY EDENS
U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
With snow and freezing temperatures persisting throughout much of the United States well into April, it’s safe to say this winter has been particularly long and hard.

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Ireland Hospital provides quality health care—with your help

By COL. CORNELIUS MAHER
Fort Knox MEDDAC and Ireland Army Community Hospital Commander

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ACT helps Soldiers organize schedule, satisfy individual goals

By SGT. MAJ. RAYMOND CHANDLER III
Sergeant Major of the Army

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Training, safety remains priority during cuts

By MAJ. GEN. JEFF SMITH
Fort Knox Commander

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New vice chief of staff calls for teamwork

Teammates,

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DoD planning furloughs

By LEON E. PANETTA
Secretary of Defense
With major, across-the-board defense spending cuts scheduled to take effect March 1, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued a message to the Defense Department workforce Feb. 20.
Here is the secretary’s message:

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