http://news.prlog.org/tag/army/army - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12135671-army-veteran-deborah-parker-booksigning-airborne-special-operations-museum-fayetteville-nc-may-18.htmlDeborah is a featured author from 1-3 pm. Her book Hardcore Leadership:11 Master Lessons from My Airborne Ranger Uncle’s “Final Jump” powerfully chronicles the life of her late uncle, Harris L. Parker, aka Hardcore, a former museum board member http://www.prlog.org/12134575-military-kids-read-and-cuddle-project-brings-military-aircrafts-down-for-kids-to-hug.htmlMilitary Spouse and Children's Author launches crowd funding project that will help military kids bond with their favorite aircrafts. http://www.prlog.org/12130511-popular-patch-website-launch.htmlLarge military patch distributor reveals their retail website for the first time. http://www.prlog.org/12115289-james-mckay-army-scout-by-wr-benton-ebook-for-kindle-now-shipping.htmlW.R. Benton, author of the War Paint, and publisher Loose Cannon Enterprises announce the ebook release "James McKay, Army Scout" for the Amazon Kindle. http://www.prlog.org/12105631-former-soldier-turned-actor-finds-success-through-castinghub.htmlFrom deployment to show biz, Jeff Jessner shares his inspirational story of... http://www.prlog.org/12079957-why-is-sustainability-so-critical-to-us-army-operations-and-effectiveness.htmlKatherine Hammack, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment, provides first-person insights into U.S. military efforts to promote sustainability in an interview in Sustainability: The Journal of Record. http://www.prlog.org/12069871-exostrategies-inc-contributes-7500-to-the-wounded-warrior-project.htmlExostrategies, Inc. recently donated to the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization Wounded Warrior Project®, which provides unique programs and services to injured military members http://www.prlog.org/12054871-american-widow-project-pigeon-forge-tn-retreat.htmlMilitary Widows gather together in Pigeon Forge, TN to remember spouses sacrifices and celebrate their legacies http://www.prlog.org/12041130-government-leaders-original-profiles-of-jack-keane-wendy-masiello.htmlExecutiveGov published a number of profiles this week including a retired Army General and an Air Force Major General http://www.prlog.org/12031845-former-soldier-discusses-the-best-fighting-knives.htmlKonstantine La, a knife expert and former soldier, releases an article about the best combat knife for any soldier or marine. http://www.prlog.org/12022969-new-release-free-book-of-lifes-what-happens.htmlThe authors of the newly released Life's What Happens are promoting the book with a free copy on Amazon. This is Kathy Clark's 25th book. A trailer is on YouTube. http://www.prlog.org/12022079-viasat-part-of-prime-contract-valued-up-to-10-billion-in-support-of-us-army.htmlIndefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract sets up competition for supply of hardware, software, engineering, logistics, development, test, and support http://www.prlog.org/12015302-new-book-on-the-first-vietnam-draft-lottery-the-events-at-kent-state-and-the-people-impacted.htmlThere has never been a main stream novel about the effects of the Vietnam draft lottery, a multi-million man life changing event, set against the backdrop of Kent State University. A story about the men at a Kent State fraternity and what happened. http://www.prlog.org/12012294-eagle-systems-named-as-prime-contractor-on-23b-us-army-logistics-contract-vehicle.htmlEagle Systems has been included in the group of prime contractors selected to compete for task orders under the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise $23.5 billion logistics support contract vehicle. http://www.prlog.org/12006603-dog-rescued-by-us-army-captain-to-arrive-on-long-island-october-24-2012.htmlDog Rescued by US Army Captain while on Deployment in Afghanistan arriving in NY 10/24/2012 Flight Info: Arriving JFK 10/24/2012 8:15am Emirates Flight EK203 Contact: Meredith Festa, Director of Programs, Guardians of Rescue 888-287-3864 http://www.prlog.org/11996491-pario-inc-sponsors-wounded-warrior-horsemanship-events.htmlOver 900 attendees enjoyed the October Wounded Warrior Horsemanship Event, which hosts free events for Soldiers, Veterans and their families at Ft. Benning, GA. http://www.prlog.org/11996308-ft-benning-ga-october-6-2012-wounded-warrior-horsemanship-event-draws-biggest-crowd-yet.htmlWounded Warrior Horsemanship Event, organized by Warrior Outreach, Inc., a non-profit organization providing opportunities for all Soldiers, Veterans, and their families to interact with horses while achieving long-term individual and family success. http://www.prlog.org/11982229-local-bands-businesses-come-together-oct-6-to-benefit-adopt-soldier.htmlOn Saturday, Oct. 6, several local bands and businesses will come together for a blues concert to raise money to provide as many items as possible to provide 153 soon-to-deploy U.S. Army soldiers. http://www.prlog.org/11978059-the-dallas-institute-names-elizabeth-samet-recipient-of-50000-hiett-prize.htmlDr. Elizabeth Samet, Professor of English at the United States Military Academy at West Point, is the 2012 recipient of the $50,000 Hiett Prize in the Humanities from the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture. http://www.prlog.org/11954029-american-widow-project-boston-ma-getaway.htmlMilitary Widow Organization gathers in Boston, MA to remember spouses sacrifices and celebrate their legacies http://www.prlog.org/11953849-connected-logistics-ranked-on-inc500-washington-technology-fast-50-list.htmlHuntsville based Connected Logistics has again placed on the Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies, ranked at number 74, and for the second year in a row, was the fasted growing private company in Alabama. http://www.prlog.org/11943172-cal-state-la-veterans-affairs-coordinator-named-member-of-us-army-community-advisory-board.htmlLaura Shigemitsu to help provide Army opportunities for students, open doors for potential officers http://www.prlog.org/11936588-envirospec-announces-washin-warrior-project-recipient.htmlEnvirospec owners John and Shelley Allison present 20-year U.S. Army veteran with business start-up package valued at over $20,000. http://www.prlog.org/11931533-new-england-company-asks-community-to-help-support-troops.htmlMaine Oxy expands their military support program, and asks the community to support their mission. http://www.prlog.org/11929205-team-hope-for-the-warriors-owns-bibs-to-sold-out-army-10-miler.htmlThe Army Ten-Miler race sold out in less than a day, but bibs are still available through Hope For the Warriors®, a national nonprofit organization that assists combat wounded service members, their families, and families of the fallen. http://www.prlog.org/11903738-indian-army-generals-to-meet-in-new-delhi-next-week-to-explore-artillery-procurement-strategy.htmlSenior officers from the Indian Armed Forces will be meeting at Defence IQ’s 2nd Future Artillery India Conference in New Delhi next week http://www.prlog.org/11884963-recording-artist-splashd-releases-new-single-for-the-troops-to-benefit-uso.htmlBronx, NY – May 25, 2012 – Recording Artist, “SplashD” has released a very special song, “For The Troops.” http://www.prlog.org/11874714-american-widow-project-santa-monica-ca-getaway.htmlMilitary Widow Organization gathers in Santa Monica, CA to remember spouses sacrifices and celebrate their legacies http://www.prlog.org/11870165-sponsor-soldier-at-the-army-ball-with-jrmartinez.htmlGive A Soldier A Night Off at the Army Birthday Ball in Long Beach, California on 1 June http://www.prlog.org/11862420-nc-actor-and-disabled-veteran-darrell-rackley-publishes-debut-childrens-book.htmlDarrell Rackley, NC actor and disabled Veteran turned author publishes his first children’s book, “The Rack Pack: Darrell’s Adventure” with New Hanover Printing & Publishing. The book is now available for purchase at NC bookstores and online. http://www.prlog.org/11861023-the-armoured-vehicles-upgrade-retrofit-market-valued-at-243bn-in-2012-says-visiongain-report.htmlVisiongain’s analysis indicates that the armoured vehicles upgrade & retrofit market will reach a value of $2.43bn in 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11856233-free-car-hire-app-drives-boost-in-ssafa-forces-help-donations.htmlForces Car Hire reports their recently launched Forces Car Hire free iPhone app has driven an increase in reservations which will boost their SSAFA Forces Help donations. Forces Car Hire donates £1 for every car booked to SSAFA Forces Help. http://www.prlog.org/11854912-us-army-air-defender-app-now-available-for-download.htmlThe Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Branch released its new application (App), “US Army Air Defender”. The App, developed by D2 TEAM-Sim, was created to be used as a recruiting tool for ADA, and is free at the iTunes Store, and Google Play. http://www.prlog.org/11854708-last-chance-to-register-for-milsatcom-asia.htmlSMi’s 2nd MilSatCom Asia 9th and 10th May 2012, Singapore. With satellite communications increasing in the region this event will allow fantastic networking opportunities with senior SATCOM professionals from across the region and internationally. http://www.prlog.org/11852185-military-body-armour-the-military-body-armour-personal-protective-gear-market-2012-2022.htmlMarketAark : announces report of The Military Body Armour & Personal Protective Gear Market 2012-2022 and also avaliable SAMPLE PAGE of the Report http://www.prlog.org/11845926-boaters-needed-to-partner-with-wounded-warriors-in-bass-fishing-tournament.htmlBoaters are still needed for a bass fishing tournament with wounded warriors in North East, MD on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19. http://www.prlog.org/11842436-new-jersey-veterans-produce-new-raw-radio-program.htmlA group of military veterans from New Jersey have used their lifelong friendships to their advantage in creating a fresh, raw, internet radio show available for download. http://www.prlog.org/11838390-ride-for-dime-memorial-motorcycle-run-and-outdoor-concert-after-party-at-the-loft.htmlOn Saturday, March 31, 2012, family, friends and fans will honor Darrell Lance Abbott, better known to most as “Dimebag” Darrell or simply “Dime” with a Motorcycle Run to benefit Kids Charity of Tampa Bay http://www.prlog.org/11836871-post-rally-pitstop-in-gibraltar-for-race2recovery.htmlAfter eight gruelling days in the desert, the wounded soldiers, racing experts and mechanics of Race2Recovery parked its pair of dusty 4x4 Qt Wildcats at Gibraltar’s Ocean Village for some well-earned RnR in friendly British surroundings. http://www.prlog.org/11834174-daring-and-tenacious-slogan-of-the-week-featured-at-vision-strike-wearcom.htmlThe 8th Field Artillery Regiment of the U.S. Army ain't nothing to mess with! http://www.prlog.org/11831597-the-armoured-vehicles-market-worth-1097bn-in-2012-indicates-new-visiongain-report.htmlVisiongain’s latest report The Armoured Vehicles Market 2012-2022 assesses that the global market for armoured vehicles will be worth $10.97bn in 2012, as armoured vehicles continue to form a central component of military procurement worldwide. http://www.prlog.org/11823932-loving-soldier-blog-selected-as-military-blogger-of-the-month-presented-by-usaa.htmlArmy Wife Network’s co-founder Tara Crooks is recognized as the February 2012 Military Blogger of the Month presented by USAA. This designation is awarded to bloggers who play a significant role in the education of military families. http://www.prlog.org/11822408-meet-the-1-137th-assault-helicopter-battalion.html"Maintaining Freedom", the Slogan of the 1-137th is featured at Vision-Strike-Wear.Com http://www.prlog.org/11821594-visiongain-reveals-the-top-twenty-companies-in-the-1097bn-armoured-vehicles-market-in-new-report.htmlVisiongain’s latest competitor analysis report assesses that the leading armoured vehicles companies are set to prioritise adaptability, in a global market worth $10.97bn in 2012 according to Visiongain research. http://www.prlog.org/11820942-the-bubba-the-love-sponge-foundation-announces-bubbas-bikes-for-badges-fundraiser.htmlSidney Sheldon once said, “My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place.” http://www.prlog.org/11816508-call-to-action-adopt-our-troops-progress-stories-campaign-american-troops-in-iraq-and-afghanistan.htmlTalkingWithHeroes.Com is Inviting All Americans to Help Share our Troops Progress and Positive Stories with everybody you can across America. These Stories are unedited as filmed with our troops in 2011 in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. http://www.prlog.org/11816026-c2c4isr-systems-market-worth-815bn-in-2012-according-to-new-visiongain-report.htmlVisiongain’s analysis indicates that the C2/C4ISR systems market will reach a value of $81.5bn in 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11810848-dunannie-learns-about-polar-adventures-and-the-bedales-pony.htmlYear 2 pupils from Dunannie, Bedales Pre-prep school, have recently been studying the poles, visiting the Oates Collection and participating in an Arctic training day to enhance their understanding of the regions. http://www.prlog.org/11806829-steady-global-growth-to-continue-in-17bn-military-communications-market-says-visiongain-report.htmlVisiongain’s new analysis indicates that the military communications market will reach a value of $17.03bn in 2012, as armed forces around the world continue to invest in the military communications programmes and equipment. http://www.prlog.org/11805529-military-helicopter-market-to-be-worth-194bn-in-2012-says-new-visiongain-report.htmlVisiongain's analysis indicates that the military helicopter market will reach a value of $19.4bn in 2012, as militaries worldwide continue to develop and upgrade their rotorcraft capabilities for a number of military settings and roles.