Introducing, the Smart House
Imagine a driverless, robotic car on the highway, its lone passenger a paraplegic. How about a wheelchair that treats a set of stairs as a ramp? Or a house that reminds you when to take your medicine and shows you which pill to take.

Ready, Caring, Proud
Tomorrow marks the 107th anniversary of the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps. Walter Reed Army Medical Center will celebrate the birthday Monday with a cake-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. in the Heaton Pavilionís second-floor lobby. Everyone is invited.

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Hatch Act details political activity permissable by federal employees
The Hatch Act, as amended by the Congress in 1993, permits most federal employees to take an active part in political management and political campaigns.

Army’s senior voting officer encourages people to vote
As the Armyís Senior Voting Officer, I strongly encourage you to participate and cast your vote in the 2008 Presidential Primaries.

WRAMC prayer breakfast set for Feb. 6
The 2008 Walter Reed Army Medical Center National Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Feb. 6 at 6:30 a.m. in the WRAMC dining facility in Heaton Pavilion.

Archbishop of the Military Services to visit WRAMC
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, appointed the new Military Ordinary by Pope Benedict XVI and recently installed as the Archbishop for the Military Services, will visit the Roman Catholic parish at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Ash Wednesday Feb. 6.

Christian singer, Grammy winner to perform at WRAMC
Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Warrior Transition Brigade host a concert with three-time Grammy Award winner, Michael W. Smith, contemporary Christian singer and songwriter, Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Heaton Pavilionís Joel Auditorium.

National Children’s Dental Health Month focuses on dental care, early visits
February is National Childrenís Dental Health Month.

Tax Center specialist offers troops advice for filing state income tax
Customers seeking tax assistance frequently have questions regarding state income tax filing. With few exceptions, everyone needs to file a state return even if they did not have state taxes withheld.

Troops to receive retroactive pay
Active duty troops will receive retroactive earnings next month, followed weeks later by a supplemental payday for non-active personnel, a Pentagon official said Tuesday.

Defense department seeks $70 billion for war on terror
President George W. Bush is asking Congress to approve $70 billion as partial payment for global war on terrorism operations in fiscal 2009, Defense Department officials said Tuesday.

Don’t let winter get you down, beat asthma before it starts
The winter season is here and hopefully many of you are taking the necessary steps to stay warm in order to avoid getting a cold or other illnesses-especially those who suffer from asthma.

Proof of Excellence
The mask-wearing SWAT team members file into the room, tools in hand, and take their positions. The room and equipment are barricaded to allow no interruption as they work. They begin scouring every inch of the patientís room while another team member stands watch outside.

WRAIR summer youth program briefing set
There is summer event for your children that can possibly aim them to a career in science, engineering or technology.

WRAMC parking rules enforced with DPW ‘boot’
The D.C. Department of Public Works (DPW) booted three cars on the Walter Reed post, Jan. 23. The vehicles had two or more outstanding parking tickets from violations on post or elsewhere in the District.

Army Family Action Plan conference nears
The Walter Reed Army Medical Centerís Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference is scheduled for Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. in the MWR Conference Room in Delano Hall (Bldg 11).

Eagles top WTB in Over-35 basketball action
The Eagles started the 2008 Walter Reed Over-35 Basketball League season with a 27-10 victory over the Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB) Jan. 29 in the Wagner Sports Center. Eagles guard Cedric Kizzee led all scorers with seven points. Steve Gventer was top scorer with four for WTB.

‘The Sarge’ readies for NHRA season
With the 2008 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series campaign less than a month away, Army Top Fuel driver Tony ìThe Sargeî Schumacher is already figuring on another edge-of-your-seat type of season.

U.S. Army Soldier Show needs Soldier-performers, technicians
For those who missed the December deadline for an audition in the 2008 U.S. Army Soldier Show, now is the time to contact director Tim Higdon.

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