Conservationist from Fort Bragg highlights base eco-conscious efforts
Elizabeth Jones
Monday, July 26, 2010, 9:58:08 PM
Like much of the country, the American military is in the midst of a push towards more a eco-conscious and green existence. Though army installations across the country have made considerable efforts to reduce energy usage and invest in sustainable living, these are largely team efforts conducted between soldiers and the community at large. One organization hoping to interact more fervently with the community around them is
Fort Bragg, which recently sent a conservationist into the surrounding areas to discuss the North Carolina installation's commitment to preserving the environment and the wildlife that resides within it.
Conservationist Alan Schultz has been meeting with civilian organizations in the area in an attempt to coordinate an agenda between these groups and the military that will greatly benefit the surrounding environment.
Schultz, the chief of Fort Bragg's Wildlife Branch, is hoping to utilize the joint resources of the Army and the general population to protect the wildlife of the region through training exercises and awareness campaigns.
These training exercises will include simulated forest fires, forestry lessons and an in-depth course on the public use of natural resources, according to the ThePilot.com.
News brought to you by
PCS-Lodging.com - your one stop shop for Fort Bragg lodging
Related News
|
|
|
|
Airmen and women return to Travis AFB after six months in Afghanistan
Military families often wait anxiously for news of their loved ones' return date. When family members were alerted that troops from Travis AFB would be heading back home from Afghanistan, many waited eagerly at the Sacramento International Airport to see their loved ones.
9/2/2010
|
Naval Station San Diego receives award for green initiatives
Everyone seems to be going green these days. From large companies to households, more and more people are tuning to the environment and trying to do what they can to protect it. Naval Station San Diego's green initiatives have been so successful that they even caught the eye of the Secretary of the Navy.
9/2/2010
|
|
|
|
|
Three Fort Bragg colonels nominated for promotions
With an ever changing landscape, the military is moving to try to streamline itself by promoting officers who have an understanding of the current situation the military is in. As combat troops move out of Iraq and remain in Afghanistan, the strategy and location of many troops may change. President Obama has nominated a few Fort Bragg colonels for a promotion, in order to smoothly make the transition.
8/30/2010
|
Marines from Camp Lejeune memorialized in comic form
Marines train and work to protect the country from any type of harm. While many Marines return home after their long deployments, some pass away while fighting to uphold peace and American values. Two Camp Lejeune Marines who lost their lives in Iraq two years ago will now forever be remembered for their bravery- in a graphic novel.
8/30/2010
|
Scott AFB appoints new commander
As the military constantly continues to evolve, new commanders are stepping in to lead the next generation of soldiers. One of the newest commands at Scott AFB recently welcomed its new leader.
8/27/2010
|
Robins AFB personnel help find lost hunters
Combining with members of the local community, emergency personnel from Robins AFB in Georgia helped rescue two lost hunters in the woods near the base, according to a report on the base's website. 8/27/2010
|
more Military News...