Military Acronyms

GRL

global reach laydown

Task Force Looks at Making Infantry Squads More Lethal

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 – The Close Combat Lethality Task Force is gathering information from the services, industry and allies before making recommendations to Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, the senior Army enlisted representative to the task force said here today. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Army Sgt. Maj. Jason Wilson explained the process for […]

10 Answers Soldiers Want To Know About The New ACFT

AUGUST 3, 2018, Fort Eustis, VA – On July 9, the U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test — the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT. The test is designed to replace the APFT with a gender- and age-neutral assessment that will more closely align with the physical demands Soldiers will face in combat. […]

Military Kids Can Win $20,000 In College Scholarships from Exchange, Unilever

AUGUST 30, 2018, Dallas, TX – Military students who shine in the classroom and serve their communities can earn cash for college by sharing their stories in an essay contest sponsored by the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Unilever. Four winners of the Rewards of Caring scholarship contest will each receive a $5,000 […]

Major Changes Could Affect Your Security Clearance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 – As of July 27, the Department of Defense will continuously monitor individual’s security eligibility through the new Continuous Evaluation program. This new policy mandates that individuals who hold a security clearance will be continuously evaluated to determine if they meet the requirements to maintain that clearance. The security clearance renewal due […]

Major Changes Could Affect Your Security Clearance