Archives for August 2010

Military Time Converter

Need to convert Standard time to Military time? Well check out this Military Time Converter, it will keep you up to date with the current military time. Military Time Converter … [Read more...]

Widgets & Social Apps Check out these great new widgets and social apps. You'll find several widgets, all of them free. Play a game. Keep the time of a event. Learn the essentials that are needed to join the Army. Combat Ready Soldier U.S. Army Soldiers are better equipped than any fighting force on Earth. Take a look at the latest Combat gear being placed in … [Read more...]

Stryker

Stryker Click to Enlarge Mission To fulfill an immediate requirement in the Army's current transformation process to equip a strategically deployable (C-17/C-5) and operationally deployable (C-130) brigade capable of rapid movement anywhere on the globe in a combat ready configuration. The armored wheeled vehicle is … [Read more...]

Palletized Load System (PLS)

Palletized Load System (PLS) Click to Enlarge Mission Perform line haul, local haul, unit resupply, and other missions in the tactical environment to support modernized and highly mobile combat units. Rapid movement of combat configured loads of ammunition and all classes of supply, shelters and containers. Entered Army … [Read more...]

M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET)

M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) Click to Enlarge Mission Transport, deploy, recover and evacuate combat-loaded main battle tanks and other heavy tracked and wheeled vehicles to and from the battlefield. Entered Army Service 1993 Description and Specifications The Heavy Equipment Transport System (HETS) … [Read more...]

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USS George Washington Returns to Yokosuka

DECEMBER 12. 2025 – Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5, returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, on Dec. 11 after completing operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. George Washington departed Yokosuka on June 10 to conduct routine operations with embarked Carrier […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]