3/14/2012 By Cpl. Katherine M. Solano, 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Good old competition will push people to test themselves on mental, physical and emotional levels. Combine natural competitive instincts with incentives, such as an extended weekend and personal awards, and a super squad competition is born. The Marines with 2nd Maintenance Battalion, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Reducing Sexual Violence
Sgt. Jess Harvey Air Force Public Affairs Agency 3/14/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Wing Commanders' Guide was sent out to wing commanders recently and contains statistics, facts and talking points to help leaders encourage healthy conversations among their Airmen, which senior leaders say is paramount to eliminating sexual crimes in … [Read more...]
Simulation Ammo Allows for True-To-Life Training
March 14, 2012 By Jennifer Mattson, NCO Journal FORT BLISS, Texas -- When Soldiers enter the training environment, it's important that their experience is as close as possible to situations they'll encounter in combat. The Army has invested a considerable amount of money to make training more realistic to better help Soldiers when they deploy. Units gearing up for combat … [Read more...]
Soldiers Compete for Spot on Warrior Games Army Team
FORT MEADE, Md. -- About 70 Soldiers from across the country brought their "A" game to the Warrior Games clinics here to train and compete in sitting volleyball, track and field, and cycling, scheduled for March 8-12, 2012. Swimming trials will also take place this week at the Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. At Fort Meade, clinics will be held for cycling … [Read more...]
After Fifty and Ready to Fire
By Melissa K. Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood From www.defense.gov FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. – Army Sgt. Sandra Coast graduated from Basic Combat Training here Feb. 17, officially beginning her Army career at 51 years old. The average age for an Army Reserve recruit is about 23, making Coast one of the oldest people to go through basic combat training, U.S. Army … [Read more...]