By Stephanie Slater, TRADOC FORT EUSTIS, Va. (Aug. 26, 2012) -- The Army will retain the current three-event Army Physical Fitness Test, pending a study to determine the best method to measure baseline Soldier physical readiness. U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command found that implementing changes to how the Army assesses physical fitness would be premature. "We … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Military Units in Southeast Prepare for Isaac’s Impact
by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service 8/26/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Military units in the southeastern United States are preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is barreling past the Florida Keys and may grow to a hurricane by the time it makes landfall on the northern Gulf coast sometime Tuesday. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials say … [Read more...]
Redesigned Program Eases Airmen’s Transition to Civilian Life
by Joel Fortner Air Force Public Affairs Agency 8/27/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- A redesigned program will help ease every Airman's transition to civilian life and better apply their military experience, Air Force officials said. The program is the first major overhaul of the transition assistance program for military members in nearly 20 years. The effort began in response … [Read more...]
Hurricane Preparedness
August 24, 2012 BY SHAWNEKLUND Hurricanes approach land at varying speeds. Why wait until it’s too late to prepare your hurricane kit. After a hurricane, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days or weeks. Would your family be prepared to cope with the … [Read more...]
125,000 Veterans and Military Spouses Hired Through Joining Forces
August 22, 2012 Earlier today, I joined with First Lady Michelle Obama at Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida as she announced that 2,000 companies had hired or trained an amazing 125,000 veterans and military spouses in the past year through Joining Forces. This effort, combined with policies and legislation put in place by the President have resulted in a 20 … [Read more...]