WASHINGTON (April 8, 2015) - Army training will likely always involve Soldiers going to the field and firing their weapons. But in the near future, it will also involve a lot more training in "synthetic" environments to make time in the field more productive and meaningful. "The next capability will be a leader-focused, Soldier-centric capability that immerses a Soldier, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention: Moving in the Right Direction
APRIL 8, 2015, By Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden, 15th Wing Public Affairs - “I was raised in a household where you take responsibility for your own actions and don’t blame others for your downfalls,” said Tech. Sgt. Kathleen Thorburn. “Instead of seeing a crime that had occurred, all I could see were my mistakes. Why did I go to that party? Why did I accept … [Read more...]
Fort Leonard Wood to Assess New Field Kitchen
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (April 8, 2015) - The U.S. Army's mobile kitchen will be put to the test on Fort Leonard Wood during a demonstration that will assess new energy-efficient appliances used to feed about 1,000 Soldiers, April 21. Eight cooks, with the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, or MEB, will be the first to use the appliances to prepare and serve 350 pounds of … [Read more...]
Army Lists Top 12 Items in Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request
WASHINGTON (April 7, 2015) - Topping the list of things the Army wants in its $127 billion Fiscal Year 2016 budget request are 12 critical programs that support mission command, joint combined arms maneuver, and broad joint mission support. Experts within the Army's G-8, responsible for matching programs with limited resources, were quick to point out that the list of items … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Get a Master’s Degree in Military History
April 7, 2015 - A masters military history can help an individual gain a solid understanding of how has shaped the history of the world. A knowledge of history serves as a backdrop to countless novels, movies, TV shows and documentaries. Political revolutions and societal evolutions have was as a common denominator. Here are five reasons to get a master’s degree in … [Read more...]