WIESBADEN, Germany (Sept. 10, 2015) -- Having the courage to stand up in front of hundreds of your peers, leaders and subordinates is no easy feat, especially when speaking with the current sergeant major of the Army, but that is exactly what U.S. Army Europe Soldiers are doing here today. Sgt. Maj. of the Army, or SMA, Daniel A. Dailey met with approximately 250 service … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Chief of Naval Personnel Discusses Sailors’ Concerns During Visit to US 5th Fleet
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) - September 10, 2015 -- The Navy's top personnel officer is visiting Sailors this week assigned to Bahrain as well as those units deployed to the Navy's U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in the Middle East. "This visit is important for me to hear what's on Sailors' minds and listen to their concerns," said Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran. … [Read more...]
MASS-1 Trains Through Rain for Weapons Familiarization
Sept. 10, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 1 reloaded their weapons and identified targets down range through veils of smoke and rain during a machine gun and shotgun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 27. It wasn’t the fog of war- but it was a valuable experience for the more than 100 … [Read more...]
Will The Army Pay For College?
September 20, 2015 - The simple answer is Yes, the U.S. Army will pay for your college. It all depends on where you are in your life. For students in high school, the U.S. Army will pay for all 4 years of college via the Army ROTC Four-Year High School Scholarship. You can apply for the scholarship on the U.S. Army ROTC website. You can visit the U.S. Army recruiting … [Read more...]
Balancing Family, Education, and Military Life
September 10, 2015, by D.M. McCauley - For servicemembers and spouses across the globe, striking a balance between family, education, and the military can seem like a true triple crown challenge. With a growing number of responsibilities filling our busy lives, it will require careful planning and assessing your priorities to pull off successfully. Building a Support … [Read more...]