JUNE 30, 2016, FORT BENNING, Ga. - "For both professional football players and professional Soldiers, performance matters," said Lt. Col. Gregory Burbelo, human dimension lead and executive officer for the Maneuver Center of Excellence Directorate of Training and Doctrine. Fort Benning leadership is working on a partnership with the Atlanta Falcons that will benefit both … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
Bulk Fuel Co. Builds an Amphibious Assault Fuel System
JUNE 30, 2016, CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina - Marines with Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, built an amphibious assault fuel system at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 24-27. A completed AAFS can hold approximately 1.12 million gallons of fuel, which is capable of supporting an entire Marine Expeditionary Force. “We are here setting … [Read more...]
March 2 Success: Outreach Tool Helps Students Achieve Academically, Connects Recruiters
JUNE 30, 2016, FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY - Recruiters have a tool at their disposal that can open school doors, get them face-to-face time with educators, and develop rapport. Initiated during the 2002 school year, the Army program March 2 Success is a free, online, self-paced course designed to improve students' performance on standardized tests and enhance their skills in … [Read more...]
Counter-ISIL Strikes Target Terrorists in Syria, Iraq
SOUTHWEST ASIA, June 30, 2016 - U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in … [Read more...]
Tanks and Bradleys back in the Baltics, Central and Southeastern Europe
JUNE 30, 2016, GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division has brought Abrams Main Battle Tanks and Bradleys Fighting Vehicles back to the Baltics, Central and Southeastern Europe as they take over the Operation Atlantic Resolve mission, July 1. The 1st Brigade takes over the U.S. Army's Operation Atlantic Resolve mission in Estonia, … [Read more...]