MARCH 13, 2020 - The U.S. Army is seeking qualified individuals to serve in the infantry and is offering signing bonuses up to $15,000 or student loan repayment up to $65,000, depending on the length of the term of service and the training ship date. In addition to the sign-on bonus, Soldiers are eligible for up to $4,000 per year in tuition assistance to pursue higher … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
Iranian-Backed Group Kills 3 Coalition Force Members in Iraq
MARCH 13, 2020 - Two U.S. service members and a British soldier were killed and 14 others were wounded when an Iranian-backed Shia militia group in Iraq launched an attack against Camp Taji yesterday, DOD officials said today. Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said officials in Iraq know who launched the attack and that group will not escape justice. Esper spoke during a … [Read more...]
Northcom Commander Calls for 21st Century Tools to Defeat Current Threats
MARCH 12, 2020 - The U.S. Northern Command is responsible for defending the homeland and is morphing to develop 21st century tools to defend against 21st century threats. "Our adversaries have watched, learned and invested to offset our strengths while exploiting our weaknesses," Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy told the House Armed Services Committee today. "They … [Read more...]
Nashville Marines Support Tornado Recovery Efforts
MARCH 12, 2020 - Sirens sounded across Middle Tennessee late Monday evening through early Tuesday morning. Several tornadoes ripped across a 145-mile stretch, at least one traveling over 50 miles after touching down March 2-3, 2020. Nashville Mayor John Cooper declared a State of Emergency immediately following an assessment of areas affected by the tornados that caused … [Read more...]
Air Guard Members Issued New OCP Camouflage Uniforms
MARCH 12, 2020 - The word “camouflage” didn’t enter the American vernacular until U.S. soldiers began returning home following the First World War. With its origins around 1917, the term “camouflage” was coined to describe what British and French soldiers were doing when they used surrounding foliage to hide their encampments from enemy aircraft. It was not just the word … [Read more...]