NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - On April 17, curbside shopping opened at Robinson Barracks Commissary to protect high-risk customers from possible exposure to COVID-19. Since then, the concierge program has expanded to the Panzer Kaserne, Kelly and Patch Barracks commissaries, and added a delivery option for those quarantined both on and off post. Over the past six months, more than 115 … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
New Training Concept Could Be Future of Foreign Ordnance Exploitation
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - A Marine shouts, “Fire in the hole!” The proclamation leads to a moment of stillness; silence fills what will soon be a blast site. A loud “whump” precedes an earth-shaking shockwave. Dirt lifts from the floor. One can feel a rattle in the center of their chest and an intense heat wave radiates through the air. A sound like thunder erupts and disappears … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving To-Go Meals Bring a Taste of Home
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - As per tradition, Thanksgiving is a holiday spent with family and friends. This year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, these traditions were adjusted to adhere to mitigation measures and safety protocols. Even if social distancing is necessary, there wasn’t anything that prevented people who are in a situation of quarantine from receiving a traditional … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Program Offers Opportunities for Future Leaders
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - In today’s modern world, it’s not enough to just have a college degree; every year, the number of formally educated workers is growing. Students all over the country are looking for ways to beef up their resumes and set themselves apart from their peers. The college student pre-commissioning program (CSPI) combines military work experience with education … [Read more...]
President Trump Makes Thanksgiving Calls to Troops
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - U.S. service members with Task Force Spartan celebrate Thanksgiving with a call from the U.S. president via video teleconference. The President’s call to deployed service members from all six services is a tradition to lift the troops’ spirits during the holiday season. When President Donald J. Trump addressed the Army, he said, “Today I want to … [Read more...]