JANUARY 21, 2022 – It’s a new year to be a new you, and maybe even a leaner version of yourself. The Yano Fitness Center plans to host its annual “Biggest Loser” competition, geared toward helping community members maintain a healthy weight and body composition through health education and behavioral change. Starting Jan. 31, the seven-week competition will introduce up … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2022
DoD Hopes for Legislative Action on Pricing Policy
JANUARY 21, 2022 - Pricing of contracts for military materiel and services at a reasonable cost was the topic of a congressional hearing today. John Tenaglia, the principal director, defense pricing and contracting in the office of the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, and Theresa S. Hull, deputy inspector general, spoke at a House Committee on … [Read more...]
Fitness Matters – History of Army Fitness Testing
JANUARY 20, 2022 - An important aspect of being a member of the U.S. military service is to meet basic physical fitness standards established by Department of Defense Instruction. The DOD requires each Service to establish its own physical training program to measure fitness in a way determined most relevant to that Service. Physical training programs required of military … [Read more...]
4 Types of Military-Style Tools You Should Always Carry
JANUARY 30, 2022 - People do not realize that they would love to have a certain item until they need it. Nowadays there are many items that you can carry on yourself which can come in handy in a number of situations. For your convenience, we've gathered a list of some of them. Pocket KnifeA pocket knife is an item that practically every soldier carries. They can be used for … [Read more...]
Texas Air National Guard Tests Innovative Cargo System
Members of the 147th Attack Wing test a vertical pallet stacking system at Ellington Field JRB, Houston, Texas January 5, 2022. The Wing is partnering with Air Force Research Laboratories, USTRANSOM and the University of Ohio at Dayton to test the innovative technology that allows for cargo pallets to be stacked on top of each other, enabling cargo aircraft to carry more. (Air … [Read more...]