APRIL 11, 2022 - They look just like everyone else. They do the same things – they play video games, sports and participate in after-school activities. But there’s one big difference: they’re military children. Military children are no strangers to challenges and grow to be resilient from the difficulties they experience. April is designated by the Department of Defense … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2022
7 Steps For An ACFT Perfect Deadlift
APRIL 11, 2022 - If you’ve spent any time in the Army, you know there has been an emphasis on cardiovascular abilities and bodyweight exercises (namely running, pushups and situps). The ACFT has completely changed the way we think about fitness and the soldier-athlete. No longer can soldiers just head out on a run and do a pushup/situp drill once a month during IDT periods or … [Read more...]
Soldiers Serving at Southwest Border Rescue Migrants
APRIL 11,2022 – North Dakota Army National Guardsmen rescued migrants from drowning while crossing the Rio Grande March 22. Spcs. Luis Alvarado and Gracin Clem, assigned to Joint Task Force North, Task Force Legion in Del Rio, were conducting mobile surveillance camera site operations for Customs and Border Protection when the Soldiers observed five migrants attempting to … [Read more...]
Air Force Offers Thousands in New Enlistment Incentives
APRIL 11, 2022 - The Air Force added more opportunities for future Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty in fiscal 2022. Six skills were added to the FY22 Initial Enlistment Bonus program on April 11, 2022 for four or six-year contracts in hard-to-fill job specialties and an additional incentive called “Quick Ship” will be offered from April, 11 to Sept. 30, … [Read more...]
Austin Thanks Ukrainian Force Trained in U.S.
APRIL 11, 2022 - This morning, via videoconference, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke to a small number of Ukrainian forces who are returning to Ukraine from the United States. The forces were in the United States as part of the Defense Department's long history of hosting Ukrainian service members for training and education. The Ukrainian soldiers were … [Read more...]