JANUARY 13, 2023 — In war stories across a multitude of mediums, there is often a moment where a Soldier shouts into a radio to some unseen entity on the receiving end of the line. Whether it is giving a direct command or delivering information, this format of communication has been in rotation within the Army since the 1940s with the “manpack” radio, which was a relatively … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2023
Transition Assistance Program Holds Career Fair
JANUARY 13, 2023 - Thousands of Soldiers, family members, veterans and members of the community gathered to connect with employers at the Mega Career Fair at the Lone Star Convention Center here Jan. 10. The Fort Hood Transition Assistance Program, which helps to prepare service members as they transition from military to civilian life, hosted the event to bridge the gap … [Read more...]
U.S. Find Success in Mission to Defeat ISIS
JANUARY 13, 2023 - Last year, U.S. Central Command conducted 313 operations in Iraq and Syria as part of the mission to defeat the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, also known as ISIS. More than 95% of those operations were in partnership with either the Iraqi Security Force or the Syrian Democratic Forces. As a result, nearly 700 ISIS fighters were killed and another 374 … [Read more...]
Space Force Uniform Insignia Made of PVC
JANUARY 12, 2023 - Since 2019, The Institute of Heraldry at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, has been working with Space Force leaders to create insignia for seals, badges, chevrons and other uniform accessories to differentiate the newest branch from the rest of the force. The biggest difference in some of these accessories, you'll notice, is that they're a completely different … [Read more...]
R&B Group Puts on Soulful Show at Camp Zama
JANUARY 12, 2023 – The venue was already buzzing as the crowd chanted their name, but when the members of hit R&B group Dru Hill finally took the stage in a haze of fog and lights, the place erupted. In conjunction with Armed Forces Entertainment, the group brought their soulful, high-energy brand of music and dancing to the Camp Zama Community Club here Tuesday night … [Read more...]