APRIL 9, 2025 – Properly maintaining a 32,000-pound horizontal heavy construction vehicle is one thing but moving it can be another. Recently, and for the first time, Poland’s 33rd Army Prepositioned Stocks Support Battalion conducted training on the loading and transporting of a U.S. Army D7 medium track-type bulldozer at the APS-2 worksite in Powidz. The Polish Provided … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2025
Lethality Tied to Service Members’ Quality of Life
APRIL 9, 2025 - The Defense Department's ability to be a lethal fighting force can be linked to the quality of life for America's warfighters and their families. Such was the theme embraced by the top enlisted leaders of DOD's six branches of service during a House Appropriations Committee hearing in Washington on quality of life in the military. The hearing — which … [Read more...]
New TRICARE Drive Time Waiver Policy
APRIL 9, 2025 - Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action. What's new?In the past, if you moved more than 30 … [Read more...]
Army Horse Detachment Gets New Saddles
APRIL 8, 2025 — Caisson Detachment, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is riding into modernization with a new saddle. The detachment is embracing innovation while honoring its deep-rooted traditions — this time, with the adoption of new equipment. The unit is known for its solemn duty of conducting military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. They’ve carried out … [Read more...]
Social Media Shaping the Future of Recruitment
APRIL 8, 2025 — In a world where digital communication dominates, Army Recruiters are finding innovative ways to connect with potential Future Soldiers. One platform emerging as a surprising tool is Reddit. Known for its anonymity, open discussions, and diverse user base, Reddit has become a space for Army Recruiters to engage with a tech-savvy audience. Reddit: The … [Read more...]