JANUARY 8, 2025 – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can jump straight into their new year health and fitness goals with BE FIT 360 gear, resources, services and more. Shoppers can find a tax-free activewear, athletic shoes, fitness trackers, hydration gear, sports nutrition products and exercise equipment at their PX, BX or on ShopMyExchange.com. National brands … [Read more...]
Army Band Battles the Weather for Carter Ceremony
U.S. service members with the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard and family members of former President Jimmy Carter arrive at the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 2025. Carter, who was also a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his humanitarian efforts, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of … [Read more...]
Army Tests Hazmat Suit Readiness
JANUARY 8, 2025 - U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire and Emergency Services recently conducted their annual hazardous materials (hazmat) suit testing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of their equipment. The tests, conducted at Torii Station, on Dec. 19, 2024, are crucial for verifying that the suits remain leak-proof and can protect personnel from hazardous chemicals … [Read more...]
Guidance on Cold-Weather Injuries
JANUARY 7, 2025 – As geopolitical competition in the Arctic region continues to accelerate, senior leaders need to be confident that the Warfighters under their command will be able to operate at peak effectiveness for long periods in extreme cold. That’s why experts in nutrition, physical performance, and extreme environments from the U.S. Army Research Institute of … [Read more...]
Army Provides Financial Programs to Soldiers
JANUARY 6, 2025 – As the new year begins, Soldiers and their Families have a fresh opportunity to take charge of their financial well-being. With a variety of free programs offering education and counseling services, the Army is equipping families with the tools they need to achieve financial readiness and support mission success throughout the year. Financial … [Read more...]