JUNE 4, 2024 – The U.S. Army is expanding its financial support for military spouses by enhancing the reimbursement program for business costs and relicensing fees. The new directive permits reimbursement of up to $1,000 for business-related expenses, in addition to the already authorized $1,000 for relicensing fees resulting from a relocation. “Army spouses face unique … [Read more...]

JUNE 4, 2024 – The Army Caregiver Program has issued a new resource guide for caregivers and families of wounded, ill or injured Soldiers. Titled “Army Caregiver Fact Sheet,” the resource guide provides a one-stop guide for families and caregivers who’s loved one has been injured. This will help to ensure that caregivers have the information needed and readily available … [Read more...]

JUNE 4, 2024 – There’s no doubt Soldiers on the frontlines need support, and recently Soldiers from 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division said they received exceptional support from Army Field Support Battalion-Poland when the battalion issued nearly 100 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to the Cavalry Soldiers at two locations in Poland and one in Lithuania, May … [Read more...]

MAY 31, 2024 - The Department of Defense is forging ahead to implement the expanded hearing protector fit testing requirement that now covers noise-exposed service members and civilian employees. An update to the Hearing Conservation Program instruction 6055.12 issued by DOD on Nov. 22, 2023, requires expanded testing. Hearing protector fit testing measures the amount of … [Read more...]

U.S. Marines with The Basic School demonstrate how to operate an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer to train newly commissioned officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 29, 2024. Students at TBS are trained to be a rifle platoon commander equipped with high standards of professional knowledge, technical expertise and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. … [Read more...]