AUGUST 16, 2024 — Aug. 16 may be just another day to some, but to a paratrooper it’s National Airborne Day, which celebrates the birthday of the airborne. On that date in 1940, a Soldier stepped out of a plane and into the skies for the first time. It was the birth of the Army’s airborne program. The concept of parachuting troops into combat by jumping out of a plane began … [Read more...]
Have Your Voice Heard with AFAP
AUGUST 16, 2024 - Have you ever had an idea for change, either at your installation or across the Army, but you weren’t sure where to start? Take the first step to have your voice heard through Army Community Services and the Army Family Action plan or AFAP. AFAP is a way to enhance the quality-of-life issues, feedback, ideas, and suggestions. It’s the best way to let Army … [Read more...]
Army Urges Caution with Back-to-School Social Media Posts
AUGUST 16, 2024 - As we gear up for the new school year, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division-Europe Field Office (CID) and the Department of Defense Educational Activity-Europe want to remind parents to be mindful when sharing back-to-school photos and messages on social media. While we all love to celebrate and highlight these milestones, it's … [Read more...]
Soldiers Assemble for Norwegian Foot March
AUGUST 15, 2024 — From as far out as Romania to Estonia, Soldiers who support NATO missions across NATO’s eastern flank arrived at the 33 Baza Lotnictwa Transportowego (33rd Air Transport Base) of the Polish Air Force to conduct the 30 km (18.6 miles) Norwegian Foot March. The march was first held in 1915 as a test of marching endurance for soldiers in the Norwegian Army, … [Read more...]
Houston to Hold Total Army Career Fair
AUGUST 15, 2024 — A Total Army Career Fair will be held Sept. 6-7, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Total Army Career Fair – Houston will have recruiting representation from active-duty, Army Reserve, Army National Guard and Army civilian organizations. “The message is about opportunity,” said Roy Wallace, an assistant deputy chief in the … [Read more...]