AUGUST 21, 2023 - On a rainy Monday morning, 57 U.S. Army Soldiers started a weeklong journey in pursuit of a special honor. For only the second time, the Army Reserve hosted an event for candidates of the Expert Soldier Badge, held Aug. 14-18, 2023, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Members of all three Army components (active duty, Army Reserve and National Guard) were invited to … [Read more...]

AUGUST 21, 2023 – This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Additionally, other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families. One is a revision that gives more money to reimburse pet owners regarding incurred expenses. Another is the Defense … [Read more...]

AUGUST 18, 2023 - Service members from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command rushed to the state capitol building early on Aug. 11 to provide management and support of disaster relief donations for the families who suffered from the wildfires in Maui. The town of Lahaina and Kula resembled a war zone as the town smoked with gray ash and charred vehicles littered the … [Read more...]

AUGUST 17, 2023 — The Department of the Army is working on a new Antiterrorism Strategic Plan that is scheduled to roll out this fiscal year. The plan, which is being coordinated with the Department of Defense, will update policy, training, exercises and how the Army analyzes and shares information about terrorism. “The threats we faced 20 years ago aren’t the threats we … [Read more...]

AUGUST 16, 2023 - “Homeland defense is our number one priority.” Artificial Intelligence, high-altitude balloons used for surveillance, even social media applications like TikTok are examples of the emerging uses of technology that can disrupt this priority for the Army and Department of Defense. What are military leaders doing about these advancements, and what does it mean … [Read more...]