MAY 31, 2022 — It was their final moment donning their full dress as friends and family filled Michie Stadium. The graduates triumphantly marched onto the field to receive their diplomas and commission as second lieutenants during the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2022 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony on May 21 at West Point. The 1,014 graduates relished their most … [Read more...]

MAY 24, 2022 – “It’s pretty much the definition of win-win,” observed Staff Sgt. Saul Armenta, a Logistics Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor and one of the 18 Soldiers now taking part in the Combined Arms Support Command Best Squad/Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition here this week. Armenta went on to say he is “humbled and grateful” for the opportunity to … [Read more...]

MAY 24, 2022 - The culture of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is its biggest draw. I love working on large and important projects, all without sacrificing my soul to the crunch culture that is pervasive in the private sector. As a single father to an 8-year-old daughter, quality time together is critical for her development. Working for USACE allows me the satisfaction of … [Read more...]

MAY 23, 2022 — Senior leaders from the U.S. Army and more than 20 foreign armies held hundreds of bilateral talks during the largest land power conference in the Indo-Pacific region. The meetings, part of the Land Forces Pacific Symposium, allowed leaders to privately discuss future exercises, challenges and other relevant topics within U.S. Army Pacific’s area of … [Read more...]

MAY 20, 2022 – More than 70 years ago, U.S. forces learned the importance of readiness and partner nation alliances during the Korean War, an Army leader said during the 2022 Land Forces Pacific Symposium Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Willard Burleson, Eighth Army Commander, said the U.S. forces’ inability to prevent North Korea’s recapture of Seoul stemmed from a lack of … [Read more...]