SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 — Drill Sergeants from across the U.S. Army will be competing at Fort Jackson from Sept. 11-15 for a chance to earn the title of Drill Sergeant of the Year. Dating back to 1969, the Army has recognized the top drill sergeant after a grueling week-long competition that stresses competitors mentally and physically while testing not just their tactical and … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 – After more than two years spent dealing with the COVID pandemic, concerns are now rising about a possible new disease threat: monkeypox. The U.S. Army Public Health Center has summarized key facts to educate soldiers and provide guidance to clinicians about this disease. Known primarily for its characteristic rash of hard pustules that scab over, … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 — Following reports that the Army may fall short of its recruiting goals, the service’s top officer said the branch remains steadfast in its commitment to reaching its end strength targets but will continue to seek candidates that meet its rigorous qualifications. “We’re not going to lower standards,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville said … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 – Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA-ALT), Douglas R. Bush visited the Abrams Tank Training Academy at Biedrusko Training Area (BTA), Sept. 7, 2022. In this position, he serves as the Army Acquisition Executive, the Senior Procurement Executive, the Science Advisor to the Secretary of the Army, and the Army’s … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 - The U.S. Army and its allies must be ready at all times for whatever challenges may arise, and that includes having the necessary equipment. Army Prepositioned Stock – 2 facilities have been a key element of that readiness in Europe since the early days of the Cold War, storing ready-to-deploy military vehicles and equipment at sites in Germany, Belgium and … [Read more...]