MARCH 16, 2022 — While growing up in the south Houston suburb of League City, Texas, Staff Sgt. Rocky Spells attended a high school with few minorities. Raised by a single parent in a predominantly white community, Spells wanted to learn more about her African American ancestry. So, she enrolled in the historically Black Spelman College in downtown Atlanta, where she … [Read more...]
Army Begins Testing World’s Largest Heavy Vehicle Simulator
MARCH 14, 2022 – The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) completed assembly on the world’s largest heavy vehicle simulator (HVS), the “Titan,” at the end of January. The HVS is a critical research tool used to evaluate new materials, design methods and construction techniques that can help optimize new infrastructure facilities. “We are excited to … [Read more...]
ROTC Cadets Get Mentoring from Army’s Top Leaders
MARCH 14, 2022 — Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from various colleges and universities across South Carolina got an opportunity to get advice and mentorship on becoming stronger future leaders from some of the Army’s top senior leadership March 4, during the 2022 Leader Professional Development Symposium held at Fort Jackson. “Welcome to the gateway of the Army,” said … [Read more...]
Army Progresses on Long-Range Hypersonic Systems Battery
MARCH 14, 2022 – Using the Nation’s first prototype Long Range Hypersonic System, Bravo Battery Soldiers with the 5th Battalion, 3rd Artillery, 17th Field Artillery Brigade executed ground movement, round transfers, and established firing capability at Joint Base Lewis McChord Feb. 22-24. “We’re incredibly proud of the work that the Soldiers of Bravo Battery have done these … [Read more...]
Wear Approved Safety Eye Protection, Save Your Vision
MARCH 11, 2022 - Many people take their vision for granted, but most also recognize the increased likeliness of declining vision and vision loss as they age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies the leading causes of vision loss as cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. While routine eye exams and healthy habits … [Read more...]