FEBRUARY 2, 2023 — In an effort to support parents and caregivers, the Army has refined its parental leave guidance to align with the recent Department of Defense expanded Military Parental Leave Program. The update authorizes 12 weeks of paid paternal leave for birth parents, non-birth parents and Soldiers adopting a child or accepting a child for long-term foster … [Read more...]
Secretary of the Army Talks Quality of Life
JANUARY 31, 2023 — The Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, 25th Secretary of the Army, visited Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 24, to meet with senior leaders and host a town hall to address questions and concerns from Soldiers, Families and Army civilians. The town hall, held at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks, was livestreamed through the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Advisors Strengthen Partnership in Thailand
JANUARY 31, 2023 – Three Advisor Teams from 2nd Battalion, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade partnered with the Royal Thai Army across Thailand during a multi-month rotation into theater beginning in October 2022. The three teams employed into Thailand are: Company Advisor Team 5230, Maneuver Advisor Team 5221, and Logistics Advisor Team 5622, offering a … [Read more...]
Air Defenders Complete Sling Load Operations in Romania
JANUARY 30, 2023 — U.S. Army air defenders from Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment completed sling load training at their forward-deployed site near the Black Sea on Jan. 25, 2023. They are deployed in support of NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group in Romania. “Having our Soldiers train on sling load operations not only provides the … [Read more...]
Army Soldier Hones Skills in Gaming Realm
JANUARY 30, 2023 – A small tactical unit is deployed into a hostile environment. Their objective: dig in and defend until the end. Each member of the unit has their specialty; the unit leader calls all the shots, his word is what goes, and he is the one whom decides where the last stand lies. The unit weapons sergeant defends the final location and protects the backs of the … [Read more...]