APRIL 12, 2022 — Philosopher George Santayana once said, “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In 2003, Latvia opened the doors to a former top secret Soviet nuclear bunker for public tours. During exercise Saber Strike 22, Soldiers assigned to the 1-3rd Attack “Viper” Battalion were able to take a tour of this preserved bunker and get a glimpse … [Read more...]

APRIL 11, 2022 - If you’ve spent any time in the Army, you know there has been an emphasis on cardiovascular abilities and bodyweight exercises (namely running, pushups and situps). The ACFT has completely changed the way we think about fitness and the soldier-athlete. No longer can soldiers just head out on a run and do a pushup/situp drill once a month during IDT periods or … [Read more...]

APRIL 9, 2022 – Now is the time for Soldiers to prepare for peak moving season which begins May 15 and continues through Aug. 31. Connie Silk, supervisor of the Relocation Readiness Program, Army Community Service, hopes Soldiers will use all the tools at their disposal to make their permanent change of station moves, or PCS, a smooth one. CONUSOne of the moves Soldiers will … [Read more...]

APRIL 7, 2022 – With the U.S. Army transitioning from the Army Physical Fitness Test to the Army Combat Fitness Test, safety and knowledge are crucial in successfully preparing Soldiers for the fitness test, according to Craig Doran. Doran, the lead strength and conditioning coach for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) team for the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment … [Read more...]

APRIL 7, 2022 — Maj. Karen Ruff-Northey is a military brat. She grew up in Honduras and at the age of ten her mom married an Army Soldier and they moved to Germany. Although she began life as a military child she made the decision to join the Army and begin her military career. “In my junior year of high school I joined the U.S. Army Reserve, went to basic training and … [Read more...]