APRIL 13, 2022 - If you havenʼt heard yet, the U.S. Army announced another revision to its current Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on March 23. This revision came after an in-depth independent review by the RAND corporation and a three-year evaluation period with feedback from Soldiers and cadets across the force. This revised ACFT, which became effective on April 1, … [Read more...]

APRIL 13, 2022 — Under Secretary of the Army Gabe Camarillo made his first visit in his new role to Redstone Arsenal March 31 to April 1 to learn more about the installation’s mission, organizations and global impact, and its support to the Army’s people, readiness and modernization priorities. Camarillo, who was sworn in as the 35th Under Secretary of the Army in February, … [Read more...]

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...]