JANUARY 27, 2022 – The U.S. Army Social Media Playbook, available at https://www.army.mil/socialmedia, states “Social media is a powerful tool we use to communicate on a daily basis to tell the Army's story. It offers an opportunity to inform, influence and engage your audience with content that communicates the values of your organization.” The Army consistently uses social … [Read more...]
Soldier-Athletes Competing at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games
JANUARY 26, 2022 — Four Soldier-athletes assigned to the World Class Athlete Program have been selected to Team USA in their respective sports to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. In Nordic Combined, Spc. Jasper Good, a Motor Transport Operator from Steamboat Springs, Colorado; and Spc. Benjamin Loomis, a Motor Transport Operator from Eau Claire, … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolutions Help Individuals, Families
JANUARY 25, 2022 — So, you’ve made your New Year’s resolution(s), and you’re on your way to a healthy lifestyle. Or perhaps you’ve decided to improve your work and home life balance, and spend more time with family. Maybe you’ve decided to pay off debt, or save for something you’ve wanted for a long time. Whatever your goals, if they make a better you, then they make a … [Read more...]
Services Look to Spark New Healthy Lifestyles
JANUARY 21, 2022 – It’s a new year to be a new you, and maybe even a leaner version of yourself. The Yano Fitness Center plans to host its annual “Biggest Loser” competition, geared toward helping community members maintain a healthy weight and body composition through health education and behavioral change. Starting Jan. 31, the seven-week competition will introduce up … [Read more...]
Fitness Matters – History of Army Fitness Testing
JANUARY 20, 2022 - An important aspect of being a member of the U.S. military service is to meet basic physical fitness standards established by Department of Defense Instruction. The DOD requires each Service to establish its own physical training program to measure fitness in a way determined most relevant to that Service. Physical training programs required of military … [Read more...]