JULY 2, 2021 - Honoring the sacrifices of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines since Sept. 11, 2001, approximately 7,700 boots are now on display at the Sadowski Parade Field here for the annual III Corps and Fort Hood Remembrance Display. “Independence of our country was not won without sacrifice and during the July 4th timeframe, it is important for us all to remember … [Read more...]

JULY 2, 2021 – Infantry Soldiers here are testing the new Infantry Squad Vehicle to see if it allows rapid battlefield movement without having to wait on a ride or moving by foot. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (2-325 IN), 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division teamed up with the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate to … [Read more...]

Rowing Alternative Cardio Event for ACFT JULY 1, 2021 – I wrote this article to share my experience with taking the Army Combat Fitness Test running alternate events. I started this endeavor because I still see Soldiers who are on a running profile walking during fitness training and wanted to know if walking for physical training will prepare someone for the alternate … [Read more...]

JUNE 29, 2021 - “I need you to update your personnel records,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston. The Army’s top enlisted advisor recently reached out to the entire Army force, alerting Soldiers to a new human resources and pay system expected to go live Dec. 21. Called the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army, the system is expected to revolutionize … [Read more...]

JUNE 29, 2021 - The Army expects to start fiscal year 2022 under a continuing resolution, as there is no indication that lawmakers will pass an appropriations bill before Oct. 1, the director for Army Budget said Thursday. The Army released its $173 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2022 last month, prioritizing people, readiness and modernization efforts with a $3.6 … [Read more...]