MARCH 1, 2021 – Paratroopers of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, “Spartan Brigade,” began a six month-long study on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, using wearable technology to study the resiliency of soldiers operating in an Arctic environment, Jan. 11, 2020. The Spartan Brigade contracted with wearable technology company … [Read more...]
Marine Corps, Army Collaborate to Strengthen Programs
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 - Marine Corps Systems Command recently joined forces with the Army to identify partnership opportunities that could benefit both organizations. In January, Marine Corps Systems Command’s Portfolio Manager, Logistics Combat Element Systems and the Army’s Program Executive Officer, Combat Support and Combat Service Support participated in a Home-on-Home … [Read more...]
Newest Handheld Radios Tested By Airborne Forces
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 – Airborne Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division, completed almost two weeks testing the Army’s newest small leader radio (LR) packages. “Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division demonstrated tactical communications at its finest during the initial operational test,” said Maj. Brian Ramirez, Leader Radio … [Read more...]
AAFES Offering 10% Off Tax Preparation at H&R Block
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping make the filing season less taxing by working with H&R Block to provide tax preparation services to military members and their families at a 10% discount at select locations worldwide. In addition to the discount, H&R Block at the Exchange is offering: A free second-look tax review program in which H&R … [Read more...]
Soldiers Weigh in on Army’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 – For two days, Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians assigned to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command units at Fort Eustis, Virginia, voiced their opinions on diversity and inclusion efforts during a virtual “Your Voice Matters” listening session. This Army-wide listening session, which took place Feb. 2 - 3, was initiated by senior leaders in … [Read more...]