JANUARY 13, 2022 – Army Culture is grounded in the core values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. Maintaining these values and inspiring those around them to do the same is the responsibility of every Soldier, but particularly by leaders as they lead by example every day. Virginia “Ginny” Clarke, author, talent consultant, … [Read more...]
Army’s Olympic Hopefuls Overcome Injuries, Restrictions
JANUARY 13, 2022 — When the announcement came, it dealt a devastating blow to the Army’s Olympic hopefuls. After the onset of COVID-19, the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation informed the Army World Class Athlete program’s winter athletes that they could not compete in World Cup events at North American sites including Lake Placid, New York, and Park City, Utah, … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Awarded to Army Veteran for Actions in Iraq
JANUARY 12, 2022 — Patrick Smith, a former Army staff sergeant, was awarded the nation’s oldest military decoration for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom III, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum, Jan. 3, 2022. Smith was wounded in Iraq while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry … [Read more...]
Soldier-Athlete Claims Bobsled World Cup Victory in Latvia
JANUARY 11, 2022 — Spc. Lake Kwaza, a Soldier-athlete assigned to the World Class Athlete Program, Fort Carson, Colorado, claimed a bobsled World Cup victory in Sigulda, Latvia, January 2nd, 2022. Kwaza teamed with Elana Meyers Taylor to finish two runs in 1 minute, 41.88 seconds, a mere .22 of a second faster than British duo Mica Mcneill and Adele Nicoll and .24 of a … [Read more...]
Army Family Housing Survey Starts This Week
JANUARY 10, 2022 — The annual Army Family Housing Tenant Satisfaction Survey kicks off Tuesday and Baumholder Military Community leadership is counting on this year’s poll to bring even more feedback than last year’s. “We are listening. Because of last year’s results, the Baumholder Military Community took swift action to address concerns about parking, renovations and … [Read more...]