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...]
Upcoming Army Budget to Continue Focus on Modernization
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - As the Army crafts its next budget, its chief of staff said Wednesday he will ensure every dollar counts as the service pushes ahead with its modernization efforts. The Army is currently pursuing over 30 signature modernization systems under its updated acquisition process that aims to cut timelines and eliminate wasteful spending. “If we’re going to … [Read more...]
Army Launching New Grooming, Appearance Standards on February 25th
FEBRUARY 18, 2021 - The U.S. Army is scheduled to enact a series of changes to its universal grooming standards on February 25. The move, which marks a substantial deviation from the Army’s previous grooming code, is intended to improve the wellbeing of all Soldiers while incorporating such key themes as diversity and inclusion. The effort originated from a panel of 17 … [Read more...]