JULY 22, 2025 — In a sweeping modernization effort, the Army issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, or OCIE items deemed to have no economic value, as outlined in previous guidance. Soldiers across all components will see legacy OCIE automatically cleared from their records and given clear procedures for … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Rubin
JULY 21, 2025 - Few, if any, Medal of Honor recipients endured what Army Cpl. Tibor Rubin did. As a young Jewish man in Europe during World War II, Rubin survived the Holocaust before moving to the U.S. in the hopes of joining the Army to pay back the country that gave him freedom. He served valiantly during the Korean War only to be taken prisoner again. In 30 months of … [Read more...]
Malaysian Army Shares Essential Jungle Training
JULY 21, 2025 – Deep in the Malaysian jungle, multinational forces from the Malaysian Army, U.S. Army, and Australian Army came together during Exercise Keris Strike 25 to exchange survival knowledge, fieldcraft skills, and cultural practices vital to operating in austere environments. At the heart of the training was Survival Village, a hands-on showcase where Malaysian … [Read more...]
‘Home of Army Aviation’ Redesignated Fort Rucker
JULY 21, 2025 - The home of Army Aviation was redesignated Fort Rucker in a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum July 17. The change from its previous name, Fort Novosel, signified in the ceremony by the casing and uncasing of colors by installation leaders, was directed on June 11 by the Secretary of the Army in honor of Army Capt. Edward W. Rucker, Jr., an aviation … [Read more...]
Responding to Heat in the Workplace
JULY 19, 2025 — As temperatures rise in the summer, the USAG Ansbach Safety Office reminds all personnel that extreme heat in the workplace is a serious concern. While there is no specific U.S. Army or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation for heat safety in office environments, we follow the more stringent German workplace safety laws to ensure the … [Read more...]