DECEMBER 27, 2019 - The U.S. Army's new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2020. In order to meet that timeline, equipment for the ACFT has started shipping now and the Kentucky National Guard is the first of all three Army components (active, guard, reserve) to receive the initial fielding. "I'm appreciative of the Kentucky Guard being the first … [Read more...]
Army Veteran Makes 300 Wooden Toys for Needy Children
DECEMBER 26, 2019 - Since the 1970s, Army veteran Jim Annis has been a real-life Santa to the children in his community. He estimates to have made about 250 wooden toys each year -- cars, trucks and even longer semitrailers -- that he hands out to children at a local Salvation Army. This year, at the age of 80, he made nearly 300 due to demand, costing nearly $1,000 to … [Read more...]
Army Seniors Hope to Complete Four-Year Sweep of Navy in Rivalry Game
DECEMBER 14, 2019 - Since his fellow cadets stormed Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium in 2016 after Army ended Navy's 14-game winning streak, Ryan Velez had waited for his chance to play in the storied Army-Navy game. Velez, now a senior safety from Fountain Hills, Arizona, finally saw action on special teams during last year's 17-10 Army triumph in Philadelphia. On Saturday, … [Read more...]
Army-Navy Rivalry: It’s More Than the Game
DECEMBER 13, 2019 - The United States has longstanding rivalries like Cowboys-Redskins, Alabama - LSU or Lakers-Celtics, just to name a few. Great rivalries such as these fuel interest and generate a buzz that reaches even the most casual of fans. For some, rivalries begin with siblings, then perhaps amongst friends, at school or in the workplace. "Friendly competition" is a … [Read more...]
Infantry Brigade Finds Success Through New Officer Assignment Process
DECEMBER 10, 2019 - With the launch of the new Army Talent Alignment Process, Col. Kendall Clarke, commander of 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, was faced with the challenge of filling critical positions before the market closed Friday. Through ATAP, officers now had more ownership over their careers and no longer have to wait for Army Human Resources … [Read more...]