OCTOBER 4, 2019 - U.S. Army Human Resources Command is continuing to innovate talent management by developing a new initiative designed for active component enlisted personnel that will improve Army readiness and empower Soldiers to make informed career decisions in accordance with their professional development model and Army manning guidance. Modeled after the Army’s … [Read more...]
Army Officials Warn Against CBD Oil Use Despite Legality and Growing Popularity
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 - The many varied applications of CBD oil along with Congressional green lighting for development and production have led to a dramatic increase in personal use and inclusion in in a wide array of consumer products. In the midst of all the buzz, Army Substance Abuse Program officials from Fort Knox are warning community members to exercise … [Read more...]
New Changes to ACFT Being Rolled Out to Impact All Soldiers
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019 - Major changes are coming to the Army Combat Fitness Test, officials announced Sept. 27, with changes that will affect every Soldier. The changes, locked in for fiscal year 2020, include the official testing standards for all Soldiers, each one tailored to an individual's military occupational specialty. Also, all Initial Military Training (Officers and … [Read more...]
Army Announces Proposed Changes for Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 - The Acting Secretary of the Army announced today proposed changes to eligibility criteria at Arlington National Cemetery. This begins the process for the federal government to prepare for the public rulemaking process which includes public feedback to the proposed changes. The nation's premiere military cemetery is at a critical crossroads in its … [Read more...]
Army Health Experts Offer Tips to Prevent ACFT Injuries
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 - Over the past year, a selected set of Army units have been piloting the new six-test Army Combat Fitness Test as the first phase of replacing the three-test Army Physical Fitness Test. Used since 1980, the APFT includes the 2-mile run, push-up test, and sit-up test. The ACFT is an almost hour-long series of the six tests described in Table 1: the dead … [Read more...]