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10 Answers Soldiers Want To Know About The New ACFT

10 Answers Soldiers Want To Know About The New ACFT

AUGUST 3, 2018, Fort Eustis, VA - On July 9, the U.S. Army announced a new physical fitness test -- the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT. The test is designed to replace the APFT with a gender- and age-neutral assessment that will more closely align with the physical demands Soldiers will face in combat. Field tests for the ACFT will begin in October 2018, and by October 2020, … [Read more...]

Army Reserve Presents New Job Opportunities for Former Soldiers

Army Reserve Presents New Job Opportunities for Former Soldiers

AUGUST 3, 2018, Fort Jackson, SC - “There are winners all the way around here. Vacant Military Technician (MILTECH) positions are filled, reservist Soldiers are given the chance to get government jobs on the civilian side, and money is brought into local communities by wage earners,” said Maj. Nicholas Dolezal, Commander of the 81st Readiness Division Headquarters and … [Read more...]

Army Futures Command to Build on 3 Pillars ‘To Ensure We Can Fight And Win’

Army Futures Command to Build on 3 Pillars ‘To Ensure We Can Fight And Win’

JULY 19, 2018, Washington D.C. - "We'll potentially be in a near-peer fight in the near future ... and it will be a difficult fight," said Lt. Gen. Paul A. Ostrowski, principal military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology and director of the Army Acquisition Corps, during an Association of the U.S. Army breakfast in Arlington, … [Read more...]

Soldier for Life Program

Soldier for Life Program

JULY 16, 2018 - Soldier for Life is a U.S. Army program that conducts strategic outreach and shapes education, employment, and health policies, programs, and services to inspire citizens to serve and to create an environment where Soldiers transition to be productive Veterans of characters, integrity, and service. Soldier for Life is spreading the message across the Army … [Read more...]

Army Chooses Austin as Site for Futures Command Headquarters

Army Chooses Austin as Site for Futures Command Headquarters

JULY 16, 2018, Washington D.C. - Austin, Texas, will be the location for the headquarters of the new U.S. Army Futures Command, Army Secretary Mark T. Esper announced today at a Pentagon news conference. Army Undersecretary Ryan D. McCarthy then explained the details. He said the process started with 150 metropolitan areas, narrowed down to five. Besides Austin, officials … [Read more...]

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Camp Bastion Heroes Exemplified ‘Every Marine a Rifleman’

MAY 22, 2026 —As Americans observe Memorial Day, a day of solemn remembrance for the nation’s fallen service members, the story of the 2012 attack on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, serves as a powerful illustration of the sacrifices made and the foundational ethos of the United States Marine Corps: “Every Marine a rifleman.” The battle, which […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Finding Purpose After the Uniform

MAY 13, 2026 — Just minutes into an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Holmgren the senior enlisted leader for the 124th Medical Group, there was a knock at the door. Someone needed help. Holmgren paused the conversation without hesitation, shifting her attention to the Airman standing nearby before quickly solving the issue and returning […]

Why Veterans with Disabilities Need ABLE Accounts

MAY 18, 2026 – For many veterans living with disabilities, financial security can be a familiar challenge.  A little-known financial tool – called an ABLE account – can offer help.   Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts (“ABLE” accounts) have existed since 2016, and a landmark eligibility expansion that took effect January 1, 2026 is making […]

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