JUNE 14, 2018 - The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775, and this year marks 243 years of continuous defense to the nation while commemorating and focusing on the ongoing WWI centennial milestones. This year's Army birthday theme, Over There! A Celebration of Army Heroes from WWI to Present Day, allows the Army to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the … [Read more...]
10-year Plan to Help Army Win Today’s and Tomorrow’s Battles
JUNE 7, 2018, Washington D.C. - In 1973, as the draft ended and America withdrew from Vietnam, the Army made it a priority to catch and keep the technological edge in weapons and equipment -- setting up the formation of Training and Doctrine Command and Forces Command. As America's defense policy reoriented, the Army underwent a thorough modernization of its combat arms and … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 11, 2018
MAY 11, 2018 - The U.S. Army celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 11 to recognize Army spouses for their strength, loyalty and commitment to Soldiers and today's Army. President Ronald Reagan issued the first Military Spouse Day proclamation on May 23, 1984. The proclamation recognizes the profound importance of a military spouse's commitment to the readiness … [Read more...]
State of the Infantry: Updates to Marksmanship, Training
APRIL 27, 2018, Fort Benning, GA - The U.S. is being challenged by a number of near-peer adversaries and, to a certain extent, terrorist organizations, said Brig. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue, Infantry School Commandant, Maneuver Center of Excellence. "We still have the capability to defeat them all but we are at a point where we have to improve the mental and physical … [Read more...]
Plan Early, Plan Often for Army Reserve Retirement
APRIL 24, 2018, Kaiserslautern, Germany - There is a lot to learn before an Army Reserve Soldier starts drawing retired pay. Fortunately, the 99th Readiness Division is there to help. The 7th Mission Support Command and the 99th Readiness Division teamed up to host a pre-retirement briefing on Saturday at the Kazabra Club on Vogelweh Housing Area. The briefing was … [Read more...]