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94 Men, Two Women Complete Swamp Phase, Earn Ranger Tab

94 Men, Two Women Complete Swamp Phase, Earn Ranger Tab

FORT BENNING, Georgia (Aug. 19, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence announced today that 94 men and two women met the standards of the Swamp Phase and will graduate the Ranger Course, Aug. 21. Ranger School is the Army's premier combat leadership course, teaching Ranger students how to overcome fatigue, hunger and stress to lead Soldiers during small unit … [Read more...]

Mobile-Ready ‘ArmyFit’ Now Tracks Data, has Experts on Tap

Mobile-Ready ‘ArmyFit’ Now Tracks Data, has Experts on Tap

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 19, 2015) -- ArmyFit, a comprehensive, online resource site at armyfit.army.mil, just added three "new and exciting features," Capt. Kristin Saboe said. ArmyFit, which now synchs to personal readiness devices, is accessible by smartphones and has experts standing by to answer health and fitness questions, Saboe said. Saboe oversees content … [Read more...]

Face of Defense: 10th Mountain Gets First Female Brigadier

Face of Defense: 10th Mountain Gets First Female Brigadier

FORT DRUM, N.Y., August 19, 2015 — Army Col. Diana Holland, the 10th Mountain Division’s deputy commander for support, was promoted to brigadier general and became the first woman to serve as deputy commanding general in any Army light infantry division during a July 29 ceremony here. Holland, who has served in that position since her arrival here in May, is … [Read more...]

Small-Town Army NCO Shaped by Family, War, Football

Small-Town Army NCO Shaped by Family, War, Football

FORT MEADE, Md. (Soldiers, Aug. 19, 2015) -- Russ Currie had not yet been born when his uncle, Jerry Lee Patrick, was killed in Vietnam. An icon in his hometown of Eustis, Florida, Patrick was an accomplished football player, who had wanted to join the Army since he was a kid. At the high school's traditional "class night" the week of graduation, the somewhat reserved teenager … [Read more...]

Face of Defense: Military Helps Launch Soldier’s Dream of Helping Veterans

Face of Defense: Military Helps Launch Soldier’s Dream of Helping Veterans

FORT IRWIN, Calif., August 18, 2015 — U.S. Army Reserve warrant officer candidate Sofia Olds credits the Army National Guard with a lifetime of success. She started her military career in the Florida Army National Guard at age 20 as a motor transport operator. Olds, now assigned to the 787th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion in Dothan, Alabama, became interested in … [Read more...]

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Instructors Prepare Airmen for Demanding Environments

MAY 26, 2026 – Seven instructors assigned to the 163rd Regional Training Site are strengthening mission readiness across the Total Force by training more than 1,000 Airmen annually in Rapid Damage Repair and other Civil Engineer specialty courses. Through technical expertise, mentorship and teamwork, the instructors prepare Airmen to restore critical airfield operations in demanding […]

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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