November 12, 2015, by Paige Maslen - The JROTC, or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, is a federal program with origins in the National Defense Act of 1916. The primary purpose of the program was, and is, to develop characteristics and skills in cadets and students, that will help to enrich their future. Indeed, the primary mission of the JROTC program was once described … [Read more...]
Restaurants Offer Troops Free Meals for Veterans Day
FORT MEADE, Md. (Army News Service, Nov. 11, 2015) -- In appreciation for military service, many restaurants across the nation are offering free meals to veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day. A long list of retail stores are also offering discounts to veterans, but this list contains only the free meals offered at national restaurant chains or … [Read more...]
The Greatest Generations Sacrifice
November 11, 2015, by David McCauley - This Veterans Day we celebrate those who have stood tall and answered the call of service to our country. Many brave men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice and we memorialize them. Many more survived, and it is November 11th that we salute them and honor their sacrifices, bravery, and dedication. My grandfather was one such … [Read more...]
Black Socks Now Authorized for PT Uniform
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 9, 2015) -- Soldiers are now authorized to wear either black or white socks with their Army physical fitness uniform. Effective immediately, black socks can be worn with either the gray-black PT uniform or the new gold and black uniform. Like white socks, the black socks must be plain with no logos. The socks can be calf-length or … [Read more...]
Army’s MIND Lab Able to Decode Brain Waves
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Army News Service, Nov. 6, 2015) -- In an Army Research Laboratory facility here called "The MIND Lab," a desktop computer was able to accurately determine what target image a Soldier was thinking about. MIND stands for "Mission Impact Through Neurotechnology Design," and Dr. Anthony Ries used technology in the lab to decode the Soldier's brain … [Read more...]