FORT MEADE, Md., Oct. 29, 2015 -- It's not every day you get to meet a prince, but several of America's injured service members were given that chance yesterday, showing off their adaptive sports skills to Britain's Prince Harry, who visited Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to officially launch the 2016 Invictus Games. Prince Harry was greeted by cheers - and some squeals - when he … [Read more...]
Army University Brings More Than Just Credit Hours to Table
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (Oct. 29, 2015) -- One of the more exciting announcements in the military community this year was when the Army secretary established the Army University. As with any new initiative the event was surrounded with questions. Answers are arriving rapidly about the varied purposes of the new Army organization as the fledgling outfit springs to … [Read more...]
Coca-Cola Joins 561 Corporations Promising to Hire Soldiers
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 28, 2015) -- "We again and again find that the young people we bring in [to corporate America] from the military, turn out to be very strong associates. They've been tested. They've been trained. They've been through adversity. They've proven themselves," Mark P. Rahiya said. "And we and other organizations throughout the private sector need … [Read more...]
How to Locate an Army Recruiter in Your Area
Beginning your journey into becoming a United States Army soldier can come with lots of questions and emotions. Having someone who knows how to answer your questions and concerns is a vital part in getting ready to join. Recruiters are armed with knowledge to share with you, and luckily, there are hundreds all over the country. Your recruiter is there to give you the … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]