FORT BENNING, Ga., (Sept. 17, 2015) -- One of the top priorities of Fort Benning's leadership is providing Soldiers with opportunities to prepare for life after the military, said Kevin Aker, transition services specialist at Fort Benning's Soldier for Life Center. "Transition is an ongoing process from the moment you take your oath," Aker said. "Whether you are in for three … [Read more...]

FORT KNOX, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2015) -- Professors of military science, Cadet Command Headquarters and brigade staff members were treated to words of advice from Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC, Sept. 11, during a portion of the Cadet Command's Mission Command Workshop. While discussing the Army strategy to "Win in … [Read more...]

BALI, Indonesia (Sept. 16, 2015) -- The U.S. and Indonesian armies officially opened the 9th Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference, or PACC IX, today in Bali, Indonesia. PACC IX, co-hosted by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley and Indonesian army Chief of Staff Gen. Mulyono, assembled 26 army chiefs from Australia, Britain, China, France, Japan, Korea and other … [Read more...]

September 16, 2015 - ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT — The highest-ranking U.S. military officer today took part in his final official overseas troop event while visiting with U.S. rotational forces in Estonia. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff greeted soldiers and U.S. personnel during a visit to the headquarters of the Estonian 1st Brigade in Tapa, about 60 miles … [Read more...]

NOVO SELO TRAINING AREA, Bulgaria (Sept. 15, 2015) -- Soldiers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 85th Civil Affairs Brigade, and the Bulgarian Civil-Military Cooperation Team came together to help lay a new pathway for a Bulgarian school. The renovation to Mokren Elementary School's walkway not only helps enhance the perception of U.S. forces, but also the United … [Read more...]