WASHINGTON (Feb. 6, 2015) - "Within our culture, we will always strive to meet any requirement from the combatant commander," said the assistant deputy chief of staff of the Army, G-3/5/7. "The Army actively accomplishes those missions, which gives an impression that everything is fine and that there are no impacts to an Army that's still ready to do the business the nation … [Read more...]
Brigade Pilot at National Training Center Lengthens Rotation to Increase Training, Save Money
WASHINGTON (Feb. 6, 2015) - The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, received a bonus when they deployed to the National Training Center, or NTC, at Fort Irwin, California, last month: four extra training days. The usual rotation is 14 days, said Maj. Rob Ensslin, spokesman for NTC's Operations Group, which runs the training. The team instead … [Read more...]
Army Needs Increased Innovation to Retain Overmatch Advantage
WASHINGTON (Feb. 5, 2015) - The Army has seen recent innovations in how it operates -- from Pacific Pathways and network experimentation to greater interoperability with European partners. But the pace of innovations needs to pick up if the Army and the joint force are to continue to maintain their edge against enemies who are also increasingly becoming adaptive and … [Read more...]
Army Ranks
* Updated November 2015 One of the best things about the Army is if you dedicate yourself to being the best Soldier you can be, by taking advantage of additional training and schooling opportunities, this can often accelerate your promotions. These promotions will lead to a higher pay rate which in turn will help provide financial security for you and your family. Below is … [Read more...]
Army’s Fiscal 2016 Budget to Help Close Gap for Leader Development Training
WASHINGTON (Feb. 4, 2015) - Included within the $126.5 billion the Army has asked for in its fiscal 2016 base annual budget, is some $230 million for professional military education for Soldiers. The request represents an increase of about 21 percent over the $190 million the Army asked for last year, said Maj. Gen. Thomas A. Horlander, director of the Army budget, during a … [Read more...]