APRIL 24, 2025 - Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, chief of Army Reserve and commanding general, U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, command sergeant major of the Army Reserve, wish a happy 117th birthday to the Army Reserve. This year, as the Army Reserve marks its 117th birthday, it is honoring its ties to the Army and a legacy of service and sacrifice … [Read more...]
Soldiers Compete for Best Warrior – Region 3
APRIL 23, 2025 – Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands gathered Monday to participate in Region Three’s Best Warrior Competition. State Command Sgt. Maj. Norris K. McCall of the South Carolina Army National Guard selected a dedicated team to plan and execute his vision for this year’s competition at … [Read more...]
250 Years of “Badass” Engineers
APRIL 22, 2025 – In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. “A sapper, in a historic sense, goes back to the 17th century. It’s a French term,” said USACE Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick. Back then, military … [Read more...]
Army Establishes New Fitness Test
APRIL 22, 2025 – The U.S. Army announced today the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test. The five-event AFT, is designed to enhance Soldier fitness, improve warfighting readiness, and increase the lethality of the force. The AFT consists of the three-repetition … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Inouye
APRIL 21, 2025 - Army Capt. Daniel Ken Inouye's time in the military was just the start of a storied public service career that spanned more than half a century. During World War II, Inouye proved his dedication to the U.S. through battle. That loyalty was honored decades later when a review of his record determined he should receive the Medal of Honor. Inouye was born Sept. … [Read more...]