JANUARY 24, 2025 - "NTC is the ultimate proving ground for our unit," said U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Wesley King, commander of the 1st Attack Battalion. "It’s where we’ll be tested on our ability to adapt, make decisions under pressure, and execute high-stakes operations, just as we would in combat." In preparation for their upcoming NTC rotation, the battalion undertook … [Read more...]

JANUARY 24, 2025 – The Army’s latest resource app is coming to U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden this February. “The My Army Post App, or MAPA, is a user-focused tool designed to assist Soldiers, Army families, and garrison teams in better managing their installation activities,” explained Ta’Corian Tilley, U.S. Army Installation Management Command public affairs. This … [Read more...]

JANUARY 23, 2025 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure. Over the centuries, USACE has … [Read more...]

JANUARY 22, 2025 — Augustine Akagri had never felt anything like the biting cold of the Italian Alps. As a Warrant Officer Class II in the Ghana Armed Forces with 15 years of combat medical experience and a Ghana Jungle Badge, he believed he was ready for any challenge—until he faced the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) in subzero temperatures. “When I was going through it … [Read more...]

JANUARY 22, 2025 – Since the start of hostilities between Ukraine and Russia in 2014, including the Russian seizure of the Crimean Peninsula, the U.S. military has steadily increased its presence in NATO countries along Europe’s eastern flank, sending regionally aligned forces (RAF) to these areas to bolster commitments with NATO allies and deter aggression. However, the … [Read more...]