DECEMBER 12, 2024 — The Army announced today policy updates to a pair of voluntary education programs for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The new guidance includes a $500 increase and two semester-hour increase for tuition assistance, and changes to the credentialing assistance program. “The Army recognizes the value of the tuition assistance and … [Read more...]
Missile Defense Sensor Radar Test Successful
DECEMBER 11, 2024 – On December 6, 2024, 3-43 Air Defense Artillery Battalion; Army Test and Evaluation Command and Program Executive Office Missiles and Space successfully executed two operational assessment missile flight tests sequentially. The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor successfully detected, tracked, and classified Short Range Ballistic Missile and Low … [Read more...]
Army Eases Access to TAP Initiatives
DECEMBER 11, 2024 - There’s more good news for Soldiers as they consider options for transition into a successful civilian career field during the last six months of their active-duty service. Transition Assistance Program (TAP) officials at U.S. Army Human Resources Command recently announced that the first General Officer or a member of the Senior Executive … [Read more...]
Earning the Army’s Jungle Tab
DECEMBER 9, 2024 – When Pfc. Suraj Tilija Pun watched his company commander graduate the 25th Infantry Division’s Jungle Operation Training Course this past summer, it was all he needed to see to know he wanted to attend. Tilija Pun, a finance support clerk, arrived at Bravo Company, 125th Finance Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th … [Read more...]
New System Expedites Aircraft Fueling
DECEMBER 6, 2024 — A new Type III Hydrant Fuel System became operational Oct. 11 at Robert Gray Army Airfield at West Fort Cavazos. The facility is government owned/contract operated by Maytag Aircraft LLC. “Under this contract, the fuel terminal manager, Bradley McCombs, and contract employees provide exceptional fuel services in support of the Warfighter and the entire … [Read more...]