SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 — The responsibility of taking care of her disabled mother, tending to livestock and the fear of the constant flooding that may arrive with the next monsoon season weighs heavily on Brittanny Taylor, a Navajo Nation Birdsprings Chapter resident. “Flooding in the last few years has been catastrophic for us,” Taylor said. “This past spring thaw, we got hit 13 … [Read more...]
Army Best Observer, Controller/Trainers Announced
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 — In a U.S. Army first, 28 of the best Observer Controller/Trainers from across the globe showcased their skills in the sweltering Georgia heat during the John J. Pershing Best OC/T Competition Aug. 27-29, 2024. “OC/Ts bring a unique skill set to the Army,” said Maj. Gen. Mark Landes, commanding general, First Army. “A good OC/T is an experienced leader and … [Read more...]
Harding Fellowship Application Window Open
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 — The Maj. Gen. Edwin “Forrest” Harding Fellowship is now accepting applications for the second group of fellows in one of the Army’s newest broadening opportunity programs. The deadline for applications is Sept. 10, 2024. Selected Fellows will start graduate school in Kansas in May 2025 and then report to their respective Center of Excellence in the summer … [Read more...]
New Radio Technology Deployed in Europe
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 – The U.S. Army, in collaboration with Sev1Tech, a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, fielding, training, and program support services for U.S. government agencies, hosted a two-day event to train U.S. Soldiers on new radio equipment at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, Aug. 28-29, 2024. The ability to communicate effectively in combat … [Read more...]
Trailer Hypes Army-Navy Game as College Football Begins
AUGUST 30, 2024 – Drivers on the road this fall may see the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s newest tractor-trailer design shouting out this year’s Army-Navy Football Game taking place Dec. 14 in Washington D.C. The trailer will be on display at the 125th playing of the legendary college football rivalry game at Commanders Field, but until then, it will be a working … [Read more...]