SEKONDI, Ghana - October 30, 2015 -- U.S. service members completed a Tactical Intelligence Support To Maritime Operations Centers for the Ghanaian Navy Oct. 12-23 at Ghana’s Navy Trade Training School at Sekondi, Ghana. This two-week introduction to intelligence was the first of four planned “train-the-trainer” courses for the fiscal year. U.S. Navy and … [Read more...]
First Army Completing ‘Bold Shift’ Transformation
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 30, 2015) -- First Army is three years ahead of Department of the Army's schedule for transforming to a focus on pre-mobilization training for the reserve components. "Operation Bold Shift" is about two-thirds complete now, said First Army Commander Lt. Gen. Michael S. Tucker. The reorganization will be finished by next summer, well ahead of … [Read more...]
Wounded Warriors, Prince Harry Inspire Each Other
FORT MEADE, Md., Oct. 29, 2015 -- It's not every day you get to meet a prince, but several of America's injured service members were given that chance yesterday, showing off their adaptive sports skills to Britain's Prince Harry, who visited Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to officially launch the 2016 Invictus Games. Prince Harry was greeted by cheers - and some squeals - when he … [Read more...]
Army University Brings More Than Just Credit Hours to Table
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (Oct. 29, 2015) -- One of the more exciting announcements in the military community this year was when the Army secretary established the Army University. As with any new initiative the event was surrounded with questions. Answers are arriving rapidly about the varied purposes of the new Army organization as the fledgling outfit springs to … [Read more...]
Marine Dog Teams Sniff Out Trouble
October 28, 2015 -- The roar of an engine, the breaking of waves against a bulkhead and the jarring shift from the rocking sea to solid land could disorient any Marine, but for military working dog handlers, keeping their canine partners focused presents an even greater challenge. To overcome this obstacle, Marines constantly train to improve proficiency with the weapons and … [Read more...]