FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Physical fitness is one of the most important attributes of a Soldier. Physical training is conducted every morning and standardized tests are carried out every six months to assess each Soldier's level of cardio respiratory and muscular endurance. What one may not realize, however, is the importance of a Soldier's level of emotional and spiritual fitness as … [Read more...]
OTS Cuts Course to Improve Efficiency
by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship Air University Public Affairs 12/4/2012 - MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) -- Beginning in January, the Air Force Officer Training School's Basic Officer Training course will be shortened by three weeks, officials announced Dec. 4. Cutting the course from 12 weeks to nine weeks was the result of finding efficiencies in the course's … [Read more...]
Don’t Fall Victim to Internet Romance Scams Impersonating Real Soldiers
WASHINGTON --- Special Investigation Agents from the Army Command are continuing to warn people against falling victim to prey over internet scams and impersonation frauds-- especially scams promising true love, but in return, only leaving broken hearts and empty bank accounts. Criminal Investigation Command, known as CID, continues to receive hundreds of reports from people … [Read more...]
Obama Warns Syria Against Using Chemical, Biological Weapons
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2012 – President Barack Obama warned Syria’s Bashar Assad regime that the use of chemical and biological weapons would be “unacceptable.” Speaking at the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Symposium at the National Defense University here, Obama … [Read more...]
“Pulling” for a Change: Say Goodbye to the Flexed Arm Hang
Pull-ups will replace the flexed arm hang for female Marines during the physical fitness test, effective Jan. 1st. An All Marine Corps Activities was released Nov. 27, stating that the Marine Corps will phase out the flexed arm hang starting Jan. 1, 2013. The first phase will serve as a transition period, allowing the Marines to choose to either complete the pull-ups or opt … [Read more...]