JUNE 1, 2016, FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Key leaders of the Total Army Force focused, May 25-26, on the details and design concepts behind the U.S. Army's Associated Units program in a pilot-implementation forum. The forum focused on the initial steps for training, manning, equipping, leading and maintaining the vital readiness for key active Army, Army National Guard and Army … [Read more...]
How to Safely Remove Unwanted Tattoos
June 2, 2016, by Jerry Nelson - What were you thinking? It was a night on the town. You and your buddies were out on the town. Completely wasted, vaguely remember meeting "her." The right one. The love of your life. You were so sure she was the one for you, that you had her name, "Juanita", tattooed across the back of your hand. Now, it's a couple of years later. Again, you've … [Read more...]
Social Media and the Public Image of the United States Military
June 1, 2016, by David McCauley - Maintaining the public image of the United States military is an important part of gaining national and global support. These perceptions change over time and are heavily influenced by social media interactions. Servicemen and women are tasked with representing their branches of service with honor at all times. When done correctly, it can help … [Read more...]
Ghost Brigade Soldiers Prepare for Future Conflicts
MAY 31, 2016, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Since 1981, military personnel have come and gone through the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, to prepare for missions around the world. These month-long rotations are usually geared to prepare a unit for an upcoming mission. For the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, their May 2016 rotation to NTC was a way … [Read more...]
Nimitz Sailors Commemorate Memorial Day with 21-Gun Salute
MAY 31, 2016, BREMERTON, Wash. (NNS) - USS Nimitz (CVN 68) performed a 21-gun salute on Memorial Day, May 30, in honor of prior service members who paid the ultimate price. At 12:00 p.m. Sailors began loading and firing a 40mm saluting cannon 21 times in succession. "We're out here today to pay our respects to all the service members that made the ultimate sacrifice for … [Read more...]