WASHINGTON (Army News Service, April 14, 2016) - Puerto Rican Soldiers who fought with the 65th Infantry Regiment through America's conflicts going back to World War II were presented the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony on Capitol Hill, April 13. Hosted by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other leaders from Congress, the Borinqueneers -- named after the original … [Read more...]
The Climb to the Top: The Assault Climbers Course
APRIL 14, 2016, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C - Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit expanded their knowledge of traversing mountainous terrain by learning to tie knots, rappel and build rope bridges during the Assault Climber Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 12, 2016. The Assault Climbers Course, taught by instructors with the Expeditionary … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Fitness Levels Up After Leaving the Force
April 14, 2016 - It can be hard to keep up with your fitness after leaving the force, but there are ways to keep fit. For instance, the second Invictus Games for wounded, injured, or sick armed services personnel is due to take place in Florida next month. Invictus means ‘unconquered’ or ‘invincible’, and the Paralympic-style event will see competitors from more than a dozen … [Read more...]
Strong Bonds: Vital for Soldiers and Families
APRIL 13, 2016, FORT MCCOY, Wis. - The strength of the Army is only as strong as the relationships that support the Soldiers within it. The Army Reserve works to improve the resiliency of those relationships with a chaplain-led program called Strong Bonds. The Strong Bonds program aims to increase Soldier and Family readiness through relationship education and skills … [Read more...]
Air Force Names Candidate Bases, Criteria for Choosing Next F-35A Sites
APRIL 13, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force officials announced April 12 that Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida; Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas; and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, are candidate bases for the first Reserve-led F-35A Lightning II location. The preferred and reasonable alternatives are expected to be … [Read more...]