APRIL 12, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Time to get your purple on, America. April 15 is Purple Up! day, a time for Americans to show their support for military families. Department of Defense Education Activity schools will celebrate the event April 20 because of spring recess. “It’s to build awareness for the needs of military families,” said Barbara A. Thompson, the … [Read more...]
Newly Enlisted Soldiers Define Teamwork During Warrior Challenge
APRIL 12, 2016, BRAGGS, Okla. - Teamwork: a concept to some, but the vital foundation of success and victory to anyone who has ever worn the U.S. military uniform. From the first day of enlistment until the last bite of the retirement cake, teamwork is fundamental in every facet of military life. Newly enlisted Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers put teamwork to the … [Read more...]
First Female Soldiers Attend South Carolina National Guard Combat Engineer Reclassification Course
APRIL 12, 2016, EASTOVER, S.C. - With combat roles recently being opened to female Soldiers, the South Carolina National Guard currently has the first females to attend a combat military occupational specialty (MOS) course at the Regional Training Institute on McCrady Training Site. Florida Army National Guard Soldiers Spc. Maryi (pronounced Margie) Burnside, 779th … [Read more...]
NSTC Launches “Recruit Reboot” War Game: Play to Help Train Future Shipmates
APRIL 12, 2016, GREAT LAKES (NNS) - Naval Service Training Command has announced a new interactive recruit reboot war game to evaluate the most effective training practices at Recruit Training Command, the Navy's only boot camp. Signups are now open for all Navy personnel to play Recruit Reboot from April 25 to May 13. Playing will help provide the best possible Sailors to … [Read more...]
SHARP: Generational Gap in Communication
APRIL 12, 2016, FORT HOOD, Texas - Certain trends and traits are specific with each passing generation -- from the bell bottoms and go-go boots of the 70s to the leg-warmers, scrunchies and hair spray of the 80s to the ripped jeans, slouch socks and combat boots of the 90s. While all those trends ebb and flow, one thing remains the same -- the ways in which the young … [Read more...]