JUNE 1, 2017, KINGWOOD, W.Va - The United States Armed Forces are comprised of many traditions. For more than 365 years the citizen soldiers of the Army National Guard have come to the aid of their neighbors, state and country during times of crisis and need. One such tradition, and one that plays a vital role in the ARNG and its mission is the U.S. Army officer. In the West … [Read more...]
NAVSUP Holds Speed Mentoring Event
JUNE 1, 2017, MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) - Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Training and Development Team, with support from the NAVSUP Corporate Culture Council, sponsored a speed mentoring event to provide quick-hit information for employees to find potential mentors at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mechanicsburg, May 31. The annual event, which was held for the third … [Read more...]
5 Best Uses for Your GI Bill Benefits
June 1, 2017, by Rachael Murphey - Since the 1940s, many military service people have reaped the benefits of the G.I. Bill. Traditionally, the money was designated as funding to help returning soldiers transition into life after their tours of duty. Though the G.I. is still frequently used to attend a traditional college, some soldiers use it for other means. Read on for a list … [Read more...]
Walking in the Battlefield: How the Best Combat Boots Help Soldiers
June 1, 2017, by Leslie Wyman - There’s a saying that goes like this: “Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men." It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.” Since the dawn of time, men were in the battlefields, fighting for their beliefs. Whether it was the dream of achieving global dominance of Genghis Khan or by … [Read more...]
Medics From 5 Nations Collaborate on First-Class Field Care in Preparation for Combined Resolve VIII
MAY 31, 2017, HOHENFELS TRAINING AREA, Germany - Soldiers of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hosted multinational medical evacuation training May 29 in preparation for a two-week combat training center rotation that's part of the Combined Resolve VIII exercise ongoing here. Soldiers from Romania, Ukraine, Albania and Hungary joined in learning how to … [Read more...]