6/29/2012 By Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Apiah, Marine Forces Reserve CLEVELAND – After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States began its greatest mobilization of troops the nation had ever seen. Trains began delivering multitudes of servicemembers across the country to various military bases. Feeding the men and women en route became a logistical nightmare … [Read more...]
4 Tips on Finally Sticking to That Workout Routine
As someone who has coached thousands of military recruits prepare for military basic training, I have found that the hardest part of getting in shape isn’t the actual workout itself; it is finding time to do the workout. Any manager of any gym will tell you that the majority of people who sign up for a gym membership rarely return after 6 weeks. There are many reasons … [Read more...]
5 Wounded Warriors. 4 Good Legs. 3 Wars. 2 Generations. 1 Mountain.
DISABLED SPORTS USA'S FUNDRAISER: WARFIGHTER SPORTS DENALI CHALLENGE On June 10, 2012, a team of five wounded warriors will begin their challenge to summit Denali (Mt. McKinley) in Alaska, at 20,320’ the highest mountain in North America and one of the coldest in the world. Team Warfighter Sports will test their limits, stamina and endurance while raising awareness of … [Read more...]
Headlines June 29, 2012
June 29, 2012 The US Army selected Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Heilman from Fort Jackson as the 2012 active duty Army Drill Sergeant of the Year; and Staff Sgt. Jarod Moss as the 2012 Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year. Both Drill Sergeants of the Year were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The competitors endured physical and mental challenges during a four-day … [Read more...]
Ammo Company Learns Enemy Prisoner of War Procedures
6/29/2012 By Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr., Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP SCHWAB, Okinawa, Japan - Marines with Ammunition Company conducted enemy prisoner of war training at Camp Schwab June 15. The Marines learned about the biometrics automated toolset and its database, collecting biometrics in theater, how to detain enemies, and how to complete a force cell extraction. … [Read more...]