APRIL 3, 2025 - As of April 2, 2025, United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) has surpassed its annual testing goal, administering 580,087 student tests as part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program (CEP). The goal was 577,796 for school year 2024-25, which runs from July through June, meaning the command met its goal with three months … [Read more...]
Reservists Should Make Sure to Get a DD-214
APRIL 3, 2025 – Japan. Djibouti. Memphis. During his Navy Reserve career, Lt. Cmdr. Eric Kemp’s activations had taken him around the world. Hard to believe they are now all in the rearview mirror. Kemp retired March 1 after nearly 34 years of combined Active and Reserve Component service, most recently assigned to Navy Personnel Command (NPC) as a Selected Reserve (SELRES) … [Read more...]
Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Signed
APRIL 3, 2025 - “Every child deserves to live in a safe and loving household,” read a child abuse prevention month proclamation signed by Garrison Commander Col. Timothy Hickman, March 28. The post is showing its united stand against child abuse throughout April. April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) in the United States, a time to raise … [Read more...]
Army Streamlines Training Requirements
APRIL 3, 2025 — The U.S. Army will unveil an updated version of Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, on June 1, 2025. This revision, which streamlines the regulation from over 250 pages to fewer than 100, will enable small-unit leaders and tactical formations to focus on training to fight and win on modern and future battlefields. The updated … [Read more...]
Hegseth Speaks to Troops, NFL Players
APRIL 3, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recognized Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins for visiting troops abroad and carrying on their parents' legacy of service. The secretary held a video teleconference from the Pentagon as they visited with members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at Ali Al Salem Air Base, … [Read more...]