October 2, 2012 // By Cpl. Christofer P. Baines Endurance is an important aspect for the Marine warrior athlete to consider. It is the side of physical training that prepares a Marine for everything that’s needed of him, from carrying a pack and rifle, to moving equipment and ordnance around the battlefield. For the Marine Corps Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness … [Read more...]
Why Culture Matters in Global War on Terror
October 1, 2012 Commentary by Dr. William L. Dulaney Air Force Culture and Language Center In every culture, there exists the possibility of a mob of people that could be easily compelled to action by those who know how. Understanding culture, for the military professional, should be thought of as the art and science of understanding cause and effect in social contexts. In … [Read more...]
All-Army Women Dedicate Armed Forces Crown to Fallen Soldier
September 28, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs The All-Army women's softball team dedicated its 2012 Armed Forces Softball Championship to third baseman Cpl. Ashley Walker and her late husband, Sgt. Brian Walker, who was killed May 13, in Afghanistan. All-Army (8-1) wore black armbands adorned with initials B.T. throughout the week-long, triple-round-robin tournament … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Changes Their Deployment Training
September 28, 2012 Since 2001, the Combat Center has provided comprehensive and collaborative training for combat operations in the Middle East. Training exercises have evolved from the Combined Arms Exercise to what is known today as Enhanced Mojave Viper. As the demands of war have evolved, so has training. The Corps is taking a new step in training evolutions and … [Read more...]
One Soldier’s Story on Battling Suicidal Thoughts
September 28, 2012 By Ben Sherman, Fort Sill Cannoneer FORT SILL, Okla. - For Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Ferguson, the Army's been his life since he went through basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Sill when he was 19 years old. He went on to airborne school at Fort Bragg, and eventually became part of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry. That unit was … [Read more...]