The Army Physical Fitness Test has been replaced with the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). It better connects fitness with combat readiness for all Soldiers. The Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is designed to test the muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular respiratory fitness of soldiers in the Army. The APFT is a three-event test consisting of push-ups, … [Read more...]
Navy Issues Guidance for Sailors Transitioning from Active to Reserve
The Navy announced guidance streamlining the transition from active duty to Selected Reserves (SELRES) through Perform to Serve (PTS) or Early Career Transition Program (ECTP) in release back in June. NAVADMIN 179/12 outlines a new process for active duty and full-time-support Sailors transitioning to the SELRES via PTS or ECTP to receive Navy Personnel Command (NPC)-funded … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Start of Fourth Year
From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON – August marks the third anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and since it was implemented, the Department of Veterans Affairs has provided educational benefits to 773,000 veterans and their family members, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release. “This is one of the most important … [Read more...]
From the Bear to the Eagle
July 28, 2012 By Spc. Bradley Miller, 326th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. -- From "The Cold War, Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Iraqi Freedom … I served in them all," said Cpl. Vitalis Dubininkas, 3rd Platoon Team Leader with 316th Mobility Augmentation Company, 844th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer … [Read more...]
West Point’s Class of 2016 Completes Basic Training
August 16, 2012 By Mike Strasser, U.S. Military Academy Public Affairs Six weeks ago they were complete strangers. Cadet Basic Training forged them into cadets and trained them as Soldiers. The Class of 2016 returned to West Point Monday, sharing a 12-mile trek from Camp Buckner with cadre, staff, faculty and alumni. The March Back was the final hurdle new cadets endured … [Read more...]