August 23, 2012 By Sgt. James Mercure For Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, the responsibility of tracking almost $6 million worth of ammunition rests in the hands of Lance Cpl. Ryan Chandrapaul. Serving as the ammunition chief and armory chief, the 21-year-old St. Cloud, Fla., native, orders, tracks and secures everything from rockets to machine … [Read more...]
Air Force Spice Testing Lab Goes Full Throttle
8/23/2012 - WASHINGTON, D.C. (AFNS) -- The Air Force Spice Testing Lab became fully operational on Aug. 1, in support of the Air Force's focus on quality Airmen. The new lab establishes a robust urinalysis testing program as part of the Air Force's ongoing efforts to deter use of "spice," the common name for synthetic cannabinoids. The spice lab is capable of handling 2,500 … [Read more...]
Army Physical Fitness Test – Sit Ups
https://youtu.be/YvrYFD2JBH8?si=0uXcOWqUPIsUvRPL The Sit Up: This event measures the endurance of the abdominal and hip-flexor muscles. You will have 2 minutes to do as many sit-ups as you can. Lying on your back, your knees must be bent at a 45-degree angle Feet together or up to 12 inches apart Heel MUST stay in contact with the ground Fingers MUST be interlocked, … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Athletes Leave Mark on London 2012 Olympic Games
August 22, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs LONDON (Aug. 22, 2012) -- More than 20 U.S. military athletes, coaches, training partners, family members and support personnel served as sports ambassadors to the world during the London 2012 Olympic Games. From Olympic Stadium to the Royal Artillery Barracks shooting halls and ranges, to the boxing rings, wrestling mats … [Read more...]
‘Joining Forces’ Initiative Exceeds Hiring Goals for Vets, Spouses
By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service 8/22/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- The White House initiative to hire veterans and military spouses has surpassed its goals, having led to the hiring or training of more than 125,000 veterans and spouses in the past year, First Lady Michelle Obama announced today. Speaking to sailors and their families at Naval Station Mayport in … [Read more...]