On the morning of June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied warships assembled in the English Channel as part of the biggest invasion fleet the world had ever seen. Intent on invading Normandy and breaching ...

by SFC Peter Morrison, National Guard Bureau A Scout team with the Illinois Army National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment, took third place in the Gainey Cup Best Scout Competition this ...

After nearly 40 years of serving as the standard for determining Soldier fitness, the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) is being retired. Beginning in October of 2020, all Army Soldiers will be ...

Alaska Army National Guard SSG John Miller and his assault team ducked under branches and scampered up hills as they worked their way toward a tree line, from which they would be able to see the ...

Military junior colleges are providing a unique opportunity for young cadets. By enrolling in the Early Commissioning Program (ECP), cadets are placed on the fast track to becoming commissioned ...

When doing regular PT, temporary strain is almost inevitable, even at a minor level. Unfortunately, significant injuries resulting from improper exercise techniques are also a common occurrence in PT.

As the winter holiday season approaches, so do a variety of formal military events. For spouses and significant others who are new to the military community, there may be questions about these ...

For thrill-seeking Soldiers looking to channel their need for adventure in a positive manner, the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) has a program that combines ...

Federal law, and regulations in most States, protects Soldiers who attend college or university level schools if they must miss school due to military orders. Law states that students whose education ...

Thirty-four Soldiers from the Indiana and Texas Army National Guard took to Slovakia this past spring to participate in an international CBRN exercise. Indiana and Texas Army National Guard Soldiers ...

Washington Army National Guard LTC Ricky Thomas jokes that since taking command of the 10th Civil Support Team (CST) in late 2016, he has yet to unpack his suitcase. Looking at his calendar, he knows ...

Real Training, Real Help in Real Time. Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is a Department of Defense military training opportunity exclusive to the United States and its Territories. This unique type ...