Author: Michael

The Army is cutting hours worth of training that were previously mandatory for soldiers, including the basics of combat medicine and a primer on the laws of war. The new approach to so-called “mandatory training tasks,” officials say, will make a long list of courses and training events optional, with commanders allowed to pick and choose which training their troops are likely to need.
Command Sgt. Maj.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Dan ‘Razin’ Caine, who’s expected to soon become America’s top military officer, touted his business background at his confirmation hearing Tuesday and promised to bring an “entrepreneurial spirit” to the Pentagon as it pursues commercial technologies.
Caine, President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is a former F-16 pilot who held a variety of roles throughout his 34-year military career, including with the active-duty Air Force and National Guard, the special operations community and the CIA.

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Welcome to Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, which is still one of the biggest, most operationally busy Army posts in the country. If you’re heading here, buckle up because you’re about to experience a mix of hardcore training, Texas heat, and some surprisingly good local BBQ. Home to the legendary 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Cavazos is a hub for armored warfare, logistics and enough tactical action to keep things interesting. Whether you’re here for a short stint or settling in for the long haul, we’ve got the inside scoop to help you navigate the Great Place.

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A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** There is growing recognition that the U.S. government needs to work more effectively with the private sector to meet the military’s expanding and evolving needs in space. We asked three experts about policies the Trump administration could adopt to encourage this crucial evolution. Read more below.

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AFP believes leadership training is key to the future of the nation, hence our early involvement in the effort to save the service academies, teaming up with STARRS.us at USAFA, The MacArthur Society at USMA, and the Calvert Group at Navy.
The 92 year old Marmion Academy in Illinois has been elite and distinguished in creating male leaders while prepping them for college or the military.  
However, there is an epic struggle going on between current leadership and parents who want to retain the heritage of the school.
Since COVID, the school has changed.

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Tricare is one of the biggest perks of military life, but most people don’t realize how much better it works when you know the system inside and out. Spouses who get the best care aren’t just lucky. They know exactly how to navigate Tricare’s red tape, avoid common delays, and use benefits most people ignore.
If you’re only using Tricare at the bare minimum, you’re leaving benefits (and convenience) on the table.

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Four missing U.S. soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division have all been found and confirmed to be dead, an Army spokesperson said, completing a week-long, all-hands search effort by U.S. and Lithuanian forces. Searchers found the fourth and final missing soldier Tuesday, about 24 hours after the first three were recovered when crews pulled their M88 Hercules from a deep bog in a Lithuanian swamp.

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