The pizza MRE is finally coming to Soldiers in the field and the chocolate Performance Readiness Bar will now be available to all basic combat trainees. In addition, New York cheesecake along with vacuum-packed fruits, vegetables and Monterey Jack cheese…
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Former NFL prospect, general’s son enlists in Army after college
FORT KNOX, Ky. — Life’s journey often takes unexpected turns, as one NFL prospect recently discovered when he decided to join the Army. Kevin Vereen Jr., 26, a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and former D1 college football…
U.S. Army staff sergeant in 2nd Ranger Battalion killed in crash
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A U.S. Army Ranger assigned to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, was killed in a motorcycle accident near Roy, Washington, May 19. Staff Sgt. Cody Inman, 27, was an Automated…
Army offering a $52,000 reenlistment bonus with kickers for certain MOSs
Officials released new guidance Tuesday on the Army’s Selective Retention Bonus Program, which includes first-ever bonuses up to $52,000 for those who reenlist for critical Security Forces Assistance Brigade positions. SRB “kickers” that incentivize Soldiers who reenlist early will also…
Navy SEAL to become 12th living service member awarded the MOH from war in Afghanistan
The White House announced today that President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL), Retired, Britt Slabinski for his heroic actions in March 2002 during the Battle of Takur Ghar while serving…
First National Guard female graduates Army’s Ranger School
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – West Virginia Army National Guard 1st Lt. Emily Lilly is scheduled to graduate from the U.S. Army’s Ranger School April 27, marking the first time a female Army National Guard Soldier has accomplished this feat. Lilly…