posted by admin on Mar 31
“One shot, one kill” is the new motto of the Army sniper. However, for soldiers qualifying in Basic Rifle Marksmanship, this rule may no longer be applicable. Thus, the Basic Combat Training Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade, are testing a new way of qualification. The method is a combinations of battlefield elements - concealment, movement, civilian presence and using multiple rounds on an enemy. The reason behind this new standard is to ensure that soldiers are more combat focused. It will provide them the necessary skills for modern-day battlefield setting.
posted by admin on Mar 28
In a March 25 ceremony, 31 fallen service members posthumously accepted the Hawaii State Medal of Honor (HMOH) from the Hawaii State Senate and House of Representatives. The awarding ceremony took place at the Hawaii State Capitol. Family and friends of the service members who were killed in the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in 2007. Thirteen of the service members were represented by their relatives and friends during the occasion, each receives a certificate and plaque. Also, all personnel were rendered with honors of two bells after their names were announced.
posted by admin on Mar 24
On March 23, the USS Theodore Roosevelt has traveled to the destroyers and cruisers of the TR Carrier Strike Group. The mission was to bring Easter joy to the crew on board. The Holy Helo provided by Helicopter Squadron (HS) 3 “Tridents,” and ferried a couple of chaplains and religious program specialist (RP) to the ships. According to Lt. Charles Johnson, TR Catholic chaplain., “For our faith and many others, Easter is the holiest of days.” Thus, providing the service to the Sailors of the ships enable them to observe the Lent services that they would at home.
posted by admin on Mar 18
It has already been five years since the troops are aiding Iraq in restoring its peace and order. Although things have been getting better than before, but it’s still going to be a long way to really build back Iraq as a country. This would also means that war will still be on for years, or at least that’s what many military analysts would put it. Eventually, the U.S. combat role would have to be around for another five years, depending on the insurgency.
posted by admin on Mar 11
The US Military has come up with a special program for those in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Soldiers who intend to continue their education could now choose to learn not just in an online learning environment. However, they could have a real classroom experience with highly qualified local adjunct instructors. Such local teachers are thoroughly evaluated before they have been offered the positions. Thus, higher education requires excellence from faculty.
Online students are still given the same educational assistance just like the students in the classroom. However, online learning students has the disadvantage when their deployed locations don’t have a consistent Internet access.