Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops
Junior soldiers will have 120 days to use end-of-contract training programs before leaving the Army, while higher ranks get either 90 or 60 days.
By Todd South
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Marines commended for lifesaving efforts in near-drowning incidents
A handful of Marines’ swimming skills were put to the test recently during incidents that required lifesaving measures.
By Todd South
Navy trying out new, lighter aircrew survival vests
Officials say a lighter vest would cut down on overheating issues and reduce back and neck injuries.
By Diana Stancy
Yank: Marine Corps to IRA, this book recounts an action-filled life
The author deliberately joined the Marine Corps to learn combat skills to fight in Ireland.
By Todd South
Air Force ditches ‘BEAST Week’ for new mock deployment training
"Pacer Forge" is a faster-paced mock deployment that lasts two days rather than four.
SERE school commander debunks myths, wants more volunteers
“In the last 60 years, we’ve really focuses on isolated individuals,” but during large-scale maneuver warfare, units can become isolated just “by battlefield geometry," the Army's SERE school commander said.
By Davis Winkie