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By Sen. Lisa Murkowski Spectrum As the United States is entering its 19th year of war in Afghanistan and Iraq,

Staff Feb 2, 2020

Staff at the Cooper Child Development Center take children through a marching dance Jan. 29, 2018, at Fort Sill, Okla. Army Emergency Relief will start offering up to $1,500 on Feb. 1 as part

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New AER program to offer $1,500 for out-of-pocket childcare costs

By Sean Kimmons, Army News Service FORT MEADE, Md. — Army Emergency Relief will begin providing up to $1,500 on

Staff Jan 31, 2020

Future Soldiers from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion, National Guard and Marines, recite the Oath of Enlistment during a mass enlistment ceremony Dec. 1, 2019, at State Farm Stadium, Glendal

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New entrance test to increase Soldier quality, reduce attrition

By Thomas Brading, Army News Service WASHINGTON — A new military entrance exam is now being given to Army recruits to

Staff Jan 3, 2020

2nd Lt. Devin King commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Ohio Army National Guard through Ohio University’s Army ROTC program. He also is the long snapper on the school’s football team.

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Citizen-Warrior: Guard Soldier melds military, gridiron experience

By Stephanie Beougher | Ohio National Guard ATHENS, Ohio — Army 2nd Lt. Devin King puts on his uniform when on duty

Staff Jan 3, 2020

Army Sgt. Seth Paul (left) and his wife, Sgt. Katja Paul, both military police officers with the Alaska Army Guard’s 49th Missile Defense Battalion at Fort Greely, call the Army’s new Generat

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Army approves coyote brown caps for ACUs

By Thomas Brading, Army News Service WASHINGTON — Soldiers now have more color choices while wearing fleece caps — but it’s

Staff Dec 27, 2019

This past year, the Army approved standards for the Army Combat Fitness Test, introduced a new proficiency badge and altered how it promotes Soldiers. The Army also began the groundwork to be

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By Sean Kimmons, Army News Service

By Sean Kimmons, Army News Service FORT MEADE, Md. — This past year, the Army approved standards for the Army Combat

Staff Dec 27, 2019

{span}Staff Sgt. Justin Zorn, recruiter, Tempe Recruiting Company, engages a potential lead, prior to Arizona State University’s Salute to Service college football game between ASU and the Un

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New marketing job lets officers steward Army brand

By Thomas Brading, Army News Service WASHINGTON — Starting early next year, officers looking for a new calling may discover one

Staff Dec 20, 2019

Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, conduct a parachute jump on Malemute drop zone at Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich

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Spartan Paratroopers Descend Into Winter Wonderland

By Justin Connaher | 673d ABW/PA By Justin Connaher | 673d ABW/PA Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat

Staff Dec 20, 2019

Army Sgt. Franco Leon, assigned to the 539th Composite Truck Company (Light), 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, recites the noncommissioned officer creed during an

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17th CSSB trains newest NCOs

By By Chris McCann 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Soldiers of the 17th Combat Sustainment

Staff Dec 13, 2019

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'War on Talent' to be factor in future fights, says task force director

By Devon L. Suits, Army News Service WASHINGTON — A battalion commander’s role is vital to accomplishing the Army’s

Staff Nov 22, 2019

Worldwide Equipment Identification Cards, released by Army Training and Doctrine Command, helps Soldiers recognize and remember potential adversary vehicles and weapons. Photo Credit: Gary Sh

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New training playing cards in high demand, available to all ranks

By Joe Lacdan FORT MEADE, Md. — While smart phones and tablets have transitioned gaming to digital realms, one traditional gaming

Staff Nov 15, 2019

U.S. Army Spc. Joseph May, 9th Army Band saxophonist, performs a solo at the Eagle River VFW, Alaska, Nov. 9, 2019. The purpose of the event was to honor those who served in the military. Sol

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Soldiers volunteer at local VFW

By Senior Airman Jonathan Valdes Montijo EAGLE RIVER, Alaska — Soldiers from the 9th Army Band and culinary specialist from the

Staff Nov 15, 2019

Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’

Wick Communications announces sale of Frontiersman to Mat-Su Sentinel

Houston High School Hawks take flight

Supporting our military

New AER program to offer $1,500 for out-of-pocket childcare costs

New entrance test to increase Soldier quality, reduce attrition

Citizen-Warrior: Guard Soldier melds military, gridiron experience

Army approves coyote brown caps for ACUs

By Sean Kimmons, Army News Service

New marketing job lets officers steward Army brand

Spartan Paratroopers Descend Into Winter Wonderland

17th CSSB trains newest NCOs

'War on Talent' to be factor in future fights, says task force director

New training playing cards in high demand, available to all ranks

Soldiers volunteer at local VFW