Army Strong Stories

New PT uniform survey

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:00 GMT

By: Hannah Guarendi He
The Army recently launched a survey asking for Soldiers' opinions about the current PT uniform. The Army homepage has some more info and a link to the survey itself. Here's my opinion on the current uniform: It doesn't fit females very well, the fabrics are uncomfortable and stinky, and we could do better. I understand the "constraints" placed on the uniform by having to be made in the US, but that shouldn't constrain the way it is fitted. There's also really...read more

Recruiter Teaching Math and English to High School Students

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:19:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
SGT Courtney Koga of the St. Robert RS volunteered to tutor students at Iberia HS in the subjects of math and English. For more information contact SGT Koga at 573-336-5544....read more

U.S. Army Kansas City Recruiting Advisory Meeting

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:46:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
Today the U.S. Army Kansas City Recruiting Battalion Community Advisory Board will meet to strengthen its ties to the Kansas City area. We believe that local business, civic and education leaders hold the key to ensuring our Army has enough qualified men and women to lead it into the future. For more information contact CPT Crawford at 816-531-3818....read more

ASVAB Testing at Jefferson City

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:17:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
LTC Jakoby, CPT Quashie, and Mrs. Hanks, BN ESS, provide testimony to the Missouri State Senate at the capitol building, Jefferson City, MO on the effect of poor school districts on ASVAB scores....read more

Army Recruiting and ROTC

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
Marion and the CCG conducted a briefing to Freshman ROTC cadets on the benefits of the Reserves and the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) to help provide future leaders college money and an opportunity to shadow Army leaders to provide them a hands on experience during their time in the ROTC program to understand what they will be doing as Lieutenants and Captains and what their Soldiers and NCOs will be doing to make operations happen and be successful...read more

Catching Up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:33:00 GMT

By: Thomas Tiernan, II
A lot has happened since my last post in September. The past six months have been a whirlwind of activities and events and only in the past two weeks have I been able to take a break to take it all in. On September 20th, I received the news I had prostate cancer. While it was not unexpected, it was still a shock. The doctor carefully explained the treatment options as my wife and I tried to absorb the news. There is never a good time...read more

Active Duty to Reserve Duty Part Deux... Tips

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:47:00 GMT

By: Levi Peffer
It’s been quite a while since I’ve blogged and life has changed quite a bit since then. Late last spring I left Active Duty (for the second time) and transitioned into an Army Reserve position near my hometown. My time at Fort Benning will definitely be looked back upon as one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences of my life. I made a lot of great friends, accomplished many goals, and hope that I trained a Soldier or two to standard while I was...read more

Let the best soldiers fight!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:56:00 GMT

By: Amy Young
There is no doubt that the Army is entering a massive paradigm shift, with severe troop cuts, budget crises, and a strategic shift toward decisive operations. We are all used to doing more with less but this sets historic precedence. Now more than ever, it is urgent that we recruit and retain the most talented and agile of soldiers. Failure to do so equates to mission failure. In the repeal of the DADT act, we have moved in the right direction. We put actions...read more

UNCF 3 FEB 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

By: Wally Gallart
The United Negro College Fund had an Empower Me Tour in Miami.The event was hosted at Florida Memorial University on Friday, 3 Feb 2012. Over 800 students spoke with current Army ROTC cadets and newly commissioned officers. Opportunities in leadership and careers were discussed. The event centered around the need for Diversity in Leadership and the tools necessary to be succesful in going to college. Students were encourage to be strong in their dreams to attend college....read more

Promotions in the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:00 GMT

By: Fred Hermstein
SSG Ray Dick and SSG Charles Lairson were promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class in a ceremony held on Wednesday, 1 February, at the Jefferson City Recruiting Station. HOOOAAAA!!...read more

MP Really Does Stand For "Multi Purpose"

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:01:30 GMT

By: PFC Michael Fleegel
When I first joined the army to become an MP I didn't realize that it shouldn't stand for "military police" but rather "multi purpose". When I was in deployment training I was pretty much taught the same that everybody else was taught during field exercises. As a gunner I had to learn to look out for IED's and do my 5's 25's 200's and UP... ect.. But after getting deployed to Afghanistan I believe that my training was rather lacked in categories that I'm currently assigned...read more

2012 US Army All-American Drum Major

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:47:45 GMT

By: Michael Thompson

OCS: PT + Local Board

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:22:48 GMT

By: Jaquelin Babcock
So first things first! Last Tuesday I did my PT Test for my OCS packet and got a 292/300. Stats are as follows: Age Group 22-27 Female Push-ups 44/46 Sit-ups 76/80 Run 15min28sec (I killed the run!!! and almost killed myself in the process LOL) I was really proud about the run, although somewhat disappointed at the beginning about the push-ups and sit-ups because I have timed myself before and I have gotten over 100% each time! Arrgg... But the...read more

Owe the Army

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:39:49 GMT

By: Stephen Thayer
I owe the Army MP Corps a lot of credit for guiding me a to recipe for life success. I followed a similar path as this Sqaured Away MP Trooper ! As an E2,6 months outta OSUT,I competed and won FT Monmouth Soldier Qtr winning Post SOY,Got prmoted to E4 by the Post General aftr being an E3 for all of 45 days.. Was shipped to Germany aftr 14 months of Garrison Law Enf Duty at Monmouth which was a dream at 19 for me, I became an MP to gain experience to become a Civilian Cop and was sad to get...read more

Today it Set In!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:38:34 GMT

By: Jaquelin Babcock
Finally, I think I am starting a blog that I will be semi dedicated to, at least for the next month, depending on how things go, because after reading many other stories and seeing how others has made their dreams come true, I'd like to share my story also. I hope someone will find it beneficial, or at least that my friends will follow it a little to check up on me while I continue to go through the OCS process. With that said, today it really started to hit me! Up until now, I've gotten a...read more

Reflecting After 36 Years of Service

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:14:09 GMT

By: Benjamin Freakley

about my life and how i want to know more about U.S.Army

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:12:20 GMT

By: sandy quach
I am came from Viet Nam ...the really small country on Earth but the most mess up country that i am was part of them with no mean to be ..I mean that my Mother Land ...how can I ejected them !..no I can not but I can not accept who they are now either ...I guess just say I am a losser ! ! cause I don't have even my own coutry to be call ..WE lost ..an now they belong to Communis gorvermen ..I already Honor to Acceped America is my Mother Land from 1988 untill now (that how long i...read more

The Army All-American Bowl is an Ongoing Event

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:13:40 GMT

By: Jefforey Smith

The Veteran's Band at Corpus Christi

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:01:06 GMT

By: Ram Chavez

Working with the Army Program

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:38:54 GMT

By: George Evans

Being an Army Olympian

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:41:40 GMT

By: Glenn Eller

At 91 Years Old, I've Done a Little Bit of Everything

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:28:08 GMT

By: Thomas Ellis

Retired Army Ranger Working With Wounded Soldiers

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:09:07 GMT

By: Wayne Lund

Injured During Deployment

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:32:27 GMT

By: Daniel Thornhill

From Civilians to Proud Soldiers

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:57:04 GMT

By: Peggy Combs

True Love

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:12:42 GMT

By: Jasmin Conley
When I was fifteen years old, I was reunited with my friend from childhood. I was thrilled to see her and her brother Justin. I'd had a crush on him since I was eight years old. When I saw him I didn't know if his life had changed or anything, and it turns out it changed in a major way. His sister told me their brother was in Afghanistan. I had no idea he was in the US Army. Justin and I started talking, and he asked me to be his girlfriend. But then I found out in around five weeks...read more

tiffany's story

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:18:53 GMT

By: Tiffany Hughes
i come from a military background i have family serveing overseas and friends in the military. i am almost completely signed up to join myself. i can't wait for training. the people around me that are in the military all expect me to have a blast just as they did and we are all very supportive of each other...read more

hello

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:21:06 GMT

By: bridget fleming
i am a army wife going throught my first deployment my husband left this week for afg. Im a proud army wife supporter...read more

army life.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:11:56 GMT

By: peter emodo
being in that career,is the real job because youll travel for adventure and for war,you get proper training on whatever trade you choose.i just admire the army lie,...read more

Respect

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:46:58 GMT

By: Michael Baker
I just wanna say thank you to all the brave americans that serve our country your are my best friend. I will someday to find out what its like but still thank you with all my heart....read more