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Red Bull Grand Prix MotoGP

Erika Watson — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:37:00 GMT

By: Erika Watson
Hey ya'll. It's been awhile since I have posted. I have completed my last event for the Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program (DSEP). This event was super awesome. Drill Sergeant MacDougall and I went to support Monterey Bay Recruiting Company in Monterey, California with the 2011 Red Bull Grand Prix MotoGP held at Mazda Racceway Laguna SECA. Also there to support was the Army Multiple Exhibit Vehicle (MEV) and the Army Orange County Chopper bike. The Californians and other fellow...read more

2011 SKILLS USA, Kansas City, Missouri

Erika Watson — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:55:00 GMT

By: Erika Watson
Hello again…The lastest trip with some of the Drill Sergeants on the Exhibitor Program was to Kansas City, Missouri to participate in Skills USA. Here’s a little rundown on what this organization is. Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Skills USA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled...read more

Indiana

Erika Watson — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:55:00 GMT

By: Erika Watson
Hello again, another Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program trip complete. This trip I went to Indiana. The first couple of days were spent at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to support with Emerging Technologies. Also there was the Army action trailer which had the cool Xbox full of games. Army Strong setup was for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was a well spent day. I had the chance of riding in an awesome car at about 120 mph on the track, of course with a qualified driver. That was the highlight of...read more

DECA in Orlando, Florida

Erika Watson — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:56:00 GMT

By: Erika Watson
Hello again! This week I took part in the DECA organization which was hosted in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center, 1&2 May 2011. DECA is Distributive Education Clubs of America, which is a high school club focused on business and marketing. It was very interesting and exciting to meet with students from all different states and location from various contries. The Army Strong zone was flooded with students that were quite thrilled to have the Army there....read more

Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion

Erika Watson — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:56:00 GMT

By: Erika Watson
Hello everyone, I am Drill Sergeant Watson with the Drill Sergeant Exhibitor Program. Here is my blog of my most recent trip, hope you enjoy! For the past couple of weeks DS Smith and I had the delight of supporting Milwaukee Recruiting Battalion with visits to High Schools to include events such as the Warrior Athlete Drill Challenge and Pathway to Success. The Warrior Athlete Drill Challenge was crazy fun. High School students from various Wisconsin locations were challenged...read more

The Cost of Freedom

Sheldon Smith — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:47:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
Below links and an excerpt from Veterans Day 2010 remarks I delivered in the town of Gaithersburg, Md. ------------------------------- For more information on the event, visit the following link: http://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/poi/default.asp?POI_ID=309&TOC=309;&id=4698 For a video from the event, visit the following link: http://gaithersburg.patch.com/articles/video-gaithersburg-veterans-day-ceremony The Gaithersburg Patch also ran an article on the event at the follwing link:...read more

Reflection on attending a Security Seminar

Marshall Sybert — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:49:00 GMT

By: Marshall Sybert
The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International held their 56th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Dallas, TX from 12-15 October 2010. ASIS International is an organization dedicated to Security Professionals, with a membership of over 37,000 worldwide. Each year around September - October, ASIS holds a seminar and exhibit show that displays the latest in security technology. The show also has over 160 different education sessions and three keynote speakers. Each year,...read more

The Army isn't a bad place....

Sonja Bruce — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:47:00 GMT

By: Sonja Bruce
I'm fortunate to share that staying in the Army was truly the best direction for my life. I'm very grateful to still be serving. My career hasn't been as traditional. I know I've been very lucky. But I share this because perhaps readers that are thinking about coming into the Army will seek out the benefits and opportunities that are there. I initially entered the Army as a PFC in the National Guard as a broadcast journalist. My bachelor's...read more

Grizzly Life: A Cadet's View of ROTC Life

Samantha LaBelle — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:32:00 GMT

By: Samantha LaBelle
My name is Cadet LaBelle and I am a senior at the University of Montana. I was awarded a four-year scholarship through ROTC in my senior year of high school, and contracted in the fall of 2007. Originally, I'm from the Kelso-Longview area of Washington state. Growing up, I always told my friends and family that I wasn't going to college unless I could get someone else to pay for it. It started as a joke, but then I figured that I was probably smart enough and well-rounded enough to...read more

AKO/DKO Game Room

Sheldon Smith — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:04:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
Did you know AKO/DKO features a Game Room that contains online games, interactive programs, wallpaper downloads, cut-out model equipment and more? For details, visit the following link (AKO/DKO logon required): https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/612696....read more

Finding friends, colleagues in AKO

Sheldon Smith — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:27:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
Did you know AKO can help you find anyone in the Army? AKO’s People directory enables Soldiers, Civilians, Army contractors and even family members to find anyone in the total Army workforce, anywhere in the world. The advanced search function, combined with My Profiles, enables repaid and relevant searches for Soldiers with special skills or abilities. How can this help you? Here is an example. You may have just been assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, and want to find...read more

just to start

Josh Labarge — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:30:00 GMT

By: Josh Labarge
alright well its july 28 and im just now finding this site thanks to my mom sending me a link ... i got here in march and since then i have been working the road , i mostly have done night shift and been dealing with alot of drunk and disorderly cases but here lately they jkust switched me to days which means i get to write alot more tickets i guess. not sure what to say since im really just writing a little bit just to get started just got done with pt and shift is in less...read more

ESSENCE Update

Mark Thompson — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:20:00 GMT

By: Mark Thompson
The second day of the Army-sponsored ESSENCE events kicked off with an Army VIP Luncheon. Those in the attendance were General William “Kip” Ward (Commander, Africa Command), the Honorable Ms. Michele Jones and MG Bartell (US Cadet Command). Notable celebrities and leaders in attendance included Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, Omarosa of The Apprentice fame and the Reverend Al Sharpton. After I departed the VIP luncheon, I spotted K Ci and Jo Jo, along with...read more

My Trip to the 2010 Essence Music Festival

Mark Thompson — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:23:00 GMT

By: Mark Thompson
The first day of my trip to the 2010 Essence Music Festival was filled with outstanding events. The Army Strong Interactive Stage is by far the most eye-catching display in the exhibit hall, filled with many activities, including a push-up and pull-up completion, health screenings by the AMEDD team, awesome culinary dishes by SFC Turner, a.k.a. “the Grill Sergeant,” the Army Helicopter Simulator/Amusement Ride, and information on the Army and Army Reserve's career and...read more

Did you know AKO/DKO e-mail may be available through your smartphone?

Sheldon Smith — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:05:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
Many Soldiers or civilians who are just entering the Army may not be aware they can use certain hand-held devices or smartphones to check their Army Knowledge Online/Defense Knowledge Online e-mail. From the AKO/DKO Frequently-Asked Questions, I’d like to provide you with the below information. ---------------------- Configuration and troubleshooting support for handheld devices is not currently available from the AKO/DKO Customer Support Center; however, these devices may...read more

How can AKO help Soldiers when they deploy?

Sheldon Smith — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:03:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
Nearly 18 months ago, I found myself at Fort Bragg, N.C., preparing to deploy to Afghanistan for a year. My unit was taking part in a couple of exercises, and I was busy creating templates for products I would use once I reached my final destination. By the time the exercises ended, I had accumulated a useful body of information that would be helpful to my section when we arrived in theater. Many of my colleagues chose to save their information on a shared drive that would be...read more

Soldiers get new, improved webmail

Sheldon Smith — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:11:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
If you have an Army Knowledge Online account, you have probably used webmail. The Army is in the process of upgrading its webmail, giving it more and better features. Here are some quick facts about AKO Webmail: - It provides Soldiers one e-mail address, which is used throughout his or her time in the Army. - AKO Webmail is accessible virtually anywhere there’s an internet connection. - Webmail 2 gives you the same types of capabilities popular desktop clients...read more

Reflections from a Kandahar PAO

Sheldon Smith — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:27:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
I was finishing up my work in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2009, when I decided to write down some of my thoughts concerning the ten months I spent there. Below are my reflections: ------------- Tonight, after ten months on the ground in Afghanistan, I can finally say that my work here is done. My replacement is up and running. I’ve introduced him to all of the key players here on base – people he will form professional relationships with and collaborate in the...read more

14 years and going strong!!

Jason Dietrich — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:02:00 GMT

By: Jason Dietrich
Hello my name is SSG Dietrich, Jason, i have been in the US Army for 14 years now and looking forward to the next 6 years untill retirement. I am a US Army recruiter right now, but before coming out on recruiting duty my MOS "job' was a Military policeman MP. I am back home the my home state of Wisconsin....read more

AKO training available online for new users

Sheldon Smith — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:59:00 GMT

By: Sheldon Smith
Those of you who are who are in the process of becoming Soldiers may be interested in learning more about Army Knowledge Online. AKO is the Army portal, and it gives you access to a variety of services ranging from a secure e-mail account to areas to store your files, a secure instant messenger, and access to medical, training and personnel information, and much more. To insure that you are up to speed with AKO by the time you reach your unit, we recommend that you take advantage of training...read more