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  • Teaching at West Point

    April 29, 2012

    By: Major Ramit Ring


    One of the most rewarding experiences I've had as an Army officer with nearly fourteen years of service was teaching at the United States Military Academy (West Point). The two hours teaching and interacting with potential officers was the best part of the day, although not my entire duty day. What I find interesting is how focused most of my students were, not on being students, but on preparing to be leaders. West Point is an academic challenge, and even high school...read more


  • Minutes till lift off

    April 28, 2012

    By: Cadet James Stickley


    we're sitting at the airport in Dallas after a four hour layover we are about to begin a program that will impact not only our career but our outlook on life forever. living in Chile for the next three weeks totally immersed in their culture will be an experience we will never forget. even more important than the friends and experience's we cadets will have on this trip is the role we will be playing in developing closer Chilean and American military ties. We are all excited and looking forward...read more


  • Army Band Rocking in Clearwater High School

    April 27, 2012

    By: Fred Hermstein


    An Army rock band will play at Clearwater High School today. For more information about the band contact SSG Surratt at 877-666-3370. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbands.army.mil%2Fcareers%2F&h=HAQFYArhp


  • Training at Ft. Knox

    April 27, 2012

    By: Cadet James Stickley


    There are eight cadets on this trip and one senior officer. We have been training in Spanish and military culture of Chile for the past four days. It’s been intense and very fulfilling as we have been stretched and expanded by very skilled instructors. We had a special instructor from the Defense Learning Institute who has been training us daily, some days as long as 12 hours of training. We are all feeling very excited to integrate into Chilean culture...read more


  • On to week four of Eagle Battalion's touring Army Reserve EXPO

    April 27, 2012

    By: Kenneth Plant


    The Army Aviation semi was featured at Saint Cloud State University April 27, departing the touring Army Reserve EXPO. The EXPO in the past three weeks has made stops in communities throughout Iowa and Minnesota. The EXPO rolls on to South Dakota and North Dakota next week, sharing with communities the important role of their local Army Reserve and the many opportunities available to young men and women in becoming a Soldier in the United State Army Reserve. The...read more


  • The Journey of an OCS Selectee - PT. 1

    April 26, 2012

    By: Jaquelin Babcock


    "Background Story" I said in my first blog, I want to break down my experience of putting together my OCS Packet into 8 parts. Over the next 2 months, I will try to publish a blog each week and simply give some details as to how I went about things. I repeat, everyone's experience is different and I can only speak for myself. With that said, anyone interested in OCS (College Op) will still appreciate what anyone has to say about it, because there really isn't a lot...read more


  • Training and Employment for a Transportation Management Coordinator

    April 26, 2012

    By: Fred Hermstein


    Looking for training and employment in the transportation industry? The 77th Transportation Company is looking to train and employ a, transportation management coordinator. For more information about the training and employment contact the Manhattan Recruiting Company at 785-776-7950. http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/transportation-and-aviation/transportation-management-coordinator.html


  • Medical Training and Employment in Kansas and Missouri Reserve Units

    April 26, 2012

    By: Fred Hermstein


    Medical training and jobs are available in the Topeka (785-272-8300), New Century (913-764-2113), Emporia 785-272-8300), Kirksville (660-707-0597), and Columbia (573-449-0579) reserve units. For more information about training and employment contact the local recruiting station. http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/medical-and-emergency.html


  • 414th Military Police Company in Joplin MO is Hiring for Military Police

    April 26, 2012

    By: Fred Hermstein


    The 414th Military Police Company in Joplin, MO is hiring for military police positions. Contact the Joplin Recruiting Station at 417-623-7966 for information about the military police unit. http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/legal-and-law-enforcement/military-police.html Army Military Police Jobs (31B) www.goarmy.com Military Police protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and...read more


  • Army Reserve EXPO adds music and technology to April 26 campus events at University of Minnesota

    April 26, 2012

    By: Kenneth Plant


    The 451st Army Band's, The Blue Devils, and the Army Aviation semi, was added to the venue Thurs., April 26, during University of Minnesota's Army Reserve EXPO, located at 15 Church Street, SE, Minneapolis. The Blue Devils performed from noon to 1:00 PM. The Army Reserve musicians, headquartered at Fort Snelling, spoke with students and faculty about their jobs as an Army musician in the Army Reseve. The Aviation semi was featured in front of...read more