California is a large state, and with that comes a large number of military bases. The state holds 8 Army bases total, 5 of which currently house Active Army units, 2 of which house Reserve or National Guard units or training, and one of which is completely inactive at this time. Many of California’s Army … Read more
The National Guard has its own Special Forces that have the same training as the Active Duty Army Green Berets. The Special Forces Units are professional soldiers who utilize unconventional methods during times of conflict. Soldiers in Special Forces are soldiers who embark on missions that no one else can handle. Therefore, there is a … Read more
Families celebrate when their Soldier completes Basic Combat Training BCT at Fort Jackson the Army’s largest training center producing over half of all Soldiers. Graduations are held weekly on Thursdays at 9:00 AM EST on Hilton Field with a one-hour ceremony featuring marching speeches from distinguished guests and official recognition. Family Day occurs the day … Read more
Prospective Army recruits often want to understand the physical requirements they will face during training. Army push-ups and sit-ups are evaluated as part of required physical fitness testing during initial entry training and beyond. Minimum performance standards apply early in training, with higher expectations as a soldier progresses. This article explains Army push-up and sit-up … Read more
The U.S. Army assigns Military Intelligence roles under the 35 Series Military Occupational Specialties (MOS). These specialties support intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting functions that inform military decision-making across a wide range of operations. This article outlines each MOS within the Army’s 35 Series and explains the general responsibilities associated with these intelligence roles. Related … Read more