5/27/25
Flashing lights of police cars and fire trucks, the steady drum beat of marching units and distinguished guests, like retired Sgt. Maj. Dennis Koski, formerly assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, participated in the 106th annual Arlington Heights Memorial Day parade and ceremony, May 26, 2025.
5/22/25
Soldiers and their Family members watched bulls and horses buck and cowboys wrangle at the 78th annual Killeen Rodeo for Military Appreciation Night May 15 at the Killeen Rodeo Arena.
5/22/25
The sound of laughter and encouragement could be heard May 17 throughout the entirety of the newly opened GroundPlay Outdoor Fitness Family Park. Dozens of Soldiers, Family members and children came to together to enjoy Demo Day, held by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to celebrate the opening of the park.
5/23/25
In advance of this summer's peak permanent change of station moving season, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families.
5/19/25
“One thing we work on in terms of force readiness is teaching the suicide prevention liaisons how to support the Soldiers in a way that addresses their needs,” said Tifini Steif, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command. “We’re trying to encourage and educate our SPLs to be our first line of defense at the unit level in support of their commander.”
5/19/25
An event between Soldiers stationed here and a local youth baseball team brought the groups together for a day of sports, physical training and even a tour aboard an Army watercraft.
5/14/25
The U.S. Army officially adopts the Army Fitness Test as the new test of record for Soldiers starting June 1, 2025. The change will replace the Army Combat Fitness Test and introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness.
5/13/25
U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program hosted a day of recreation and camaraderie for single Soldiers, those on unaccompanied orders, and single parents at Minick Field on Smith Barracks, May 9.
5/13/25
Whether taking your car through the U.S. Army Europe-Africa vehicle inspection process for the first time or re-registering your license plates, there are few things to consider to avoid being a repeat customer.
5/12/25
When Col. Stephen Browne was part of the Great East Japan Earthquake recovery efforts in 2011, he knew prayers for everyone involved were pouring in from around the world.
5/12/25
A senior at Vicenza High School, Avonlea Sparling, has been named the 2025 Military Youth of the Year for Europe for the Boys and Girls Club program, adding another accolade to her list of achievements.
5/5/25
Mary Spitler met her husband in college at Western Carolina University. About a year after they were married, her husband started serving with the Department of Defense as a DoD civilian employee. Together – and for the last 15 years – they’ve been serving, supporting and volunteering in military communities across the U.S. and now with the Army overseas in Italy.
5/4/25
The 29th East Japan International Friendship Half Marathon and the annual Hawaiian Festival, held Sunday on Sagami General Depot, drew nearly 10,000 visitors this year.
5/2/25
Though the path from active-duty service to civilian life can prove challenging, three counselors with the Transition Assistance Program at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria have both exemplified the program’s success while guiding other outgoing service members who are making the transition themselves.
