Soldiers from across the Army will descend on Fort Hood to determine the best fighters in the 2012 U.S. Army Combatives Championship July 26-28. Combatives is an Army version of Mixed Martial Arts used to hone warrior skills in hand-to-hand combat. Competitor weigh-ins are July 25. Preliminary rounds are July 26. Semi-final Rounds are July 27. Championship rounds are July 28. Weight classes...
The U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition is premier showcase for Army Reserve Soldiers to demonstrate their technical and tactical skills to determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier from the 205,000 men and women serving as America’s Warrior-Citizens. The top NCO and Soldier represent the Army Reserve at the Department of the Army Best Warrior competition...
The Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition.
Since 2010, nearly 200 wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans have competed...
“2012 Week of the Eagles” will celebrate the 101st Airborne Division's 70th Anniversary.The theme for the week is “A history of valor.” It was through the actions of disciplined, well-trained, and physically fit Screaming Eagles who sacrificed everything for freedom, for peace, and for each other, that we have earned a legacy of which we can all be justifiably proud. From the...
Two hundred thirty-eight years ago, our nation's leaders established the
Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this
great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued strength,
professionalism and bravery of our ready and resilient Soldiers in the
all-volunteer force. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a lifelong
commitment to our core...
The U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition is premier
showcase for Army Reserve Soldiers to demonstrate their technical and
tactical skills to determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior
enlisted Soldier from the 205,000 men and women serving as America’s
Warrior-Citizens. The top NCO and Soldier represent the Army Reserve at the
Department of the Army Best Warrior...
Between 30,000 and 40,000 Boy Scouts from around the world will be here in Beckley, WV starting Sunday and will start scouting activity Monday. This event only takes place every four years.
As stated by law, the DoD supports this event with aviation, medical, logistics and support assets. We will have roughly 1,300 DoD members here in WV monitoring and communicating with the Boy Scouts...
The Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition.
Since 2010, nearly 200 wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans have competed...
