By Maj. Gen. Robert P. Stall | 06/07/2013

So, the story goes something like this: A fellow had just been selected as the new commander of a large training command. The outgoing commander who was moving on met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. “Open these if you run up against a problem you don’t think you can solve,” he said. Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, command operations took a downturn and the new commander was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wit’s end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, “Blame your predecessor.” Read More...

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By Command Sgt. Maj. Rocci R. DeRezza | 06/07/2013

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 98th Training Division’s Modern Army Combatives Academy and participate in the Basic Combatives Course at Fort Dix, N.J. The course is run by a highly professional staff, which included my instructor, Staff Sgt. Sang Troung, the Combatives NCOIC, Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Manzanares and the OIC, Maj. Tim Greenway. The academy trains hundreds of Soldiers a year at Fort Dix. The Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) Strategic Vision states, “The Modern Army Combatives Program kindles the flame of the Warrior Ethos by providing relevant combatives training to ensure every Soldier is tough and adaptive t... Read More...

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By Staff Sgt. Andrea Smith | 06/07/2013

FORT BENNING, Ga. — The title of 108th Best Warrior may be what draws them --- but it’s the “Warrior Spirit” that will inspire them. Strength, determination, courage and loyalty. These are but a few of the words Brig. Gen. “Mikey” Kloster, commanding general of the 98th Training Division used to describe how she defined “Warrior Spirit”. The exhausting five-day command level event held Apr. 15-20 was hosted by the 98th Training Division (IET) and was fashioned to include a series of events comprised of Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills. Soldiers vying for the title were tested in strength, intellect, endurance, and character. Read More...

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By Spc. Andrew Baba | 06/07/2013

FORT SILL, Okla. — Six of the Army’s best warriors from different battalions of the 1st Brigade converged here Friday, Feb. 10, to lock horns with each other for a chance to emerge as the best warrior. The Best Warrior Competition, also known as BWC, is an annual event in which the brigade brings together its finest Soldiers for the purpose of identifying and recognizing the best amongst the best. During the competition, the Soldiers were expected to demonstrate their proficiencies in critical warrior tasks and drills through the Army physical fitness test, a board appearance, weapons qualification, land navigation, situational training exer... Read More...

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Story by Maj. Alex Johnson | 06/07/2013

JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, Wash. — A little liquid sunshine couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Timberwolf Best Warrior competitors as they descended upon Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) during the second week of March. Although a small group of competitors compared to past years, the Soldiers rose to the challenge of scheduling changes and abbreviated preparations. As Army Reservist, we are in a constant balancing between our military obligations, our civilian occupations and our Families. Read More...

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By Spc. Andrew Baba | 06/07/2013

FORT SILL, Okla. — The 95th Training Division announced its Drill Sergeant of the Year (DSOY) on March 10, during a dinner and awards ceremony at an off-post sports club in Lawton, Okla. The winners in this competition were products of previous winning streaks at different levels of the Army formation up to the division level. The DSOY competition is an annual event in which the division brings together the finest drill sergeants from its various brigades for the purpose of selecting the most outstanding Soldier from among them. Read More...

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