As I reflect on the last 38 months in command I marvel at the accomplishments of the Soldiers of th... More >>

A recurring theme of many of my columns over the past three years have been to discuss the rational... More >>

I have communicated that my first priority as a command is to Accomplish the Mission. On occasion I... More >>

I first met then Lt. Col. James Mallory almost 15 years ago as part of 1st Team, the senior leaders... More >>

Welcome to 2010 and to a new decade. Does it seem like it’s been ten years since Y2K and the predic... More >>

The US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) is headquartered at Fort Monroe or Fortress Monr... More >>

I hope you and your families had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.  We are looking at firming... More >>

Dear Soldiers & Families: Please allow me to thank you for all the hard work you have done this ... More >>

A beautiful fresh Spring season is upon us! The sun actually peaked through the clouds.  How marvel... More >>

It is with great excitement that I begin my new position as Command Chief Warrant Officer of the 10... More >>

Since this is my last column I thought it only fitting to let each of you read the comments I made ... More >>

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 6, 2009) — Secretary of the Army John McHugh gave Pentagon st... More >>

ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Dec. 15, 2009) — Volunteers placed some 15,000 wreaths on head... More >>

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 7, 2010) — The Army’s top operations officer said yesterday t... More >>

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 6, 2010) — “In a relatively short period of time… the role of... More >>

ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Dec. 14, 2009) -- The Army Reserve has increased its ranks by ... More >>

Soon summer will be fully upon us. Praise the Lord! But when I was a little boy, the late spring an... More >>

Let’s face it. We all look at the outward appearance. I think very few would want to argue the case... More >>

One of the worst states of mind we can find ourselves in is one caused by stress. We may be worried... More >>

Lt. Col. John W. Simma, Jr. assumed command of the 9th Battalion (QM) from Lt. Col. Kenneth Kirk in... More >>

Lt. Col. John W. Simma, Jr. assumed command of the 9th Battalion (QM) from Lt. Col. Kenneth Kirk in... More >>

Most people know Army Knowledge Online (AKO) as the place for checking their e-mail and storing fil... More >>

As commanders and managers, we strive to achieve the command’s missions and goals. We must also pro... More >>

We as federal managers, Soldier and Civilian alike, we have an inherent obligation to administer In... More >>

Alcohol dependence (defined as five or more drinks in the same sitting) is a powerful disorder with... More >>

The Army will phase out “stop-loss” which mandates that Soldiers remain in the military beyond thei... More >>

A lot of excitement is being generated about the new Post – 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Education Ben... More >>

The vaccine can be provided to you by your personal physician, local pharmacy  both at your cost or... More >>

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is considered an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is comprised of worrisome... More >>

I am crossing my fingers that the Griffon and this article will be published prior to the Command’s... More >>

”If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Exc... More >>

AR 600-20 (Army Command Policy) has recently been revised with important changes involving Family C... More >>

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Over the last few months, there has been a lot of buzz about the astoundingly high unemployment rat... More >>

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 14, 2009) — The Army and other services met their recruiting ... More >>

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Soldiers from the 108th Training Command (IET) headquarters gathered ... More >>

After several years of inactivity, the 108th Griffon Association is back up and operating again. Th... More >>

As the 108 th Training Command (IET) continues to grow, it will be difficult for the Public Affair... More >>

A marathon is unlike any other athletic competition in the world.  Runners will describe it as a mi... More >>

While the tax deadline makes April 15 hard to forget, for the Soldiers of the 3/378th, 1st Brigade,... More >>

UMT has helped me in more ways than I thought possible. I am in the Air Force Reserves and have a f... More >>

Only 45 minutes east of Dallas, Greenville, Texas is the perfect launching pad for fun, relaxation ... More >>

With the growing popularity of distance education, online learning is rapidly becoming a convenient... More >>

What sort of programs or courses can I study online? When you are looking for online college p... More >>

You’ve probably heard the term “military-friendly” used over and over again while researching which... More >>

As the mother of five children from ages three to 17, Lorena Howell’s household is frequently a whi... More >>

In the very near future it is likely that a classroom of eager school children will be spending par... More >>

Humanitarian assistance exercises have long been a key component of the efforts of U.S. military fo... More >>

Since the H1N1 Virus first emerged this past spring, government and civilian agencies across the wo... More >>

While some families are sending their children off on the bus or dropping them off at the preschool... More >>

When her daughter was two years old, Colleen Stuhlfire started to think about her education and dec... More >>

Lt. Colonel Bushue (SAC) taught me a valuable life lesson: identify what you want to do, assess opt... More >>

Many home-schooling families have difficulty knowing which curriculum is best. It might help to mak... More >>

Our specialty is individualized learning. Our curriculum is based on cognitive science, decades of ... More >>

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If nature is your thing, consider spending a day or two in one of Northeast Florida’s best kept sec... More >>

An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid’s hut on their way to ... More >>

Discover miles of back roads where the scenery fades from ridge to ridge, wildflowers dance along t... More >>

From outdoor recreation and unique lodging to arts and culture and fine dining, the charming small ... More >>

When it comes to phenomenal growth, you’d have to search far and wide to find anything that matches... More >>

If nature is your thing, consider spending a day or two in one of Northeast Florida’s best kept sec... More >>

An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid’s hut on their way to ... More >>

Discover miles of back roads where the scenery fades from ridge to ridge, wildflowers dance along t... More >>

From outdoor recreation and unique lodging to arts and culture and fine dining, the charming small ... More >>

When it comes to phenomenal growth, you’d have to search far and wide to find anything that matches... More >>

If nature is your thing, consider spending a day or two in one of Northeast Florida’s best kept sec... More >>

An authentic replica from the Harry Potter films, guests will pass by Hagrid’s hut on their way to ... More >>

Discover miles of back roads where the scenery fades from ridge to ridge, wildflowers dance along t... More >>

Guests visiting Wilderness at the Smokies Resort in Sevierville, Tenn. this year will be able to ex... More >>

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Each spring, the Virginia Arts Festival welcomes performers from around the world to stages through... More >>

Kerrville is truly a Hill Country paradise. The accommodations are first-rate, the scenery is majes... More >>

Located in the southeast corner of Texas on the border of Louisiana, Orange is home to a variety of... More >>

Louisiana’s 20 state parks, 16 historic sites, and one preservation area offer you and your family ... More >>

Ocean City, Maryland welcomes you to an island renowned for its 10 miles of white-sand beaches, wor... More >>

Step back in time and experience the Civil War through 145th anniversary commemorative events at Fo... More >>

Just outside Charleston, SC, Berkeley County, offers visitors a 12,000 year old education. Take a m... More >>

Today, it is an oasis where daily worries drift away with the sea breeze. This was not always so fo... More >>