I recently attended the 98th Training Division (IET) FY12 Brigade Commander’s Conference to meet wi... More >>

I had the opportunity at the end of July to attend the United States Army War College graduation at ... More >>

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This is a new year of transition and change. The Army is in a constant state of flux and this year ... More >>

This is the first column I am writing for “The Griffon” as the new commander of the 108th Training ... More >>

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 want to take this opportunity to thank Command Sgt. Maj. Don Smith for his dedication, loyalty, a... More >>

August 6, 2011: Chinook crash kills thirty Soldiers in Afghanistan. I want to express my thoughts a... More >>

As my days start to wind down as the Command Sgt. Maj. of the 108th Training Command, I just want t... More >>

As of this writing, I had just returned from the Nominative Command Sergeant Major Conference, comm... More >>

Well it is official, we can take the tape off the door and paint the name on. Brig. Gen. Robert P. ... 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 >>

It was great seeing you all in San Antonio recently at our annual Full Time Support Conference. As ... 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 pas... More >>

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

G1 Nugget ADPAAS Awareness WHAT is ADPAAS? ADPAAS stands for Army Disaster Personnel Accountability... More >>

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

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

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 7, 2010) — The Army’s top operations officer said yesterday tha... More >>

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

ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Dec. 14, 2009) -- The Army Reserve has increased its ranks by 20... More >>

This Army is full of bright, motivated Soldiers who are yearning to learn more about their jobs and... More >>

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 13, 2009) — Servicemembers who participated in the first state-... More >>

First, I would like to thank everyone for making me feel so welcomed. You all have made me feel rig... More >>

As I sit to write this, my final article, I cannot believe how quickly the past three years have go... More >>

On the Saturday before Easter I found myself on an airplane traveling home after a week of instituti... More >>

Exodus 4:1-3, Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The LORD di... More >>

It is January and I am pulling into the YMCA parking lot and much to my dismay there isn’t a single... More >>

When I think back to my years at Hancock County High School, in Hancock Ky., my mind goes back to t... 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 >>

The 108th Griffon Association announces the First Annual Soldiers and Families Golf Tournament to b... 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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An often-unnoticed opportunity is spread across the United States in a system of higher education t... More >>

Healthcare reform will change nurses’ roles, responsibilities and education according to report. A ... More >>

Federal hiring is getting faster and smarter as agencies set sights on an 80-days-to-hire target. O... More >>

With serious cyber security measures in tow, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture becomes first major federal ... More >>

Service in the Army or Army Reserve is a great way to pay for college. And for active-duty soldiers... More >>

With many of the most popular online degrees, graduates will use their knowledge to tackle real-wor... More >>

Utilizing Your Military Education Benefits Individuals who have served in the armed forces, from ac... More >>

Among all literature available to mankind, the Bible is unique in many different ways. A comparativ... More >>

LAWTON, Okla. — The 95th will spearhead the second iteration of Army Reserve Soldiers to train the ... More >>

ROSWELL, N.M. — Nine drill sergeants from 3-378th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 95th Training Division (IE... More >>

FORT JACKSON, S.C. — After 33 years of operation, the United States Army Reserve Drill Sergeant Sch... More >>

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — America was founded by individuals who possessed a strong conviction in the idea ... More >>

ALBANY, N.Y. — Sometimes, the answer to a question will depend on who you ask the question of. In t... More >>

Name, Rank and Unit: Dale A McCurdy, Capt., HHC, 95th Training Division (IET), Fort Sill, Okla. Mil... More >>

Name, Rank and Unit: Paul M. McGuire, Sgt. First Class, HHC, 95th Training Division, Fort Sill, Okl... More >>

CONOVER, N.C. — On June 12, Rock Barn honored the men and women of the Armed Forces at the Greater ... More >>

Steeped in a heritage that dates back 116 years, Culver Military Academy is a progressive college-p... 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 progra... More >>

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

Staff Sergeant Timothy M. Riley spent eight years, two months, and six days (not that he was counti... More >>

It’s back — a new iteration of the immensely popular MyCAA program for military spouses is being re... 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 >>

Microsoft Office 2010 is anticipated to have broad adoption in the upcoming year. Challenges includ... More >>

Norwich University, located in Northfield, VT, is the birthplace of Reserve Officers’ Training Corp... 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 >>

Whether in military or civilian life, nursing is a calling that features a unique set of demands an... More >>

We are living in a time that is often referred to as the post-modern era. Transportation and commun... More >>

The military might not typically be thought of as having much in common with Benedictine sisters, b... More >>

The cry is heard all across the nation, and probably around the world. You will hear it in every mat... More >>

Making the decision to go back to school is a huge commitment, but once you take that step, getting... More >>

Such a simple question! But is the answer that obvious? Not when it comes to high school Algebra. An... More >>

So, the word physics has entered your homeschool conversations as of late, and you’re a bit stumped ... More >>

The homeschooling movement continues to gain momentum as home-educated students and graduates demon... More >>

Sugar Mountain, North Carolina — Weather, weather, weather! If Mother Nature cooperates Sugar Mount... More >>

It may take a village to sustain a community. This is an abbreviated story of a son taking his Moth... More >>

For servicemen and women and their families, time together is often at a premium, and family vacati... More >>

Embrace winter and all its beauty this year in Front Royal, Virginia. Front Royal is recognized as ... More >>

Every year, we thank our military with 20 percent discounts and special events when you visit our ar... More >>

The crowds have never stopped pouring into Wet ‘n Wild since it opened as the world’s first modern ... More >>

No one has to tell a parent how quickly kids grow up. There are only so many toothless grins, only ... More >>

Tioga County is home to Pine Creek Gorge otherwise known as Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon. The Gorge ... More >>