Greetings Griffon Team! I’m thrilled to have my first opportunity to communicate with you through this exceptional magazine, The Griffon. On 15 Octob... More >>
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From the Editor: Maj. General Mark McQueen, in advance of his retirement from the Army, accepted the City Manager po sition in Panama City, Florida... More >>
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One of the hallmarks of exceptional organizations is that it learns, grows, refines and develops itself over time. This is certainly the case for the... More >>
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Teammates! I take this opportunity to congratulate you on the extraordinary performance and service to our Nation that you each demonstrated in 2017.... More >>
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Team Griffon,
This edition of the Griffon provides an extraordinary opportunity for us to do an azimuth check on where we are and where we are g... More >>
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My first assignment when I was commissioned 35 years ago was to the 1st Armored Division, Ansbach, Germany. During that time, our nation was in the m... More >>
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To my Teammates of the 108th Training Command, it is my great privilege to share opportunities of your successes with others. That was no less the c... More >>
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Recently, Command Sgt. Maj. Riti and I attended the Army Professional Forum (APF). In attendance was our Army’s senior leadership and command teams.... More >>
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To be given special trust and confidence to serve as a leader in the United States Army is an honor and privilege. I am humbled to “get to be” the Se... More >>
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SGT Devin Crawford 2018 TRADOC Drill Sergeant of the Year
“One Drill Sergeant to represent them all, One Drill Sergeant to train them, One Drill Sergeant to bring them all and in the standards bind them.”
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Until I retire and even after that, I will continue to stress the importance of Soldiers getting their Professional Military Education (PME) complete... More >>
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Since my last article, I’ve attended many different events to include the Drill SGT of the Year (DSOY) and Best Warrior Competitions (BWC). Watching ... More >>
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One of the biggest regrets I have is that I don’t have the opportunity to visit every one of the outstanding Soldiers within the 108th Training Comma... More >>
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This past February marked my 39th anniversary of being in the US Army. Never in a million years did I think I would be in this long but again, thirty... More >>
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Today started out good because like almost every day, it started with physical fitness training. I know I say this often in my articles but when you ... More >>
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I always try to figure out what I want to write about in the next Griffon. This time it’s easy because Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Moeller of the 108th Tra... More >>
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It was great seeing you all in San Antonio recently at our annual Full Time Support Conference. As I mentioned there and I’ll reiterate now; it’s gre... More >>
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I hope you and your families had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year. We are looking at firming up the location of our annual Full-Time Staff (FT... More >>
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Dear Soldiers & Families:
Please allow me to thank you for all the hard work you have done this past Fiscal Year (FY). It has been a really great ... More >>
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A beautiful fresh Spring season is upon us! The sun actually peaked through the clouds. How marvelous it seems after the cold, bleak winter we all e... More >>
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It is with great excitement that I begin my new position as Command Chief Warrant Officer of the 108th Training Command. The journey has been very c... More >>
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Since this is my last column I thought it only fitting to let each of you read the comments I made at my retirement ceremony in November. I will have... More >>
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FORT RUCKER, Ala. (May 1, 2013) — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and while the nationwide campaign sponsored by the National Highway Tra... More >>
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FORT DEVENS, Mass. —The fight is on; Soldiers have all but come to fisticuffs and are throwing each other down, and grappling fiercely as they atte... More >>
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SEATTLE, Wash. — On March 25, members of the 88th Regional Support Command (RSC) and their partners from all over the United States, gathered here ... More >>
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G1 Nugget
ADPAAS Awareness
WHAT is ADPAAS? ADPAAS stands for Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System. It is the o... More >>
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WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 6, 2009) — Secretary of the Army John McHugh gave Pentagon staffers a “preliminary report” today after his firs... More >>
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ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Dec. 15, 2009) — Volunteers placed some 15,000 wreaths on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery, Dec. 12, as... More >>
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WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Jan. 7, 2010) — The Army’s top operations officer said yesterday that not only will the Army add a new combat aviati... More >>
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ARLINGTON, Va. (Army News Service, Dec. 14, 2009) -- The Army Reserve has increased its ranks by 20,000 and continues to meet its recruiting goals,... More >>
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REFORMATION
The word reformed is a verb. It is action based. The definition of “reformed” is to make changes in (something, typically a social, ... More >>
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The U.S. Army Reserve is uniquely composed of service members who often live hours from their home units and sometimes even further from the leaders ... More >>
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I used to believe the old adage, “The more things change the more they remain the same.” As life goes by, I have noticed the potential for cynicism, ... More >>
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Fort Jackson, S.C. — In the hot, humid late afternoon of July 20, a platoon of Basic Combat Training (BCT) Soldiers are conducting a patrol near th... More >>
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Fort Knox, Ky. — From late-May to mid-August more than 7,000 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Cadets rotate into and out of FT Knox. They ... More >>
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Lynchburg, Va. — God, family and country is not just a phrase. It has been a way of life for one Army Reserve Soldier that all started at an earl... More >>
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Which Venue Should I Register For? Singles Event: Register for if you are not legally married. Free childcare is provided for children ages 0-6... More >>
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FORT KNOX, Ky. — Chaplain (Maj.) Todd Wolf, 104th Training Division (LT) Division Chaplain, conducts role play training with the Unit Ministry Team... More >>
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Army Drill Sergeants train, mentor, and mold the United States’ future warriors, and getting the best qualified, most motivated Drill Sergeants is es... More >>
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With the 108th Training Command (IET) partnered with U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military T... More >>
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When I took command of the 95th Division almost three years ago, I told everyone that I was the most fortunate person in the entire Army Reserve. The... More >>
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My, how time flies when you are having fun! It seems like just yesterday when then Brig. Gen. Christian extended me the offer to serve as the 95th Di... More >>
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The ground was frozen but the campfire crackled with heat as competitors and spectators gathered in the early morning dawn for the 4th annual Ruck an... More >>
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On October 21 at the 95th Division Memorial located in the 95th Training Division (IET) Headquarters building, Lt. Col. Michael D. Eckart retired fro... More >>
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CAMP RAVENNA, Ohio — Soldiers and Drill Sergeants of the 1st Battalion, 390th Regiment (1-390th), 3rd BDE, 95th Division have spent the “inter-mont... More >>
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Iroquois Warriors, as you read this article, our Division is decisively engaged at the Army Training Centers in Fort Benning and Fort Jackson. Our dr... More >>
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Most people know Army Knowledge Online (AKO) as the place for checking their e-mail and storing files. But, did you know AKO is also a Business Proce... More >>
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As commanders and managers, we strive to achieve the command’s missions and goals. We must also provide accountability for our operations. In orde... More >>
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We as federal managers, Soldier and Civilian alike, we have an inherent obligation to administer Internal Controls effectively within our organizatio... More >>
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Alcohol dependence (defined as five or more drinks in the same sitting) is a powerful disorder with enormous health consequences. Alcohol dependence ... More >>
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The Army will phase out “stop-loss” which mandates that Soldiers remain in the military beyond their service obligation by March, 2011. Army Reserve... More >>
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A lot of excitement is being generated about the new Post – 9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) Education Benefit. Since service members may qualify for multip... More >>
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The vaccine can be provided to you by your personal physician, local pharmacy both at your cost or thru Logistics Health International using a vouch... More >>
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is considered an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is comprised of worrisome thoughts plus excessive emotional and physical pa... More >>
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I am crossing my fingers that the Griffon and this article will be published prior to the Command’s fulltime conference as an introduction to the Chi... More >>
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”If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing at... More >>
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AR 600-20 (Army Command Policy) has recently been revised with important changes involving Family Care Plans. A Family Care Plan should assist Soldie... More >>
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The continuous cycle of academia cruises by at a pace that many of us seem to hardly be able to keep up with. Quarters and semesters slip right throu... More >>
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Fort Knox, Ky. — Several U.S. Army Reserve Drill Sergeants of Task Force Wolf led 268 Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Cadets across Brooks Field... More >>
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We’ve all heard it: “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Indeed, choosing a career is one of the most important decisions yo... More >>
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CHARLOTTE, N.C . — On November 4, 2017, family, friends, and colleagues of six U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers came together at 108th Training Command (I... More >>
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Retiring from any career field is a monumental accomplishment. They all have ups and downs, but serving in the military for more ... More >>
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Charged with supporting two of TRADOC's five core function leads: the Center for Initial Military Training and Cadet Command, the 108th Training Comm... More >>
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FORT LEONARD WOOD Mo. — After a week of intense competition, the 2017 TRADOC Drill Sergeant and AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year has come to an end... More >>
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Charlotte , N.C. — The 108th Training Command has some new faces aiding in the fight of Army Readiness in combat of Substance Abuse. Ms. Kameika ... More >>
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Steeped in a heritage that dates back 116 years, Culver Military Academy is a progressive college-preparatory boarding school that uses the military ... More >>
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UMT has helped me in more ways than I thought possible. I am in the Air Force Reserves and have a full time job with the Government as a Civil Servic... More >>
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Only 45 minutes east of Dallas, Greenville, Texas is the perfect launching pad for fun, relaxation or a little bit of both. Visitors to the Audie M... More >>
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With the growing popularity of distance education, online learning is rapidly becoming a convenient option for those seeking to earn a college degree... More >>
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What sort of programs or courses can I study online?
When you are looking for online college programs, you will find a broad selection of course... More >>
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You’ve probably heard the term “military-friendly” used over and over again while researching which college or university you should attend. A recent... More >>
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Staff Sergeant Timothy M. Riley spent eight years, two months, and six days (not that he was counting) in the U.S. Army working as a Satellite Commun... More >>
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For most of us in the US Army community, it’s no secret that the skills many of our service members master in uniform do not transition into the civi... More >>
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It’s back — a new iteration of the immensely popular MyCAA program for military spouses is being re-started October 25 after a six-month hiatus. Duri... More >>
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As the mother of five children from ages three to 17, Lorena Howell’s household is frequently a whirlwind of activity. Gregarious and personable, she... More >>
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In the very near future it is likely that a classroom of eager school children will be spending part of their day having stories read to them by Ezve... More >>
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Microsoft Office 2010 is anticipated to have broad adoption in the upcoming year. Challenges include the need to minimize admin and IT support costs,... More >>
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Norwich University, located in Northfield, VT, is the birthplace of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and the nation’s oldest private military ... More >>
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Humanitarian assistance exercises have long been a key component of the efforts of U.S. military forces stationed around the world – offering aid to ... More >>
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Since the H1N1 Virus first emerged this past spring, government and civilian agencies across the world have taken steps to prevent spread of the illn... More >>
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There are about 2.3 million home-educated students in the United States as of spring 2016. This is up from one estimate that there were about two mil... More >>
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Purchasing homeschooling curriculum for your children can be similar to buying a car for your family. Where I live you can spend about $50,000 for a ... More >>
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As a military family you understand, better than anyone, the joys and struggles of the calling. You’ve devoted your lives to serving your country, an... More >>
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, United States Army Reserve commanding general, recently stated in a letter about Family ... More >>
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On average, children in a military family move six to nine times during their school years necessitating numerous school changes. Continually having ... More >>
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On average, children in a military family move six to nine times during their school years — necessitating numerous school changes. Continually havin... More >>
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Children thrive academically in a supportive learning environment that’s focused on their strengths and needs. For military families, frequent reloca... More >>
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Winter is finally here and for homeschoolers that likely means you’ve got a few weeks or months of homeschooling under your belt. By now you have lik... More >>
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Enjoy spring in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Warmer temperatures, lots of sunshine, turquoise blue waters and care-free days are waiting for you on ... More >>
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Panama City Beach ( www.visitpanamacitybeach.com ) is located in Bay County, Fla., in the Northwest part of the state. The destination is best known ... More >>
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Aim Higher For Your Next Vacation Universal’s Three Incredible Theme Parks and New Attractions Take Vacations to a New Level
When it’s time for a family vacation you want to make it the best it can be. Universal Orlando Resort™ makes planning it easy with three incredible t... More >>
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With 80-100 vintage and historic race cars, motorcycles, and hydroplanes always on display, World of Speed Motorsports Museum is a must-see destinati... More >>
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In Hendersonville, North Carolina, apples reign supreme. A ride along back roads outside of town reveals slopes covered in orchards. Cool nights in s... More >>
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The National Museum of the United States Army is rapidly taking shape at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Since ground was broken in 2016, Museum construction... More >>
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The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Mus... More >>
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Chattanooga is the Gateway to Tennessee and is nestled along the banks of the beautiful Tennessee River and surrounded by the spectacular scenic beau... More >>
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