Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (35Q)

A Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns; identifies, reports, and maintains Intelligence information in support of Commander’s Intelligence Requirements; uses technical references to analyze information.

Job Duties

• Operates automated data processing (ADP) equipment for both remote and local collection, processing and reporting
  
• Performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns
• Develops and maintains analytical and operational working aids and databases to support target collection, identification, and location
  
• Prepares technical products and time sensitive reports in support of Cryptologic Network Warfare operations
• http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/cryptologic-network-warfare-specialist.html

Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (35Q)

A Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns; identifies, reports, and maintains Intelligence information in support of Commander’s Intelligence Requirements; uses technical references to analyze information.

Job Duties

• Operates automated data processing (ADP) equipment for both remote and local collection, processing and reporting
  
• Performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns
• Develops and maintains analytical and operational working aids and databases to support target collection, identification, and location
  
• Prepares technical products and time sensitive reports in support of Cryptologic Network Warfare operations
• http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/cryptologic-network-warfare-specialist.html

Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (35Q)

A Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns; identifies, reports, and maintains Intelligence information in support of Commander’s Intelligence Requirements; uses technical references to analyze information.

Job Duties

• Operates automated data processing (ADP) equipment for both remote and local collection, processing and reporting
  
• Performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns
• Develops and maintains analytical and operational working aids and databases to support target collection, identification, and location
  
• Prepares technical products and time sensitive reports in support of Cryptologic Network Warfare operations
• http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/cryptologic-network-warfare-specialist.html

Army interactive –semi will visit North County High and the Cape Girardeau Career Technical Center

An Army interactive –semi will visit North County High and the Cape Girardeau Career Technical Center. Students and staff will operate Army robots, learn about Army careers, and take the Army chin-up challenge.  For event information at North County High contact Sergeant First Class Gibson (573) 353-2055 and Sergeant First Class Cook at (573)-335-9052 for Cape Girardeau Tech.

 

Army Interactive-semi Visits Affton High

An Army interactive –semi will visit Affton High. Students and staff will operate Army robots, learn about Army careers, and take the Army chin-up challenge.  For event information contact Sergeant First Class  Jurgens at 314-842-1141.

 

First Army unit hosts Medal of Honor recipient

FORT HOOD, Texas (March 28, 2014) -- Soldiers of First Army Division West's 166th Aviation Brigade hosted Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. Bruce R. Crandall at their spring formal.

Crandall received the nation's highest military award for his actions in the first major conflict of the Vietnam War, in the Ia Drang Valley, during November 1965. He was portrayed by Greg Kinnear in "We Were Soldiers."

He regaled the crowd of 250 Soldiers and families with his stories, from long-time friend and wingman, Ed "Too Tall" Freeman, to Col. Hal Moore, to his wife Arlene, and their experiences as part of the Engineer Corps in Libya, Venezuela, Vietnam, and many places in between.

In anticipation of Crandall's visit, Soldiers watched a screening of the movie.

"I'd seen the movie before and I was really excited to meet him," said Sgt. 1st Class Robert Farmer, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter standardization instructor with the 166th Aviation Brigade.

"He was a humble man who had an incredible experience," said Capt. Jason Kim, the event coordinator and commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 166th Aviation Brigade. "He did a really good job portraying his experience and tying it into advice for the Army Soldiers today."

Crandall also spoke with Soldiers of Troop B, 1st Squadron, 230th Air Cavalry Regiment, an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter unit of the Tennessee National Guard, going through pre-mobilization training with the 166th Aviation Brigade.

"He was awesome," said Capt. Brendan Ballerd, Troop B commander. "He was like a grandfather figure with stories to share that anyone can listen to and enjoy, and [someone to] look up to."

Ballerd especially appreciated having a role model for his Soldiers to emulate before their upcoming deployment.

"He's an exemplary figure to all of us for what he did during his service," he said. "It was a real morale boost."

The common theme among those who met and heard Crandall speak was his humility and what he taught them.

"Take care of your Soldiers and they'll take care of you," Ballerd said.

Well into his 80s, the aviator travels over 200 days each year, sharing his love for the Army, helicopters, and his comrades-in-arms, both past and present.


Retrieved on 31 March 2014
http://www.army.mil/article/122807/First_Army_unit_hosts_Medal_of_Honor_recipient/

Written By Capt. Tania Hummel

Infantryman (11B)

The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the Army. They are responsible for defending our country against any threat by land, as well as capturing, destroying and repelling enemy ground forces.

Job Duties

• Perform as a member of a fire team during drills and combat
  
• Aid in the mobilization of vehicles, troops and weaponry
  
• Assist in reconnaissance missions
  
• Process prisoners of war and captured documents
  
• Use, maintain and store combat weapons (e.g., rifles, machine guns, antitank mines, etc.)

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/combat/infantryman-11b.html

Lansing High Earns Top Performer Awards

Tuesday Staff Sergeant Sutherland from the Kansas City (Kan) Army Career Center presented the Top Performer awards to Lansing’s basketball student athlete Joe Schneider and coach Rod Briggs. The Top Performer award is based on demonstrating the Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.

Army Strong!

Hoooaaah!

 

 

 

Carson sworn in as 31st Under Secretary of U.S. Army

Secretary of the Army John McHugh swore in Brad R. Carson as the 31st Under Secretary of the Army, and Chief Management Officer of the Army, during an informal ceremony amongst family, friends and colleagues, today, at the Pentagon.

"Brad Carson has a long and very proud history of serving this nation and knows what it's like to wear the uniform of this country," said McHugh prior to administering the oath of office.

Prior to being sworn in as the Army's second-highest civilian leader, Carson served as the Army's 20th General Counsel, a position held since 2012. In that capacity, he served as the legal adviser to the Secretary of the Army and the Army's chief legal officer.

As the Under Secretary of the Army, Carson's responsibilities include the Army's budget, diversity in the ranks, business transformation and energy efficiency initiatives.

In his remarks, Carson thanked his wife, Julie, and son, Jack, for their enduring support and spoke about his appreciation for the opportunity to continue representing the Army. He also highlighted his commitment to Soldiers, Army civilians and their family members.

"I am grateful to all of you for your public service. It is a great pleasure for me to work for the U.S. Army and to be the Under Secretary, following Dr. [Joseph W.] Westphal's steep example. I am enormously grateful for this opportunity," said Carson.  
http://www.army.mil/article/122752/Carson_sworn_in_as_31st_Under_Secretary_of_U_S__Army/
 Lt. Col. Rob Manning, Under SecArmy Public Affairs

Reserve Soldiers respond to dangerous truck accident

Three Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 348th Regiment, were among the first to respond to an overturned 18-wheeled tractor-trailer carrying flammable material on Interstate-59 in Hattiesburg, Miss., March 11.

The truck, carrying liquid acrylonitrile, an explosive compound, skidded off the road and crashed into the embankment.

"I was just doing my job as a Soldier," said Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Christy, a combat medic and the first Soldier to arrive at the scene.

Christy explained he parked his vehicle in the distance and ran up to the truck within a minute of the crash. When he arrived, a civilian was trying to kick in the windshield to free the driver. Christy said he immediately took control of the situation and directed the driver to free himself and climb out from the door.

As the driver was climbing out of the vehicle Army Reserve Capt. Amanda McDonald, a chemical officer and a nurse by trade, arrived to provide assistance.

The truck was leaking diesel and hazardous fumes from its cargo. McDonald and Christy escorted the driver away from the fumes before McDonald further evaluated the driver.

"Because of the contents of the vehicle, we were anticipating a fire or explosion," said McDonald. "The fumes were moving down the hill."


Army Reserve Master Sgt. Bobby Dean, an engineer, also arrived at the scene to divert vehicles away from the potential hazard. The three Soldiers stayed until the local police, fire department, and ambulance arrived. Christy gave the police a brief of the situation while McDonald directed the ambulance toward the driver.

Christy said the driver of the vehicle was fortunate to have walked away with only a laceration on the leg and scrapes to his arm.
http://www.army.mil/article/122641/Reserve_Soldiers_respond_to_dangerous_truck_accident/

Capt. Jimmy Kow, 3rd Battalion, 348th Regiment, 158th Infantry Brigade

Future Soldier is a Top Performer

Staff Sergeant Conger from the Northland Army Career Center presented the Top Performer award to Future Soldier Specialist Kelvin Cayruth at Impact Elite Gym. Specialist Cayruth earned the Top Performer award by demonstrating the Army Values; loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.

Army Strong!

Hoooaaah!

 

Springfield Army Community Relations Team

The Kansas City Recruiting Battalion conducted a community relations team work shop in Springfield on Tuesday. Lieutenant Colonel Dean Somers briefed the state of the battalion to team members from various community sectors; high school, media, college, civic, and Army Reserve units.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH

Discover challenging options in the field of your choice

Specialized skills are part of every U.S. Army job. If you have a particular aptitude for science, technology, engineering or mathematics, here are some Army careers and jobs that will put your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to the test. Whether Officer or enlisted, each offers experience and skills with applications in the Army and beyond.
http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/stem/about-army-stem.html

Army Robotics Visit Kirkwood High

This week an Army interactive -semi will visit Kirkwood High School. Students will learn about Army robotics and STEM career opportunities. Contact Sergeant First Class Mitchell for event and career information at 314-842-1141.

 

Today's Women Soldiers

Prior to the 1994 DoD assignment rule, 67 percent of the positions in the Army were open to women Today, 78 percent of the positions in the Army are open to women, and women serve in 95 percent of all Army occupations (active duty and the reserve components), as of September 2012.

Women represent about 13.5 percent of the active Army, 23 percent of the Army Reserve and 15.0 percent of the Army National Guard as of fiscal year 2012.

An increasing proportion of senior-level active duty and DoD positions are being filled by women.

The percentage of female officers in the active Army in grades O-4 (rank of major) and above increased from 11.5 percent in fiscal year 1995 to 14.2 percent in fiscal year 2012.

The same is true for enlisted active-duty women in grades E-7 (rank of sergeant first class) through E-9 (rank of first sergeant), who went from 8.

3 percent in 1995 to approximately 10.9 percent as of fiscal year 2012.

In the grades GS-13 through senior executive service, the percentage of female civilian Army employees increased from 18.9 percent in 1995 to 29.3 percent as of fiscal year 2012.

http://www.army.mil/women/today.html

Meet KMBC News Anchor and Army Reserve Soldier Captain Stephanie Ramos

Stephanie Ramos joined KMBC-TV in April 2012. She came to Kansas City from WIBW in Topeka, Kan. Growing up in New York City, Stephanie graduated from Iona College with a Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism 2003 and Master of Arts degree in media studies in 2005. She also attended Fordham University for graduate study. In 2005, Stephanie was accepted into the NBC Page Program at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, working for a number of shows including the "Today Show" and "Saturday Night Live." In order to get started on air, Ramos left New York and began working as an assignment editor at NBC-affiliate WIS while also taking Army officer courses at military base Fort Jackson. Ramos attended the Army's basic training course in 2002, later completed ROTC in graduate school and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. Ramos deployed to Baghdad, Iraq as a 1st Lieutenant in 2008, and while there chronicled her experiences on camera. When Ramos returned, she developed/produced, along with her husband Emio, a half-hour special titled "To Baghdad & Back" for WIBW, which won a Kansas Association of Broadcasters Award. Now a captain, Ramos continues to serve in the Army Reserves, and in 2011 she and her husband welcomed their first child into the world.
 http://www.kmbc.com/tv/news-team/13079684

 

Women in the U.S. Army

Women in the U.S. Army

From the American Revolutionary War to the present recent overseas contingency operations, women have served a vital role in the U.S. Army. Ever since Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley ("Molly Pitcher") replaced her husband when he collapsed at his cannon, women have continually proven that the narrow stereotype, limiting their choice of occupation, was wrong. As women expanded into different roles in the U.S. Army, it was clear that the heart of a warrior was not limited to one gender.

http://www.army.mil/women/?from=hp_spotlight

 

 

Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst (35G)

The geospatial intelligence imagery analyst is responsible for analyzing overhead and aerial imagery developed by photographic and electronic means. They provide Army personnel with critical information about enemy forces, potential battle areas and combat operations support.

Job Duties

• Produce intelligence by analyzing images, fixed/moving targets and geospatial data
  
• Identify military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment and defenses
  
• Determine the location and dimensions of objects
  
• Conduct Battle Damage Assessment

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/geospatial-intelligence-imagery-analyst.html

Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist (35Q)

A Cryptologic Network Warfare Specialist performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns; identifies, reports, and maintains Intelligence information in support of Commander’s Intelligence Requirements; uses technical references to analyze information.

Job Duties

• Operates automated data processing (ADP) equipment for both remote and local collection, processing and reporting
  
• Performs initial cryptologic digital analysis to establish target identification and operational patterns
• Develops and maintains analytical and operational working aids and databases to support target collection, identification, and location
  
• Prepares technical products and time sensitive reports in support of Cryptologic Network Warfare operation
• http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/cryptologic-network-warfare-specialist.html

'Live synthetic' Army's next generation of simulation

Soldiers from a brigade combat team are at a combat training site doing a routine live-fire exercise. Well, maybe not so routine.

Suddenly enemy jets pop out of the clouds streaking toward them. The Soldiers scramble for cover as missiles rain down.

They hear the explosions from the missiles impacting all around them, see the flames and debris and smell the smoke.

But this is where it gets a little bit eerie.

Those enemy jets are being piloted a thousand miles away by fellow brigade combat team, or BCT, Soldiers, some in aircraft simulators and others on computer gaming stations.

The Soldiers see the visual recreations of those jets in real-time through special glasses that allow them to see the real world around them, while simultaneously viewing the simulations.

Data from the simulations stream in to the Soldiers' glasses from satellites and ground relay stations.

In turn, the pilots in simulators and those using gaming stations see what Soldiers are doing in the live environment by satellite and unmanned aircraft video feeds and sensors on the Soldiers that transmit precise locations and activities.

Sounds of the battle are generated through special earpieces that harmonize with the visuals and the smells are pumped in through special odor machines.

Pipe dream?

Not really, said Col. John Janiszewski, director of the National Simulation Center, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

"We're now looking at a concept called the Future Holistic Training Environment Live Synthetic" that will eventually do this and much more, he said.
Written by  David Vergun
http://www.army.mil/article/122165/_Live_synthetic__Army_s_next_generation_of_simulation/
Retrieved 20 March 2014

Soldier feeding, helping homeless goes viral on social media

Soldiers serve their country every day. But a photo posted on social media March 3, of an anonymous First Army Soldier giving pizza to the homeless highlighted this commitment at the community level.

The photo was widely shared on social media and generated thousands of hits and hundreds of positive comments in just a couple of days.

The Soldier in the picture is Cpl. Derno McCary, an observer-coach/trainer with 2-312th Regiment, 174th Infantry Brigade, Division East. The photo was taken by another 2-312th observer-coach/trainer, Sgt. Richard Saenz, when the two Soldiers volunteered their off-duty time to hand out dozens of pizzas to homeless people in Camden, N.J., March 2.

The pizza delivery was Saenz's idea, according to McCary.

"I told him I would definitely go with him," McCary said. "The reception that we got was outstanding, but I was just doing my part. It felt good."

Saenz, who grew up in Camden, witnessed the hardships these people experience while working as a state employee in the city. Years later, seeing a friend helping those in need motivated Saenz to find ways that he, too, could give back and make a difference. He organized the pizza delivery with considerable donations and support from his unit.

"It was fun to do, watching people's faces light up," Saenz said. "People would tell me that they hadn't had pizza in years."

Saenz and his team leader, Sgt. 1st Class Randall Nieves, made another night-time food delivery to homeless compounds in Camden, March 5, handing out boxes of fruit and dozens of loaves of bread to grateful recipients.

Despite the cold, several people came out of their snow-covered, makeshift shelters to greet the Soldiers and thank them for their service.

"What (a Soldier) does reflects greatly on the Army, so when Sgt. Saenz came up with this idea, our whole team supported him," Nieves said. "There are things here we can do. We need to help people here."

Saenz and the 2-312th team hope to continue making deliveries. Friends and relatives of Soldiers in the unit have offered to contribute money and supplies to aid in their efforts.

"You've always got to try to do something to make people feel better," Saenz said. "That is part of a philosophy I have been trying to work on."

Saenz said he posted the picture of McCary online because of the way his friend inspired him to help.

"I didn't want any recognition. I just wanted to pay it forward," Saenz said. "Hopefully somebody else will want to do something to help."

OVER 150 DIFFERENT JOBS TO MAKE YOU STRONGER

OVER 150 DIFFERENT JOBS TO MAKE YOU STRONGER

The Army offers a wide variety of Military Occupational Specialties to start you on your career path. Use the pull-down menu below to browse through by career categories to find a job that matches your interest or experience.
http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories.results.html?q=15&keywordTreatment=ALL&AR=both&categoryID=allJobCat&EO=both&search=

Music teacher serves in 312th Army Reserve band in Lawrence

Sergeant Katie Sperry always wanted to join the U.S. Army Reserves.  She did not join after high school but attended Fort Hays State University earning an undergraduate degree in music education.  Sperry joined the Reserves in June 2009 to become a cargo specialist a military occupation specialty called 88H (hotel).  Sperry attended basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C. and advanced individual training at Fort Eustis, Va.  Upon completion of training she was assigned to the 589th Transportation Detachment in Topeka, Kan. 

She deployed to Kuwait in 2010 to 2011 with the 589^th and during the deployment cross-trained into another Army job of 88N (November) transportation management coordinator. She attended the Warrior Leadership Course in Kuwait and pinned on Sergeant’s stripes.

Sperry returned to Topeka and transferred to the 312^th Army Band in Lawrence, Kan. Being an Army musician requires a live audition, training at the U.S. Army School of Music in Norfolk, Va., and then earning the military occupation specialty 42R (Romeo) musician.  The school of music was a good time for Sperry, “I love to play the Clarinet and hangout with musicians-hang out with Soldiers”.

What is a typical drill weekend for an Army musician? She said, the Soldiers perform physical fitness, practice for performances, hone Soldier tasks, fire weapons at ranges on Fort Leavenworth, Kan., and she is the unit’s music librarian.  She enjoys being tasked to play for civic events. One of her most memorable performances was in San Antonio, Texas for a Naturalization ceremony. Sperry commented, “How awesome it was to play for a future citizen while serving in the Army protecting our country”. Her civilian interests are a demonstration of the duties as an Army Reserve Soldier.

Sperry has been a music teacher for 10 years and plans to improve the growth of music education in Kansas. To grasp the knowledge of music as a business and a career she earned her Masters of Business Administration from Kansas Wesleyan University utilizing the Army Reserve Student Loan Repayment Program.  

Sperry has a dual track career: the Reserves and as a music teacher. Her professional goal is to be the best Soldier she can be either as a Sergeant or getting a commission to be an officer.  She really enjoys the Reserves and her husband is a Reserve Soldier in Topeka. This Army family has over 10 years of service and looks forward to continued service

Visit the SGT Sperry at the 312^th Army Band in Lawrence, Kan., and learn how to become an Army musician.

Army Strong!

Army combat engineer to police dog handler

). Sergeant First Class Jeremy Cruz joined the Army to join the Douglas County Sherriff Department in Nevada.  Cruz desired to work in law enforcement since junior high school when the Carson City Sheriff gave a presentation during an exploration program.  The only problem was he had to be 21 years old to carry a firearm. In the mean time like many teenagers Cruz was figuring out life and working three jobs. 

 In 1998, Cruz decided to stop working three jobs and find an occupation with valuable skills and steady pay. He joined the Army to be a combat engineer to work with demolitions, obstacles, explosives, and infantry tactics. Fourteen years later Cruz has deployed to Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He has been stationed in England, Germany, Fort Leonard Wood (Mo), Fort Jackson (S.C.), and Fort Carson (Colo.).

  He said, “My job is to create and destroy obstacles on the battlefield and to conduct route clearance”.   Combat engineers also work with mine dogs.  Cruz spent seven months in Great Britain training with British dog handlers.  This training took him to Fort Leonard Wood  as a combat engineer and Army dog handler. He said the skills he learned as a dog handler will help him in his second career in law enforcement.

Cruz has been more than a combat engineer-he has worn the Round Brown Drill Sergeant headgear   serving as a drill sergeant at Fort Jackson training new recruits. Now, he is finding new recruits (Future Soldiers) as an Army recruiter stationed at the Northland Army Career Center off of Barry Rd. in Kansas City, Mo.  He enjoys being a recruiter and talking about his Army career to potential recruits.  Cruz plans to return to Fort Leonard Wood after his tour of recruiting and join his combat engineer family.

Cruz said, “The Army is like a brotherhood, one big family, and the Soldiers I have served with at other duty stations, well (we) still talk every week”.  Serving, family, and off time is important to Cruz.

In his down time Cruz is edging his way to a law enforcement career by pursuing on a bachelors degree in criminal justice with Post University on the Army’s tuition assistance program.  He believes he transferred in over a year of college credits through his Army schools.  He figures a criminal justice degree coupled with a 20 year Army career will assist Cruz in pursuing a second career in law enforcement.

Meet Sergeant First Class Cruz at the Army Career Center off of Barry Rd and Village West Parkway.

Army Strong!

Lenny Kravitz honors uncle, Medal of Honor recipient

Music artist Lenny Kravitz paused today to reflect on the life and legacy of his uncle and namesake, Pfc. Leonard Kravitz, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously from President Barack Obama, today.

"He's a hero," said Kravitz during an interview in Arlington, Va., before heading to the White House for the ceremony.

Pfc. Kravitz was 20 years old when he was killed in Yangpyong, Korea, in 1951.

He was among 24 Soldiers of Jewish, Hispanic, and African-American heritage who received the Medal of Honor, for valor in the Vietnam War, Korean War, and World War II.

"It's a wonderful thing to be here today to be a part of this and to see him get his honor," said the actor and Grammy-winning Kravitz. "It's part of who I am. I am Leonard Kravitz."

Pfc. Kravitz, who was Jewish, is recognized for his actions March 6-7, 1951. He voluntarily remained at a machine-gun position to provide suppressive fire for retreating troops after his unit was overrun by enemy combatants.

He did not survive, but his actions are credited with saving the entire platoon.

"Just to know that he died that way, he made the choice to stay and to deal with the situation. As sad as it is, it was a beautiful action, and the fact that he is now going to get this honor just makes it end properly," said Kravitz.

"He's getting his due. He's a hero and that's what he wanted to do," Kravitz said.
Read the rest of the story on the site below.
http://www.army.mil/article/122071/Lenny_Kravitz_honors_uncle__Medal_of_Honor_recipient/
Written by  Lisa Ferdinando
Retrieved 19 March 2014

Soldiers receive long-overdue Medals of Honor

Twenty-four U.S. Army veterans from three wars -- World War II, Korea and Vietnam -- received upgrades to the highest military decoration for uncommon bravery and gallantry at a White House ceremony Tuesday.

President Barack Obama presented posthumous Medals of Honor to family members and representatives of 21 of those Soldiers, and draped the sky-blue ribbon and five-pointed star-bearing medals around the necks of the three living veterans from the Vietnam War.

Each of the 24 had received a Distinguished Service Cross for the same fearless actions for which they were now receiving long overdue upgrades to the Medal of Honor.

"This ceremony is 70 years in the making and today, we have the chance to set the record straight," he said, noting that more than a decade ago Congress mandated a review to ensure heroism of veterans wasn't overlooked due to prejudice or discrimination. During that review, the 24 Soldiers -- Hispanic, Jewish and African American -- were identified as deserving of the Medal of Honor.
http://www.army.mil/article/122102/Soldiers_receive_long_overdue_Medals_of_Honor/
Written by By J.D. Leipold
Retrieved on 19 March 2014.

Army Chopper will visit Maple Woods and Central High Schools

The Army Chopper will visit Maple Woods and Central High Schools this week. Students and staff will learn about Army opportunities and visit with the chopper rider. For more information contact CPT Joe Vogel at 816-668-4733.

Army Jobs: Multiple Launch Rocket System Operations / Fire Direction Specialist (13P)

The fire direction specialist records the firing data when multiple launch rocket system vehicles launch various missiles and ammunition in quick strikes during combat.

Job Duties

• Collect and transmit all data
  
• Operate communication systems
  
• Gather data and plot firing points using maps
  
• Record ammunition used, firing points and mission reports

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/multiple-launch-rocket-system-operations-fire-direction-specialist.html

Army Jobs: Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS/HIMARS) Crewmember (13M)

A multiple launch rocket system crewmember is responsible for operating and maintaining the entire multiple launch rocket system. They support infantry and tank units by supplementing cannon artillery during combat.

Job Duties

• Drive and maintain the self-propelled launch vehicles
  
• Reload ammunition and resupply vehicles
  
• Test and maintain the fire control systems
  
• Mount radio sets and communication systems in all vehicles http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/combat/multiple-launch-rocket-system-crewmember.html

Army on budget, on schedule with hypersonic missile program

 In August, the Army expects to again test its Advanced Hypersonic Weapon Technology Demonstration. The results of that test will help determine the system's future.

Lt. Gen. David L. Mann, commander, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, discussed the status of the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon, or AHW, program, Wednesday, before the Senate Armed Services Committee, subcommittee on strategic forces.

"Based upon the results that come from that test, we'll go ahead and, again, work closely with Office of the Secretary of Defense as to what they would like us to do, what the next steps are," Mann said.

The general told lawmakers the Army is also working with the Navy on "possible utilization of this capability."

The AHW is part of an effort to develop a conventional "Prompt Global Strike" capability. Conventional means non-nuclear. The AHW can be launched from the United States and can hit a target anywhere in the world. It can travel at speeds of Mach 5, about 3,600 mph, or higher.
MISSILE DEFENSE

Beyond offensive capabilities like the AHW, the Army is also looking at defensive capabilities against threats from other nations.

The U.S. has defensive missile capabilities at Fort Greely, Alaska, and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Mann said adding an additional site on the East Coast of the United States would be beneficial to America's defense capability.
Read the rest of the story on the site.
Written by C. Todd Lopez.http://www.army.mil/article/121957/Army_on_budget__on_schedule_with_hypersonic_missile_program/
Retrieved on 16 Mar 2014

Army interactive-semi will visit the Wichita Museum of World Treasures

An Army interactive-semi will visit the Wichita Museum of World Treasures this week. Visitors will learn about Army opportunities and take the chin-up challenge for an Army t-shirt. For more information contact SSG West at 316-796-2663.

 

Army Chopper will visit Smith-Cotton and Oak Grove High Schools

The Army Chopper will visit Smith-Cotton and Oak Grove High Schools this week. Students and staff will learn about Army opportunities and visit with the chopper rider. For more information contact CPT Sanert at 816-531-3818.

 

 

Preparing You For Your Army Job

ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING

Preparing You For Your Army Job

After you complete Basic Combat Training, you're ready for the next step. Advanced Individual Training (AIT) is where you will learn the skills to perform your Army job.
At one of many diverse AIT schools, you'll receive hands-on training and field instruction to make you an expert in that specific career field. You'll also gain the discipline and work ethic to help you no matter what path you take in life. See the kind of training AIT schools offer below.
http://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/becoming-a-soldier/advanced-individual-training.html
 

The ten-week journey from civilian to Soldier

Basic Combat Training (BCT) is a training course that transforms civilians into Soldiers. Over the course of ten weeks these recruits learn about the Seven Core Army Values, how to work together as a team and what it takes to succeed as a Soldier in the U.S. Army.
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Study assesses physical demands for combat arms

In full gear, Sgt. Shawanna Washington moved ammunition, loaded mortar rounds into a gun tube, moved agilely as if under enemy fire, and completed other physically demanding tasks of a Soldier on the battlefield.

Washington completed the tasks as part of the Army's Physical Demands Study. She was among 89 male and 58 female Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Division who volunteered to take part in the study at Fort Stewart. Their job was to help the Army develop gender-neutral standards for infantry tasks.

Washington, who served a year-long and a 15-month-long deployment in Iraq, said she wants to be in the infantry. She signed up for the study, she said, to be a part of something bigger than herself and support the Army as it moves forward in opening combat jobs to women.

"I always dreamed of being an infantrywoman. I wanted to see exactly the experience and everything I learn from it while I go through the training," she said, as she prepared to scale a six-foot wall during the testing.

The Physical Demands Study is part of Soldier 2020, the Army's plan to integrate women into previously closed military occupational specialties in infantry, combat engineer, field artillery and armor military occupational specialties.

The Army's Training and Doctrine Command, along with other research institutions, identified 31 common and physically demanding tasks in these military occupational specialties.
Written by  Lisa Ferdinando
Retrieved on 17 March 2014
http://www.army.mil/article/121769/Study_assesses_physical_demands_for_combat_arms/

Combat Documentation / Production Specialist (25V)

Combat documentation/production specialists are primarily responsible for supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and noncombat operations.
Job Duties

Operate and perform unit level maintenance on motion, still and studio television cameras

Prepare captions for documentation images

Operate electronic and film-based processing, editing, audio and printing darkroom equipment

Training

Job training for a combat documentation/production specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Motion picture equipment operation
  
• Audio recording and using sound equipment
  
• Scripting and special effects techniques
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The 451st Army Reserve Sustainment Command is recruiting for Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer positions

The 451^st   Army Reserve Sustainment Command is recruiting for Visual Information Equipment Operator-Maintainer positions. A visual information equipment operator-maintainer is responsible for filming, script editing and recording military operations and news events that support Army operations.

Job Duties

·         Handle television receivers/monitors, cameras and various studio accessories

·         Operate motion/still photo imaging equipment and closed circuit systems

·         Control visual imagery satellites, microwaves, Radio Frequency transmissions and cable distribution systems

Training

Job training for a visual information equipment operator-maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

·         Motion picture equipment operation

·         Audio recording and using sound equipment

·         Scripting and special effects techniques

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/arts-and-media/visual-information-equipment-operator-maintainer.html

For job information contact SFC Smith at 316-729-2630 or visit the Wichita Army Career Center on Facebook.

Wichita State University is a participant in the U.S. Army Concurrent Admissions Program

Wichita State University is a participant in the U.S. Army Concurrent Admissions Program (Conap). New recruits (Future Soldiers) can opt to attend WSU while serving in the Army Reserves. For more information about attending WSU and becoming an Army reserve Soldier contact SFC Smith at 316-729-2630. Search Wichita Army Career Center on Facebook for other career opportunities. http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/

MORE is better when it comes to food rations

Warfighters in extreme, demanding operational environments need additional sustenance to complete their missions successfully -- they simply need MORE.

In this case, MORE is the Modular Operational Ration Enhancement, developed by the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center's Combat Feeding Directorate as a direct result of requests from deployed warfighters.

"We received feedback from the field that some warfighters were losing weight and they needed extra calories," said Julie Smith, a Combat Feeding Directorate, or CFD, senior food technologist.

Smith, along with Jim Lecollier, chief of the Individual Rations Branch, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, worked with their respective teams from 2008 through 2013 to develop the MORE family of ration supplements specifically to meet this need.

MORE provides additional nutrition to warfighters operating in high-stress environments when their caloric requirements exceed those provided by their daily operational rations. MOREs are designed to augment the Meal, Ready-to-Eat, or MRE, First Strike Ration, or FSR, and Meal, Cold Weather/Long Range Patrol, as well as the family of Unitized Group Rations.

The MRE satisfies the Army surgeon general's strict requirements for nutrition in operational rations. Each MRE provides approximately 1,300 calories. An FSR, which replaces three MREs, has an average of 2,900 calories per ration. The MORE has an average of 1,110 calories per package.
http://www.army.mil/article/121561/MORE_is_better_when_it_comes_to_food_rations/

By Joseph Zanchi and Alexandra Foran, U.S. Army NSRDEC

Human Resources Specialist (42A)

A human resources specialist is responsible for providing support that affects Soldiers’ overall welfare and well-being while assisting leaders with keeping Soldiers combat-ready and effective.

Job Duties

• Assist on all human resource support matters
• Oversight of all strength management and strength distribution actions
• Responsible for the readiness, health and welfare of all Soldiers.
  
• Postal and personnel accountability support
• Maintain emergency notification data
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