First sergeant inspired by Green Beret father to lead Soldiers

  "Master your trade and never, never, never quit! Enough motivation, persistence and willpower will get you through everything," is the advice 1st Sgt. Sandrea Cruz gives to those seeking her guidance.


https://www.army.mil/article/145683/First_sergeant_inspired_by_Green_Beret_father_to_lead_Soldiers/?from=moh_main_body_news_text

Hispanic Soldier traces selfless service to cultural, military roots

Sgt. 1st Class Jose Flores locked his bolt to the rear, placed the butt of his weapon firmly against his shoulder, took aim and fired over the bow of an aircraft carrier in New York Harbor

https://www.army.mil/article/135980/Hispanic_Soldier_traces_selfless_service_to_cultural__military_roots/?from=moh_main_body_news_text

Meet your Army: Culinary specialist cooks up recipe for success

Staff Sgt. Lagena M. Boggs is a culinary specialist and currently an instructor-writer for the Advanced Culinary Division, part of the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence at Fort Lee, Virginia. She teaches advanced-level culinary arts and pastry skills to all five branches of the military service and is also a member of the Army Culinary Arts Team.


https://www.army.mil/article/174750/meet_your_army_culinary_specialist_cooks_up_recipe_for_success

Army Reserve officer shares her story during Hispanic Heritage Month

Army Reserve Lt. Col. Vickie Argueta credits her faith and her parent's upbringing for the success that she has received throughout her life.

https://www.army.mil/article/155889/Army_Reserve_officer_shares_her_story_during_Hispanic_Heritage_Month/?from=moh_main_body_news_text

Hispanic Americans: Embracing, enriching and enabling America

The U.S. Army values the contributions of American Soldiers with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Hispanic Americans have not hesitated to defend and show their allegiance to this nation in many ways, but especially through military service. The Army and U.S. draw strength from the diversity that makes up America's melting pot.


https://www.army.mil/hispanics/?from=hp_spotlight

Women's Soccer Notches First Win of Season

The Army West Point women's soccer team rallied from one goal down to defeat Hofstra 3-1 here Saturday afternoon to earn its first victory of the season.

Maya Watkins put the Pride in front in the 29th minute but that would be all the Black Knights would allow. Army then rattled off three unanswered goals, from three different cadets, to secure the two-goal win

http://www.goarmywestpoint.com/news/2016/9/10/womens-soccer-notches-first-win-of-the-season.aspx

Football Improves To 2-0 With Win Over Rice

The Army West Point football team made its 2016 debut at Michie Stadium on Saturday afternoon and gave fans something to cheer about for the second week in a row. The Black Knights rushed for 348 total yards to defeat Rice, 31-14.

Rice got on the scoreboard early, with a 64-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Stehling to Connor Cella, just 1:00 into the game.


http://www.goarmywestpoint.com/news/2016/9/10/football-improves-to-2-0-with-win-over-rice.aspx

9/11 changed more than the skyline of New York City

Sept. 11, 2001, changed more than the skyline of New York City - the attacks changed a generation of Americans, our Army and our world. That day's destruction and devastation did not condemn this country to a future filled with fear. No, this loss, as profound as it was, did not break the soul of this nation. It made us stronger. That day fortified Americans with pride and patriotism and created a spirit of service in the hearts of a new generation. That day fundamentally changed our nation, and our Army for the better

https://www.army.mil/patriotday/?from=hp_spotlight

#ArmyTeam: Everything that makes the Army great

#ArmyTeam: Everything that makes the Army great

https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=554785b2-0000-2225-8b29-001a11458ab8&feature=iv&src_vid=9Qi0BPkCkVA&v=WMmddnQKXEc

Army Recruiters at Raytown High

Sgt. 1st Class Quinn and Sergeant Keefe conducted an Army info event at Raytown South High School. The school staff learned about Army and Army Reserve benefits and how these benefits can assist students in college and a career.

Army Recruiters at the K-State Welcome

SSG Bostic, SSG Lewis, and SSG Mitchell from Manhattan Recruiting Center participated in K-State Welcome Week. It was a great opportunity for them to see new students and present themselves as viable resources who can assist the students with their career exploration.

Drills at the University of Nebraska

UNL student interaction with the local Army Reserve Drill Sergeants from B CO, 2-377th REGT, 1st BDE, 95th DIV (IT) created quite the buzz at our booth. 

Find your Army career.

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/help-choosing-a-career-job/by-skills-and-interests.html

Army Career Explorer to browse hundreds of Army jobs

Are you curious about what jobs may fit your qualifications? Want to find out before you talk to a recruiter? Use the Army Career Explorer to browse hundreds of Army jobs. The information you enter into the Army Career Explorer will remain private until you choose to release it to a recruiter.
http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/help-choosing-a-career-job/army-career-explorer.html

Army Sports Network Continues Growth

WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point Athletics and its multimedia rights holder, Learfield's Army West Point Sports Properties, announced today a bolstered Army Sports Network to deliver to even more fans and military personnel the passion and excitement of the Black Knights.
          
Encompassing 16 radio affiliates in key markets – including the addition of WMCA 570 AM in New York City – the Army Sports Network also can be heard live throughout New York and in the Hudson Valley on WBNR 1260 AM-Beacon, WLNA 1420 AM-Peekskill, WINU 104.9 FM-Albany, WENU 1410 AM-Albany, WBPM 92.9 FM-Kingston and WGHQ 920 AM-Kingston.

http://goarmywestpoint.com/news/2016/8/29/football-army-sports-network-continues-growth.aspx?path=football

Military Working Dog Handler (31K) Jobs

Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers are responsible for the care and training of his or her service dog, which contributes to combat operations abroad and installation security at home by providing target odor detection (explosive/drug). Service dogs, generally seen as a non-lethal option for neutralizing a threat, also serve as a psychological deterrent during law enforcement operations. 


http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/legal-and-law-enforcement/military-working-dog-handler.html

Friends, family secretly arrange Soldier's reunion with K-9 partner

Normally Fort Leonard Wood's Military Police Memorial Grove is a place where tribute is paid to those military police Soldiers who gave their all in serving their country.

On Sunday, August 28, the sacred ground, framed by the crossed pistols of the Military Police Corps, served as the backdrop for a reunion of two living military police warriors.

There Sgt. Jon Paul Perry, a military working dog handler, was reunited with Rex, his explosives detection German shepherd partner. The two had served together in three deployments to Afghanistan over the course of six years.

https://www.army.mil/article/174210/friends_family_secretly_arrange_soldiers_reunion_with_k_9_partner