Deep, dark dives

ARABIAN GULF - The low light, the dark night and the deep sea barely revealed the two silhouettes in the water. Two other figures firmly held their life lines at the bow of the boat.

As quickly as they had jumped in, the divers disappeared into the 180-foot deep water.

Army divers from the 86th Engineer Dive Detachment, from Fort Eustis, Virginia, trained overnight from Thursday, July 21, 2016 until the early morning light, Friday on the Arabian Gulf.

The Deep Blue Exercise training reinforced the leadership skills of the dive supervisors. The primary mission of the exercise was to certify leaders in diving medicine, emergency protocols and mission essential tasks.


https://www.army.mil/article/172179/army_divers_prep_for_the_moment_their_lives_are_on_the_line

Thunderbolt leaders tackle 'Mungadai,' a test of the modern warrior

For more than 11 hours on July 22 the leaders of the 308th Brigade Support Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Brigade, faced daunting physical and mental tests during a Mungadai challenge. Then they jumped out of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

Once the name of the elite soldiers of Genghis Khan's Mongol army, today the "Mungadai" is a grueling test of modern-day warriors that offers them a chance to build resiliency and develop agile and adaptive leaders

https://www.army.mil/article/172197/thunderbolt_leaders_tackle_mungadai_a_test_of_the_modern_warrior

Reenlistment and Rejoining to continue your Army Career

If you're interested in rejoining the military or advancing your military career, below you'll find some resources to help you on your way.

http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service.html

Realistic training leads to real-life preparedness

In a combat theater soldiers face small arms fire and exploding ordnance attacks, but for Reserve Soldiers it can be difficult to simulate these real world threats during monthly battle assemblies.

To achieve the most realistic training possible, Reserve units teamed up with Active Army and Army National Guard units here at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin for the 84th Training Command's third and final Warrior Exercise of the year, hosted by the 86th Training Division from July 9 through 23.

https://www.army.mil/article/172129/realistic_training_leads_to_real_life_preparedness

After 75 years, more opportunities for enlisted to become officers

WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- A recent change in eligibility now allows enlisted personnel up to age 33 to apply to become officers. Also, there's no longer a requirement to serve in the Army for six years before going to Officer Candidate School.

https://www.army.mil/article/171472/after_75_years_more_opportunities_for_enlisted_to_become_officers

All-Army champ jabs his way to the 2020 Olympics

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Walking into Pearlside Boxing and Fitness in Kapolei, Hawaii, amidst the smell of old sweat, worn leather, the swish-snap of jump ropes, speed bags, and '80s rock music, a modest champion can be found contributing to the daily grind.

Standing at about six feet tall, with a pleasant demeanor and almost awkward physique, this simple Soldier transforms into a machine of focus and power as he begins his regimen. Never stopping for more than a few seconds, the 21-year-old does not take his mind off the target: to become an Olympic champion.


https://www.army.mil/article/171891/all_army_champ_jabs_his_way_to_the_2020_olympics

Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer (25N)

The nodal network systems operator-maintainer is responsible for making sure that the lines of communication are always up and running. They maintain strategic and tactical nodal systems.


http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/computers-and-technology/nodal-network-systems-operator-maintainer.html