Leading from the Front: A Guide to Thriving in Your First 100 Days as an NCO New NCOs: what will your legacy be? As the backbone of the Army, NCOs have a high standard to uphold. This publication on the first 100 days of leadership will help you build a great foundation. View...
The Power of Discipline Did you know the first Army Blue Book was published in 1779? Our earliest leaders understood that standards and discipline are critical to the outcome of battles and overall Army success. Can we do better at instilling them today? Read more here. View...
New Fitness Test The Army Fitness Test has replaced the Army Combat Fitness Test and introduced updated scoring standards to emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness. • Soldiers have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing adverse actions. • Active-duty Soldiers in 21 designated combat specialties must additionally meet the more rigorous combat standard of a minimum score of 350 points total, with a minimum of 60 points in each event. • National Guard and Reserve Soldiers in those same specialties will have until June 1, 2026, to meet these requirements.\ • The passing score for all other specialties is 300 points, with a minimum of 60 points in each event. Active Guard Reserve Soldiers and those mobilized on orders exceeding 60 days must meet the Jan. 1, 2026, suspense. See the Army.mil story HERE. View...
Stop the Reading Lists: Why Leaders Need More than Just Books It's often said that leaders are readers, but what if you don’t enjoy reading or don’t have a lot of time? Have you found alternate ways to develop, grow, and reflect on your experiences? This article shares some tips, tricks, and a “thinking toolbox” to help you. View...
Operation Ring the Bell Operation Ring the Bell is a grassroots bone marrow donation registry led by volunteer Soldiers, dedicated to facilitating registry drives and raising awareness within the military community. The Army has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage voluntary donor registration. View...
HRC Broadening Opportunity Catalog FY 26 **Recently Released** Ready to level up? Find career broadening opportunities in HRC’s FY 26 catalogue here. It includes the Harding Fellowship application for next summer. They are specifically looking for officers or senior NCOs from Aviation; Armor; Field Artillery; Cyber or Signal; Chemical, Engineer, or Military Police; and a Medical or Medical Service Corps. The deadline is 25 July 2025. View...
Gen. Bruce Clarke's Thoughts on Leadership Thoughts on Leadership from WWII. Take the time to learn more about Gen. Bruce C. Clarke and the timeless wisdom included in his pamphlet “Thoughts on Leadership” here. View
The Story of the Army Told Through Uniforms The Army’s evolution of uniforms goes beyond just the colors and material. Just as weapons and vehicles modernized to meet a Soldier’s need in battle, so too did the uniforms. For the 250th birthday, Command and General Staff College Department of Military History professors plus the Frontier Army Museum on Fort Leavenworth curated several display cases within the Lewis and Clark Center. Dr. Richard Faulkner, CGSC DMH professor, discusses how Army uniforms are key storytelling pieces of the Army’s history. View
Army 250: Educating the Army's Legacy and Future The performance of educated officers in combat has earned praise and recognition throughout history. Yet professional military education has come a long way since the first military school for artillerists and engineers taught by French officers in 1795. Watch this video to learn more about the Army’s legacy and future of educating the Army. #ThisWellDefend #EducatetoWin View