Congratulations to the soldiers of OSUT Class 25-32 (ARMA 3) for their successful completion of trainingThese soldiers have learned Basic Combat Training ( BCT ) and Doctrine Command standards for Initial Entry Training ( IET )The soldiers were then prepared for Advanced Individual Training ( AIT ) which includes basic rifle/pistol and Anti-Tank marksmanship, Automatic Weapon operation, hand grenade qualification and physical training in a field environment with a variety of common task skills.These...

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After three years of heavy fighting, the Korean War came to a halt on July 27, 1953, when an armistice was signed at Panmunjom. Although no formal peace treaty was ever concluded, the agreement marked the end of active combat and established a tense but lasting ceasefire on the Korean Peninsula.Negotiations for an armistice had begun as early as mid-1951 but dragged on for two years, hampered by disagreements over prisoner exchanges, the placement of borders, and political recognition. During this...

Many Soldiers join the Army for its educational benefits, whether they are obtaining their undergraduate or a masters, they have options. Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Soldiers now have more educational opportunities through a continuing memorandum of agreement with Georgia Southern University. The signing ceremony was held July 18 at GSU’s Statesboro campus.“We are able to tell the story of what we together with the military accomplish,” said Kyle Marrero, Georgia Southern University president....

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75 years ago on June 25, 1950, war erupted on the Korean Peninsula when North Korean forces, equipped with Soviet tanks and artillery, launched a large-scale invasion across the 38th parallel into South Korea. The attack was sudden and overwhelming, with well-organized North Korean troops quickly capturing key cities and forcing South Korean defenders into retreat.Korea had been divided at the end of World War II, with Soviet forces occupying the north and American forces the south. Tensions between...

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga. – In a military career, there are defining moments that shape a leader, such as their first command, their most challenging deployment, and their proudest salute. However, some moments resonate beyond rank and title, one such moment is the final conversation with the Soldiers they have led. For Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Chung Adkison, this poignant moment occurred during his final interview with the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade in a room filled with questions, reflections,...

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