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The ACFT is the first overhaul of the Army’s fitness test in 40 years and was initially rolled out with plans to make it official by October 2020.

Read the latest news here on how the ACFT is progressing.

Armed Services YMCA Kicks Off “Operation Ride Home”

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 – The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) today kicked off the 14th year of their “Operation Ride Home” (ORH) campaign that helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home to see loved ones during the holiday season. Through ORH, 12,698 people have traveled home since the program […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Better Serving Our Service Members Through Higher Education

AUGUST 28, 2024 – This year marks the 80th anniversary of the G.I. Bill®[1], a historic piece of legislation that created a range of benefits for veterans, most notably tuition assistance. In fact, 7.8 million of the 16 million American veterans returning from World War II took advantage of the G.I. Bill’s education opportunities, and by […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

Veteran Financial Planning for Holiday Spending & 2025 COLA Changes

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 – As Veterans Day approaches, it’s an excellent time for veterans and their families to take a close look at their finances. Two important financial events are on the horizon: the holiday spending season and the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) changes. Like any important task, proper planning is key to success. Holiday […]

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