Learn About The New Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
All Army soldiers should remain physically fit at all times. The old APFT (Army Physical Fitness Test) is now the ACFT. The events and standards are different. What is the…
Operational Security (OPSEC)
OPSEC, also known as Operational Security, is the principle that we, as Army wives and Army family members, should all abide by when talking about our soldiers. If you’ve been…
Military Entrance Processing Station MEPS
Once your husband has talked to his recruiter and has decided to join the Army, he will be assigned a date to go to MEPS. The role of MEPS is…
American Flag Etiquette
When your family member joins the military, the American flag takes on an entirely new level of meaning and symbolism. Following are some of the basic rules of flag etiquette…
Future Soldier Program (formerly known as DEP)
The Future Soldier Program first went by the name of Delayed Entry Program (DEP). From the time your husband goes to MEPS and signs on the dotted line until he…
Seven Core Army Values
‘val-(“)yü – something (as a principle or quality) intrinsically valuable or desirable Your Army soldier’s life in the Army will be based on the seven core Army values. He will…