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Ah, Black Friday: the unofficial holiday of bargain battles, long lines, and doorbuster chaos. But for the military community, this day has another distinction. It marks the 10-year anniversary of one of the most infamous—and hilarious—stolen valor incidents to ever hit the internet. The setting? Oxford Valley Mall in Pennsylvania, on Black Friday 2014. Among…

Fort Carson, often referred to as “The Mountain Post,” has come under scrutiny for the state of its dining facilities (DFACs). While soldiers once praised the post for its excellent food and self-service policies, recent reports paint a starkly different picture of limited portions, unappetizing meals, and morale-eroding practices. A recent Reddit post from a…

In a shocking and disturbing case that underscores the dangers of online predators, a Colorado child predator hunting group has exposed Army Spc. Brandon “Ate Up” Storey, an active-duty soldier, for preying on children in teen-focused online groups. This operation, executed with precision and determination, reveals the lengths to which predators will go to exploit…

A U.S. Army soldier has been charged with murder in connection with the death of another soldier last month at Fort Irwin in California. Spc. George Cornejo, 26, was charged on November 20 with the killing of Spc. Andrew P. Smith, a fellow soldier from his unit. Cornejo, a native of Fontana in San Bernardino…

Life at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, is often described as challenging, with soldiers facing extreme winters, geographic isolation, and a high cost of living. Against this backdrop, the opening of the new Warrior Zone GameLab hopes to bring a beacon of camaraderie and recreation to the Army post, offering soldiers a much-needed escape from the rigors…

By Capt. Stephanie Snyder, MCoE Public Affairs Fort Moore’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course, or FSPC, has become a pivotal pathway for many seeking to begin a career in the U.S. Army. The academic track of the FSPC provides focused academic instruction to help potential recruits meet or exceed the Army’s accession standards. Since its inception,…