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Millennials may need drill sgts beyond basic, Army says

Should drill sergeants replace AIT platoon sergeants? The Army is examining the feasibility of such a plan. Here Staff Sgt. Angelina Senghor, E Company, 1-518th Inf. Regt., 98th Training Division (IET), watches as a Soldier finishes firing at the zero range on Fort Jackson, S.C. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton In a push

Be A Patriot, Help a Soldier

By the time you read this, the 108th Griffon Association’s fall Golf Tournament will be history. If the success of this endeavor is similar to past years, over $10,000 will be raised for use by the association to support the entire 108th Training Command. This support is rendered in part by generous granting of academic

The Golden Isles of Georgia

Along the Georgia coast, less than five hours from Charlotte, lies a stretch of land like that is like no other. Here you will find centuries-old oak trees draped with Spanish moss that line the streets and meet miles of sun-drenched beaches. Vast marshlands, winding rivers, and plentiful natural and outdoor diversions beckon visitors who

UNC Charlotte reflects on history and future of ROTC

The UNCC ROTC program held a 5k fun run and barbecue at its Charlotte, N.C. campus, April 23, 2016. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the program that generates about 70 percent of the nation’s Military officers. The ROTC program was officially created under the Defense Act of 1916 signed into law by President