Here is some of the latest information that I have to share with you.

  I will be doing a lot of updating and adding to my web site before the 1st of Jan 2003.  So if there is something you would like to see added or changed please email me an I will make it happen.  I have received several sound files that I will be adding to the web site.  I would like to thank all of you that took the time to send them to me.  There are some good ones and I can't wait to share them with you.  I could always use some more, so if you have a favorite or two, please send them to combatzone@prodigy.net.  

Army News Service reports that the most current uniform policy regulation went online June 25, and clarification of the Army's tattoo policy is only one of two dozen changes or updates that will take effect Aug. 1. Last December the Army announced that changes were being staffed, and the tattoo policy is one that underwent the most modifications. Under the old regulation, tattoos were prohibited on the face, neck and head. Now, tattoos are not to be visible in the Class A uniform with trousers. Soldiers who currently have tattoos on their hands will be "grand-fathered" and allowed to keep them as long as the tattoos are inoffensive. Other items that were revised include hair, nails, contacts, cell phones, pagers, headgear, "camelbacks," desert battle-dress-uniform insignia, regimental distinctive insignia, physical fitness uniform wear and pregnancy, the explosive ordnance detachment badge and the black mess uniform. The beret, which is a new clothing item, is addressed in the updated regulation. When soldiers are not wearing the beret outside, they should be carrying it.
 AR 670-1 (WEAR AND APPEARANCE OF ARMY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA) CLICK HERE TO DOWN LOAD. 

Tuition assistance will be going up from 187.50 a semester hour to 250.00 a semester hour effective 1 Oct 2002.  Click here for memo  For most colleges that would equal 100% tuition assistance.

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